This is a review for Jonathan Jones and Teak Owl for a project to do the following:…read moreCreate 6 custom cabinets Create 2 custom tower cabinets with appliance garages Resurface 30 cabinet doors Create 5 pullout drawers We originally interviewed 4 cabinet makers with good reviews on Thumbtack. Jonathan Jones of Teak Owl told us that he was a 4th generation cabinet maker and assured us that the job wouldn't be completed until we were 100% satisfied with the end result. 6 months later we still have unfinished cabinets and are dissatisfied with Teak Owl. We felt that Jonathan misrepresented the quality of his work and was belligerent when we pointed out mistakes/errors, often emotionally charging conversations and threatening us with "not showing up tomorrow". There were several issues with the quality of work. Items shipped unprotected - arrived damaged Cabinets were shipped with no covering whatsoever, resulting in them being heavily nicked/scratched/blemished upon arrival. Items damaged during installation Cabinets were damaged during installation - several dings, scratches, and blemishes were added while Teak Owl installed the cabinets. When we brought the previous two points regarding damaged cabinets up to Jonathan, he argued that he didn't charge us for "perfect" cabinets - more on this later Mismatched paint for touch up To repair the previously mentioned damage, Jonathan decided to use paint with a glossy finish, despite the fact that the cabinets were painted with a matt finish. His touch ups now look like greasy stains. Crown molding Painted with immediately noticeable poor quality - there were several highly visible blemishes. When we brought this up to Jonathan, he dismissively lectured us that we were "incorrectly" viewing the blemishes with multiple light sources and accused us of going out of our way to find mistakes. This seems like a pretty lame excuse for poor workmanship. The cabinets would nearly always be under two light sources anyways, given the kitchen windows. Gaps in tower cabinet installation One of the tower cabinet's right sides floats from the countertop and has a ¼" gap - it was supposed to rest on the counter. Jonathan claimed that the wall was not plumbed properly and therefore it was impossible for him to make the cabinets flush. It would have been easy to flush had he scribed and/or leveled it. Cabinet door overshaved One of the cabinet doors was shaved down too heavily, resulting in it noticeably not aligning with the other cabinet doors. Original crown molding didn't match The crown molding appeared unfinished because it was noticeably narrower than the decorative side panels. Jonathan claimed that he finishes all crown moldings this way, but agreed to redo it. Cabinet crown didn't align correctly As he redid the crown, we noticed that the crown joints at the corners did not align with the doors - this looked unprofessional and of DIY quality. Jonathan claimed it was not a mistake, and that the crown should align with the cabinet box and not the doors. We asked Jonathan to redo this as well, and offered pay for the additional work. Inconsistent cabinet drawer fronts - looks like repurposed material The majority of base cabinet drawer fronts Jonathan installed have two 1 and inch hinge holes in the back. These holes are visible in the garbage pullout door and one of the drawers when you open. In all the bigger drawers except one, he installed the drawer fronts with hinge holes at the bottom so the holes are not visible. But in one drawer, he installed the holes at the top, so when you open the drawer, you see 2 big holes at the top. When we addressed it, he said "We typically drill holes in them." They look ugly and look like repurposed old doors. It does not make sense to drill hinge holes on the drawer fronts. He agreed to plug the holes on the garbage pull out door, but told us that we should not care so much about the back of the drawer front. If he installed the one drawer front with holes at the bottom like all the other drawers he did, there would be no issues at all, but he installed this one drawer front upside down for some reason. He was not happy to flip the one drawer front and reluctantly did it. We noticed after he flipped the drawer front, the drawer did not open well and we knew something was not right. When we asked him about the drawer not opening very smoothly he didn't even bother to check it but said, "It's because of your drawer." It would have taken Jonathan less than a minute to realize that the left side of the drawer was off the rail, wheels resting on top of the rail. He had mistakenly installed the drawer front while the drawer was off rail resulting in the drawer front not centered and crooked by 1/2". To make the matter worse, the drawer front is cracked in the back, and we believe Jonathan was trying to hide the crack by installing the drawer front upside down.

I highly recommend Teak Owl / Jonathan if you're looking for high quality finishes with exceptional…read morecustomer service. The cabinets throughout my condo (kitchen and two bathrooms) were showing wear and making the space feel dated. Jonathan was attentive and collaborative during the design process. Without having the budget for an entirely new kitchen, they were able to leverage the existing cabinets and reface the dated wood/pulls. It now appears to be entirely new and completely modern. Even when faced with issues of my doing (ordering a refrigerator that was too large & a broken tile) they were able to pivot with the design to make it work. The finished product looks amazing and compared to a complete remodel, they saved me thousands!! I could not be happier with the entire experience and finished product.

Our home has an odd little nook next to my desk, and it was difficult to figure out how to make the…read morespace functional. I dreamed about turning it into a cozy reading nook with built-in bookcases and filing cabinet drawers, but I assumed anything custom would be extremely cost prohibitive. Later, we saw Nghiep's work at a friend's home where he had custom-made and installed all her kitchen cabinets. We were extremely impressed with how gorgeous the cabinets looked and functioned -- beautiful dove tails, true soft close, solid high quality wood. Our friend herself found Nghiep the same way we did -- seeing his work first hand when visiting a colleague's home. I was a bit nervous seeing some of the negative reviews online (or lack thereof) and so we interviewed a couple other cabinetry companies alongside. However, after meeting Nghiep in person and discussing the project, we felt confident we would get the same stellar results as our friend's kitchen and decided to go ahead with ASAP Custom Cabinets. He knew exactly what I was trying to achieve from my rough sketch and gave great suggestions -- including matching the front details of our existing kitchen cabinetry. Pricing was reasonable and he uses only high quality materials. We did not have any communication issues as per other reviews -- sometimes it was hard to understand him when talking over the phone but he was very responsive over text. We even visited his workshop to see the piece in progress and discuss colors, and we were thoroughly impressed with the quality. On installation date, his crew was very meticulous, tidy, and professional. They checked in with us frequently to ensure it was to our liking, and made lots of little tweaks to ensure it was perfect. Our floors & ceilings were not level which caused some issues, but Nghiep was able to solve most of those adjustments on-site. He needed to recut a longer piece so he came back the next day to finish the job. Nghiep is a true master craftsman! I highly recommend! P.S. Will post an updated photo once I get the display bookcases filled and the custom seat cushion for my reading nook!

We have used ASAP Cabinets 6 times over the past 20 some years on different properties but this…read moretime will be the last. The quality and service attitudes don't exist any longer. Don't be a nice guy trusting what he promised and don't pay before the completion of the work after a thorough inspection of the work. As the pictures shown, hiding bad workmanship and he pretends nothing happened. After I noticed the coverups, he said "no one can see that and if you don't like it, you can pull the frame off". The other picture shows his 2nd attempt to fix the uneven mill but ended up with 2 pieces. When asked, he admits he messed up the measurement but refused to replace that and said that is normal and he does that type of butt-joint all the time! Nip came and did templates for the job twice but still messed up the cabinets with angles. Be prepared to pay for drywall work and paint touchup where the cabinets came in short and can't be covered with trims. On this job, - I lost my laundry chute because he said it is hard he can't do it after the installation. - He messed up the measurement and the cabinets came in short. We ended up extending the ceiling pop-ups. - The wall cabinets were not installed level and we ended up shimming the exhaust fan; the backsplash has to be cut in the way to accommodate the cabinets. - the floor cabinets with angle was manufactured wrong and it sits more than 2" away from the wall. He covered it up with supporting plywood for the countertop. That was not discovered until the pre-fab countertop slab installation. I have to say the cabinets look nice but i don't want to deal with the frustration and his bad attitude again.

I grew up in a family of rough and finish carpenters making me meticulous in what I think a…read morefinished product should look and feel like. Doug and his team (Barney, Darren, and Phill) just finished a complete kitchen renovation. Suffice it to say, these guys are true craftsmen and care about their product and customer. Every corner, join, slide, panel, surface, tile etc is meticulously pulled together. This is a kitchen to be proud of! I credit their skill and their meticulous approach at every phase. The talented Barney, Darren, and Phill, who I interacted with nearly every day, were professional, funny, and kind. Just like is said in other reviews, they are communicative, responsive... and I'll add, a joy to work with! If you're deciding between companies, feel assured, this team delivers results.

We had a problem with a sliding patio door and water leaking into our garage. Duane came and…read moreevaluated problem and Barney, Phillip and. Darren did an excellent job repairing our leak. They were professional, knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy the challenge of our repair. I recommend these lovely people and would not hesitate to contact them in the future! Rita B.

Five Stars for Vejars Design & Build!…read more Vejars Design & Build completely exceeded my expectations. We had sudden water damage from a broken shower valve inside the wall, and our homeowners insurance placed us in a hotel while repairs were underway. I was prepared for a long, stressful process, but Vejars proved me wrong in the best way. They had us back home in less than four weeks, which is incredible given the extent of the damage. Their team worked quickly, efficiently, and with impressive attention to detail. Every day the workspace was clean, organized, and free of debris--they even hauled away all the scraps without us having to ask. The craftsmanship is top-notch. My new bathroom looks amazing, and you can tell they take pride in delivering high‑quality work. From start to finish, the communication, professionalism, and overall experience were outstanding. If you need repairs or a remodel done right, Vejars Design & Build is the team to trust. I absolutely love my new bathroom!

All the good reviews about Juan and his crew are 100% correct! We were so pleased with his work on…read moreour remodel. Extremely efficient, great with details and new suggestions. He was always on top with the cleanup and finished the job when he said would. If I could give him 10 stars, I would. That's how pleased we were!

We've done two projects with them, both of which came out great. They did high end work in our…read morelibrary, building custom bookshelves with great detail work. They've also done 3 bathrooms for us, and if there's anything that's not right they come out and make sure that you're satisfied.

Having hosted the HGTV program "My House is Your House", we've worked with and vetted a lot of…read morecabinet builders around San Diego and Southern California. I cannot stress enough how much of a mistake it was to choose San Diego Custom Cabinets for our kitchen cabinets on an Encinitas project. The workmanship is absolutely appalling (bad). The cabinets started showing signs of wear and tear within just a year. Some panels (dishwasher) corroded and started peeling. The gaps between panels were uneven and unsightly at time of build but especially over time became worse, and to top it all off, the cabinets have actually changed color over time, going from a dark brown (walnut) to a tiger orange. It's obvious all materials were of the cheapest and lowest quality, but beyond that the company's response to these issues was to push back and simply state the warranty period had expired. I should add, it was not only the faces of the cabinets that failed miserably, but the boxes were poorly constructed, including cheap/failing hardware (like the trash pull out which constantly fails (hardware becomes loose and needs to be manually tightened monthly). At this point, we've had no choice but to demolish the entire cabinetry system. We have incurred massive costs (since prices have dramatically changed) and our clients are displaced during this demo period. I'm beyond disappointed with this purchase and this company and would strongly advise anyone considering this company to look elsewhere. As a company and brand, we will not be working with SD Custom Cabinets in the future. We will not be endorsing them. And if actual or prospective clients ask for our vote of confidence or recommendation, we will point them to this review.

We just had Nick at Modern Stones do more work at our home that included LVP flooring and new…read morebaseboards, as well as painting our kitchen island, and we couldn't be happier with the quality! Nick communicated with us throughout the process and finished the job just in time for us to move back in to that room.

Nick has always been my go-to contractor for repairs on my listings and personal properties. He's…read morealso completed full remodels for many of my clients, consistently delivering quality work at a fair price and with an impressive turnaround time. One thing I appreciate most is his responsiveness. Every time I need something--whether it's a small repair or a larger project--Nick is quick to respond and gets the job done. It's hard to find someone who's reliable, honest, reasonably priced, and takes pride in their work, which is why I confidently recommend him to my clients. My only suggestion would be to choose and purchase the materials yourself so you can ensure you're getting the quality you want. Other than that, Nick has always been reliable, responsive, and does great work at a fair price.

My experience with Kaminskiy Design has been great!…read more We are doing updates on our house and started with the most painful (to me anyway) - the kitchen.  While I desperately wanted a new kitchen, I was not looking forward to dealing with the hassle and scope of the project.  We reached out to KDR on their website, they answered within minutes.  The Sales and Design team had really great ideas about how to increase our cabinet and counter-space, totally things I never would have thought of or envisioned. The final product turned out so much better than we imagined. They listened to every concern I had along the way and actually addressed it, very professional and friendly.  We will be working with them again.

UPDATE: The Contract State License Board (CSLB) has concluded its review of our complaint and ruled…read morein our favor. We provided detailed evidence demonstrating that the "waterproof system" installed by Kaminskiy quickly failed and was the direct cause of extensive water damage over three years. As a result of the CSLB ruling, Kaminskiy was required to reimburse us for the necessary repairs. Our situation has been fully resolved, and our deck is now solid and, as proven by recent heavy rains, completely dry. We extend our sincere thanks to the CSLB for their assistance during this difficult time. We also highly recommend Optimal Waterproofing for their excellent work in effectively fixing all the mistakes made by Kaminskiy.

My wife and I just completed our kitchen remodel along with new cabinets and countertops. We had a…read morenew oven, microwave, and dishwasher installed in the kitchen. They also repainted the entire house. I can't express how pleased my wife and I are with the results. Joe Lee the construction manager, Alex the cabinet installer, and Carlos and Jesus the painters did an outstanding job. Completed in three weeks time.

I hired Groysman Construction for my 1960s house remodeling project. The project includes demoing…read morethe entire house, replacing the tankless heater, removing and building drywalls, electric& plumbing work, kitchen remodeling, flooring, and painting, plus many little things around the house. I highly recommend the team for three reasons: 1. They were able to accommodate our tight moving schedule and finished on time 2. They kept the site clean/organized every day after the work 3. Attention to detail and top-notch craftsmanship