José is very nice and a great listener. My fiancé and I reached out to him as we're going through…read morerenovation and we're interested in saving about 20 solid wood doors from a house built in 1909. This is not an easy task. Throughout the planning process, José took his time to understand what we're looking for and came up with a game plan to coordinate with our builder to save the doors.

Jose and his team did a great job patching drywall and painting. I wish I'd take before photos,…read morebut I've included after photos and you can't tell where the repair is. I had two big holes where my towel bar came out of the wall in the bathroom and a foot-long piece of drywall cut out to fix an electrical outlet in the bedroom. Now there is no sign of either. Great work!

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.

My wife and I have had great experiences with two other woodworkers in San Francisco, but they were…read moreunavailable for this project, so we hired SF Custom Woodworks to: 1. build a windowbox which would also function as a headboard for a bed, with built-in drawers and hinged openings for storage, made of ash veneer on plywood 2. cut a large slab desk which previously filled that window into two smaller desk slabs, to be installed elsewhere Our main contact was Alex, who was great to work with: rapidly responsive at all hours, friendly, accommodating. We were quoted $7,850. Remarkably, the windowbox was built and installed in less than a week. Unfortunately, the attention to detail in execution was poor: * the seams between the four main pieces aren't properly aligned, producing unsightly and rough-feeling edges * many of the edges were cut in a way which badly chipped the veneer * one of the hinged openings is badly misaligned, resting several mm above the surface * a drawer face was delivered with a stray drill hole * one of the main front faces was delivered with a large gouge * one of the drawers was designed to hold a CPAP machine; Alex carefully measured it, but delivered a drawer which didn't fit it * the drawer faces were attached with finishing nails rather than hidden joinery; the nail holes were then covered with poorly matching filler * the desk slabs were returned to us with gouges in the main surface, a 2" divot taken out of an edge face, and unfinished sides Alex told us that the misalignments are because our floor isn't level--which is fine, but the other two woodworkers we've worked with carefully shimmed their bases into place on-site so that everything would be level. Alex told us that finishing nails were necessary to attach the drawer faces, but another woodworker who built ash veneer cabinets for us produced beautiful results with hidden joinery. We sent Alex a list of 13 issues with photos; Alex gamely told us that he'd send one of his woodworkers to fix all but one issue. After a month delay with several reschedulings on both sides, the woodworker came. He fixed the two issues with the desk slabs, but in the process he also partially removed its surface finish, without comment and without offering to refinish it. He said he didn't know how to fix the other issues, and we were left with unfinished desks we still couldn't install. At this point, Alex stopped responding to messages. I gave up and refinished the desk slabs myself, which took about five hours. We planned to put a cushion on half the windowbox and leave the other half exposed, to enjoy the wood tone, but because the execution quality on the windowbox was poor, we decided to cover the whole thing with cushions instead. They meant well, I think, and they really did try. They did deliver roughly the windowbox we wanted, though with a low level of craftsmanship. I think they just don't have the skills/experience needed to execute this project well, and we didn't realize that before hiring them.

We had two projects: 1. Replacement of table legs (to a midcentury modern teak table) that were…read morelost by the moving company during a recent move, and 2. Replacement of six worn dining chair seat cushions and making the chairs more stable and safe. Alex and his crew did a great job with both, using solid teak legs for the table and dissembling and reglueing the dining chairs and fixing the seat cushions. The mohair chair backs were in good shape, and glued to the frame, so we wanted to keep them, though the seats had no cushion left and needed replacement. Alex closely matched the mohair backs- as he said, "a little different style but you'll like it!" We do! The cost was very reasonable and both projects were done in less than a week, with pickup and delivery. It was a pleasure working with him: great communicator, knowledgeable, and honest. Highly recommend.

We first worked with The Meticulous Handyman in 2023 when they made our yard safe for our new…read morepuppy. They did a great job! Our house is about 120 years old, so there's always something that needs fixing or replacing. So far they've helped us with replacing lights, exhaust fans, door handles, and locks. When we found the fence at the back of our yard was rotting away, and the dog was looking to explore our neighbors' yards, Meticulous tore down and replaced the fence in a day, so the dog couldn't go exploring at night. They're our go-to service. Costs are fair and explained clearly at the start. No surprises. And everyone who's worked in our house has been friendly and professional!

I have called on The Meticulous Handyman a couple times for work I needed on my condo including…read morewhen my bathroom sink literally disconnected from the counter. I had gotten several estimates/quotes from other plumbing companies who all told me I'd need to replace the ENTIRE thing. I called on The Meticulous Handyman and one of his team members came out and reattached the sink to the counter saving me probably hundreds of dollars. Apparently this is a common problem! He was also friendly, very meticulous and just did a great job (no problems since then). I would recommend this business to anyone!

John is an artist and a delight to work with. We were fortunate to have previously benefited from…read morehis work on one of the staircases on our building and when it came time to do our own entrance/porch, we knew where to turn. Even though he's clearly better suited to be making amazing works of art, he took on our seemingly straightforward porch rebuild. Fortunately, his GC skills are as top-notch as his wood sculpting; there were more than a few complications on our project and he was communicative and solved each problem with aplomb. We also wanted a gate for our stairs and he delivered a beautifully crafted piece (see pic). Hope we get the chance to work with John again!

Hi - John is amazing! We have had 2 pieces of furniture custom made by him - and 5 years later…read morethey are standing up to the test of time for usage -- and overall coolness. He's a great guy to work with - promise he will make you laugh as well as providing amazing furniture. And the furniture is really amazing.

Mauricio was responsive, professional and really took the time to understand what is important to…read moreus. He gave excellent ideas and his work is high quality. As a new home owner it feels good to know we found someone we can trust for whatever comes up. We will be calling Mauricio again soon and we recommend him to anyone who asks.

I needed a section of my fence replaced to match the rest and reached out to Mauricio, who had…read morepreviously replaced a railing on my deck. Once again, he delivered excellent work with professionalism, attention to detail, and great value for the quality provided. He stuck to the promised timeframe with minimal disruption, which was a huge plus since both my partner and I work from home. I highly recommend Mauricio at Level Carpentry for any home project you may have. He is trustworthy, efficient, and honest, and you won't regret putting your project in his hands. The photo shows both the railing and the fence he replaced, a testament to his craftsmanship.

I was referred to Gregory by an electrician (Sean Malynn) after getting very expensive estimates…read morefor "built ins" beside my fireplace. My home is an upper unit of a 2 unit, 115 year old building in the Castro. You can see from the photos below that Gregory did a beautiful professional job on my project, working with the architect/designer who had suggested the built-ins, and responding to my particular requests. Fitting new cabinetry into an old wooden building required a lot of customization during installation, and Gregory was definitely up to the task - as mentioned by other reviewers he is easy to work with, creative, flexible, with an "incredible eye." He did all the installation and finishing himself (with a helper). To be fair, it took Gregory longer than he had estimated to make and install the cabinetry, but it was definitely worth the wait and he was very responsive and obliging throughout the process. The quality and value were top notch; the cost was about 50-60% that of the estimates I received from online cabinetry firms I contacted. Definitely a 5 star experience - thank you Gregory!

Gregory built two window benches for us and as you can see from the photos, they are functional,…read morewell-crafted, durable, and GORGEOUS. He is so incredibly easy to work with, creative, flexible, and has an incredible eye. He got a feel for our taste and made the benches fit aesthetically in our space seamlessly. It was not an easy thing to install either with the angles of the apartment. We could could tell it required a lot of skill and patience. We cannot imagine our space without them now. The bookcases on each side of the center chest piece was his idea too and it was such a clever use of space and it looks great. Truly, we cannot recommend him enough for his skill, taste, and he's really just the nicest guy. If we could get ten stars we would!! And his partner is awesome. They are the greatest team.

Johns custom installation is an exceptional service provider .. from the very beginning John…read moredemonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise. He took time to understand my preferences and provided valuable insights and recommendations to tailor the installation to my specific requirements. What truly sets johns custom installation apart is his commitment to customer satisfaction. He didn't finish the job and leave he took his time to make sure the install was complete and that I was satisfied. His dedication to quality,expertise and exceptional service make him a top choice for all your custom installation needs.

John was fantastic. I'm a perfectionist and his work was impeccable. Highly recommend.read more

We had a great experience with Ilya and his team at Status Wood. We had a very large built in…read morebookshelf made. I was nervous taking on a large project as a new homeowner. Ilya made me comfortable with the process and was quick and responsive to all my questions. He gave me pricing options to stay within my budget. The project was complete within a few weeks. The finished product is beautiful.

Let me start by saying that StatusWood does very nice work and Ilya is a very nice guy. But the…read morepricing here is ridiculous, and the communication and timelines are pretty bad. We never knew where the status of our project was (Status: the irony). We had to constantly check in and drive the process. Even got our "finished" product for our thousands spent and it wasn't even finished.

Wilson is truly exceptional at what he does, and I honestly wish we had found him from the very…read morebeginning. We hired him to repair and refinish woodwork in our home after a previous vendor left us with a number of problems, and he has been exactly the person we needed. He is incredibly knowledgeable about wood, finishes, restoration, and the right products to use. His work is absolutely beautiful. He is extremely detail oriented, takes real pride in his craftsmanship, and you can tell that he genuinely loves what he does. He does not just rush through a job. He takes the time to make sure everything is done correctly and looks the way it should. If you have any type of woodwork in your home, Wilson should be your go to guy. And if you have had a problem like we did and need someone to come in and fix work that was not done properly, he is absolutely the person I would trust to do it. His knowledge and skill are on another level. Just as importantly, Wilson is a genuinely kind, honest, trustworthy person. He is friendly, patient, helpful, and wonderful to work with. We feel completely comfortable having him in our home and really appreciate how much he cares about his clients and the quality of the finished product. We are so grateful we found him and very much appreciate everything he has done for us. I would recommend Wilson without hesitation for any wood refinishing, restoration, repair, or specialty woodwork. Five stars does not feel like enough.

I previously hired a different company to stain/finish my new exterior door. Unfortunately, the…read morepolyurethane finish that they applied started to deteriorate after a few months. Rather than having them refinish the door, I called Wilson Willkom Wood Refinishing. Wilson noted that my door has an extremely thin veneer so he could not use a solvent stripper. Instead, Wilson patiently and meticulously sanded off the old finish without affecting the veneer. Then after multiple trips to my house, Wilson applied a total of 7 coats of varnish giving my door a vibrant new look. I greatly appreciate Wilson's workmanship and highly recommend him to anyone looking for an expert wood refinisher.