Collingswood Carpentry and Woodworking

I can’t speak highly enough of the work Chris did.
We wanted to have small back steps torn out and replaced with a larger deck with wrap-​around stairs. We had a photo of what we wanted, but in stone, not wood. Chris took that idea and made it reality, and it turned out better than I could have imagined. He also had some suggestions for how to make the steps look even nicer, plus some thoughts about how we could add some patio space in a few years. The work is well-​done, looks great, and even received praise for its quality from other contractors who came in to do some interior work about a week after Chris finished his work.
Not only was his work product great, but he was wonderful to work with. He responded quickly to inquiries, worked very quickly, kept a super-​clean work space, and was considerate of our family’s needs (he even put off the work over a weekend so we wouldn’t be without back steps for those couple days). His prices were competitive with other estimates. We would definitely use Chris again and recommend his work unequivocally.

My husband and I were looking for a carpenter to create some custom pieces to accent our outdoor space. We contacted a few different carpenters, including Chris, and asked them to come to our property and meet with us before submitting a proposal.
Chris stood apart from the competition from the second he stepped through our door by bringing samples of different types of woods for us to consider. He also submitted a complete and thorough quote very quickly after meeting with us, and we agreed that he was the right person for the job. He came to our house for a second meeting before beginning the woodwork and spent a considerable amount of time walking through artistic details with us.
From the time we gave him a deposit for the project to the complete installation, only a couple of weeks had passed. The speed with which the project was complete obviously provided a great sense of satisfaction but the workmanship on our pieces is unparalleled. When all was said and done, we ended up with multiple tiered planters and a pergola in our backyard, and a custom bench with built in planters and accent shelving on our roof deck. The final aesthetic of each piece FAR exceeded our expectations and has only managed to make us anxious to work with Chris again.
Everyone who has been to our home since the installation has «oohed and ahhed» over the finished product and that includes people who helped build our house. To admire the carpentry that Chris created is one thing, but his professionalism and integrity really sets him apart from the competition. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking for quality, customized carpentry and in fact, I would recommend people consider his services rather than purchasing cookie cutter pieces from local stores. Now that we know Chris’ artistry and skill, I can think of many other projects we will work with him on from gifts to furniture needs and house upgrades.

Chris recently installed a set of stairs off of my kitchen that lead down to a new patio. I was originally going to use a different carpenter, but I had trouble getting him to work with my landscaper who was building the patio (upon which the stairs would rest). Thank heavens my landscaper recommended Chris — I was skeptical, but was impressed that Chris showed up at my house 15 minutes after my landscaper called him. I really only used Chris because I trusted my landscaper.
Having said that, my landscaper was right! And thank heavens I listened to him. The stairs are beautiful. Ipe wood stairs with a timbertech railing system. They look better than I even thought they would. And I had high expectations! The cuts were really well done — everything aligns perfectly and they feel very, very solid when I walk on them. Chris is, in his way, an artist. But I suppose all good carpenters are.
I will use Chris for any other carpentry needs that I might have.