Welcome to Matson Construction LLC, we're a locally owned & operated finish carpentry and built in furniture company, serving the Washington DC area. We returned to DC in 2015 after nearly 10 years of service to the New Orleans area after Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav and Isaac. We are familiar with installing a variety of architectural styles and being held to the highest standards demanded by the residents of Capitol Hill, Georgetown and other prestigious areas surrounding our nation's capital. We specialize in built in furniture, cabinets and shelving units, bookcases, entertainment centers, fireplace surrounds, crown moulding, wainscoting, coffered ceilings, home offices and more. For these types of projects, it is of the utmost importance that you select a detail oriented finish carpentry contractor and that is who we are! If you can dream it we can build it and can duplicate almost any photo provided to fit in your space! Check out our reviews!!!
"John did incredible work on a built-in bookshelf with cabinets in our hallway. Three years on and we’re still in love with it."
Alex B on September 2024
Welcome to Matson Construction LLC, we're a locally owned & operated finish carpentry and built in furniture company, serving the Washington DC area. We returned to DC in 2015 after nearly 10 years of service to the New Orleans area after Hurricanes Katrina, Gustav and Isaac. We are familiar with installing a variety of architectural styles and being held to the highest standards demanded by the residents of Capitol Hill, Georgetown and other prestigious areas surrounding our nation's capital. We specialize in built in furniture, cabinets and shelving units, bookcases, entertainment centers, fireplace surrounds, crown moulding, wainscoting, coffered ceilings, home offices and more. For these types of projects, it is of the utmost importance that you select a detail oriented finish carpentry contractor and that is who we are! If you can dream it we can build it and can duplicate almost any photo provided to fit in your space! Check out our reviews!!!
"John did incredible work on a built-in bookshelf with cabinets in our hallway. Three years on and we’re still in love with it."
Alex B on September 2024
First Class Chimney Services' experienced technicians arrive when they say they will. We provide a level of customer service satisfaction in the chimney business. Our Certified Chimney Technicians are experts in regular cleanings, pointing and retouching, and restorations authentic to the original. Our mission is to provide you with the information and quality service you need at a reasonable rate. If at any time within completion of our chimney services should you find a workmanship problem, or anything you are not quite satisfied with, contact us immediately. We will promptly respond to the issue and do our best to make the situation right with you. First Class Chimney Service, LLC would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are; we will be more than happy to help you.
"Fast service, professional, and affordable. Thank you for your service."
Vah P on April 2025
First Class Chimney Services' experienced technicians arrive when they say they will. We provide a level of customer service satisfaction in the chimney business. Our Certified Chimney Technicians are experts in regular cleanings, pointing and retouching, and restorations authentic to the original. Our mission is to provide you with the information and quality service you need at a reasonable rate. If at any time within completion of our chimney services should you find a workmanship problem, or anything you are not quite satisfied with, contact us immediately. We will promptly respond to the issue and do our best to make the situation right with you. First Class Chimney Service, LLC would be pleased to hear from you! Please let us know what your needs and questions are; we will be more than happy to help you.
"Fast service, professional, and affordable. Thank you for your service."
Vah P on April 2025
The Cabinet Restoration Company is your cabinetry expert specializing in the restoration of cabinetry. It is our commitment to provide the highest level of customer service and quality to our clientele. Our highly skilled staff of craftsman have decades of experience each and we use only the highest quality wood products. This allows us to provide our customers with results that are guaranteed to be beautiful, durable, and affordable. "Our job is not done until you are completely satisfied!" The Cabinet Restoration Company can balance budget and artistry to meet your individual needs.
"Cabinet Restoration Co is top notch! It was a very pleasant and easy experience for me. I would do it again in a heartbeat! I wish I could rate it 10 ⭐️! Pete gave me great choices for cabinet doors, moldings, etc. while other companies gave me only one choice. Each door lines up perfectly using the best hinges. The installer, Steve, took his time and created a magnificent look. What an excellent, professional artist he is! He is very talented craftsman and I trusted his judgement 100%, since he has many years of experience. I cannot rave enough about the skill and craftsmanship of my new kitchen! If you choose another company you are making a big mistake. I promise that you will have absolutely no regrets and it will be worth your wait! I promise you that!"
Sue S on February 2025
The Cabinet Restoration Company is your cabinetry expert specializing in the restoration of cabinetry. It is our commitment to provide the highest level of customer service and quality to our clientele. Our highly skilled staff of craftsman have decades of experience each and we use only the highest quality wood products. This allows us to provide our customers with results that are guaranteed to be beautiful, durable, and affordable. "Our job is not done until you are completely satisfied!" The Cabinet Restoration Company can balance budget and artistry to meet your individual needs.
"Cabinet Restoration Co is top notch! It was a very pleasant and easy experience for me. I would do it again in a heartbeat! I wish I could rate it 10 ⭐️! Pete gave me great choices for cabinet doors, moldings, etc. while other companies gave me only one choice. Each door lines up perfectly using the best hinges. The installer, Steve, took his time and created a magnificent look. What an excellent, professional artist he is! He is very talented craftsman and I trusted his judgement 100%, since he has many years of experience. I cannot rave enough about the skill and craftsmanship of my new kitchen! If you choose another company you are making a big mistake. I promise that you will have absolutely no regrets and it will be worth your wait! I promise you that!"
Sue S on February 2025
Have a designer look at the fraction of the cost of a total kitchen remodel! Kitchen Saver® opened its doors in 1979, offering cabinet refacing and kitchen remodeling services. Our reputation for excellent workmanship and for using quality, long-lasting materials grew. Over time, our services evolved from traditional cabinet refacing services into the Custom Cabinet Renewal process, the foundation of which enhances and improves the structural integrity of a customer’s existing cabinetry. Involving the addition of custom-made drawer fronts and doors, available in a variety of beautiful styles and colors, Custom Cabinet Renewal breathes new life into kitchens at a fraction of the expense and time of traditional remodeling. Thanks to our innovative process, incredible craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to excellence, we have amassed a long list of satisfied customers. Prepare to be impressed.
"Very well, professional, friendly, throughly explained."
Quila A on December 2024
Have a designer look at the fraction of the cost of a total kitchen remodel! Kitchen Saver® opened its doors in 1979, offering cabinet refacing and kitchen remodeling services. Our reputation for excellent workmanship and for using quality, long-lasting materials grew. Over time, our services evolved from traditional cabinet refacing services into the Custom Cabinet Renewal process, the foundation of which enhances and improves the structural integrity of a customer’s existing cabinetry. Involving the addition of custom-made drawer fronts and doors, available in a variety of beautiful styles and colors, Custom Cabinet Renewal breathes new life into kitchens at a fraction of the expense and time of traditional remodeling. Thanks to our innovative process, incredible craftsmanship, and unwavering dedication to excellence, we have amassed a long list of satisfied customers. Prepare to be impressed.
"Very well, professional, friendly, throughly explained."
Quila A on December 2024
Our mission is to be a Kitchen or Bathroom, Cabinet Refacing, Redooring or Restoration provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Pinedo did a fabulous job refacing my kitchen cabinets. They were a pleasure to work with. Always pleasant, very professional and definitely patient as I kept changing my mind on the selections! I would definitely recommend and would not hesitate to use them again for future projects!"
Jacqueline B on June 2021
Our mission is to be a Kitchen or Bathroom, Cabinet Refacing, Redooring or Restoration provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!
"Pinedo did a fabulous job refacing my kitchen cabinets. They were a pleasure to work with. Always pleasant, very professional and definitely patient as I kept changing my mind on the selections! I would definitely recommend and would not hesitate to use them again for future projects!"
Jacqueline B on June 2021
We are a team of professionals in the area with very high quality focused on solving their needs in an efficient way Whatever the service required in the remodeling of your bathroom, kitchen, remodeling in general or carpentry and painting. Our priority is that all our clients feel satisfied with our services from the beginning to the end, helping them during the process of remodeling or repair requested and helping you to take the best options in any doubt regarding your project. The sense of responsibility and compliance that characterizes us allow you to feel confident of the results in any of the categories requested. A work guaranteed by experience and honesty that ensures your investment. We are licensed and insured .
"Excellent service. Quick to respond to the Angi notification and quick to be out to our house for an estimate. It was a relatively small job reseating two sinks, but Ferney took the time to explain everything and make sure it was all done to the highest standard"
Jeremy E on March 2025
We are a team of professionals in the area with very high quality focused on solving their needs in an efficient way Whatever the service required in the remodeling of your bathroom, kitchen, remodeling in general or carpentry and painting. Our priority is that all our clients feel satisfied with our services from the beginning to the end, helping them during the process of remodeling or repair requested and helping you to take the best options in any doubt regarding your project. The sense of responsibility and compliance that characterizes us allow you to feel confident of the results in any of the categories requested. A work guaranteed by experience and honesty that ensures your investment. We are licensed and insured .
"Excellent service. Quick to respond to the Angi notification and quick to be out to our house for an estimate. It was a relatively small job reseating two sinks, but Ferney took the time to explain everything and make sure it was all done to the highest standard"
Jeremy E on March 2025
JCB Handyman/Masonry offers experienced finish carpentry, framing, and general handyman work in Washington D.C. Contact us today for an estimate!
"I had a very positive experience with JCB and will definitely call them in the future when I need help. I wanted to completely change my kitchen but I didn’t want to shoulder the expense of new cabinetry. I spoke to Brandon about my vision (which was to have a rustic, distressed look on my kitchen cabinetry with coordinated accent cabinetry around the kitchen) and he gave me a lot of helpful info on the phone, even before I signed the contract. He came out to my home to show me what they could do, to make sure it was to my liking. His estimate also seemed fair. Once the job started, Brandon and Chris and Joe were kind and communicative, letting me know what they were doing each day and checking in for feedback. Because I wanted a unique, distressed look on my cabinets, they created the look entirely by hand based on my description of what I wanted. It was painstaking and labor-intensive, but they worked efficiently. The entire job was done in a week (they worked through the weekend) and I’m thrilled with the result. They also re-painted my walls, in a color that complimented the new cabinetry, and they replaced a light fixture. In addition to be very talented and building me a kitchen that I love, they are genuinely good humans, which is even more important. I’d highly recommend JCB."
Patty M on April 2023
JCB Handyman/Masonry offers experienced finish carpentry, framing, and general handyman work in Washington D.C. Contact us today for an estimate!
"I had a very positive experience with JCB and will definitely call them in the future when I need help. I wanted to completely change my kitchen but I didn’t want to shoulder the expense of new cabinetry. I spoke to Brandon about my vision (which was to have a rustic, distressed look on my kitchen cabinetry with coordinated accent cabinetry around the kitchen) and he gave me a lot of helpful info on the phone, even before I signed the contract. He came out to my home to show me what they could do, to make sure it was to my liking. His estimate also seemed fair. Once the job started, Brandon and Chris and Joe were kind and communicative, letting me know what they were doing each day and checking in for feedback. Because I wanted a unique, distressed look on my cabinets, they created the look entirely by hand based on my description of what I wanted. It was painstaking and labor-intensive, but they worked efficiently. The entire job was done in a week (they worked through the weekend) and I’m thrilled with the result. They also re-painted my walls, in a color that complimented the new cabinetry, and they replaced a light fixture. In addition to be very talented and building me a kitchen that I love, they are genuinely good humans, which is even more important. I’d highly recommend JCB."
Patty M on April 2023
Furniture Medic by Karen is an independent family owned and operated Servicemaster Franchise that has been serving the Northern Virginia Metro Area since 1998. The company was started in 1998 by Karen and Brad Osman and is now owned and operated by their sons Erick and Mitchell who have been involved in the business since its beginning. Furniture Medic by Karen is different than most other furniture repair and restoration companies. Through Erick and Mitchell’s 14 years of furniture repair and restoration experience the Osman brothers have developed special techniques and use products that allow almost all of their services to be performed onsite at the customers home or business. This allows for the work to be done quickly and efficiently and the customer doesn’t have to wait weeks for their furniture to be delivered back to them. The onsite process saves everyone time and money. Furniture Medic by Karen will be happy to provide a free estimate to customers who send pictures of their damaged furniture. For an estimate, please send a picture of the entire piece of furniture with detailed pictures of the damaged areas. Including a common object in the photo next to the damage helps to determine scale so we can provide a more accurate estimate. A tape measure or a coin are are typical examples. Also Include a brief description of the damage, the overall dimensions of the piece, your name and contact information, and where the furniture is located. We take pride in in our work and in the relationships we develop with our clients. Contact us directly to inquire about our services, receive an estimate, or schedule an appointment.
"After several moves with the military to our forever home, we wanted to have our furniture cosmetically touched up, as it had incurred some nicks and scratches, with a few faded areas from heavy use. The kitchen in our new house also had been refinished several years ago, but the previous owners had been rough with the cabinets, leaving some scrapes and scratches. Eric did a fantastic job touching up all our furniture, which looks so much better now that all the scratches are filled and the faded areas blended. The cabinets in our gourmet kitchen look brand new. The cost was very reasonable, all the work was conveniently done in our home, and Eric was extremely knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. Getting an estimate via email with photos and scheduling was easy as well--it's just a great all-around local company worth supporting. Other companies wanted us to bring the furniture to them and had very high quotes just for a few pieces. I'm so happy I found them and my home feels so much more polished now."
Jill T on April 2021
Furniture Medic by Karen is an independent family owned and operated Servicemaster Franchise that has been serving the Northern Virginia Metro Area since 1998. The company was started in 1998 by Karen and Brad Osman and is now owned and operated by their sons Erick and Mitchell who have been involved in the business since its beginning. Furniture Medic by Karen is different than most other furniture repair and restoration companies. Through Erick and Mitchell’s 14 years of furniture repair and restoration experience the Osman brothers have developed special techniques and use products that allow almost all of their services to be performed onsite at the customers home or business. This allows for the work to be done quickly and efficiently and the customer doesn’t have to wait weeks for their furniture to be delivered back to them. The onsite process saves everyone time and money. Furniture Medic by Karen will be happy to provide a free estimate to customers who send pictures of their damaged furniture. For an estimate, please send a picture of the entire piece of furniture with detailed pictures of the damaged areas. Including a common object in the photo next to the damage helps to determine scale so we can provide a more accurate estimate. A tape measure or a coin are are typical examples. Also Include a brief description of the damage, the overall dimensions of the piece, your name and contact information, and where the furniture is located. We take pride in in our work and in the relationships we develop with our clients. Contact us directly to inquire about our services, receive an estimate, or schedule an appointment.
"After several moves with the military to our forever home, we wanted to have our furniture cosmetically touched up, as it had incurred some nicks and scratches, with a few faded areas from heavy use. The kitchen in our new house also had been refinished several years ago, but the previous owners had been rough with the cabinets, leaving some scrapes and scratches. Eric did a fantastic job touching up all our furniture, which looks so much better now that all the scratches are filled and the faded areas blended. The cabinets in our gourmet kitchen look brand new. The cost was very reasonable, all the work was conveniently done in our home, and Eric was extremely knowledgeable and patient with all my questions. Getting an estimate via email with photos and scheduling was easy as well--it's just a great all-around local company worth supporting. Other companies wanted us to bring the furniture to them and had very high quotes just for a few pieces. I'm so happy I found them and my home feels so much more polished now."
Jill T on April 2021
JM Handyman LLC. Hello there. I’m Jose. I love to help others fix and accomplish tasks! I’ve got years of experience and guarantee quality work. So whatever your project, I’m ready to help! Contact me now to discuss your list of needs. Also, I will answer any questions you may have about how I work and what to expect with my handyman services. Painting, Drywall and all the project you need I can help
"Extremely professional - left all areas where installs were performed cleaned and better than it originally was. They worked quick doing all the work we requested much faster than we thought! Incredibly satisfied with the results."
Josh M on November 2024
JM Handyman LLC. Hello there. I’m Jose. I love to help others fix and accomplish tasks! I’ve got years of experience and guarantee quality work. So whatever your project, I’m ready to help! Contact me now to discuss your list of needs. Also, I will answer any questions you may have about how I work and what to expect with my handyman services. Painting, Drywall and all the project you need I can help
"Extremely professional - left all areas where installs were performed cleaned and better than it originally was. They worked quick doing all the work we requested much faster than we thought! Incredibly satisfied with the results."
Josh M on November 2024
The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.
"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."
Liam T on April 2025
The Doctor House, Handyman, we can do almost everything, using good materials, no job is to small if we can't do we have a business partners and we can help you with your Home Improvement or your HONEY DO LIST, also we am do interior and exterior painting, drywall repair and hanging, finishing, roof repair, light electric, and light pluming, deck repair, kitchen, basements, laundry rooms, and much more.
"Carlos was very friendly and knowledgeable. I will use him for a future project."
Liam T on April 2025
Always choose high-quality furniture-grade wood for a built-in bookshelf. Softer woods, including pine and particle boards like MDF, can sag under the weight of heavy books. The ideal shelf can hold 20 to 40 pounds per foot, so opt for scratch-resistant hardwood plywood or solid wood. Popular options include mahogany, cherry, koa, maple, oak, walnut, birch, and cedar.
Built-in bookshelves should seamlessly blend into your space. Often, this means floor-to-ceiling units ending at a natural cutoff point like a door. You can also create a custom corner unit or suspended units hung at eye level. If you want to install a prefabricated unit, you’ll often see sizes ranging from 24 to 48 inches wide, 10 to 12 inches deep, and five to six feet tall.
The time it takes to install a built-in bookshelf depends on the complexity of the design. A contractor can install a simple, prefabricated unit in a few hours, while an elaborate, custom unit could take up to a week.