I had the pleasure to work with Key Impressions for the past year on a recently renovated home I…read morecompleted in Santa Cruz. I really can't say enough about Blain and Nick's commitment to excellence. They were both extremely professional and exceeded every expectation I had in terms of quality, artistic taste, helpfulness along with their undeniable kind natures. Nick and Blain first showed up with consulting advice on colors palettes and contemporary ideas for my remodel. When they offered to help me with any questions I had, they probably didn't think I would take them up on it with the multitude of decisions I had make on this remodel. After all, I'm an engineer and not a home designer that keeps up with the current trends. In walking through the home they added some insights into what would make the home more desirable when it finally went on the market. I took all their advice and it turned out better than I had imagined. The final bonus was their actual staging. Well, these guys hit it out of the park in my opinion. Key Impressions will certainly not disappoint you when it comes to their professionalism, quality, commitment and earnest desire to help! Eric Haya- Homeowner Santa Cruz

Absolutely the best stagers in Santa Cruz. I've seen first hand how they can transform a space…read moremaking it shine. Great ROI for any seller looking to maximize price.

Greg built our house and came in on time (18 months) and on budget. He is honest and meticulous…read moreand his carpenters are first rate. Worked great with the county, our architect, and the engineers when we had an unpleasant surprise with our soil quality. Eight years in, continues to come by to respond to questions and concerns. But most important: he is a trustworthy guy who says it like it is and won't promise you something he can't deliver -- and that is priceless.

July 1, 2024 I met…read moreCade Bell in 2014, shortly after assuming leadership of our small, 15-unit condo complex. We were in bad shape. Our first problem was that all the stairway landings and supports were obviously unsafe. I did my due diligence by interviewing several contractors. I called Cade because of a referral, made by a friend. Cade was easy to communicate with and we soon found ourselves coming up with a plan to renovate. The nature of the deterioration called for a "Time and Materials" approach. There was no way he could guess conditions for an equitable bid, once he started to open enclosed spaces in the landings. During the process, Cade could see trouble brewing throughout our complex. There was dry rot evident in all the wooden window fascia, especially on the sunward side. Cade offered to be a permanently available contractor for our future needs. I enthusiastically accepted his offer, and it has continued to benefit us greatly. Cade restored our landings and made structural improvements to the decks and stanchions-all while conferring with me to discuss the context of his suggestions and to get my sign off to proceed. Cade did all the legwork in obtaining permits, inspections and obtaining materials during the process. I developed supreme confidence in him as he worked steadily to complete the job and efficiently to keep the 'time and materials' aspect reasonable. Payments were made to him in installments, as the work progressed. That was a satisfactory arrangement for both parties. Cade soon finished that project, and we settled final payment. We could not readily proceed with other, much-needed projects at that time. Money was the issue. Our HOA agreed to an increase in dues to better prepare our savings for the next phase-renovating our wood fascia and upgrading windows. It took a few years, but we finally called Cade back to have a look at that next phase. He scheduled a start date with me. We still couldn't go all in. Our finances still wouldn't allow it. We have two buildings here. All we could do was the sunward side of one building. It involved six sections of fascia with sixteen windows. Cade brought in a crew to work more efficiently and with speed. Cade consulted with me many times before proceeding with solving particular problems. And I got an education! There was so much to consider. Soon, that portion of the work was completed. Cade did a wonderful job, preserving and beautifying our homes. Neighbors began demanding to know when his work would benefit there homes too. Again, Cade did all the afore-mentioned legwork. He made my life easy. Another couple of years passed. Cade and I reconnected, and he began phase two of the fascia/window renovation. It was as if we never paused. He got a crew together and got to work. Cade repeated his masterful work of seeing the job done while continuing to confer with me. This also involved six sections of fascia and sixteen windows, as before. My relationship with Cade had turned from professional to a professional friendship. We had gained each other's trust then admiration. Other costs to maintain our property sprung up. So, it took a while longer to properly save for Cade's next phase. You see, he had already pointed out trouble spots of dry rot and termite damage in other areas of our buildings. We both knew he would be back. Eventually, our Association found financial space to resume. I called Cade. He responded promptly that he was coincidentally free to begin any time. This phase involved only eight windows with four fascia sections. We had experienced substantial termite damage and had fumigated our buildings. I was concerned the structure would need a lot of work. Therefore, I limited the scope of Cade's work. However, the damage was lighter than we feared, and work proceeded quickly. Cade could not assemble a crew this time, so I volunteered as a yard man, available to help in any way an amateur could. During this phase, he taught me many things. My confidence and strength improved and my relationship with Cade has become a blossoming friendship. As before, Cade did everything he could to take concern out of my equation. I was free to worry about my other problems and scheduling because Cade was going to see this through. Upon completing this phase, Cade, as before, had a detailed look around the buildings for problems that will need to be resolved soon. We came up with a list that he helped edit for presentation to the HOA as we save for the next renovation. I deal with many vendors and contractors in my job as President of our HOA. I've been at it more than 10 years now. I do so because I love my home and am loathed to leave its preservation in less caring hands. I am also loathed to ever lose Cade as a resource to achieve that goal. Mark Scofield President, Westbrook Owners Association

Terrible. did not give good service at all. texted a 2 days later about my experience did not…read morelisten to me at all. not worth your money if I can give 0 stars I would.

I have known Jake and his father, John, may he rest in peace, for over forty years and they always…read moredo a wonderful job. They are true craftsmen and it is a pleasure to work with them. Jake is about to redo the cabinets in the home I bought in 2007...he is the only one I would allow to touch my house!

Honestly, we were bracing ourselves for the undertaking of a major kitchen remodel. However our…read morenerves were quickly calmed when we met with Jeremiah. Although we knew the overall aesthetic that we wanted, the actual design remained a mystery. We also wanted a beautiful and functional kitchen that could withstand the daily assault of two active toddlers. With patience, Jeremiah directed us toward a design that fit our tastes, lifestyle and needs. Our cabinets and butcher's block island were built quickly and turned out beautifully. Every employee was friendly, communication was clear, and install occurred when promised. Lackey Woodworking made our kitchen remodel seamless and pain free and we look forward to working with them again on future projects.

I was fortunate that a great local contractor referred me to Built-In Cabinetry for help with my…read morekitchen remodel. I wanted to preserve the base of my cabinetry and update the area in a way that would be affordable and create an impact. Phill designed, created and delivered stunning cabinetry, and did so on time and on budget. Working with Phill and Built-In Cabinetry was a great experience -- every detail was handled with professionalism, he built customized cabinets for specialized areas and the results are amazing! If you want a beautiful, cost effective way to transform your home, call Phill, you won't be disappointed!

Phill did an outstanding job designing and building two desks, overhead cabinets and file cabinets…read moredesigned to efficiently utilize all of the space in a room we have dedicated to a home office. We selected bamboo and could not be happier with the final result. Phill was competitively priced and great to work with. His workmanship is top notch. We highly recommend Phill. We were so happy with the work in our office that we are having him build a bathroom vanity.

Had Garrett clean 2 small areas today. Arrived on time, did a fantastic job at a very reasonable…read moreprice. Local family business. Strongly recommend

Mom had one 80x60 rug that needed attention.. John was efficient and she felt it was a good price…read more. It will take a little while to be cleaned but we'll follow up after we get it back... Thanks JOHN..

I couldn't be happier with the custom cabinetry Dan and his son created for our remodel. His…read morecraftsmanship and attention to detail are truly outstanding--every piece is beautifully made, perfectly fitted, and built to last. They exceeded my expectations in quality. We chose beaded inset cabinets for the kitchen and full overlay for 3 bathrooms, laundry room and mudroom. Dan also helped me create feet for the bathroom cabinets to make them look like a piece of furniture. They were all made and delivered in a very timely manner. I highly recommend Dan to anyone looking for top-quality custom cabinetry!

These boys made me the most beautiful custom cabinets. They went along with my crazy design and the…read morekitchen is gorgeous! I wouldn't hesitate to go to them. Several generations of wood workers!

My family's history with Shaw Woodworking dates back to 2002. Chris & team helped my wife & I…read moreconceptualize a complete cabinetry remodel of our kitchen space & then, from-scratch, designed, constructed, & installed living room window-sill built-ins, as well as a matching wall of built-ins that house all of our AV equipment + related media. All of this was done superbly -- at cost quoted, within timeframe needed, and -- most importantly -- with a meticulous eye for aesthetics & functionality sought. In fact, the Shaw Woodworking result was so impressive that here we are some 14 years after-the-fact & they are the singular outfit being considered for supporting our impending effort to reconfigure AV cabinetry -- for accommodating a next generation of AV equipment & usage requirements. In short, my family & I eagerly await our next project experience with Shaw.

We had Shaw Woodworking build and install a brand new kitchen and all 3 bathrooms in our house in…read morethe Santa Cruz area and it was GREAT. The cabinets are beautiful, Shaw listened to what we were looking for, made helpful suggestions, delivered on the date promised and were totally professional. I have recommended him to a friend doing an addition and she was also very pleased with the communication, craftsmanship and service.