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    Madera Design & Construction

    5.0 (13 reviews)
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    Cabinets under the stair; note the floating shelf that adds decorative value over the functional drawers.

    I hired Dennis Montalto of Madera after a lot of online research. The challenge in our modern style condo was to build cabinets under the stairs and in an entry hallway. Dennis fulfilled the requirements with excellence in every respect. I had prepared good measurements and conceptual drawings in advance. But I suspected that I had not adequately discovered all the challenges that would be revealed. So I wanted a vendor that could address those particular issues as needed. I also wanted a vendor who would respect my concept, yet suggest improvements. Finally, I wanted to get my money's worth. I knew that my concept might be closer to a high end amount, but I didn't want any last minute annoying "cost surprises". I was willing to pay a reasonable premium for customized quality and peace of mind, but I wanted the price to "not go astray." If your project requires extra care, creativity from the vendor, and a "no unfortunate surprises" approach, then I can heartily recommend Dennis for your cabinet projects. In particular, I have praise for Dennis for: - Helping me avoid a costly lighting feature that I really didn't need - Suggesting specific finish and drawer mechanisms that delivered the best value mix for our situation - Working to not exceed my budget - Solving small but critical design issues along the way A few tips for working with a vendor: - Start by making your own measurements and conceptual drawings - Establish a maximum budget and be prepared to spend all of it to get the quality you can afford. Cabinets can be investments on the scale of a used car, so prepare yourself. Done well, a cabinet project can add huge practical value to your property. So it's worth it to invest in a quality approach. - Gather a couple of estimates based on your drawings. Use the estimates to understand your prospective vendors' approaches, strengths and weaknesses. - Look for technical and creative suggestions from the vendor; if they are sensitive to your concept and conditions, they'll be able to solve issues you did not anticipate and perhaps save you from your own dubious inclinations. Dennis met all the above criteria, plus with a smile and enthusiasm to tackle my small, but interesting project. Highly recommended.

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    We made an appointment with Dennis to meet at his shop and brought along our architect's drawings to show him.

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