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Custom Carpentry in Greater Houston

1097 Construction builds cabinets, vanities, built-ins, range hoods, shelving and trim across Greater Houston. Every piece is measured in your home and built to fit, and you get a detailed price in writing after the site walk.

Free written estimates. Clear, frequent updates from the first call to the final walkthrough.

Fully InsuredOn every job
BondedBacked by a surety bond
Licensed Trade PartnersElectrical, plumbing and HVAC
Free EstimatesDetailed and in writing
Carpenter reviewing plans during a kitchen renovation

Cabinets and Built-Ins Made for Your Space

Custom carpentry means cabinets, shelves and built-ins sized to your room. Walls are rarely perfectly square, so we measure in your home and build each piece to fit, without the gaps and filler strips that come with ready-made boxes.

We work through the details with you: door style, wood or painted finish, hardware and where every shelf lands. If a piece needs lighting or outlets, licensed electricians handle that work, and we coordinate the timing.

  • Measured in your home. Every piece is sized to your walls, floors and ceilings.
  • Every material and finish in writing. Wood, paint or stain color, door style and hardware, confirmed with you before we build.
  • Updates with photos. You see the work at every stage, from the first cut to the final finish.
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What We Build

Choose what your home needs. We build each piece around your space, your style and your budget.

  • Kitchen Cabinets

    Cabinets built to your layout, including islands, pantries and tall storage. Kitchen remodeling

  • Bathroom Vanities

    Vanities and linen storage sized to your bathroom. Bathroom remodeling

  • Closet Systems

    Walk-in and reach-in closets with shelves, drawers and hanging space where you need it.

  • Built-Ins

    Bookcases, media walls, window seats and desks built into the room.

  • Range Hoods

    Wood hood covers built to fit your range, your ceiling and your cabinets.

  • Pantries & Shelving

    Pantry shelving, open shelves and storage for awkward corners.

  • Mudroom & Entry Storage

    Benches, cubbies and hooks that give shoes and bags a home.

  • Trim & Molding

    Baseboards, crown molding and door and window casing.

  • Wainscoting & Accent Walls

    Board and batten, shiplap and paneling for walls that stand out.

Custom Carpentry or Ready-Made Cabinets?

Both have a place. The right choice depends on your space, your budget and how long you plan to stay.

Ready-Made Cabinets

Stock and semi-custom cabinets come in set sizes and styles. They cost less, arrive sooner and work well in rooms with standard dimensions.

  • Lower cost
  • Shorter lead time
  • Set sizes and door styles
  • Filler strips where sizes miss the wall

Custom Carpentry

Custom pieces are built to your exact measurements, in the wood, finish and style you choose. They cost more, take longer and use every inch of an odd or tight space.

  • Built to your exact measurements
  • Any size, style or finish
  • Fits angled walls and tight corners
  • Longer build time

Not sure which one you need? We'll help you decide at the site walk. Request a site walk.

Every piece is measured in your home before we build. The estimate is free.

How Your Custom Carpentry Project Works

Every project follows the same four steps. You always know what happens next, and you hear from us at every stage.

  1. Call or Send the Form

    Call (281) 516-8515 or send the form. You talk directly with the person who will manage your project.

  2. We Walk the Site

    We meet you at the property, take measurements and talk through your goals, your budget and your timeline.

  3. Price and Materials, in Writing

    After the site walk, you get a detailed price. Before work starts, we confirm every material, fixture and finish with you, down to satin or eggshell paint.

  4. We Build It and Keep You Posted

    We coordinate every trade and update you as the work moves. We finish with a final walkthrough together.

You Will Always Know Where Your Project Stands

You hear from us before you have to ask.

  • One Point of ContactOne person owns your project. You call one number and reach someone who knows your job.
  • Updates at Every MilestoneProgress updates with photos from demo through finish. You know what got done, what comes next and when.
  • No Surprise ChangesIf the plan changes, you get the change and its cost in writing. You approve it before we do the work.

Custom Carpentry Questions, Answered

What can a custom carpenter build?

Cabinets, vanities, closet systems, bookcases, media walls, window seats, range hood covers, pantry shelving, trim and paneling. If you have a space that needs storage or a finished look, ask us. We will tell you at the site walk whether custom work is the right fit.

Is custom cabinetry worth the cost?

Custom cabinetry pays off when your space has odd dimensions, when you want storage that uses every inch, or when you plan to stay in the home for years. For a standard kitchen with square walls, ready-made cabinets can look great and cost less. We give you an honest recommendation at the site walk.

What is the difference between paint-grade and stain-grade wood?

Paint-grade wood is chosen for a smooth painted finish. Stain-grade wood is chosen for its grain, because a stain shows the wood through the color. Stain-grade usually costs more. We help you choose based on the look you want.

How long does custom carpentry take?

A single built-in moves much faster than a full kitchen of custom cabinets, and painted or stained finishes need time to dry and cure. You get the expected schedule before work starts, and updates as the work moves.

When do I choose wood, colors and hardware?

Before we build. After the site walk, we sit down with you and choose every material and finish: wood, door style, paint or stain color, sheen, hardware and the layout inside each cabinet. Every choice goes on a written materials list that you approve with your estimate.

How much does custom carpentry cost?

Cost depends on the size of each piece, the wood and finish, and the hardware you choose. After the site walk, we price the exact materials and finishes you picked and send a detailed estimate in writing. The estimate is free.

Get a Free Custom Carpentry Estimate

Tell us about your carpentry project. We walk the site with you, talk through materials and finishes, and send a detailed price in writing. No cost. No pressure. We work across Greater Houston, including Houston, The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, Cypress, Spring, Conroe, Pearland and League City.

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