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address: "Cornelius, North Carolina 28031, United States"
latitude: 35.4733
longitude: -80.8726
phone: "(704) 775-8943"
website: http://www.crabtreecustom.com
rating: 5
review_count: 5
best_of_houzz_awards: 1
last_updated: 2026-09-23
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# Crabtree Custom

Original Houzz profile: [Crabtree Custom](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/crabtree-custom-pfvwus-pf~503756144)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Furniture & Accessories
- **Location:** Cornelius, NC
- **Serves:** Charlotte, NC and surrounding
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

Hand Crafted, Custom Designed Furniture

### Services Provided

- Custom Designs
- Refinish
- Repair
- Retro-Fit

### Areas Served

- Charlotte
- NC and surrounding

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Crabtree Custom |
| Address | Cornelius, North Carolina 28031, United States |
| Phone | (704) 775-8943 |
| Website | http://www.crabtreecustom.com |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Crabtree Custom](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/crabtree-custom-pfvwus-pf~503756144)
- **Website:** http://www.crabtreecustom.com
- **Phone:** (704) 775-8943

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Bachelor of Arts, Furniture Design: San Diego State University

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2014), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Sandy Smith, Feb. 2014**

> Mel has done several projects for me from a custom built floor to ceiling book shelf/entertainment center, a one of a kind chalkboard/mail sorter/hook rack, a custom girls dress up clothes rack to even just installing knobs in our cabinets. He has been called upon several times and will continue to be our "go to" guy when we need handy-man/craftsman work done.
>
> Very professional, fair/reasonable and easy to work with.

**★★★★★ — jrfeider, Aug. 2013**

> Very easy to communicate with and his work exceeded our expectations.  We had a custom table built and Mel took time to explain the different wood options and detail to us.  Our table was complete in the time frame promised.  He shows great pride in workmanship and cares about the satisfaction of the customer.  Very talented.......

**★★★★★ — mmarciano78, July 2013**

> Mel Crabtree's work is AMAZING!!  We first met him buy purchasing a repurposed piece he made...he turned an antique dressing cabinet into a bar...we loved that piece so much, we contracted him to build our custom entertainment center built-ins!!  He always returned our calls, made sure he matched the built-ins to our other cabinetry and completed the work on time!!  He is great at listening to customers' needs/wants but he also lends his creative expertise and offers alternative ideas if needed!  We have now used him for 3 separate jobs in our home...and in August, he will start our 4th!  We love his work, his honesty, and his craftsmanship!

**★★★★★ — User, July 2013**

> Mel exceeded my expectations with the design he created. The finished product was better than I ever imagined.
>
> I am very happy to recommend him and will definitely be looking for more work from him in the future.

**★★★★★ — Leslie Sykes, July 2013**

> Mel is a fantastic, trustworthy, fastidious craftsman.  He came to our home and made custom fronts for our existing cabinets; it was a job the other contactors would not touch.  Why? Because only the most skilled woodworker on their team could have done the job, and my kitchen renovation was too small to tie up their "best guy". I despaired of getting the kitchen renovated until I met Mel and saw his woodworking skills.
>
> Clearly, Mel Crabtree has top-notch finish cabinetry abilities, plus he's a great guy to have working in your home.  He came on time, stayed on budget and did great work.  Thanks!

## Selected projects

- [Farm Table Gallery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/farm-table-gallery-pj-vj~270987)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
- [Racks Of All Sorts](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/racks-of-all-sorts-pj-vj~411136)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Benches](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/benches-pj-vj~411086)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [High Styled Walnut Entry Bench](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/high-styled-walnut-entry-bench-pj-vj~411078)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Built-Ins of all Shapes!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/built-ins-of-all-shapes-pj-vj~281923)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 7
- [Vintage Conversions aka "Up-cycled""](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-conversions-aka-up-cycled-pj-vj~272438)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Live Edge Mirrors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/live-edge-mirrors-pj-vj~272430)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/crabtree-custom-pfvwus-pf~503756144)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*