Local Carpenters in Forest City

“Highly recommend Riverwood and Mike Greco! Mike became our go-to guy for all projects on our 1920s era home. He was professional and patient. His work was incredible and his prices fair. We never doubted when Mike took a job that he would get it done efficiently, effectively, and with the care of a craftsman. When we pulled off our vinyl siding to reveal wide cedar clapboard in various states of condition, Mike tackled the job of repairing and replacing the cedar siding, including prepping, priming, and painting those areas needed it. The house looks great! Mike also put in a new egress from our dining room to our back yard. Mike constructed a small wooden landing, stairs, and railing as part of this project. Understanding our aesthetic and staying true to the essence of the house, Mike custom-built a beautiful door made from reclaimed wood. His creativity and skill also showed in his willingness to try and maximize our limited exterior storage by developing areas under our house that could be accessed by cleverly hinged panels. He stabilized the back part of our house and the front porch where metal posts had rotted away. We always knew that people Mike recommended, like electrician and plumbers, would work out well, and in the rare case they didn’t, Mike wouldn’t rest until he found an appropriate replacement. For example, when a painter Mike recommended to us became overwhelmed by the pandemic and couldn’t finish the job, Mike drove around stopping to talk to other painters until he found one that could get the job done. To be clear, Mike recommended them, but we hired the painter. Still Mike felt that ownership and obligation to the project to find us someone to finish the job. This is an example of the integrity and care Mike puts into the jobs he takes. Our favorite project Mike worked on for us was when he restored our front porch, which had been enclosed, back to an open porch like when the house was originally built. He did all the demolition work, and constructed cedar sided support columns, cedar railings, and a beautiful set of wide cedar steps from the walkway to porch. He shored up the porch supports and replaced the porch floor planks where needed, patching them in and painting them to match. He worked with us to design and build a new custom-built wooden front door. It is beautiful! Everyday when we step onto that porch and enter that door, our family is filled with joy thanks to the work that Mike did. He truly helped uncover the true character of our historic home. We were about to hire Mike to remodel our kitchen before he moved. I would not hesitate to recommend Mike Greco to anyone looking for a carpenter, painter, or general contractor.”

“I renovated my condo last year, and was unable to find a general contractor who had time to handle it for me (relatively speaking, it wasn't that big a job), so ended up subbing it out myself. Milton was recommended to me for cabinet woodwork and painting, and I contracted with him for the following items: Upgrade existing kitchen and bath cabinets, rework the cabinets above the microhood, build in a shelf at the top of the kitchen cabinets, remodel the kitchen island, demo existing bathroom cabinet and replace it, and install the new kitchen appliances. His contract price for the work was $4,800, and his workmanship was very good. But what made it so good to work with him is that he was willing to schedule in and around as I was able to schedule with the electrician, plumber and countertop installation. I had already contracted with a painter, but when I had to do some sheetrock work after the fact, Milton did the sheetrock repair and painted it. Something else that I appreciated was how clean he left things every day when he left. Additionally, all of the work would have moved much more quickly if a GC could have scheduled some of his crew guys in and out back-to-back as needed. But, because everyone was very busy, I had to schedule them as I could get them in and around their other jobs, and it really stretched things out. I really appreciated Milton's patience in scheduling around the others for each step of his work. In our discussions, I know he was anticipating 3 or 4 trips to do the full job, but it ended up taking double that before it was all said and done, which I know cost him in unexpected time and labor, and although I offered to re-discuss the contract price, he stuck with the original quote for everything. Also, and outside of the initial contract, I wanted my bedroom furniture painted and asked him if he would do it. He took everything to his shop, where he could strip/sand off the finish, prime and spray paint it and he did a wonderful job, of that, too. All total, taking the furniture, painting it, and returning and setting it up was $2,000, and I love it! Lastly, I live in a 3rd floor walk-up in a center city neighborhood with tight parking. Everything had to be hauled up and down three flights of stairs, and NOT from a parking area right in front of the building. What I'm saying is that I appreciated the unfailingly cheerful attitude as much as I did the workmanship, and I would definitely use Milton again.”

“Eric and his crew did a great job building my new garage! They did everything as promised and on time and budget.”

“I contacted Lex about a client who wanted a hand hewn beam on a job that we were doing that needed a quick turn around due to an upcoming surgery. We spoke on Sunday, and he delivered to my client's home on Wednesday. But more important and impressive than the fast turn around was the quality and beauty of the work. My client and I are were both so impressed. Looking forward to collaborating with Lex and his wife on future client projects for sure.”

“Shrock's Custom Woodworking produces some of the highest quality box beams and mantels for our residential design build company based around Lake Keowee in South Carolina. Jeremy is very professional and upholds a high standard from initial consultation to finish and install. Our Clients often ask for design elements that aren't the easiest to achieve and every time he and his team have delivered.”

“We used Steve to do an attic remodel. He did a great jog of framing and cabinetry plus he was a great resource for referrals to businesses to do the plumbing, electrical, etc. He was timely and delivered on his promises. We'd definitely use him again.”

“Mike built me the most beautiful table. He listened to my needs, they did a 3D re set preview and mike delivered the table and assembled it personally. It was beyond my expectations and I plan to order three more now! Thanks mike!”

“This company put in our fence before we moved in as we have four dogs. They did a very professional job and found a leak in our garage and asked to fix it while they were here and needed to use the water spicket outside to set the posts in concrete. They were quite professional and we would use them again should the need arise. They also reinforced the fence gate with steel. Something I have not seen before.”

“We moved here in July/2015 and found Dale who helped us to update/remodel the home we purchased. He is absolutely wonderful. I just can't say enough good about this man. He can do anything, is very precise about how he does things, wonderful to be around and more than anything very trustworthy. Would highly recommend him.”

“Super quality! Super design team! Right on time! Fit our budget and fit our needs perfectly! Turned out better than we even expected.”