This is my very first Yelp review, and I truly felt this business deserved an excellent one. All…read morethe positive reviews you see are absolutely accurate. Professionalism: The team at Your Carpenter Friend was professional, meticulous, and clean, and they did an excellent job repairing dry rot around our home. They were so good that we've already recommended them to a couple of friends, and I hope they get the opportunity to work with them as well. Licensed: Yes Pricing: Pricing was reasonable and on par with other vendors we considered. Recommendation: Yes--100% recommend them. We plan to hire them again next year for additional work in the spring/summer, and I'll be happy to update this review then. Skill: They are truly skilled carpenters (Brendan, Zach, and Sam), which feels rare these days. While I don't do woodworking myself, I can certainly recognize and appreciate quality craftsmanship. In several areas, Zach and Sam came up with creative solutions to ensure water would not sit on the wood. They also discovered additional dry rot during the project and always consulted with us and obtained approval before proceeding. They worked non-stop--even in the cold! Work: I initially contacted Brendan for a mix of handyman work along with exterior dry rot repairs. He was honest and upfront about what could realistically be done during the dry season, so we decided to focus solely on the dry rot repairs. As it turned out, Brendan is a former termite inspector--perfect for anyone needing dry rot repair. They worked at our home for 3 days. There was one small area that wasn't painted on one side; once we brought it to his attention, Brendan came back the very next day to fix it. Their goal is clearly to make the customer happy, within reason. BTW -- he also does decks. Thank you, Brendan & Team!

Your Carpenter Friend repaired an area of dry rot on a 2nd-story roof overhang at my house in…read moreNovember. My experience with Brendan and his crew was consistently positive. Brendan came out to assess the project and provided a fair and detailed estimate within two days. He answered my questions clearly and honestly, and didn't try to upsell me on other potential work that I didn't ask for. Once I accepted his estimate, he scheduled the job in a very timely manner. He and his guys completed the job on schedule and on budget, which sadly seems like a rarity these days. I greatly appreciate Brendan's communication style and professionalism, as well as the high quality of the work he performed. I am planning another home exterior project next spring and would not hesitate to use this company for the carpentry work.

For years, I have been searching for a finish carpenter who could support our home projects with…read moreattention to detail while delivering a fairly priced high-quality end product in a timely manner. I designed and ordered components for living room built-ins online, but once they arrived, my usual contractor said he wouldn't be able to support the job anymore. I'm so thankful I found Roberto to support the project instead. He was incredibly responsive, quick to start and finish, and checked in extensively along the way to ensure my vision and preferences were taken into account. This was not an easy project, but he and his team made the best of all the challenges we met. At one point we realized the wrong replacement cabinet had been shipped to me. A new one was going to take 2-3 weeks!! Instead of pushing off the job to a later date he suggested solutions and retrofitted the replacement cabinet flawlessly to ensure we could finish the job the same week he started. He started Monday and finished Wednesday ahead of his original projection of Friday!! He arrived on time every morning and was very thoughtful about preparing for the next day ahead of time so that he could optimize his time onsite. He has a wealth of experience he brings to his work and he truly does it with care, forethought, integrity, style, and intelligence. All that aside, he also happens to be a kind, compassionate human who is a pleasure to work with! I'm very much looking forward to working with him again soon on other home projects! thank you Roberto and team!

Hands down the best experience I've had with a contractor. Our 1950's house needed new interior…read moredoors to replace the original ones, including sliding closet doors. Roberto is salt of the earth, a good man who is a master at his craft. He was quick to respond to my initial inquiry and from there he was incredibly responsive, informative, professional, and trust worthy. I enjoyed working with Roberto so very much and the work he did in our house was transformational. I couldn't be happier with our new doors and baseboards. Craftsmanship was top tier. No cutting corners, in fact, went the extra mile to do things RIGHT. Which I find is quite rare. I am trying to think of more projects so I can work with Roberto again.

Landon did an amazing job on my mom's bathroom vanities and linen closet. He was able to match the…read morewood and color of the kitchen cabinets (done by a different carpenter) very well and made it easy for my contractor to install the pieced out sections. He was quick to remedy a couple of minor issues as well which I appreciated. Evereything was delivered on time and as promised at a reasonable price.

Turner Finish Carpentry did an outstanding job for me. Building a custom bookcase built into the…read morewall, laundry cabinetry, and a beautiful seamless DVD cabinet in my Living Room. Very good quality, good communication, honest, trustworthy, and great quality of work. These guys really know what they are doing. I highly recommend them!!

Needed to update our very dated stairs. Silver Custom Stairs did a wonderful job creating the…read morestairs we wanted. From initial consultation, to working with our timeline, to the details and craftsmanship- we couldn't have been more pleased. Francisco created exactly what we wanted.

Silver Custom Stairs did an amazing job completely redoing our stairs. They are exactly what I…read morepictured in my head and more! The communication was amazing. We are extremely happy with our stairs and would recommend Silver Custom Stairs to everyone! Thank you Francisco and team!!!!!!

I hired Oscar to install three exterior doors. He came out…read morepromptly and provided me with an extremely detailed and reasonable quote for the job. He ordered the doors for me as well. Oscar kept in touch while waiting for the doors to be ready. His communication was very clear, prompt, and detailed. The work was completed quickly and the results are fantastic. He left my home and yard very clean after completing the work as well. He was also available to quickly come out for a minor adjustment. Oscar is someone I would work with again, as well as recommend to friends.

This is the second job we've had Oscar do, and he does wonderful work. He's timely, explains his…read morework well, and has more than fair pricing. I highly recommend him for any carpentry work you need.

John built a bench seat with storage into our bay window and we're very happy with the end result…read more When he first arrived to discuss the project, he patiently looked at my sketches and ideas and offered very practical suggestions. During the build, he was conscientious of our space, and occasionally stopped to offer his thoughts or get our opinions on how to proceed. He finished early and cleaned everything up nicely. John is resourceful, polite, and friendly. We'll happily call him for future projects.

John is an outstanding problem solver and does top quality work! I hired John for two projects. The…read morefirst repairing 6 original double-hung windows (some dating back to 1928), where the sash cords needed to be replaced and reattached to the lead counterweights so the windows would open and close easily. The second renovating some exterior wood trim of our Tudor-style home. For this second project, we discussed several approaches for completing the renovation, talking through the pros and cons of each. I was impressed with John's knowledge and his pragmatic approach. Highly recommended! I'm sure I will hire him again.

Roger is not only a very fine carpenter but also a very kind individual and a man of integrity who…read morekeeps his word and takes care of even the smallest customer, even when he's very very busy. He's well known and well connected in the community and he can even help you find other great people to help you with remodeling efforts. Thank you SO much, Roger!

Mr. Lee was recommended to me to repair a wood panel on the side of my kitchen island. He was so…read morevery nice and punctual. He is a perfectionist so he makes sure things are done right. He did a great job in matching my current cabinets.

We recently worked with Henry to replace our window and door trims. He was responsive and easy to…read morework with. When he came by to provide an estimate, I liked that he was thorough and took exact measurements and didn't just eyeball it. He provided what we felt was an honest and knowledgeable recommendation of what could be done. He wasn't the lowest bid but I've learned over the years that lowest isn't necessarily the best when it comes to choosing a contractor. Scheduling was easy and he and one of his guys came and finished the work quickly and efficiently in the time estimated. My husband is quite picky when it comes to home repairs and he was pleased with the results. We will keep him in our contact list for future projects as he seems to have a wide range of expertise.

I was in need of custom shelves in my small garage and partial flooring in my tiny attic space…read more Henry promptly returned my service request. He came by for an estimate and gave a reasonable quote after discussing a design plan. He managed to fit my project in sooner than originally discussed and was able to complete it in a day and not two as expected. I was able to accompany him and his assistant to pick out and purchase materials at Home Depot on the morning of the project. I'm pleased with the results and will definitely use his services for more projects!

I reached out to Erik after an internet search to build a couple cabinet doors for my home and…read morebefore I knew it he had given me competitive bigs on rebuilding my kitchen and 160' redwood fence in my back yard. He and his crew arrived Friday, demo'd my old fence, and quickly got cracking on building me a new one. They went to multiple vendors to get me the best price on lumber. They were fast, courteous, and did a great job overcoming all sorts of hurdles including working around water mains and giant tree roots. Erik is a very knowledgable guy and takes a lot of pride in his work. If something didn't go exactly as he planned, he was quick to solve the problem and keep at it until it met his satisfaction. He rolled with all of my requests and was very patient in addressing my questions. Although specializing in cabinetry, it sounds as though Erik and his crew do just about everything from foundation work to painting and general construction. I highly recommend giving them a call. I'm looking forward to having Erik back for a bunch of work around the property.

Erik is an amazing carpenter and contractor it's too bad he moved to Northern California so I can't…read morehave him do some more work to my house. Truly a gifted individual and delivers high quality and impeccable detail and design. Can't recommend him enough!

Left a message never heard back ever returned calls. Why be…read morein business if he can return calls?

Custom bed frame with storage for my minivan, Mr. Vallentyne had great detail work and the quality…read moreof his work speak for himself, listen to his recommendations because at the end he knows best...