Truly impressed and grateful for the craftsmanship and originality of the custom piece Graham…read morecreated. I was looking for a unique home office installation that could function as a workspace while also housing my library of music, photo albums, and books. I also had some specific wish list items such as a "hiding" bourbon nook. While the functionality of the piece was crucial, I would dare to say the aesthetic was even more important to me. My hope was that the space would be so inviting and inspiring that even after I'd hang up ye ole' work hat, that I'd still want to linger in the room to unwind with a good book, some good tunes (and maybe a tumbler of good bourbon too...). I've dropped in some photos of the finished product as well as my original crappy doodle of what I was looking for and will try to upload a few photos once I get everything settled. Graham and his small but mighty team were amazing to work with from start to finish. Graham was highly collaborative and offered phenomenal suggestions. My favorite was his suggestion to situate the bookshelves above the desk at an angle. This provided more of an ample workspace and also added to the artistic flare of the piece. I plan on hanging up a canvas print in between the bookshelves, so the orientation of the shelves will also guide the eye to the print. Because Willson Woodworking is pretty much a one person show, it took a few months from when I gave the green light to when the finished product was installed. However, Graham and team were upfront from the beginning about how many projects were queued up prior to mine. It is beyond worth it to have a one-of-a-kind piece that is of the highest quality rather than something that is mass produced and can be found in every other home. One other note on value: I did reach out to two other contractors about the project before deciding on Willson Woodworking. One was a local handyman, and one was a closet solutions company. All three quotes came in at roughly the same price. I think this speaks volumes about just how reasonable Willson Woodworking was in terms of pricing. This was definitely an investment regardless of which contractor I chose, but there was no comparison between the three in terms of the finished product. Shout out to Kevin, who professionally painted the shelves (regent blue). Like Graham, Kevin was kind enough to stop by my house and talk through thoughts on color choices. Plus, he helped Graham install the finished product! Another shout out to Raychel, who coordinated the administrative components of the project. Full disclosure: I'll be posting this same review on other platforms as I want to be sure to champion this local vendor!

We are repeat customers because Graham always does an amazing job. Meticulous work, reliable,…read morefriendly. I can't say enough good things. Already planning our next project with him!

Darryl is fantastic! He arrived right on time, diagnosed the issue with my front door, and fixed it…read morein just a few hours. His pricing is highly transparent and offers great value. He's also a genuinely nice guy to work with who takes obvious pride in his craftsmanship. We already discussed a few other projects around the house, and I'll definitely be hiring him again.

I can't say enough great things about Daryll. He came in after a very bad experience with a…read moreprevious contractor and completely turned things around. He not only corrected a long list of poor workmanship, but also did beautiful, high-quality carpentry throughout my home. Daryll framed and installed multiple new windows, built a new front window bump-out to replace an old bay window, and widened the entrance to my living room by several feet--each project done with incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship. Everything feels solid, well thought-out, and professionally executed. Beyond his skills, Daryll is truly a pleasure to work with. He's kind, friendly, honest, and clearly takes a lot of pride in what he does. You can tell he genuinely cares about doing things the right way and making sure his clients are happy. If you're looking for a carpenter you can trust, I highly recommend Daryll. I'm so grateful I found him.

A month ago I found about 3 inches of water in my crawl space. Very upsetting and to my surprise,…read moreevery company I reached out to didn't do clean up but claimed they could "give me a quote" from except for one...Seal N Restore. Fernando Jr came out and gave me a quote for clean up and idea of what might be occurring. They were able to come out a couple days later for clean up. While he and Sr were cleaning, he kept me updated with issues he was finding via FaceTime. He then came when I was home to present me with a formal quote for waterproofing the crawlspace. I decided to move forward because of his professionalism and his ability to thoroughly explain what was going on. My crawlspace is now dry and sump pump installed along with badly needed insulation. I would recommend them for any of your waterproofing needs and restoration. I plan on having them do more projects in the future.

Answered my question and recommended a different company that offers a comparable service. Thanks!read more

Several people we knew recommended Deck Masters for the quality of their work. There was only one…read morereview on yelp but it was negative. I am so glad we did not listen to that lopsided review. We chose Deck Masters for the word of mouth reviews among other things. They did a PHENOMENAL job! The owner was polite, punctual and professional. Our neighbors even commented on how polite the crew was during the project. The owner worked with us over a couple of appointments to choose the overall design and materials. There were a few moderate changes we made during the project and Jeff was very clear about letting us know the approximate costs for those changes before we finalized them. I have dealt with contractors many times and the thing I have learned is quality is always better than the lowest price. The owner of Deck Masters was aware of the codes and pitfalls that amateurs are not thinking about. What we got was a Beautiful, sturdy deck that exceeded our expectations. The owner was very clear in his communications. He started when he said and was very close on the finish date. There is a reason Deck Masters is a recommended dealer on the Trex website... They do great work. If you are considering getting a deck done, go with your dreams and call Deck Masters. They will build a deck that will last and create happy memories for years to come.

We found Jeff from DeckMasters on the NextDoor App after receiving several quotes from different…read morecontractors. From our initial meeting, we knew that he would be the right person to deal with. He was upfront, professional and patient in explaining details to our inquiries. Further, the timeframe provided towards the completion of our deck was reasonable and realistic given the conditions/limited availability of the Trex materials. Also, the workers were respectful and detailed which showed in the quality of their work. Upon completion, our place was left with no mess and any residual materials were all arranged by Jeff to be thrown out. We recommend Jeff and his company if you are looking for high quality deck to last.

We know that "Everyone has a guy" but I can honestly tell you, BEN is OUR GUY! We found him, he…read morecame, he saw, and he conquered! He answered our call for help and did an amazing job! New deck, floors throughout, doors, trim, porch repair and everything else! I have a list of projects and am first in the lineup for his services because I wouldn't trust anyone else. His company is honest, fairly priced and the work is outstanding! You won't go wrong, and if you do, call me!

They immediately picked up the phone while others that I called I had to leave a message. They…read morequickly set up a time to come look at the work. Confirmed they were coming that day and communicated an hour before they got here. Work was excellent and very courteous and polite. I will definitely be calling them for any future work.

We couldn't be happier that we chose to partner with Plane Wood Carpentry. We met Hector during a…read moreconsultation for a kitchen remodel. While Hector's bid was not the cheapest for cabinet refacing, we chose him because he listened to our ideas, shared a variety of options, and really collaborated with us to bring our vision to life. His attention to detail and craftsmanship resulted in the kind of custom quality we were looking for. The final project was far better than we could have imagined. We will definitely be working with Hector again on future projects. Plane Wood Carpentry has our highest recommendation.

Wonderful to work with!! Super fast communication and patient with all the questions I had. They…read morewere reasonably priced and we were able to have our patio door and dog fun fence completed quickly. We look forward to working with them again for some more projects on our property. Highly recommend!

We had called several carpenters in the Dekalb area to remodel our outdoor deck and not only was…read moreCarpenter Bird the only company that returned our call, but they were an absolute pleasure to work with from start to finish! They were very thorough with the process and costs associated with the project and they were extremely accommodating to our tight schedule. They even identified parts of our deck that were safety concerns that we were unaware of and added them to the job without extra charges. They were polite, punctual, and overall a fantastic company! You won't be disappointed!

I contacted Derek on a Thursday and he made time to come out the next day to assess and provide a…read morequote on some HVAC and siding work that I needed done. He brought his helper Frank and both were very professional, patient and thorough. I explained that I will be moving soon, am on a limited buget, and would be willing to do some of the work to keep costs down. They got it. After assessing the HVAC for holes in the duct work, they concluded that the cost would be about $2,000 (in line with other quotes that I received), but that I may not wish to invest that much money since I'm moving soon. Besides, they may find more problems as they make repairs. They suggested that I continue to use a room heater and window air conditioner as I did last year. Made sense to me. Thank you. I also asked them to repair some siding that came off. We split up the work and I paid about 20% of the amount quoted by another contractor who wanted to do all of the work for a larger area than was necessary. I decided to have the siding done. When I finished my work, Derek and Frank came out two days later as promised (inagine that from a contractor) and didn't leave until the work was completed (again, imagine that!). And yes, he stuck to his quote. They did a GREAT job. I've used several contractors in the past, but none compare to the overall quality and honesty of Derek and Frank. I am very pleased with their services and professionalism, and recommend them highly. Bill in Elgin

Derek has left me speechless. I messaged him on Yelp at 7:43am and he was at my door at 9:30am same…read moreday. He was quick in responding to my messages. When I asked him to match another quote I received, he immediately honored that as well. He helped us hang heavy custom drapes in 3 of our bedrooms and we asked to additionally secure the ones in our living room and family room and he was able to do that as well. He brought another guy with him and both of them were in and out of the house within an hour and brought all their own materials as well. It was a perfect experience with a combination of professionalism, promptness, reasonableness, honesty and quality. These are the kind of businesses that are so rare these days so made me appreciate it that much more! We've officially added Derek as our go to handyman!

I dropped my Sonos Arc speaker on our walnut Room & Board entertainment cabinet…read more Marc and his crew picked up and dropped off after repairing the piece. Great work and service.

I can't begin to express how amazing their work is. I brought in an antique piece from my mother to…read morebe refinished. It was in bad shape and when I saw the finished product, it was just stunning thank you guys for all the amazing work you do.