Susan and Mike

"We are happy to write this reference for James, with whom we have further projects planned. We contacted him because of his flyer. The broad spectrum and the quality of the work showcased on his website impressed us greatly.

James designed and built a large built-in with bookshelves, cabinets and an open space in the upper middle unit for TV for our family room. For the same room he created and installed wainscoting in the same design like the new cabinet doors. The new built-in is stunning and we're very proud of it. For our guest house picture window, James built and installed a beautiful dark finished white oak window bench to cover an existing painted bench, that had been severely scratched by a guest's dog.

We strongly recommend him to others seeking the services of a excellent carpenter and cabinet maker. Sincerely, Susan and Mike"

Karen

"After a long search, I was excited to find a carpenter who could refurbish my mahogany kitchen cabinets and make them look like they were original to my 1850 house.

James replaced the old cabinet doors with new handmade shaker doors, he built new drawers and a completely new pantry cabinet and everything looks incredible. He built new extra thick counter tops from solid walnut what he bought in a flawless quality from a Kentucky sawmill. The new counter tops are amazing and the new highlight in the kitchen. He also designed and created new room high wainscoting on all walls in our family dining room. The beautiful new decor looks like it was always there. Each job has been done by James with precision, great attention to detail and the result of his work is a perfect example of excellent craftsmanship."

Sarah and Joseph

" We contacted James after we found his website, because his work and interesting bio impressed us. We were in a redecorating process of our new house, and for one special room, we wanted large solid wood bookcases but were not happy with the proposal of our interior designer.

James suggested building them out of oak and basing the design and decor on the staircase in the entrance hall, which convinced us immediately. Our new shelves are such a beautiful example of great craftsmanship, and since the installation, many friends stand in front of it in amazement, just like we do. We also commissioned him to repair the original entrance storm door, and here too, he did an exceptional job.

James is an extremely talented designer and carpenter, and it is a delight to work with him!"

Mike and Robin

"A business partner recommended James to us. We wanted a new workstation integrated into existing bookshelves in our home office. He modified the built- in and included also new cabinet doors and drawers.

We didn't like the decor of the old fireplace mantle in our dining room. James built a new one what reflects existing design elements in the house and we're very happy with the new one.

He was also able to conduct a perfect repair that was important for us. In particular, as problems arose with our great hall window and the window company was unable to solve the problem, he proved to be a creative and competent problem solver.

From planning to the on-time execution, James displays great professionalism and reliability. His work is first class and great craftsmanship."

Rosemary and Arthur

"We are very happy to write James this reference. After extensive renovation of our 19 century cellar for use as wine cellar for entertaining, we needed a cabinet maker to make the built-ins from domestic wood. James was recommended by friends and after an excellent consultation we know that we had found the right craftsman.

The solid ash wood that became the wonderful built-ins came from a local, family mill. We are particularly proud of the large cabinet and the wall installation of split wood.

James is an excellent craftsman of the kind you don't find any more and is a very pleasant person to work with. We recommend him most highly."

Cathy and Richard

"We contacted James because we were looking online for a carpenter and found his stunning website. We saw on his website very similar, perfectly executed projects we had planned for our new house. We wanted railings for the staircase and considered remodeling the kitchen which included a new built-in pantry, new drawers for the cabinets and new hardware for the doors.

In contrast to others we spoke with, James made a guaranteed and reasonable price offer. He was finished in the time we had agreed upon - which was important to us, because we had an appointment with the flooring company that could not be rescheduled.

James is reliable, lays great store on precision and did an excellent job. We're very proud of our new staircase and new refurbished kitchen and can highly recommend him!"

Julia

"James already worked for my sister, and I saw that he's an excellent carpenter. When we met to discuss my ideas for several built-ins, I saw that he takes great care in design for making rooms more attractive.

For my living room he constructed two bookcases with decorative trim as a finishing touch and took care to preserve the original, historical baseboards behind the built-ins. Additional to a wood rack for the fireplace, he built a bookcase for my closed porch and installed beadboard wainscoting under the windows front.

James built exactly the furniture I wanted with great attention to detail. I have found him to be totally trustworthy and dependable and is just an all around great guy."

Vic

We've known James for 3 years, and whenever we need a carpenter, he is our first choice. This year, we bought a new house and wanted to replace the staircase.

Like always, James took care to discuss and incorporate our design ideas, and we're delighted with our new railings. We also wanted to change the previously plain fireplace front and to replace the old 90's technology TV wall alcove. James designed and crafted a mantle that is absolutely perfect, like the new TV built-in with doors and the decorative wood framework.

James is a great fine carpenter and craftsman. His perfect work and attitude shows that he enjoyed an excellent apprenticeship in Germany."

Rae and Robert

"The space we used as a pantry looked like a closet in the kitchen with a conventional door. We were never happy with the solution, but it was there when we bought the house. Also, the deep shelves in the old pantry made it hard to access the products.

James proposal was to build a new cabinet from maple wood to match the aesthetics of the rest of the fronts. The new built-in should include full-extension, soft closing, ball bearing drawers. We expected beautiful work from James, but the finished piece far exceeded our expectations. Our new pantry is as practical as it is beautiful. Thank you James!"

Patricia and William

"For our law office, my husband and I were searching for some time for a new, modern design for our office kitchen and the restrooms. James was recommended to us by a colleague and his design concept convinced us thoroughly. In particular, the wooden wall installation in the kitchen and the ceiling high black wainscoting in the restrooms have become much admired arty highlights in our office.

James is an excellent carpenter who takes great care in designing and crafting objects for making a room attractive. From planning through realization, he proved to be a reliable partner who assured that the cost, as well as the scheduled time, remained in the framework we had agreed upon. James is a very pleasant person, interesting to talk to and a master of his craft. We recommend him warmly."

Linda and Kevin

"While remodeling our kitchen, we tried to find an island top that would fit with the contemporary look of the new cabinets, but would also be the centerpiece of the room. In addition, using locally sourced wood for our our island was appealing.

James built and designed such a piece for us. He hand-selected the walnut boards from a local mill and masterly crafted an eight foot counter top. Everyone who enters our home raves about the island top -it is the first thing they notice in our kitchen; it is the centerpiece our kitchen required."

Donna and Mark

"James was recommended by a friend, and after we checked his website, we contacted him to discuss several projects for built-ins for our new house. What we really appreciated was his helpful advice and that his written offer included an overview of both labor and material, and that it came with price guarantee for the work.

James constructed and installed several beautiful built-ins to our full satisfaction. We are excited by our new hall tree with the perfect easy going soft-close, ball-bearing drawers, the new buffet with the beautiful hickory curio and our new bookcase/cabinet for our home office. We already recommended him to friends and family who were impressed by his excellent work"

Richard

"I contacted James for his opinion about the necessary restoration of our rear balcony handrail. In the last years, he has done several interior jobs in our home to our full satisfaction.

As it turned out, the damage was more serious than I had thought and there was a risk that the railing could collapse. Some parts of the railing could be salvaged and repaired by James, while other parts had to be completely replaced.

It is pleasant to communicate and work with James, and his professional advice was very helpful. James is absolutely reliable, trustworthy and an excellent carpenter. I highly recommend him and will definitely be using his services again in the future."

Liz and Brian

"After receiving James' flyer, we contacted him to add some much needed curb appeal to our house. James constructed a beautiful flower box and stunning shutters for our windows. He was easy to work with, provided graphic simulations of the house prior to the start of construction, and consistently kept us updated on the progression of our project. We appreciated his attention to detail and professionalism. We look forward to working with James on future projects!"

John and Denise

"I needed some work done on my two porches to replace and rebuild railings and decking. I received four estimates. The main reason I picked James was he gave me several good ideas and alternatives that would enhance the quality and durability of the repairs. I have never had anyone that was as particular about the quality and attention to detail as he was. The finished product was really nice. I look forward to using James on any future work I may need."

Greta and Tom

"James has "Old School" sensibilities coupled with "Old World" skills and craftsmanship. He is knowledgeable, professional and innovative in background an approach to his many and varied projects. This is especially helpful with older properties! Let it also be said that James is friendly, courteous and respectful of one's home and property. We have been very happy to be working with James!"

Judy and Laura

"It is rare indeed today to find someone whose workmanship exceeds your hope. For several years, we were looking for a new design for our terrace, that was paved with brick. James excellently realized our wishes for our deck landscape. The care and precision with which he addressed the curves we wanted in the deck and the nice curves in the steps is stunning. Many friends have complimented our new deck as something special and remarked how tightly everything is built. We enjoy our new, beautifully made deck every day, and we are so grateful to have found James."

Thomas and Vanessa

"James was referred to us by a business partner who is a client of his. I initially contacted James to ask him to construct some new shutters for our guest house, because we were told that the old ones weren't worth repairing, and we don't trust the quality of factory made shutters. We were very surprised to hear from him that the old historic shutters can restored and he did not disappoint. James is professional and completely trustworthy. Add that to being an extremely talented craftsman and you have the reasons why we continue to have we work on our homes in Anchorage. The quality of his advice and offer and his work was superior to all others that I contracted in the last years."

Megan and Roger

"After storm damage to our home in which a railing was completely destroyed, I contacted James for his opinion about the necessary renovation. We had already obtained two estimates from other contractors, and he was the only one who gave us an end-price offer. And what's more, he provided us with a project drawing of a new Chippendale railing which was very convincing. We love the new railing and many neighbors already asked us for his contact details. Thank you James for this beautiful example of exceptional craftsmanship"

Joan and Stewart

"After storm damage to our home in which a railing was completely destroyed, I contacted James for his opinion about the necessary renovation. We had already obtained two estimates from other contractors, and he was the only one who gave us an end-price offer. And what's more, he provided us with a project drawing of a new Chippendale railing which was very convincing. We love the new railing and many neighbors already asked us for his contact details. Thank you James for this beautiful example of exceptional craftsmanship"

Suzanne and Steve

"After a long search, we were delighted to find a carpenter who could repair our columns and make them look like they were original to our 1924 house. After several very bad experiences with handymen on other projects, we found James online and decided to call him. If you are looking for quality work of someone who knows what he's doing, if you want to work with a reliable craftsman who comes when he says he will, if you want to get an estimate that you can trust and not get hit with surprise costs, call James!"

Melissa and Michael

"After talking to friends, we decided to use James to build our pergola. Uncertain of how to achieve the look we wanted for a pool pergola in our backyard space, we gave him a great deal of flexibility with the concept and design, and he helped us decide on a form that complemented our house and pool.

The end result was everything we had hoped for. James was able to take our fragmented ideas and turn them into two stunning pergolas with features that reflect the house architecture and are in harmony with the surroundings. James is an extremely good designer/carpenter and we would highly recommend him for any woodworking project. Thanks, Michael and Melissa"

Mary

"I saw several yard signs from James in my neighborhood and decided to asked him if he would be interested to built railings for my front porch and handrails for my back entrance. I wasn't sure which decor would fit the style of my house best and he gave me the perfect solution with a Chippendale design for the railings.

The end result was everything I had hoped for! Many neighbors praised the new railing and said to me that it looks like it was always there. James is a joy to work with the work he offers is of excellent quality to a reasonable price."