Recommendations for a finish carpenter? (houses, cabinets, price)

[muddaerf]

I am stuck with two deep and tall recessed areas on each side of our fireplace (WHY OH WHY do builders do this!?). We looked into getting bookshelves/cabinets made and installed from Thomasville at Home Depot and was quoted around $8,000 for labor, cabinets, installation with mouldings, etc. I can't stomach paying that much for 2 cabinets. That sounds ridiculously overpriced to me.

Does anyone have any recommendations for finish carpenters? If so, does anyone have photos of their work or a web address, if available?

[pbnj07]

I would recommend using servicemagic.com.

I used them to find a painter. You'll get multiple calls (very quickly I might add) from local service providers who will give you a free quote. Once you narrow it down to 1 or 2, you can solicit specific feedback on them in this forum.

BTW, why don't you simply fill them with pieces of furniture, like armoires? A couple of them, even high-end ones, should run you significantly less.

I've also seen these areas filled with tapestries and faux paintings.

[muddaerf]

Originally Posted by pbnj07

I would recommend using servicemagic.com.

I used them to find a painter. You'll get multiple calls (very quickly I might add) from local service providers who will give you a free quote. Once you narrow it down to 1 or 2, you can solicit specific feedback on them in this forum.

BTW, why don't you simply fill them with pieces of furniture, like armoires? A couple of them, even high-end ones, should run you significantly less.

I've also seen these areas filled with tapestries and faux paintings.

Awesome, I'll definitely give that a shot. We could fill them in with armoires although finding ones that fit nicely is a hassle - especially due to the height and width of the spaces.

[vtcowgirl]

if you are bookish, how about bookcases? or cupboards (or space for firewood) about 3 feet high and bookcases above. or artwork above.

simple to do and books and art make a design statement....

[vtcowgirl]

whoops! you already said bookcases! sorry... but if you don't want to go with built-in cabinets, floating shelves have a nice, clean look. depends on the house.

vtcowgirl

renovating one room at a time

[cjincp]

Call Craftcorps. They have finish carpenters NOT framing carpenters trying to do finish work. They're not the cheapest but they are the best!

[jobert]

claytonreagan@gmail.com

I've known this guy for 10 years. He has good connections with the homebuilding industry including cabinetry/millwork specialists

[G Grasshopper]

I know a great finish carpenter. Does beautiful work with mantels, storage, paneling, staircases, creative, amazing work. I've been in a number of his houses - he is a perfectionist and a great guy, and although I haven't done direct comparisons, I think he is reasonable. Here's his e-mail: rmaze@austin.rr.com.