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True Carpentry and Cabinetry is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

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True Carpentry and Cabinetry provides the following services: Carpentry and Cabinetry

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True Carpentry and Cabinetry provides services in the following areas: Cumming, Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek

True Carpentry and Cabinetry

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Hello. Thanks for reading this. (Updated October 3, 2026) My availability at this point is...hard to define. It depends upon the final choices of project length of those customers already "in line" but not fully committed yet. But I do know now that I am booked for the next 10 weeks. Still, my general advice on this remains the same, which is, go ahead and get your quote asap rather than trying to wait until I have reduced lead time. And then, I will keep you posted as your estimated start date shifts, and you are not actually committed to doing anything until you make your deposit, and THAT is hardly ever required more than a week before your actual start date. Also I want to make note that through a quoting process for a current customer I updated my understanding of and opinions on RTA cabinets, and seeing that they keep getting better (comparatively, on each market level) and also understanding that at age 64 there's a limit to how long I can go building cabinets myself from scratch, AND because I am operating without a shop (see below), I've become very interested in offering assembly and installation services for such cabinets. So consider that to be an option with me now, along with my longstanding approach/niche of building, installing, and (mostly) painting cabinets myself. BTW, my current vote for The Best RTA cabinets is the Barker line, which includes BarkerCabinets.com and BarkerModern.com as well as a more economical CityCabinets.com. But let me know who you think is the best. I am currently operating without a shop, so I am doing ALL work at the customer home, generally in their garage, but also including covered patios and deck. BUT...amazingly enough, and quite unexpected, I believe I will be able to secure an affordable (to me) shop space starting September 2026 (Yeah, kinda. The county is giving me a real hard time about using this space. I'll keep you posted). This means that most of the work on your project will be done there (if they let me). I will still always require some onsite work to complete your project, so having a shop will not eliminate that need. In general the jobs that I take on require about 2/3 of the total time in a shop, and 1/3 onsite. This does not apply so much for trim carpentry jobs, such as decorative wall paneling, where 90% of the work will always be onsite.

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True Carpentry and Cabinetry

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(770) 289-4331

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Cumming, GA 30028

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$1,800 - 10,000

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Johns Creek

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67 Reviews for True Carpentry and Cabinetry

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5.0

Tom Madden

We are so pleased to have found True Carpentry and Cabinetry on the Houzz website, the 1st of several that sang his praises and shared images of his workmanship. We followed the site for a while as we weren't ready to begin our project. Though we had moved 5 times in the past 10 years, we were finally ready to stay-put and enjoy an investment in an attractive and practical built-in media center & bookcases. So, timing was right in many ways. Fall and its cooler weather were coming and Stewart, the owner, was fortuitously available. Working with Stewart was an experience. From his quick responses to his knowledge of everything-carpentry, we came to discover his patience, skill, design sense, and perfectionism with every detail of our project. Best of all, Stewart was the tidiest and most organized person we had ever known. He left nothing but his completed oeuvre—no dirt, scrapes, scratches, dings, paint blobs, sawdust (Can you believe it? Nada, really). And, this wasn't all. Nothing short of the best and most appropriate materials for the job were used such as solid wood cases and shelves, soft close hinges, and highest quality paint, 3-coats and applied by hand. There were no shortcuts, no fiberboard, laminate, staples, brads, or nails and all components were solidly attached with screws. The shelf peg-holes weren't pre-drilled, but applied by hand into solid wood and in perfect alignment. Shelves fit so flawlessly that one could scarcely pass a knife blade between them and their casings. Nice it is to know this structure is not going to pull down the wall nor shelves sag in the center and crash books and electronics all over the floor. Oh, and 'mustn't fail to mention, Stewart 's fees were, we think, quite reasonable as were his terms. It has been a genuine pleasure working with someone of Stewart's integrity, skill, and—I must say—neatness. We highly recommend True Carpentry and Cabinetry and urge anyone planning a custom project to contact Stewart at your first convenience.

October 11, 2026

Kim

Our design company has used True Carpentry now for a couple of projects. We will always use True Carpentry for all of our projects. Stewart is a master carpenter. We have given him challenging jobs and he has perfected each one. He is meticulous and attention to detail shows in the finished project. Stewart is a true gem! So grateful to have found him.

April 24, 2024

Comment from True Carpentry and Cabinetry:

OCD (loosely speaking) put to good use. And sure I have a few skills, but the "mastery" is mostly about patience and perseverance: I keep working at it until I get it right.

HU-664139566

Stewart True (True Carpentry and Cabinetry, LLC) has completed two projects for us: design and installation of a wall-to-wall cabinet/display system for our home office, and most recently an expanded kitchen pantry, which, with Mr. True’s design talent, almost doubled the amount of useable and accessible storage space. Both projects included soft-close hinge hardware and slide-out shelving, the latter allowing easy access to stored items regardless of how deep they were in the cabinets or the pantry. Both of these additions to our home do not look like afterthought add-ons, but blend in with existing surroundings so they appear as part of the original build. For those that like detailed design and execution plans, look no further. We have another project in the conceptual phase, and it is with some reluctance that I provide this review for I don’t want to stand in an even longer line for his exemplary talents.

April 1, 2024

Comment from True Carpentry and Cabinetry:

I'm not an interior designer but, as evidenced by my body of work and by this customer, the customer and I together can come up with designs that fit their need perfectly and look pretty darn good. I DO work with interior designers, and in fact have found one that does positively amplify the result, but I'm saying that potential new customers should be confident that with their input and my suggestions, tempered by my honest assessment of my own limitations, we can produce something you will be happy to look at every day for years to come.

HU-672236698

Stewart did an excellent job on our new office space and mud room wall!! The workmanship was so nice and everything we had hoped for. A super nice person, always there when he said he would be and the clean up each day immaculate We HIGHLY recommend Stewart!’

August 28, 2023

Comment from True Carpentry and Cabinetry:

"always there when he said he would be" which means, I said I would be there at 10, then I said I would be there at 10:30, then I said I would be there at 11. I am approaching retirement age (though probably not retirement itself for a while) so I do allow myself a more relaxed approach. And that is partly why I give my price upfront and stick to it: From that point I enjoy the whole process more when I can work at my own pace.

HU-342123471

I’m used mr True for over 17 years ,all it’s pieces are works of art, I will strongly recommend, excellent work.

August 4, 2023

Comment from True Carpentry and Cabinetry:

One of my most loyal customers. He's had projects for me since nearly the beginning of my carpentry/cabinetry work in Cumming, GA. All of them have been unique, which can be stressful for the new skill-set I need to develop, but then I always look back and am glad I climbed the learning curve.

James Daniel

Wonderful craftsmanship and exceptionally detailed. I'd recommend Stewart for any interior carpentry project you may have. We've used him several times over the past 12 years and always happy with it. Most recently was the MDF Shiplap he details on this site.

December 8, 2022

Comment from True Carpentry and Cabinetry:

Another long-term and returning customer. I enjoy all of my customers, but working for those who are, well I'll just say it: in Cumming, and especially in a particular neighborhood where I lived (in an in-law suite) for a while, is the most satisfying. It is satisfying because it's the closest to being a part of a community that I have come to in this life. And by being a part I really mean that I have made a contribution to it, so it feels right to claim worthiness to call it my home. Sorry for the sappy, but without that this whole lifestyle of running a one-man shop at a low margin would not have enough substance to sustain me.

HU-775990241

I cannot recommend Stewart enough after the project he completed for us. I came to him with a very specific design request for the seamless bunk beds and he created exactly what I visioned for my son's room. He was so incredibly detailed during the design process and his craftsmanship was exceptional. He was always very professional and cleaned up better than I would! I am so grateful for his work and will really enjoy it for a lifetime.

August 3, 2022Last modified:August 12, 2022

Comment from True Carpentry and Cabinetry:

I'm not sure "seamless" is the accepted term for this but I like it and I liked this project. I expect others will like it and ask for it. I suppose it is counter-intuitive to understand that the less busy a project is the more time it takes to make it look right. Such was the case here.

Ree Gilkenson

Stewart has done several different jobs for me, each job being very different from the other. He has built solid oak sliding barn doors, added floating shelves to a space that needed something special, added tongue and groove to a stairway as well as a dining room, built laundry room cabinets and shelves, among a few other smaller jobs he has done...His versatility with woodwork is outstanding. I can always count on a job well done when I have Stewart in to do a woodworking job for me!

June 28, 2022

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Unbelievable work! Stewart took the time to find out exactly what we wanted with our built in. He asked us detail questions to make sure he had everything correct and then created an exact design for us to see. (This was not easy as we had a very unique specific design in mind). Amazing attention to detail. From the beginning to the end of the project, we felt extremely comfortable knowing how things were going to turn out. Very skilled at his craft. Very thorough. Great communication. Highly recommend. Thank you Stewart.

April 29, 2022

Comment from True Carpentry and Cabinetry:

I do think it's sad that finding someone who does good work these days is "unbelievable". What I do is not rocket science. I just somehow got the character trait to follow through with something until it's right. (Although, my application of this trait doesn't carry over into all areas of my life, I must admit.) The things said are true though. I love my customers, and sadly THEY are my life to greater extent than probably is healthy for me. But the point is that this (my love for my customers) is what motivates the...taking the time; making sure; exact design; attention to detail; developed skills; communication.

Bill Sterritt

Stewart did an amazing job. He was very punctual, very accommodating and very helpful. His quality of work and detail was outstanding. We would highly recommend him. Bill

February 23, 2022

Comment from True Carpentry and Cabinetry:

Thank you Bill. It was a pleasure working for you. It was your design, and I got to try some new things, I am proud of the result, and I now have more to offer my customers.

Amy F

We could not be happier with how our new home office turned out! From the moment I contacted Stewart via Houzz, he was not only extremely responsive but also very generous with his time in helping us plan out the project. While we did provide him with a basic concept, his thoughtful suggestions truly helped pull it all together. Stewart was extremely professional and considerate when working in our home and maintains a very clean work environment. Despite sanding, staining and painting in our home, there was not a spot of dust left behind. It is obvious that Stewart takes great pride in his work and we are just so glad we stumbled upon his highly reviewed Houzz page when looking for someone to construct our office built-ins. As others have said, he does book up fast but you will not be disappointed! Look no further for your carpentry needs... Stewart is who you want to hire!

November 27, 2018Last modified:November 27, 2018

acostolnick

He gets booked up fast but he is worth the wait. Serious attention to detail. Very responsive and great to work with. Listens to the customer while also giving honest feedback. While waiting for our project, we asked for a design change to which he was quick to give us an updated quote. We love our new mudroom and are excited to use it for many years to come!

October 11, 2018

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Commented: wonderful home deskI don't generally keep plans from past projects so I will have to guess on the dimensions. I know I don't make desk openings smaller than 24", so starting from that, and also that file drawer ca...

May 3, 2022

Commented: What sheen is this?I'm sorry but I don't remember. I generally use Satin, but if the customer requests I will use semi-gloss.

May 31, 2019

Commented: Can you share the dimensions of this desk?The main section in the middle of the room is 80" wide by 36" deep. The other sections are 24" wide. Height is all at 30". Top thickness is 1 3/4". It is solid soft maple ...

June 20, 2017

Commented: Barn door hardwareSorry, I don't remember. I just searched online. None of this hardware is cheap. As a matter of fact, as I remember, I left it up to this particular customer to do the searching themselves, partly ...

December 12, 2016

Commented: Childs room 2 loft bed with sitting area and desk areaTwo twins, but the design can be adjusted to fit whatever beds you have, given the space you have.

February 23, 2016

Commented: quotIt depends on many factors, but around $2000. Much less without a back and/or without access to the inside for storage (no top lids). More with drawers.

February 17, 2016

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