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CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC

Woodworking, Contractor Service, Doors,

About us

A local business that prides itself in high quality work and personalized customer service. Specializing in Interior & Exterior Carpentry * Trim & Framing & Remodeling * Custom Cabinetry. and more.ASK ABOUT ANGIE'S LIST DISCOUNT. LICENSE: MN# 20381473

Business highlights

25 years of experience

Services we offer

Interior & Exterior Carpentry * Trim & Framing & Remodeling * Custom Cabinetry

Services we don't offer

*****Due to overwhelming demand for quality work, we are currently booked four weeks out. ****

Amenities

Eco Friendly Accreditations

Yes

Free Estimates

Yes

Warranties

Yes

Accepted Payment Methods

  • PayPal
  • Check
Reviews
4.6135 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
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12%
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9%
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Showing 1-25 of 135 reviews
David W.
Jun 2024
5.0
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Chris did an excellent job installing our medicine cabinet. He inserted a wood block and plastered the sides to help for the space that wasn’t a perfect fit. He was a professional communicator and adaptable to my schedule. Would recommend for a friend and would use his service again (hopefully not too often!)

Jeffrey S.
Aug 2021
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
Awesome. Chris is awesome. Everything he did he went above and beyond what I expected and the work is still standing and looking awesome 2 years after he did the work. I want to hire him for all my carpentry project. Unfortunately everyone else knows this too and he is busy as a result. If you can get him to do you project it will be done right.

Kathryn Q.
Jul 2019
2.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service
Spoke to him once. After that voicemail box was full. No further communication

Nicole H.
Nov 2018
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Chris either replaced or filled rotted wood window sills on multiple windows around our home. Chris also replaced rotting wood on our garage that was noticed after starting the job, and not charging any additional cost.

Lisa V.
Nov 2018
5.0
Woodworking, Cabinet Making
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris worked with me to provide multiple options in order to find one that fit my budget. He was extremely prompt about returning calls and texts as we worked through the details. He was flexible when I requested some last minute changes and provided some creative problem solving to meet some of my unique requests. He truly cares about the quality of his work. When a piece he crafted did not meet his standards, he contacted me to let me know that he was going to redo it rather than using something less than perfect.

Joanie H.
Oct 2018
5.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
It went great as usual with Chris. He always exceeds my expectations with the quality of his work and finished product!!?

Matthew L.
Apr 2018
5.0
Woodworking, Doors
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris always responds back promptly to Angie's List messages. He kept me up to date on when he would be out and would tell me many days before he did so. That made it easy for me to plan. He upgraded some sliding closet doors that were worn out and very noisy. He was able to keep the wood doors themselves and reworked the sliding mechanism with new hardware. They work great and make little noise. He has done work for us before and he always pays attention to details and is reasonably priced. After the work is done he cleans up very well. If I have another project I would not hesitate to call on him again.

Joanie H.
Apr 2018
5.0
Doors
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Very well! Chris is punctual and professional. I can always depend on him.

Trilby B.
Mar 2018
5.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very well. Good work.

Charlotte W.
Jan 2018
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris contacted me shortly after purchasing his handyman for a day (6 hours I believe). He set up a time to come look at the project and was very timely. When here, it was clear he knew exactly what was needed to do the job. He purchased the wood and trim pieces (I reimbursed), finished them to match my existing trim at his shop, and returned a week later to do the work. He was very pleasant, and conscientious in my home. Chris worked every bit of the time and then some, as the oddities of my project required lots of detailed and well planned cutting on his part. Chris stayed until the job was completed, and left my house as he found it having cleaned up the job areas. We'll be hiring him again!

Colin L.
Dec 2017
3.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service
$1,000
Of all things completed, the floor trim looked the best, attempted to match as closely to existing trim. Painted over mistakes/cuts. For the inner bathroom shelving unit, while real wood wasn't an option (for whatever reason), the formica he used was cheap and the cuts weren't flush or clean. It looked like something I could hire someone off the street. The cabinet door was supposed to be replaced. He ended up staining the same on the front, but the door still doesn't close flush nor did he stain the back of the door. The drawers were made well, he rounded the front to match the existing and stained to match the hallway, that was a nice touch. He didn't ask, I would have been happy with the front drawers squared faced or flush mounted. The inside was made with a pine formica, a different material than the upper cabinet. Again, a lack of attention to detail. The inside door and window trim was repaired quickly with bondo, some trim and paint to cover up his mistakes. This wasn't completed all the way as I have a corner missing wood that he didn't see or bother to repair. He was one of the few carpenters that called back and provided a cost. Some of the things he did were great, there were also issues with quality and detail. In the end, wouldn't have him back due to the lack of the professional look I expected and cost associated with this.

Marjorie J.
Dec 2017
4.0
Woodworking
$150
Did the job okay, came when he said he would, but it was a little messy in the repair, not very good attention to detail and I had to do some clean up/touch up work.

Hillary C.
Oct 2017
3.0
Woodworking, Cabinet Making
$500
Some things were great, and others not so great. First, Chris was super responsive. He came over right away to check out the kitchen and give me an estimate. And when he promised me the cabinet on Wednesday, he was here, bright and early on Wednesday. I was so happy about that. But there were a few things that were a bummer. He couldn't send me a written estimate because he said his internet wasn't working. So he texted me a photo of his computer screen. Then, I thought the cabinet he made looked nice, but I didn't realize that it was super sloppy until I opened the doors after he left. The doors were mounted just a tiny bit crooked, so they fit together too tight, so they're hard to open. Plus, he didn't put on any knobs. And the hole he cut out of the back of the cabinet to accommodate a wall outlet is really, really messy. And the spacer he put next to the dishwasher doesn't go all the way to the floor, and the whole reason I needed it was so my cat couldn't get through there. I managed to wedge a brick back there, and it looks super dumb. And I paid him a lot! Finally, I needed an invoice, and he said he was out of invoices. He promised me he'd drop one off, and I've texted him about it twice, to no avail. Once he texted back saying he'd drop it off, but the second time he didn't even reply. I think even though he was super nice and worked really quickly, I feel scammed. In the future, I'll hire someone who is more professional.

Leslie B.
Sep 2017
5.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
job was well done

Joe K.
Aug 2017
5.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
We met once to discuss the project, and Chris showed up on a different day with the materials and took care of all the items on the list. The playhouse looked great, and the entire project was done when I got home from work.

James H.
Aug 2017
5.0
Contractor Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
He did a great job, did damaged the vintage wall paper; the new ceiling hasn't been put up yet, so he needs to come back after the ceiling has been overlaid to re-attached the crown molding; And he's a very nice guy; a very helpful guy;

Lee R.
Jul 2017
5.0
Woodworking, Windows
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Well. Windows were installed including a security film to prevent peepers from seeing what's inside the garage. The finishing work is very impressive. Chris Elpers took away the old windows, framework and all. I watched the work in progress off and on. Chris Elpers was thorough, conscientious. The result was well worth the cost.

Jim K.
Jul 2017
5.0
Woodworking, Contractor Service + 2 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Great. Well done.

Joanie H.
Jul 2017
5.0
Woodworking, General Remodeling + 1 more
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Really well! I liked his attitude: very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He was done in good reasonable time!

Teri S.
Jul 2017
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Chris did a great job. You'd never be able to tell that one of the doors was from 2017!

Katharine W.
Jun 2017
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chris was very professional and courteous. He went above and beyond to make sure our project was done by the appropriate professionals. I would definitely consider working with him in the future.

Michelle L.
Apr 2017
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
Excellent service!

Kristen L.
Jan 2017
5.0
Contractor Service
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Chris was immediately responsive by Angie's list chat and texting. He was able to fit us into his schedule soon after the exterminators left. He brought the needed equipment and did not need to make extra trips, after he purchased the supplies he needed. We were very happy to get this done before the squirrels found their way back!

John S.
Oct 2016
5.0
Woodworking
Yes, I recommend this pro
$750
So, even though Chris did only this on job for us, I feel like he's a life long friend. He came over several times to measure, photograph, find the right stain, rethink the project, educate and entertain. What a dedicated professional. And, it was a difficult job to match the old cabinets, fit it, and mount it. He did an amazing job - even with close inspection, one cannot tell the difference. He found wood, stained it exactly, then fit it in perfectly. We were amazed. And he did it all with good cheer and professionalism. We cannot recommend him enough. I'm looking for projects for him to do, he's that good!

Mark C.
Oct 2016
4.0
Doors
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Chris was very pleasant to work with, professional, and he kept up with communication. Chris saved us a lot of money. By purchasing the doors, hardware, pilasters & cross-head pieces through Home Depot, and having Chris install it, we saved $2300 from the lowest of three contractor bids. Chris had a tough job: the rough-in door frame turned out to be slightly out of plumb, but he managed to get the door installed so that it closed evenly. But where Chris looses points is in attention to fine detail. The caulking was a bit sloppy, and there were a few things that I had to correct after job. The cost for Chris's labor, and some materials that he purchased, was $650 + $350 for an Angie's list coupon, a total of $1000.00 for approximately 1.5 days (which included some of his home-shop time, although I don't know how much). Again, he was very pleasant to work with, but whether or not I would hire again would depend on the job. A rough-in for a bathroom remodel, or frame a wall, sure, no problem, but I would hesitate to hire for a project requiring finer precision, such as built-in bookshelves, or a fireplace mantel.
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Licensing

Bonded

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Licensed*

Trade License Number

CR630586

Trade License Locale

MN

Trade License Authority

Minnesota Department of Labor & Industry

Trade License Expiration

03/31/2026

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FAQ

CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC accepts the following forms of payment: PayPal, Check

Yes, CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC offers free project estimates.

Yes, CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC offers eco-friendly accreditations.

No, CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC does not offer a senior discount.

No, CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC does not offer emergency services.

Yes, CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC offers warranties.

CHRIS ELPERS CARPENTRY & REMODELING INC offers the following services: Interior & Exterior Carpentry * Trim & Framing & Remodeling * Custom Cabinetry

*****Due to overwhelming demand for quality work, we are currently booked four weeks out. ****