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Philip has an incredibly artistic and creative touch to his work. I’ve known him for many years, and his ability to come up with great solutions for things that I needed with his masterful woodworking has impressed me greatly. He always finds wonderful solutions to my questions and the finished products always look amazing! He’s also a great person to work with on all kinds of projects.
Paul Meyers

Phil is very knowledgeable in so many areas. I have turned to him for a variety of projects, from built-in bookshelves to patio pavers, from storm door installation to interior painting and repairs of all types. Phil does great work and I highly recommend him!
Britt S.

As an interior designer I have worked with many contractors over the years. Phil is my favorite! He painted an entire condo, hung mirror & pictures and installed new hardware for a staging. He’s dependable, does great work, and fairly priced. I use him every time I do these services.
Caron Hutch
ASID Allied Member

Phil is one of those rare people who not only produces top-quality work but is also a really nice person, the kind you want to work with and feel comfortable having in your home. I contacted Phil with a rough sketch for a wall unit. It was not a simple project. My house is over 100 years old and there isn’t a right angle anywhere but Phil accepted the challenge. As issues arose we hashed them out together and the result is a beautiful wall unit that seamlessly blends into the house. In my 42 years of home ownership, Phil one of the best people I’ve ever worked with.
Seth Laderman

Philip built a new deck for us in 2024. He did excellent work. He had to deal with old rotted deck and handled it very well. My husband and I had nothing but praise for his work. He really knows his trade. He is also reliable. We have received many compliments from our friends and neighbors.
Jack and Lydia DeJohnette

Philip is an excellent craftsman. He did a beautiful job remodeling my kitchen and bathroom. Best of all his finishing work was impeccable. It is a pleasure to know and to work with him.
Dr. Gabrielle Stutman

Phil has successfully completed projects at my home and I highly recommend him. Not only is he a skilled carpenter with decades of experience, but he’s easy to work with, communicates clearly, shows up when he says he will. He always follows through on every detail. All of that plus he’s a man with integrity!
Chris Tosti

Phil and I worked together on creating ideas for my music studio. We ended up doing a full renovation including sound abatement, wiring, installation of windows, drywall and painting. He also installed ceramic tile in my bathroom. I enjoyed that Phil showed me how to do some of the work myself so I could save some money. I’m very pleased with the results! Working with Phil I learned he possesses that heart, experience and craftsmanship that sets him apart from others.
A. Kosugi
Music Producer

Philip is old school. Precise and thorough. He always comes up with ideas that show his expertise. He’s a master carpenter and remodeled my kitchen cabinets so I now have a new kitchen. So lucky I didn’t have to tear my kitchen apart. There’s so much more I could say about his work.
Nick and Lorraine Dellapenna

Phil has done many carpentry projects in our home. He has great ideas, and is always meticulous in his craftsmanship!
Robert Albrecht and Patricia Charney