Testimonials

The quality of the work exceeded our expectations. After over a century, the door has been returned to its former glory. Especially important to the outcome was the careful attention paid to its distinctive period features.

Historic Door Restoration

Our historic Victorian era front door was badly in need of restoration. Its finish was worn, dings and scratches marred its surface, and its ornate decorative features lacked definition. Mark completed the restoration in his workshop, where the door was stripped and refinished, surface damage repaired, and detail returned to its moldings and carvings. The result is a beautiful example of circa 1900 millwork which perfectly complements the style of the house.

The quality of work was excellent, from the installation of the fixtures to floor tiles and shower surround. We especially appreciate the new door and cabinet trim that Mark fashioned, which perfectly complements the existing trim work in our home.

Hastings Bath Remodel

Our project was an extensive bathroom remodel, including all new fixtures and hardware, new tile floors and shower surround, and all new trim work throughout, along with substantial repair to existing walls. Mark assembled a great team, attentive to our specifications, and a pleasure to work with throughout the project. The result was a beautiful 1920s style bathroom, exactly as we had envisioned.

Excellent! I love my kitchen; almost four years later there's nothing about it that I would change or that I wish we'd done differently. The deck was a lifesaver during COVID. It was a major structural addition which transformed a small "starter" house (that we had owned for 20 years) into a much more comfortable, spacious, and beautiful space, all while preserving and respecting its original design and history.

Egan Addition

Kitchen extension and remodeling, and addition of a back deck.

All the pieces and work he did for us was exceptional. He took great care to keep a clean environment, work around unexpected "old house" issues, and was kind when we changed the scope of work at a moment's notice. He also worked easily with our chosen contractors, which was very much appreciated.

Green Kitchen Remodel

We downsized from 2,400 sq. ft. to 670, and our new house had a really old kitchen separated from the living room by a wall. Mark removed the load-bearing wall and put in a header to open up the space. He then crafted some built-in cabinets with slide-out shelves. He opened up the wall and placed them beautifully. He also installed our new cabinets, placing them exactly where they needed to be. Precision was important in all of the project, since the space was so small. He also took out our back wall, replacing a rotted window and door with a new sliding patio door.

The quality of work is very good. Great attention to detail, and we really appreciated the extra time Mark took to communicate with us regarding personal preferences. We were able to customize a number of things to ensure that the end result was a true reflection of our taste and style.

Gilpin Kitchen Remodel

We did a complete kitchen remodel, including taking down half of a wall and widening the entry to the kitchen. Our remodel included new cabinets, new appliances, and new counters as well. Mark did a wonderful job of helping us coordinate all of the moving pieces. He recommended sub-contractors and dealt with them directly, so that we did not have to. He was onsite during installation and ensured that things went smoothly so that any concerns were addressed.