I recently left the union as a journeyman carpenter and superintendent. I built custom homes in my 20’s after graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree in business administration. Before college I worked in all phases of construction from concrete and framing to finish work. I have a well rounded understanding of building and am passionate about what I do and the quality of work I provide. In my personal life I am led by Jesus. I enjoy running several times a week and working out in my home gym. My goals are to provide value to my clients and give back to my community.

"Geraldo and his crew were extremely efficient fast and did great work. We truly appreciated them coming up from Eugene to assist us here in Salem. They were great to work with and would definitely hire them again, No questions asked"

"Jimmy and his team worked exceptionally hard to complete the large job of painting and refinishing our deck. There were a lot of unforeseen problems with the existing material, and Jimmy worked tirelessly to make sure the job was completed to the highest of standards. He takes pride in his finished product and it definitely showed. I would hire Jimmy again in the future for additional work of this kind or another."

"Amanda was really very good!  At first I was very skeptical, thinking why did I pay money to just speak with someone on the phone about my kitchen remodel project... but after just a few minutes of her addressing some of the issues/questions I emailed to her earlier, I knew it was worth it.  It was very clear that she knew her business and she gave me several ideas that I had not even thought about.  I told her that I would definitely recommend her to friends and I will very likely use her again myself for my next home project!

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"We weren't that happy with the results. It was a few years ago, and the surface is still pretty much intact. He had to use a primer and deck paint, rather than stain, and the primer showed through in several places as bright white marks against the dark brown stain. He left the extra paint so we could refinish where we wanted. We don't want or expect any follow up at this time. I understand that the deck needed a lot more work than the worker expected. So, my experience may not be a fair representation of this particular contractor.
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"Job was done well by 2 pro's. They ran into several issues and handled them appropriately, work was high quality and good people to boot."

"They were good. They were pretty fast and came on time. My overall experience with them has been good."

"I have been using them for 3 years for multiple projects and would not go to somebody else. They also built a cabin in the woods. It was built 10 miles from the road so it was like carrying all the stuff up the path. They also did the garage and remodeling of the house, mostly kitchen and a little bit of plumbing work in the bathroom. I am still using them and I would be using them for the next thing that will be coming up too."

All phases of general construction, kitchen and bathroom remodeling and fixtures, handyman services, sound proofing, decks and porches, dry rot repair, property management, and green buildings. Licensed, bonded and insured.

A Salem native, Nicholas May has been working in the construction industry and providing customers with exceptional craftsmanship for the last six years. In 2021, he made the exciting decision to take the plunge and start his own construction company. Along with the help of his wife, a dream turned into reality and Modern Craftsman was born. Starting his business has given him the opportunity to prioritize what he believes to be important in this industry: building trusting relationships with his customers with honesty and integrity. He takes pride in his craftsmanship and in the standard of excellence that he expects from himself. As a family-owned business, Modern Craftsman will give your project the care and attention that it deserves. From building custom houses to smaller repairs, Modern Craftsman will be with you every step of the way. To get started please feel free to call, email, or fill out our contact form; we look forward to hearing from you!\n\nCUSTOM HOMES:\nIf you are looking to build your dream home, Modern Craftsman wants to help! No matter what stage your project is in, contact us and Nicholas will be happy to meet with you and discuss how we can make your dream a reality.\n\nREMODELS & ADDITIONS:\nWhether you are looking to update your kitchen, add that deck to your backyard, or are looking to build an addition, Modern Craftsman can do it all. Estimates are free and you will always meet with the owner of the company to discuss your project.\n\nRESTORATIONS:\nModern Craftsman has a wide range of specialties which includes helping you and your home after an unfortunate event. Damage resulting from water, ice, fire, etc. can be especially scary. We are here to help so please give us a call.\n\nREPAIRS:\nModern Craftsman understands the importance of keeping your home functioning at an optimal level. If you are in need of maintenance, or repairs please contact us for a free estimate.