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December 2018 by Vera L.
After an amazing 2nd bathroom remodel there was no question in our mind where to go for cabinetry for the master bath. Due to reasons beyond our control and nothing to do with EAW, we had to put the entire remodel project on hold. When we finally popped up again, Alex was very gracious about honoring the original price even though I know the rates of many contractors have gone up in the Bay Area due to increased demand, etc. I promise myself to take the photos when our bath is sparkling clean, forget about it, and then countertops get cluttered again, distracting from the masterpiece Alex has created for us yet again. One day I promise to take the pictures and post them. However, I strongly recommend you meet Alex in person and ask him for additional pictures from projects that aren't on Yelp - they are truly inspirational! Everyone, including our friends, other contractors, city inspector, etc., were wowed by Alex's craftsmanship. And I am still wowed every day I take a shower or brush my teeth - thanks to Alex, our master bath is probably the most sophisticated room in the house. Thank you, Alex!
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October 2018 by Chelsea A.
Alex went beyond our expectations. Every time he gave us a deadline of when something would be ready, it would be ready. The moment we walked into his shop to talk about our vision of what we wanted, it was like he already knew what we were thinking. He took our vision and executed it PERFECTLY. He was very professional, and a pleasure to work with. We can't wait until we start future projects with him!
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October 2018 by Chip A.
This is the second project we have done with Alex, and the second time we have been very happy with the work. We designed a stereo cabinet to go with our new giant TV, and he was easy to work with in designing it and updating the design as we made sure all the components would fit properly. Alex had lots of good ideas, like making sure the new cabinet was at least as deep as our old cabinet which held a smaller TV inside, due to the color change of floor after 20 years of it being there. He also was accommodating to the cloth fronts so sound and infrared remotes could pass through the cabinet, even though he had not used that material before. The end result is lovely (I posted two photos on here) and he followed up not only by installing it but even returning to install door pulls (which were not yet chosen and purchased by us when the cabinet was done -- our fault in not having them ready yet) and adding extra shelf holes where needed based on how things landed in height. Prices were very reasonable and we love the result. We will continue to use him for other projects going forward.
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August 2018 by Jenny P.
I keep Yelp account for abusive businesses only - it's my 2nd one in 9 years. In short, we commissioned Alex to deliver new kitchen and vanities throughout the house. Kitchen design was depicted in a series of 20+ photos from our old kitchen. Fast forward a year and 4 months, our kitchen is not complete while fully paid for 6 months ago, with the statement, quoting, "Sorry, I can't help you". For those who are interested to learn full story - please contact me directly. For the folks who are considering hiring Alex, please see Pros/Cons below: PROS: 1. Proficiency in woodworking when in good mood 2. Good hand-drawing skills 3. Pleasant manners when in good mood CONS: 1. Bad workmanship when not in the mood 2. No proficiency in any computer-based kitchen planning tools (had to hire outside specialist to see rendering of the cabinets) 3. No planning and communication over smaller details 4. Absolute lack of transparency over progress status, sourcing, product questions etc. 5. Stubbornness and rudeness when not in the mood 6. Constant delays - plan for 2-3 times longer execution time To conclude, if you are considering a project where you can take on a full time job of project management, babysitting, nagging, confrontation, paying extra $ to hire outside specialists to complement Alex's skill and wait 2-3 times longer, the end result might be ok.
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December 2017 by Natalia L.
Alex made two tables for me, both featuring intricate design. The 72' round dining table and the kidney shaped work dest. Both were long and laborious projects. I am extremely happy and recommend it to everyone who looks for out of the box designs.
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March 2017 by Amin A.
Alex crafted and installed our new kitchen. We went through a major house renovation and the kitchen took the title of the cream of the crop of the project (thanks to Alex). Towards the end of the project i had become irritable and impatient with the whole project but Alex was always courteous and professional. Here is my assessment of working with Alex. 1. First and foremost he is a competent, meticulous, and experienced cabinet maker. 2. He is resourceful and creative with issues which would come up during the project, issues which might not have been realized at the planning stage. 3. He is a perfectionist. 4. He is very clean. I noticed, working with different contractors during the renovation project, that each contractor has very regard for works already done by others. this mean that sometimes one had to go back and re-do some works that had already been done. Alex, on the other hand, is careful and clean to a fault. 5. He was not the least expensive cabinet maker but he was accommodating toward my budget and shaved off a substantial amount from the original quote. At the end, his quote was slightly higher than another custom-made cabinet maker. BUT with Alex the world is your limit. there is no limit to what colors you want to use, how deep or big you want you r drawers to be, etc. with others each of these choices become an extra. Alex is a straight talker and I like that. I recommend Alex for people who must have the best. Photos speak to his art.
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September 2016 by Keren K.
I absolutely was amazed at the service and final finished product I got with Alex. I went looking around for a trustworthy, reliable and good product in LA.. My friend told us about Alex in The Bay area so I thought I would call. They came to measure and brought samples and we're very professional and friendly. Loved the work they did in my kitchen and every time I called there was someone to talk to. Thanks so much.. I will continue working with them on my interior closets and rest of the house.
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May 2016 by Christiane C.
We would like to commend Alex for his excellent craftsmanship and customer service. He realized a beautiful ping pong / dining table according to our requirements. During the entire design and fabrication process he was very engaged, offered critical help and made changes to the design to ensure greater functionality and easier maintainability. Thanks to his great work we enjoy now great evenings with friends starting with diner continuing with passionate ping pong matches and ending with dessert and tea all at the same table.
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December 2015 by Melanie B.
Horrible customer service here! I called the number listed on Yelp and spoke to a contractor. He told me to text him pictures of what kind of cabinets I wanted. I texted him several pictures and the space in our house where I would like the custom cabinets to be built. He never got back to me and it's been two weeks! My cell phone indicated he has read my texts. This place is unprofessional!
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March 2015 by Beti S.
Alex made a beautiful bathroom vanity for me. I found him to be open and honest as far as setting expectations. He also fixed some cabinet drawers as well as solved a design challenge I had around the vanity. He has good design aesthetic and expert knowledge of cabinet construction. I highly recommend his business.
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February 2015 by Arleen C.
I highly recommend Alex. He is a craftsman who does beautiful work, and he is focused on making sure you are happy with the end result. I found Alex on yelp, to help me build a custom piece of furniture for my bedroom. I wanted the cabinet to match the style, wood, and color of my 4-poster bed It is a large piece that holds both my computers, printer, internet equipment, files, office supplies, books and more. It is functional and absolutely beautiful. I was most happy with how Alex approached the whole process making sure at each step I liked what I saw. If I wanted a change. No problem, he was eager to find a solution. In addition, to making the cabinet/furniture, Alex fixed several kitchen cabinets and drawers for me. My kitchen is now 10 years old, and several cabinets were starting to not function well or show wear. He purchased new hinges, sanded, stained, and lacquered where needed. Again, everything looks great.
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May 2014 by Rick T.
Alex is outstanding at his craft. We had him redo our kitchen and his vision and execution were fantastic. Highly recommend.
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March 2014 by Rick L.
I found Alex via Yelp, and I'm so glad that I did. Alex is a true professional and artisan. I had custom book shelves and cabinets made by Alex, and I couldn't be more pleased. Alex stopped by my house, took measurements, sketched a few options, and gave my wife and me just the perfect amount of guidance/latitude to select what we preferred for our home. After about 2 months, we had the cabinets/shelves installed by Alex and one of his assistants. They were so careful about carrying the furniture up three flights of stairs and anchoring the tall shelves to the wall -- I so appreciated Alex and his colleague's precision and carefulness. I am a hyper-selective person when it comes to people working in/on my home. I could not be more pleased with Alex. If I have any further custom cabinetry or bookshelves made, I will only hire Alex -- he is that good!
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November 2011 by Isaac T.
My neighbor suggested I visit Alex at his European Arts workshop to discuss some plans I had for installing new cabinets in the kitchen for our house up North. The estimate I received for the order was lower than the other 2 cabinet makers I had visited. Long story short, we agreed on the job and the time estimate was 2 months. I've had quite a bit of experience hiring electricians, handyman, general contractors, etc. for remodeling jobs on our property. Like clockwork these guys would always take twice as long to complete the job than their original estimate. Alex, however, was the first dude who actually did as he said he would do! I guess Europeans still know how to keep their promises and follow the clock. The cabinets were finished and installed about a week ago and my wife couldn't be happier. My experience only extends to working with Alex and not to the rest of his employees in the shop but I would definitely recommend his work for anyone looking for (a) quality craftsmanship (b) b******* free experience and (c) on-time delivery of work. The one (minor) criticism I might have is that there was some dust left over on the floor after the installation but nothing too major. I am working with Alex on installing a new custom closet in our laundry room now...
