--- title: "Northern Woodworking, Inc. — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/northern-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~916660696 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~916660696.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Northern Woodworking, Inc." category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/bb93fb6c07fbbad7_5187-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 15237, United States" latitude: 40.5488 longitude: -80.0474 phone: "" website: http://nwoodworking.com/ rating: 4.5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 2 followers: 78 last_updated: 2026-09-23 --- # Northern Woodworking, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [Northern Woodworking, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/northern-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~916660696) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** PITTSBURGH, PA - **Serves:** Allison Park, Wexford, Franklin Park, Bellevue, West View, Sewickley, Avalon, Baden, Seven Fields, Gibsonia, Ben Avon, Bell Acres, Bradford Woods, Sewickley Hills, Sewickley Heights, Valencia, Ben Avon Heights, Glenfield, Adams Twp, Cranberry Twp - **Houzz rating:** 4.5 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2019), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves \*Authorized Yorktowne Cabinetry Dealer\* Northern Woodworking, Inc is a residential contractor specializing in kitchen, bath, bar, and basement design and installation. Established in 2003, by two brothers in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, NWI has evolved into a unique organization that staffs a Head Contractor, Master Carpenter, Designer, Project Manager, and Office Manager. In addition, NWI employs five trusted craftsmen and calls upon an esteemed list of preferred subcontractors. NWI is committed to providing quality service, custom design, and lasting results. At Northern Woodworking Inc, we know that communication is king when it comes to managing your home. Because of this, we have invested in a program called Buildertrend. Buildertrend is an app that provides communication, collaboration, and documentation to our clients’ fingertips. In a few simple steps, clients have access to their project calendar, photos, payment status, and more. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Basement Remodeling - Deck Building - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Basement Design - Custom Home Bars - Porch Design & Construction - Laminate Flooring Installation - Custom Cabinetry and Woodworking - Custom Cabinets - Exterior Door Installation - General Contracting - Subfloor Installation - Trim Work - Wainscoting ### Areas Served - Allison Park - Wexford - Franklin Park - Bellevue - West View - Sewickley - Avalon - Baden - Seven Fields - Gibsonia - Ben Avon - Bell Acres - Bradford Woods - Sewickley Hills - Sewickley Heights - Valencia - Ben Avon Heights - Glenfield - Adams Twp - Cranberry Twp ### Typical Job Cost $50,000 - $250,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Northern Woodworking, Inc. | | Address | PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania 15237, United States | | Website | http://nwoodworking.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 78 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Northern-Woodworking-Inc-629498177072855/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/15205092?trk=tyah&trkInfo=clickedVertical%3Acompany%2CentityType%3A - Blog — http://www.nwoodworking.com/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Northern Woodworking, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/northern-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~916660696) - **Website:** http://nwoodworking.com/ ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Member of the National Association of Home Builders & HBA of Metro Harrisburg - Best of Houzz Customer Service Award 2017 - **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2019), for Service. **Affiliations** - [HBA of Metro Harrisburg](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/hba-of-metro-harrisburg-pfvwus-pf~1293524213) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Norb Garbisch, Aug. 2019** > Northern Woodworking has been awesome to work with. The quality of the work is exceptional and the service the same. Pat, Melissa and Melissa helped guide us through the design and execution process. They made recommendations to save us money and worked through design aspects that we wanted to change as the project came together. I would strongly recommend them to anybody. Everyone that has seen our basement has been thoroughly impressed. Additionally, everybody who worked at our house were incredibly professional and nice. We have two boys that “supervised” and everybody they interacted with engaged with them and explained what they were doing. The only reason I’m sad our project is done is because we don’t get to interact with the Northern Woodworking team. We have plans to add a covered deck with Northern Woodworking in the future and can’t wait to work with them again on that project. **★ — D Adams, Feb. 2019** > After the sales cycle, the lack of communication, coordination and care demonstrated on our project has been so disappointing. As a customer, we made timely selections and have acted in good faith, including making payments for segments of the project not totally complete. In return, we started an agreed-upon 3-4 month project in July 2018. As of today, the project remains incomplete. Patrick Miller of Northern Woodworking has not returned phone messages or emails for well over two months. He maintained little or no presence on the project - typically would send subs over with little or no notice. Cabinets paid for and hung over 4 months ago remain without any hardware. The bathroom was tiled with niche shelves that are crooked and couldn’t hold a bar of soap. Overall, the quality of work is below average to average at best. The level of communication, coordination and care is terrible for whatever reason.... no project should ever be this painful and difficult and no customer should be subject to such a lack of professionalism and ethics. **★ — Tony Aiello, Oct. 2018** > I cannot recommend using Northen Woodworking. While the quality of the work is satisfactory, in my opinion, it was not worth the time and aggravation of chasing them around in order to complete the projects. While bidding on the project, they were responsive and and full of great ideas. However, once the projects started, I could not get them to return my calls or complete the work in a timely fashion. At one point I had to threaten getting my attorney involved in order to get them to call me back. There were several excuses as to why they had to keep pushing my job back. At this point, it has been over 6 months and my projects are stilll not completed and they cannot even give me an estimate as to when they will complete them. They were supposed to be completed in 6 weeks! It is clear to me that they have abandoned my project, leaving me to start the process over. As a busy professional with an active family, this process was extremely aggravating and frustrating, leaving us in a constant state of construction and uncertainty. I have never been treated so poorly. **★★★★★ — Michelle N, July 2018** > The Northern Woodworking team was very professional and produced high quality work. They worked with us to find a design to make the most of our small space and helped us to stay within budget. We love our new movie room! **★★★★★ — Robert Krizner, June 2018** > They brought a number of skill sets to the process that helped us think through what we wanted to do. They were patient in letting us absorb the ideas and then refine them in a collabrative manner. They were excellent at solving problems that came up over the cousre of the projects. The add on work that we requested was reasonably priced. All the folks involved were pleasant to deal with and highly professional. The work site was kept clean thorughout the projects. We feel like we have a new home. **★★★★★ — Bob & Amy Gallo, May 2018** > Northern Woodworking was very professional and did a fabulous job on our basement project. They finished the job on time and on budget. We would definitely use them again! **★★★★★ — Jesse Riesmeyer Photogrphy, April 2018** > Even though I have yet to hire Northern Woodworking directly, I have been taking pictures of their custom builds for a couple of years now, which has provided me with a unique opportunity to meet many of their clients, giving me a truly intimate look into so much of what they are capable of doing. Their attention to both detail and customer service is evident in their work and in the overjoyed clients that I’ve met. It seems that when one household within a neighborhood hires them, it’s only a matter of time before the neighbors are all vying to have Northern Woodworking create a custom creation for them, as well! Their meticulous attention to detail and the ability to understand and execute exactly what their client is thinking is undeniable. Everyone in their team takes the time to make sure the job is done right and is made to last. They are of a dying mindset, still providing quality over quantity — artisan builders. > > I believe that I have the most unique perspective of anyone that has worked with Northern Woodworking because I have seen everything from a fireplace installation to full basement remodels, that are always the ultimate in style and perfection. I don’t think there’s any end to Miller’s imagination and incredible aptitude to make anything happen! To have a the skilled team to back that up, executing precisely and bringing dreams to fruition is a combination that’s incredibly rare! > > I would highly recommend this company a thousand times over and hope to utilize them myself one day soon! **★★★★★ — Kelley Polard, May 2017** > We were extremely pleased from start to finish with Pat and the entire Northern Woodworking team with finishing our basement! The quality of workmanship was exceptional and exceeded our expectations. They hit our projected date for completion. We would highly recommend Northern Woodworking! **★★★★★ — Colleen and Jerry Raupp, Jan. 2017** > We would highly recommend Northern Woodworking for your building needs. Pat and Melissa were intuitive and creative with ideas to meet the design needs for our modern bar. They were actively involved and flexible working around our family during the building process. We have received compliments from friends on the unique ideas brought forth by this reliable builder. **★★★★★ — ProSource of Pittsburgh, Dec. 2016** > I have had the pleasure of working with Northern Woodworking for over 10 years and they are one of the most professional, kind and courteous companies I have ever dealt with. I would highly recommend them if you are looking at building a new home or for any project, big or small. They make every project excellent!!! **★★★★★ — Elizabeth Musi, Dec. 2016** > Patrick, Brendan, Melissa and the entire crew at Northern Woodworking are the best professionals in the business. From excellent design, to impeccable craftsmanship they brought our dream to life. In addition to working efficiently, they were very thoughtful and respectful of the fact that we were living in our home during the construction process. Not only did the team at Northern Woodworking deliver an outstanding product, but they were so kind and helpful throughout the whole project. We can't recommend them enough. **★★★★★ — Jamie Delaney, Nov. 2016** > We hired this company for a complete kitchen remodel based on the recommendation of our neighbors. We were thrilled with the results. The quality of the cabinets and woodworking were excellent, and all of the subcontractors were very professional and easy to deal with. Whenever we had a question or request, someone returned my call or text within a day - usually much sooner. There is a full-time designer on the staff who can help guide you with style decisions - this is extremely useful when you are coordinating counters, paint colors, backsplash, cabinet color/style, flooring, and lighting/furniture. > I would use this company for my next project in a heartbeat! ## Selected projects - [A Glamorous Basement Dwelling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-glamorous-basement-dwelling-pj-vj~2591880) - Location: Wexford, PA - Photos: 11 - [The Ultimate Outdoor Experience](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-ultimate-outdoor-experience-pj-vj~2077518) - Location: Seven Fields, PA - Photos: 7 - Description: This outdoor space is perfect for all seasons! Whether you are relaxing in front of the fireplace or fire pit, you are sure to stay warm during those chilly Pittsburgh nights. For the hot and sunny days, the pavilion just off of the pool offers a custom built-in grill, sink, and refrigerator to accommodate all of your entertaining needs. Not to mention, you'll never miss the game! - [Coffered Ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coffered-ceiling-pj-vj~3132784) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Coffered Ceiling, Wall Paneling, Fireplace, Built In, Led Tape Lighting, Casing Headers, Stone - [Kitchen with Large Island](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-with-large-island-pj-vj~3132808) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 2 - Description: Yorktowne Cabinets, Kitchen, Quartz is Cloud 9 - [Beachy-Chic Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beachy-chic-basement-pj-vj~3869283) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 9 - [Dining Room Face-Lift](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-room-face-lift-pj-vj~3869500) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 2 - [Poolside Paradise](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/poolside-paradise-pj-vj~2741318) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 5 - [Basement Entertainment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-entertainment-pj-vj~3132822) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Yorktowne Cabinets at bar, custom built ins at entertainment center to match. cambria countertops. ledgestone fireplace - [Marble Look Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marble-look-master-bath-pj-vj~3869429) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [The Four Seasons](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-four-seasons-pj-vj~2142268) - Location: Gibsonia, PA - Photos: 8 - Description: It takes a special design to enjoy an outdoor space in Pittsburgh for all four seasons, and this project nailed it! This covered deck is directly off the kitchen, framing the picturesque rolling hills. This design was fully loaded with built-in heaters, a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a custom built-in grill, and one of a kind live edge cherry drink ledges. - [I'm Dreaming of a White... Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/i-m-dreaming-of-a-white-kitchen-pj-vj~2136822) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 13 - Description: There is something about a white kitchen that just feels right. It is clean, open, and bright! This kitchen offers more than enough space for food prep, storage, and room to entertain all your favorite guests. - [Wine Night Goals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wine-night-goals-pj-vj~2111711) - Location: Allison Park, PA - Photos: 17 - [Basement; Black Trim](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-black-trim-pj-vj~3132794) - Location: Gibsonia, PA - Photos: 6 - Description: Basement, Black wall paneling, home gym - [Laundry Room Goals](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laundry-room-goals-pj-vj~3869466) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 3 - [Small Space, Big Impact](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-space-big-impact-pj-vj~2123296) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 3 - Description: This beautiful master bathroom remodel has optimized every square inch of space. Custom cabinetry answered the call for more storage space while the sleek tile updated the look and feel of the space. - [Barnwood Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/barnwood-basement-pj-vj~3869331) - Location: Sewickley, PA - Photos: 7 - [A Beautiful Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-beautiful-basement-pj-vj~2078059) - Location: Allison Park, PA - Photos: 6 - Description: This warm and cozy basement has it all. The inviting bar area is perfect for hosting guests. It would be easy to get comfortable in front of the beautiful stone fireplace. However, if you are itching for a good workout but can't get out, the fitness room has all you need! - [The Wooded Escape](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-wooded-escape-pj-vj~2111610) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 10 - [Kitchen Remodel + adjacent family room coffered ceiling](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodel-adjacent-family-room-coffered-ceiling-pj-vj~3132833) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Yorktowne cabinets, kitchen remodel, coffered ceiling, floor refinishing - [Rustic Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rustic-retreat-pj-vj~2078131) - Location: Pittsburgh, PA - Photos: 11 [See all 27 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/northern-woodworking-inc-pfvwus-pf~916660696) ## Ideabooks - [Bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78374756/list/bathrooms) — 37 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78373333/list/kitchens) — 8 ideas - [Bars](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78373590/list/bars) — 21 ideas - [Outdoor Spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78374445/list/outdoor-spaces) — 26 ideas - [Wine Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78374072/list/wine-rooms) — 3 ideas - [NWI Master Carpenter: Collection of Work](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78367305/list/nwi-master-carpenter-collection-of-work) — 23 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/74700858/list/wish-list) — 3 ideas [See all 7 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/nwoodworking) ## Community Q&A **Q: What type of stone is this and how is it stacked (dry or cemented)?** *(in Photo Questions)* We are starting to design an outdoor deck with fireplace for a traditional, variegated pink brick house. We need clean lines with texture. Thank you! A: It is stacked stone, mortered to the substrate. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*