--- title: "River City Woodworks — Door Sales & Installation | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/door-sales-and-installation/river-city-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~402818567 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~402818567.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "River City Woodworks" category: ["Door Sales & Installation"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8b13d2f700c54c88_3716-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PO Box 2139, Fernie, British Columbia VOB1M0, Canada" latitude: 49.4806 longitude: -115.8558 phone: "(250) 423-3331" website: http://www.rivercity.ca rating: 4.9 review_count: 21 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 135 last_updated: 2026-09-24 --- # River City Woodworks Original Houzz profile: [River City Woodworks](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/door-sales-and-installation/river-city-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~402818567) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Door Sales & Installation - **Location:** Fernie, BC - **Serves:** British Columbia, Fernie, Other parts of Canada, United States - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (21 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves River City Woodworks builds handcrafted custom doors, custom kitchens, cabinetry and other architectural millwork for unique homes in Canada and the northwest United States. They have a first class reputation for providing quality work by skilled craftsman who take tremendous pride in their products and who are motivated by the pursuit of excellence in their craft. River City Woodworks has developed relationships with home builders, interior designers, architects and homeowners over the course of its 25 years in the business. They have skillfully created work for beautiful homes together with these partners while satisfying demanding standards and client deadlines. The team at River City Woodworks know the pros and cons of each type of wood, its best application, and use as well as appropriate finishes….and much more. You can feel confident that you are in great hands. Although the cabinetry that River City Woodworks builds is beyond beautiful, their doors are their strength. They are built using the traditional engineered stile and rail method, also known as frame and panel construction. They have been lab tested and certified to meet the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS) for solid wood doors allowing them to comply with building codes across Canada and the US. Every exterior and interior door is completely unique and a reflection of their clients’ vision, and of River City Woodworks dedication to crafting beautiful, functional products designed to last for years. ### Services Provided - Door Sales - Custom Exterior Doors - Custom Interior Doors - Custom Folding Doors - Bifold Doors - Trim Work - Weather Stripping - Door Painting ### Areas Served - British Columbia - Fernie - Other parts of Canada - United States ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | River City Woodworks | | Address | PO Box 2139, Fernie, British Columbia VOB1M0, Canada | | Phone | (250) 423-3331 | | Website | http://www.rivercity.ca | | License Number | City of Fernie BN000519 | | Followers on Houzz | 135 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/rivercitywoodworksfernie/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/RiverCityWood - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/rivercitywood/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [River City Woodworks](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/door-sales-and-installation/river-city-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~402818567) - **Website:** http://www.rivercity.ca - **Phone:** (250) 423-3331 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Exterior doors are certified to meet the latest Canadian and American building codes as AAMA/WDMA/CSA101/I S 2/A440-08 and complies with the NAFS standard (North American Fenestration Standard) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 21 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Pam Rannelli, Jan. 2018** > The quality of the work done by River City is second to none! It was a pleasure working with Matthew and the entire crew. We love our kitchen and the get compliments on our doors and baseboards from everyone that visits our new home. **★★★★★ — Mike Bolen, Dec. 2017** > Working with River City Woodworks was a great experience from designing to delivery. They went out of there way to get me the front door when I really needed it to be installed. Willard was so kind to tour my clients through the shop and show them how they build and assemble front doors after hours. Great company and look forward to using them on the next project. **★★★★★ — jeremiahpauw, Nov. 2017** > I hired Rivercity Woodworks to build some custom beds for my hotel. I ordered 37 queen size bed frames. There customer service was great from the beginning designing phase to final installation. The quality of the bed is superb and above my expectations. I’m super happy with my whole experience with Rivercity and would highly recommend them. **Comment from River City Woodworks:** > Thanks for the great endorsement Jeremiah!. We enjoyed working with you also. We appreciated your detailed requirements at the beginning of the project and the continued dialogue throughout design to ensure we were building exactly what you needed. **★★★★★ — Jameswood Homes Inc., Oct. 2017** > Our team at Jameswood Homes Inc. worked with River City on the Arts and Crafts home project. It was a pleasure working with River City and the trim material, flooring, doors and cabinetry all combined to make this home a unique masterpiece that is on par with anything we have ever built. We look forward to collaborating again in the future! **★★★★ — Les Ehnes, Oct. 2017** > Overall turn around was good, communication from the office could improve. I had asked several times for delivery date with no reply back until days later. **Comment from River City Woodworks:** > We apologize for our performance on this particular project Les. We strive to ensure our clients are informed and pleased throughout the process and we always hope to make it as easy as possible for everyone involved. We hope to work with you again in the future, if projects permit, to show you true River City Woodworks service. In the end, we do hope the product you received met your expectations in terms of quality. **★★★★★ — Cindy Mulherin, Feb. 2017** > We are extremely pleased with our front door created by River City Woodworks. It is a piece of art; solid and beautiful. We could not be happier with the results. The team at River City was a pleasure to work with. We would highly recommend this team of professionals to anyone wanting quality wood craftsmanship. **★★★★★ — Ray and Adele Brausen, Jan. 2017** > The entire River City group was awesome to deal with from start to finish. Their vision, craftsmanship and attention to detail were second to none. We are very pleased with the finished product. Well done! **★★★★★ — Panache Interiors Inc., Aug. 2016** > I have just completed a large contemporary home on the lake in Invermere with River City Woodworks > I and my clients are thrilled with the results. Their workmanship is outstanding and they are a total pleasure to deal with. > I highly recommend them. With their attention to detail and easy manor, 'they make the process fun. > I am currently working with them on another project in Alberta and feel so comfortable that the results will be amazing. > Panache Interiors Inc **★★★★★ — SkiHome Limited, July 2016** > Over the last decade River City Woodworks has supplied our firm with cabinets and doors. The workmanship has been exemplary and they stand behind the quality of their product. I look forward to the opportunity of utilizing their services again. **★★★★ — HR Pacific Construction & HR Pacific Design Studio, July 2016** > HR Pacific is a Custom Home Builder based out of Golden BC. We have used River City Woodworks for a large number of our projects. They are very prompt on giving clear and concise estimates. River City Woodworks is happy to do a small portion of the work or a full package. Always very pleasant to work with and great quality in everything they do. We would recommend them for any project big or small. **★★★★★ — Fernie Home Builders Inc., July 2016** > As a Developer of mountain properties in Fernie Canadian Rockies, our Companies have used River City mill work, interior or exterior doors, cabinetry or custom designed wood work for 25 years. New home buyers have admired the quality, detail and the craftsman ship of all their work. Their authenticity and design is comparable to wood work seen in homes or lodges in the European Alps. Their outstanding work has helped establish the "Fernie Brand" of interior design and architecture. **★★★★★ — Studio Ridge Residential, July 2016** > River City have an excellent grasp of what quality cabinet craftsmanship is all about! They also intuitively know what a designer looks for in the level of finishing, attention to detail and color-balance. Their understanding and respect for the design intent is exemplary; to put this into sharper focus, it is not simply that they do what the designer requests - it means they are able to anticipate what is required and create samples which are outstanding in character, material and color. Their personal, attentive service is highly professional and it is this personal connection that makes the collaborative experience so enjoyable! ## Selected projects - [Lakeside Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lakeside-retreat-pj-vj~6046259) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 19 - Description: A lakeside retreat in Knotty White Oak and grey/green stain with barn doors, veneered cabinetry, ect... - [Mountain Timber Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-timber-home-pj-vj~5941646) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 41 - Description: Photo Credits to Henry Georgi - [Modern with Rustic Influences](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-with-rustic-influences-pj-vj~5589049) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Photos by Henry Georgi - [Spartan Mountain Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spartan-mountain-residence-pj-vj~2908294) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: This home, nestled in the heart of the Kootenays, combines a mix of woods throughout. River City Woodworks was asked to provide cabinetry, trim and interior doors throughout this modern mountain residence. The kitchen features a wire brushed Rift Cut White Oak island and solid color lacquer wall cabinetry. The island includes a pull out removable trash can and an appliance lift making storage of those heavy kitchen appliances easily accessible. The tall cabinet beside the refrigerator has its sp… - [Arts and Crafts Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arts-and-crafts-home-pj-vj~2702993) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: Building a unique home to suit your personal tastes and design preferences takes an unrelenting attention to detail. That is just what occurred in this home where the owners had a strong affection for Arts and Crafts or Mission style architecture. Reclaimed wood from an old military hanger where the clients’ father trained as a young man was integrated into all of the interior finishing as well as some of the exterior. This addition to the house further adds to the meaningful story and emotional… - [Rustic Lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-lakehouse-pj-vj~2719204) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: A traditional door design taken into the Rustic realm with scrub planing of the surface as well as the use of Knotty Alder and a two tone stain. - [Timber Lake House Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/timber-lake-house-kitchen-pj-vj~1016166) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: Verticle Grain Douglas Fir cabinets with a mid Walnut stain. This kitchen features appliance panels and pull-outs for garbage and recycling as well as two dishwashers and two fridges not to mention the walk in pantry and coffee bar with pull out granite shelf. - [Summer House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/summer-house-pj-vj~1416554) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Resort Town Ski Getaway](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/resort-town-ski-getaway-pj-vj~2338839) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: An expansive home in a friendly little BC ski town perfect for large family gatherings and ski weekends. This home has anything and everything you would need at your home away from home. www.rivercity.ca Henry Georgi Photography - [Modern Lakehouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-lakehouse-pj-vj~2191446) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - Description: A beautifully designed home located in the mountains of British Columbia. This client has views that are beyond picturesque and amazing woodwork on the interior and exterior to go along with it. River City Woodworks contributed the following to this beautiful home: exterior and interior doors, kitchen and bath cabinetry, interior and exterior wood paneling and beams, stair treads and furniture. - [Modern home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-home-pj-vj~1458543) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Prairie View House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/prairie-view-house-pj-vj~1333853) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - Description: Hammered copper clad bar Photography by www.henrygeorgi.com - [Ski Home Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ski-home-kitchen-pj-vj~1055387) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Ultra Modern Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ultra-modern-lake-house-pj-vj~1018216) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Log Lake House Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/log-lake-house-kitchen-pj-vj~934341) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Traditional Country Kitchen in Period Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-country-kitchen-in-period-build-pj-vj~1001589) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Contemporary Craftsman in a Log Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-craftsman-in-a-log-home-pj-vj~947294) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Bright open concept fusion of woods kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bright-open-concept-fusion-of-woods-kitchen-pj-vj~927777) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Modern in Rustic Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-in-rustic-residence-pj-vj~132436) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Neo Craftsman in a Country Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neo-craftsman-in-a-country-home-pj-vj~132445) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 [See all 24 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/door-sales-and-installation/river-city-woodworks-pfvwus-pf~402818567) ## Ideabooks - [Wine Rooms & Their Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110190699/list/wine-rooms-their-doors) — 15 ideas - [Door & Window Trim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109842760/list/door-window-trim) — 10 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103654523/list/kitchens) — 33 ideas - [Bathroom Vanities](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/6063203/list/bathroom-vanities) — 66 ideas - [Rustic Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5857539/list/rustic-doors) — 20 ideas - [Traditional Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73463532/list/traditional-doors) — 81 ideas - [Contemporary Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/63643489/list/contemporary-doors) — 13 ideas - [Barn doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56892751/list/barn-doors) — 30 ideas - [Modern Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/73419520/list/modern-doors) — 18 ideas - [Interior Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7358844/list/interior-doors) — 78 ideas - [Storage Solutions](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47475609/list/storage-solutions) — 34 ideas - [Other Spaces and Places...](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/52604495/list/other-spaces-and-places) — 46 ideas - [Patio Doors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74133841/list/patio-doors) — 15 ideas [See all 13 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/rivercitywoodworks) ## Community Q&A **Q: stain color on door** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please tell me the name of the stain on the door A: The stain is from one of River City Woodworks 35 standard stains which we custom make. **Q: Mid Century Coffee Table** *(in Before & After)* Danish style vintage mid century coffee table that I restored. A: Looks beautiful! **Q: Posts and beams size** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi! What a beautiful home! Can you tell me the size of the posts and beams? 8" ?? 10" ?? Thank you! A: Thanks for your question. It's a Douglas Fir timber frame. We only built the cabinetry and the doors so I'm afraid your guess is as good as ours :) **Q: I really like the finish on the Douglas fir door. What type of finish** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This door has a natural (clear, no colour) stain and a three coat 2 part polyurethane UV resistant exterior grade satin finish. **Q: Hi, I like the door. Where is it from? thanks.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: We would be happy to provide you any info you would like about the door. You can email Helen@rivercity.ca with your inquiries :) **Q: How may inches is the spacing? Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* How may inches is the spacing? Thanks A: Hell there, the wood panel width is 8 5/8" and the aluminum strips are 1/4" wide. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*