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Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

4.8(
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Built In Furniture Construct,

About us

Here at Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry, we are uniquely positioned as a provider of fine custom carpentry solutions for our customers individual and varied needs. For 23 years, we've taken pride in making your home just the way you want it! View our complete portfolio of built-in furniture, finished carpentry projects, renovations and more.

Business highlights

31 years of experience

Services we offer

Chair Railing and Wall Frames - Crown Molding - Cedar Closets - Door Replacements, Finished Carpentry - Built-In Furniture - Entertainment Centers , Libraries - Window Seats - Home Office Components - Bars - Wainscoting , Stair Railing Installations - Stair Building and Restorations

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

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Andrew D.
Feb 2022
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
Len was a pleasure to work with and was very diligent with his craftmanship. The finished product is sturdy, well-designed, high quality and something that I expect my family and I will enjoy for years to come.
Donna G.
Mar 2021
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Leonard did a flawless job in installing new stair railings. He listens to the customerâ s design ideas and offers his own suggestions as well. This was a particularly difficult job and it was completed in a manner well beyond our expectations. We are more than pleased with the results.
Mark S.
Nov 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Len installed new railing for us. It was not a simple project, it required a lot of calculations and ingenuity to make sure everything fits together and looks nice. New railing totally transformed the look of our house: made it lighter, festive, stylish and beautiful. Len is real professional, his work is exceptional. Highly recommend!
Jim R.
Dec 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Len and Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry installed railings at 4 different locations around the house. His work was outstanding and we highly recommend Old Bedford for your projects
Deana N.
Nov 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
This must be the 3rd or 4th project Len and Old Bedford has done for us and it really was special. We have a cupola observatory at the top of our house and Len designed and built-in a combination library/seating unit, running 20 feet along three walls. We really love the result. It is like a sanctuary for us - and he did it for less than 1/2 the price of other qoutes we received. That is what you get with Old Bedford - great pricing and top quality work. Len really does make your home just the way you want it! Review by Deana in Pleasantville, NY Len and Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry came to us when our house was in its final stages of construction but we were still several weeks away from getting a certificate of occupancy. The challenge for Len was the somewhat unusual shape and construction - A round concrete dome with very few straight lines, right angles, plum walls or nailing surfaces, all of which required a high level of carpentry skills and not a little ingenuity to complete the work necessary for obtaining our certificate of occupancy. Some of the finished carpentry projects included hanging and trimming doors and closets, trimming windows and exterior doors inside and outside and building deck and stair railings. Each door, closet and window required a different and unique solution to accommodate the irregular joining walls and ceilings. But perhaps the most challenging project was Lens installation of our grand curved oak staircase and his building of a matching curved living room wall to support to support the stair case. The result exceeded our expectations of what was possible. For five weeks Len was the first on the job every morning and the last to leave. We could depend on him, not only to be there, but to assist other trades people such as electricians and plumbers needing cabinet and counter installations, detailed adjustments and cut outs to complete their work. We not only had complete confidence and trust in Lens carpentry skills but his judgments, for the best solutions to the many challenges resulting from the unusual shape and construction of our house. So we not only recommend Len and Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry but thank him for his assistance in getting us through this most difficult final phase of construction of our new home. Additionally after we settle in a bit, we plan on having Len back to make custom built-in furniture for our Cupola observatory room.
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"While this project included the design and installation of wood stairs and ladders, more appropriately, it should be classified as the construction of built-in furniture. You can view a picture of this project in our photos"

Edward K.
Nov 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
We have four balconies over looking the first floor and my husband felt post & baluster railing on all four would be too busy looking. We asked Len for a solution that would not block the view, be safe for our children and code compliant. Len used clear safety glass in an oak frame finished to match the finish of the stair railings. In all, Len designed and installed over 60 feet of railing in our home and we're delighted with the results
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"You can see a picture of this project in my photos"

Candice B.
Nov 2019
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,900
Len is a master of his trade and a true visionary. We needed a custom built-in that was functional for the small space we had, and Len made our vision come to life in a way that was better than we had ever imagined. There is nothing we would have changed. His attention to detail is outstanding, and the quality of the materials he uses is top notch. Len is professional, reliable, true to his word, and all around a great guy. Best of all, his services are affordable. We will not hesitate to call Len again for our next custom project. And you shouldn't, either!
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"This project is a great example of efficient use of a smaller space. In the center of the Built-in is a window seat with a lift top for access to a storage area. To both sides of the window seat are 3 base cabinets for more storage and to the left of the window are bookshelves and to the right is a space for a widescreen TV. You can see a picture of thhis project in my photos."

Kathleen W.
Nov 2019
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
$15,000
"Len & Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry have done three major built-in furniture projects for us this past year in our new home - in my husbands office, in my sitting room and in our bonus room. Needless to say, we are extremely pleased with the work and how it has transformed each room into a warm living space. His design, fabrication & installation skills, as well as his vision and commitment to each project, were outstanding. We highly recommend Old Bedford for your projects. If we hadn't run out of projects he'd still be working here!"
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"At its highest point, the bonus room project soars to a height of 12 feet and is 20 feet wide. It also surrounds a window and a desk. In order to access the upper shelves, an industrial rolling platform ladder was used rather than a rolling library ladder. The industrial ladder provides greater stability, carries a greater weight load and work space on the platform. You can see a picture of this project in "my photos"."

Angela C.
Nov 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
"We cannot even begin to thank you for the exceptional work you did on designing a staircase for our condo. From the moment we began seeking your services it was clear that you were organized, precise, and diligent about customizing the job to our exact specifications. We appreciated the fact that you were willing to work within our proposed budget, when no local contractor in town would. You started and finished the project exactly when you said you would and worked quietly within our condo community without disturbing our neighbors. Working with you was a true pleasure and we could not be happier with the finished design. We have already received multiple compliments and passed out several of your business cards. We will continue to refer you to our friends and family. Thank you again for your hard work and unmatched service. You have met and exceeded our carpentry needs and we look forward to working with you in the future" - Richie & Angela
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"This project was the design, construction and installation of a single center stringer staircase from the living room to a loft area. You can see a picture of this staircase in my photos."

Nick L.
Nov 2019
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,500
"After searching for full-over-full bunk beds that could safely sleep kids as well as adults, we decided we needed something contemporary & custom built-in to wall that matches the look & feel of our guest house. From first meeting, it was clear that Len & Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry would give us exactly what we envisioned. Len was trustworthy, punctual and easy to work with. He brought to life our vision from just a few inspiration photos. We couldn't be more thrilled with the results. We love Len's work and highly recommend him & Old Bedford for your projects."
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"You can view a picture of this project my photos."

John C.
Nov 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500
We originally requested assistance with our Stair Railing Installation project through Angie List. Apparently, because of their common ownership with HomeAdvisor, we were referred to Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry, a five star professional for more than 12 years at HomeAdvisor. All we can say is thank you to HomeAdvisor for sending us this professional. Old Bedford performance was more than outstanding. We had been dreaming and planning for this stair railing installation project for 10 years. From the very first moment we met Old Bedfords master craftsman, Len, he stepped in, listened to us carefully, and made our dream a reality. We have a really grand entry foyer. It required 60 feet of railing, up the stairs to the second floor and then along a 23-foot balcony landing. The project required more than 250 iron balusters. We loved the fact that Len was here like clockwork at the same time every day until the work was completed and that he did the entire installation himself. Len work was creative, well planned, organized, methodical and we are thrilled with the results. We have another large project coming up in the Spring and we have already asked Len to provide us with a bid. We highly recommend HomeAdvisor, Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry and Len for your projects.
Randall D.
Nov 2019
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
I found Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry on the internet. I had been planning a custom cabinet & canopy for my saltwater reef aquarium for several years. I wanted the cabinet to match the look of the existing aquarium stand, and at the same time become an integraI part of the maintenance routine which a reef aquarium entails. I had very specific needs for this unit since it was to be built around the existing aquarium setup, which could not be moved at all. Len took all the necessary measurements and we discussed options for the build. A few short weeks later he showed up with the unit he had built off site, and it came together beautifully around the aquarium. It upgraded the look of the entire room, and even made the aquarium itself look better! I was amazed at his precision craftsmanship, attention to detail and the cleanliness of his work habits. I would use Len again in a heartbeat, or when I get a bigger aquarium! I highly recommend Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"See pictures of this project in my photos, please."

Shadia S.
Nov 2019
4.5
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
I didn't want to close out the year without letting you know how beautiful and much appreciated our new bookcase has been. Thank you for the gorgeous craftsmanship, your kindness and great professionalism during this entire project. Having you develop and build what was really just a dream for Peter and I has really helped us start to think about next steps in decluttering our home. Hope to connect in the new year.
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"In order to maximize use of available space, the bookcase has a double depth. See picture of this project in my photos!"

John B.
Nov 2019
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
First class work by a first class professional.
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"All of our custom designed built-in furniture is constructed in our shop and then transported to the homeowners house for installation and trimming. What made this project unusual was that it included floor to ceiling 8 foot high bookcases for the conversion of a second floor bedroom into an office at home. Because of the height, the casework had to be constructed into sections in order to clear the staircase leading to the second floor. Trimming the project made it impossible to detect the combined casework."

Judy W.
Oct 2019
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
The bookshelves that he did, are exquisite.
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"An unusual feature of this project is that it is built over and encloses a baseboard heating system. The first shelf of the project is 8 inches off the floor on top of the baseboard heating. The heat moves from the baseboard heaters against the wall in an insulated space to the front of the cabinets and escapes through registers built into the cabinet baseboard. There is a picture of this project in ?my photos?."

William K.
Oct 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Bookshelves were beautifully crafted with a design compatible with several other built-in shelves in an adjacent room. Trim was beautifully installed and the project was neatly completed without any need to clean up the work area.
Mike R.
Aug 2019
0.5
Built In Furniture Construct
$5,850
Highly DO NOT RECOMMEND! Overall, Len is extremely UNETHICAL (he has VIOLATED OUR PERSONAL DATA PRIVACY & MY FAMILIES SECURITY by SHARING OUR INFORMATION (full names & address) with another Home Advisor user). Len is extremely unprofessional, and his finishing skills are abysmal. Any element of the project that we did not like was met with extreme defensiveness as Len was easily agitated and erratic when things did not go his way. We contracted Len for custom built-ins in our newly constructed great room. Due to the fireplace stone protruding on each side being an issue for Len, we offered for us to build out the wall, telling him we would add another layer of sheetrock to each side so that the stone & the wall would align. Len declined this idea and said that he would "figure it out" and get back to us. Two days prior to install, Len emailed an invoice with our remaining balance PLUS an additional fee for the reconfiguration" that he did for the base cabinets to fit. Not only did he disregard explaining the modifications and stated: "the modifications will not change the finished look of your project" along with the fee, his approach violates the agreed-upon drawing, & we never confirmed for him to make these changes that essentially altered the final look. We also pointed out that the height of the built-ins are an inch shorter & don t meet the ceiling as agreed upon in the contracted drawing (which then alters the measurements of the entire unit). Len got defensive & stated: "the ceilings meet the walls at different elevations which would never be noticeable" however, this is noticeable even in the pictures he posted. He left the work area dirty, the built-ins were poorly painted, & he did not fix the damage caused to our newly painted walls & ceilings. We then reached out, requesting he fix the 1-inch gap at the top and gave him the opportunity to perform the work before hiring someone else. Len stated that he is starting a new job tomorrow so go ahead and use your guy . Hiring a new carpenter was an additional $750 expense to us. A few weeks later, Len called and emailed, asking for us to take down our negative star rating, trying to intimidate us as seen in the quoted text below, saying he will pay us the amount we spent on the other contractor to fix his work: So here is the deal I am proposing. You get Mike to get all the negative reviews removed from the Internet and I will drop the inevitable litigation. I have already discussed it with HomeAdvisor, and they will remove the review if the request is coming from Mike. I will also expect the both of you to sign an agreement promising not to make any negative comments on any media whatsoever about Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry or Leonard Bauchner . ADDITIONALLY, Len has gone as far as SHARING OUR full names & address with a Home Advisor user, which is a VIOLATION OF OUR PERSONAL PRIVACY & SECURITY. Over the past two months, Len has focused on personal attributes that have absolutely nothing to do with his work rather than taking accountability for his unprofessional actions. The most crucial FACTS about our experience with him is that we expressed our disappointment with the FINAL outcome and he refused the given opportunity to fix the areas that we ended up paying another contractor to do. Len seems to forget that he was the one who initially lost his temper when my wife asked him about what the additional surprise charge was for that he failed to tell us about. He then sent a text saying, "after cooling down over what just happened, I would like to apologize for my contribution to the circumstances which caused a loss of tempers" (admitting that he lost his temper). The bottom line is Len did an inferior job. We strongly DO NOT RECOMMEND him and advise anyone considering hiring him to read his contract agreement carefully.
Response from Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry

"I think the best way to respond to this incredibly negative review is to provide the reader with some information about Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry and who we are. Old Bedford has been in business for 25 years. You would have to go back more than 10 years to find a negative review about the Company and that review would be the only negative review in the Company's 25-year history. But equally as significant, and perhaps more so, are the positive reviews. These reviews, more than 40 on Home Advisor alone, are not just positive reviews, they are all, without exception, outstanding reviews. And there are many more outstanding reviews on the company's website (oldbedfordcarpeXXXX). *** The problem with this review is that the comments are all based on Home Owners false statement. HOMEOWNER'S STATEMENT IN HIS ORIGINAL POSTING OF THIS REVIEW that "we advised him of fireplace stone before he had even begun our project" HAS BEEN DELETED FROM ABOVE REVIEW BY HOME ADVISOR, HAVING DETERMINED THE STATEMENT TO BE FALSE. This false statement was used to direct attention away from the fact that all of the issues in the review are the result of homeowner's complete disregard of contractual terms & drawing specifications. Take away the veracity of this statement, as Home Advisor has done, then all Home Owners negative statements become suspect as also being false. The most glaring and pertinent example of this is the chimney stone being installed not only on front of fireplace but around sides reducing width of space on each side of fireplace for cabinets. The homeowners were provided with and accepted a drawing as part of the original contract showing the dimensions required for the cabinets. By ignoring the drawing dimensions & allowing the mason to extend the stone into the side space the cabinets were blocked from sliding into the space behind the side stones. In the end, the only solution was to reconfigure the cabinets from 1 on each side of fireplace to 2 cabinets on each side. When I presented an invoice for the additional work required for the cabinet installations, Mike's demeanor changed radically from a really nice guy to bellicose. I was so shocked and disturbed by this behavior that I apologized for whatever I had said that upset him. I assured him that my only goal was to complete a project that he and his wife really loved. At the same time, he in turn, apologized for his actions but also stating, as justification for his behavior - "unfortunately I only have two modes." When I asked him what he meant by the two modes, his response was exactly as I had observed him the day before (nice guy mode/bellicose guy mode). After I had finished and left the job, homeowner sent me a text about doing some additional work. I texted back a detailed explanation as to how the work might be done but because of the aesthetics, I recommended that he not do the work. Here's what he texted back to me. "Thanks for your input Len and I understand. I'll make sure I reflect my happiness in our reviews". It wasn't until I got this last text message expressing his happiness that I appreciated he had moved from one personality mode (bellicose) to the other (nice guy).The published review above would appear to be a move back to the not so nice personality mode. I'm not a Physician nor am I making a diagnosis but I do understand what dual personality schizophrenic behavior looks like. Finally, the only truthful statement by Home Owner in his review is that we did disclose his name & address to a new lead who lives in Greenwich, had seen this review and was very concerned that Mike might be a neighbor. After leads request for this information, we concluded we had a civic responsibility to make the disclosure. Following these comments are the more than 40 outstanding reviews posted by Old Bedford's customers over the years. Can you reconcile Mike's review to these reviews; bet you can't!"

Kendreia E.
Aug 2019
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
Len is an amazing, skilled craftsman. The project he built for us is beautiful. His attention to detail and the pride he takes in his work shows in every aspect of the project: from his initial consultation to the installation. His work is of the highest quality. He works at a steady, un-rushed pace. He is punctual: if he says he will arrive at 7:30am you can be sure that at 7:29am he was in our driveway. We could not be happier with the result. We highly recommend Len and Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry.
Sara M.
Jun 2019
5.0
Built In Furniture Construct
Yes, I recommend this pro
Len is an amazing craftsman who takes great pride in his work and it shows. The project he built for me is beautiful. In addition, he was extremely helpful in the planning stages and very patient as the project progressed and transformed.
Terry C.
May 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,540
Thank you Home Advisor for sending Len to us. His work is extremely high quality and turned out even better than we expected. I would certainly hire Len again for future projects and use Home Advisor for future referrals for other types of jobs.
Eileen K.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We had the treads replaced on are staircase. Len is a master craftsman. We had one solid piece of wood for each tread and he crafted the risers to match. Couldn t be happier with the work done and would recommend that Len be anyone s first call for truly great work.
Jonathan A.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Len was very professional and did an excellent job for everything that was asked.
Kim C.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Len did an excellent job on my basement stairs. He made them very sturdy and a lot safer than they were before Len came along. He understood my concerns and made sure I got exactly what I wanted. I would definitely hire Len to do more work for me and highly recommend him.
John P.
Jan 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
Excellent, professional job in all respects. Len was prompt and did an outstanding job of working around our daily household routine. He worked efficiently and completed his work well within his time estimate. We are very satisfied with how he was able to eliminate our staircase structural problems. I highly recommend him.
William A.
Dec 2018
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
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FAQ

Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Yes, Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry offers free project estimates.
No, Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry does not offer a senior discount.
No, Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry does not offer emergency services.
No, Old Bedford Fine Custom Carpentry does not offer warranties.

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72 Ball Pond Road, Danbury, CT 06811

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