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June 2023 by Penny F.
I wanted to see Kraftmaid Cabinets before purchasing but they didn't have any in my local store. I called around and found Dermot at Goodlife Kitchens and so glad that I did! Dermot was so easy and positive to work with. He came out to my home and in the end Designed my Kitchen and I couldn't be more delighted with the end result. I would recommend you start and end with Dermot. He made a challenging project very easy.
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February 2022 by Ali
Our experience with Dermot at Goodlife Kitchens was incredibly positive. I collected quotes from Lowes and Home Depot, in addition to a large local showroom, and was surprised by the high prices, even with "20%+ discounts" applied. Dermot's quote was thousands less without sacrificing the features that we wanted such as wide drawer lowers and pull-out, soft-close pantry shelves. He consulted on our design and even spoke with our contractor about installation when the time came. When we needed a replacement cabinet, Dermot had one rushed to us. We've been using our kitchen for about 6 months now and we're very happy with the quality. You won't regret this choice.
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February 2022 by Ali B.
Our experience with Dermot at Goodlife Kitchens was incredibly positive. I collected quotes from Lowes and Home Depot, in addition to a large local showroom, and was surprised by the high prices, even with "20%+ discounts" applied. Dermot's quote was thousands less without sacrificing the features that we wanted such as wide drawer lowers and pull-out, soft-close pantry shelves. He consulted on our design and even spoke with our contractor about installation when the time came. When we needed a replacement cabinet, Dermot had one rushed to us. We've been using our kitchen for about 6 months now and we're very happy with the quality. You won't regret this choice.
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January 2021 by Peter Riebli
Dermot is very helpful, knowledgeable, and responsive. I wish I would have found him earlier to help with some previous projects.
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October 2020 by Doran C.
Dermot was wonderful to work with! He was kind and helpful and very knowledgeable. He was easy to communicate with and patient with the changes we made and questions I had (this was our first kitchen remodel). The cabinets arrived on time and look great! I ended up needing to order a few more doors for existing cabinets and this was a very simple and pleasant experience as well. Highly recommend!
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March 2020 by Eugene Q.
Dermot at Goodlife Kitchens was absolutely AMAZING in my search for new kitchen cabinets. First of all, he explained to me many different types of wood types, and how the pros/cons of each for the kitchen, and was extremely patient about it as well. Secondly, his prices are absolute amazing and will beat out those of big box stores (like Home Depot and Lowe's). Lastly, he was extremely patient in coming over to my house to remeasure parts of the kitchen just to make sure that everything was correct, and was also patient when I had changed the order several times near the last minute. I would highly recommend Dermot and Goodlife Kitchens for all of your kitchen cabinet needs,
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November 2018 by Claire Elizabeth Hill
Couldn't have asked for a better kitchen remodel experience!
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June 2018 by Brian Cennamo
If there were more stars we would give them. Dermot has been AMAZING to work with. He has help us with our new kitchen, or new bathroom and the area around our fireplace. With his years of experience he makes great suggestions of styles and models, and types of wood and colors. He made sure he took precise measurements, and walked us through where gaps would be and how to efficiently use our space. He wouldn't admit it but he is awesome with the software that he uses, providing us with detail layouts, 3D modeling and even colors to see what might work. When we were ready to place the order, he walked through everything again to make sure we understood everything, he couldn't have made the ordering process more fun and easy. THANKS!
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June 2017 by David H.
You could not find a better person than Dermot Howard to work with on your home renovations. He is extremely knowledgeable and hardworking, and a complete pleasure to work with. He completed our project on time and on budget. Dermot supervised the remodel of our kitchen in mid-2016. We have an older house in the Marina and the kitchen floor plan presented a number of challenges. Dermot worked tirelessly with us through numerous iterations of the overall layout and the selection of appropriate cabinets. Dermot worked around our schedule and he was always available for consultation. The KraftMaid cabinets are lovely and we were impressed at the large variety of sizes and designs. Dermot's knowledge of the product and his attention to detail were key to reaching an excellent layout for our kitchen. The subcontractors recommended by Dermot (tile, electrical, plumbing, painting) also were excellent. To know Dermot is to love him. We only wish that he could help us with all of our other projects. We strongly recommend Dermot and KraftMaid.
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August 2015 by Carol P.
We couldn't be happier with Dermot's services. He gave us a new kitchen in three weeks (we didn't need plumbing or electrical) and it's exactly what we wanted! He's knowledgeable, personable, responsive by phone/email, and has a team of qualified contractors whom he can spring into action. Just a straight-up professional guy who's a pleasure to do business with. We would hire him in a heartbeat if we ever needed to remodel a kitchen again. Thank you, Dermot!!
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June 2015 by Teri M.
I cannot begin to say enough good things about Dermot. I originally met him when I was looking for someone to do the cabinets (kitchen, bathroom, laundry room) for our 1890's Victorian. We were undertaking a large scale remodel/restoration. He was extremely patient with changes and offered great ideas and suggestions. Fast forward 4 months and I contacted him again as our plans were finally done and were ready to get going. I asked him for some General Contractor referrals, which he gave me, along with himself. I had no idea he was a GC! After getting three bids we decided to go with Dermot. From day one he stepped in and help us sort out some problems with our plans, driving up to the architect in Santa Rosa several times without hesitation. The remodel took approximately 9 months, start to finish. We left our home for 5 months and he worked tirelessly to get us back home as soon as possible (we were in the house during the last 4 months of the job). We have dealt with many contractors and projects over the years (never anything of this large scale) and never had anything gone as seamless as this. He came in on time and on budget, did many extra things without asking for money, and the quality of the work was superb. All of the subs (plumber, carpenter, electrician, floors, drywall, etc.) were great to work with as well. In summary, Dermot was a joy to work with and is a person of high integrity. Lastly, we are thrilled with our Kraftmaid cabinets! They look beautiful, and the fit and finish is outstanding.
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April 2015 by Joan Williams
Goodlife is just awesome. Working with Dermot (the owner) is a dream -- he has excellent design sense, he is a pleasure to work with, he always comes through, he stays on time and on budget. He knows how to give valuable advice and also how to take himself out of the equation, in just the right ratio. We took our kitchen down to the studs; the project remarkably cheap for what we got. And fast -- about 6 weeks from demolition to being able to cook again. I just can't say enough good things about Dermot and Goodlife.
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April 2015 by Eithan S
Goodlife kitchens has the best prices for Kraftmaid cabinets, but not just that, they also have great service. Dermot provided professional advice and helped us layout our kitchen exactly how we wanted. On top of that he was always around for questions and support. He even helped me install parts that my installers couldn't, with no extra charge. After we finished the cabinet installation he recommended a great contractor for doing the backsplash. We're happy we decided to go with him.
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April 2014 by Paul Goold
I manage a guesthouse for seriously ill children in SF and chose Goodlife Kitchens for our kitchen remodel. We had 6 kitchens that needed new cabinets and counters. Dermot was very helpful picking out quality kitchen cabinets and coordinating the work, so that we only had to close one kitchen at a time. Dermot went above and beyond to make sure the project was a success. If you're looking for quality craftsmanship and the best prices, I recommend Goodlife Kitchens for your next kitchen remodel.
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April 2014 by Dean Poulakidas
Dermot really knows quality kitchen remodels and is great in sharing his wealth of knowledge and working with you throughout the process. He does things the right way and only the right way, and will not cut corners or sacrifice quality. Having his store, Goodlife Kitchens, close by is a huge plus. When you go there, you have his full attention and truly get the best kitchen for you and your home. That said, you don't even have to go to the store, as Dermott is great about meeting at your home with all sorts of materials and samples. I love my Goodlife Kitchen and very much appreciate that Dermot will answer my questions and help in any way, well after the project is done.
