FAQs
- What types of customers have you worked with?
JPC&W most commonly does kitchen and bath design and remodel. We work with clients to create functional up to date layouts and pieces that are stunning and flow with the over all style and feel of the home or project. We will occasionally do commercial as well as residential projects and are happy to consider custom furniture or island design and construction. Jed himself does a lot of the custom islands and stain grade work. Nothing leaves the shop that the owner hasn't seen and his pride in his work ensures a standard of quality that is extremely high. What we produce is typically a completed project delivered and installed without stain or finish. We can provide a finish service for custom paint stain but it would be in addition to our base price per linear foot.
- What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
If you are a customer looking for a craftsman to do woodwork for you educate yourself about what quality looks like. Many woodworkers are producing lower quality cabinetry that is being sold at the same price or more than that of high quality work. Big box stores often charge a comprable price for cookie cutter cabinets as you could pay for custom, but higher quality materials cost more so be wary of anyone who says they can do a custom kitchen that is shockingly inexpensive. Pay attention to the details- are the drawers wood or mdf? If they are ply are the edges veneered or raw? What kind of slides are you getting? Does it include install and delivery and what is that going to cost you if it doesn't? If you are working on a high end project will your woodworker know enough to leave room for crown at the top if they are full length and undermount lighting below an upper? Inform yourself about the ways that people can cut corners on labor and materials- look at the insides and edges or doors and drawers to see how they are made and what they are made of. Look at the slide hardware. Check for a portfolio and for a real commercial address. Many garage carpenters are fantastic and could be a great choice but sometimes not having a shop can indicate that they dabble in woodwork and may not give you the little extras and latest insights that someone who works daily in the field would know automatically to include. And although not required it doesn't hurt to ask if they are insured. If you buy their work and it falls apart in the first few years are they insured to cover replacement costs? Many people are and some are not and it can't hurt really to know who is who. When it is an option though word of mouth is really the best indicator. Talk to a satisfied customer. If they can't find one for you to talk to that is a problem. This one is harder, but if possible see some of their work up close in person. Close the doors, slide the slides look at the alignment .... If you need a cabinet shop feel free to call us with questions.