YEAGER WOODWORKING

Beautiful work and acceptable price.

The work is outstanding. Ron made two doors --to the outside from the living room and to the elevator landing at the living-room wall--so beautiful that the whole house was enhanced.

Ron is a true craftsman. His work is of the highest quality and he really cares about his projects blending the needs/wants of his clients with his expertise and artistry. He designed and built a one of a kind custom desk and built ins for us and they are exquisite - as good as any Nakashima piece - but without having to remortgage the house!! He visited our house twice to discuss designs and take measurements and kept us updated throughout the construction process. We are already thinking about our next project with Ron and hope to continue to work with him over the long term. Because of the quality of his work, Ron sometimes has a wait list. But he is absolutely worth the wait.

Ron was an absolute professional. He was easy to work with during the design phase (I think my wife changed the design 10 times) and completely responsive to our questions. The quality of the workmanship is second to none. Would hire him again in a heart beat.

Ron is very busy. So if you can wait for him (he has a waiting list) it is well worth the wait.

In April Ron responded quickly to my request for an estimate and updated it when I requested one item not be done.  On May 12th I sent him a check for half of the estimate and signed the contract.  During June we exchanged emails discussing the delay.  Ron began the work on July 13th. two months after my deposit was sent.  Once he started I found him to be prompt and quite exact.  Ron knows wood and is a very careful carpenter.  I needed one change, which he returned to do. 
I would definitely hire Ron again.  In fact, he just sent me an estimate for another job.
 I need to add that Ron is very honest.   I wrote the final payment for a higher amount than I owed.  Ron sent me an invoice for overpayment and offered to refund it or apply it to my next job.

There were absolutely no hitches. From initial contact to completed product, Ron was responsive and professional. He helped us with our design, making suggestions where appropriate. He brought boxes of wood samples, color samples, finish samples....as well as pictures of his work, so we could see all options and make sure we were choosing the right thing
this was a custom piece; 96" tall by 96" wide x 18" deep.  We ordered lights under each free floating shelf, so installing the electrical cords was critical.  The finished product is absolutely stunning. I would highly recommend Ron for any customer woodworking.

We have now done 4 projects from July 2014-March 2015 with Ron for our Center City condo and they have all been spectacular. We are experienced home remodelers  and home improvers so we know excellent work when we see it, and Ron's work is excellent.
First he made built-in solid cherry cabinets with bookcases above for the study/office. Then he built solid cherry built-in dressers for the master bedroom. Next he made built in bookcases and cabinets for the den. Finally, he made a custom desk for the office. His work is exceptional. He is a true craftsman/artist. He uses the finest materials (can you tell we like cherry!). The staining and finishing are impeccable. For the first project I got 3 quotes (as I always do) and Ron's was on par with the others. After he completed the first project we were so happy with the outcome I didn't bother to get other quotes for the other projects but all were priced reasonably.
He was prompt in coming to our condo to measure and scope the project so he could provide an accurate quote. I had done some simple drawings of what I wanted and had some pictures from the internet showing what I had in mind. He offered some suggestions for slight variations to enhance the projects. He invited us to his house to see some of the furniture he had built for himself. He was pleasant and professional to deal with. He finished all of the projects in the time frame we had discussed and for the price he quoted (no extras). During installation he was neat and always cleaned up after himself each day. As the pieces were custom built-ins (other than the desk) he was on site for two days for each project to do the fine tuning of the fit so each project fits perfectly in the spaces.
Overall we are sooooo pleased with Ron's work and we'll never use anyone else for our custom woodworking projects. It was a true pleasure to deal with Ron and all of the projects came out beautifully. We would most definitely recommend Ron without hesitation or reservation.

I had them come back and do a second job. He was excellent. He did great. The doors were great, he made us a copy. Everything was very professional. No complaints at all. I would have no doubt using his services.

We went from have a ugly, wood rotted porch with uneven handrails and a dangerously low porch to a beautiful new porch.  Ron is a true craftsman.  He is detail oriented and precise.  His work is perfect and it is no surprise given how precisely he measures and cuts.  When he starts working, he goes into a zone and is 100% focused. 
During the week that Ron worked on our porch, we was 100% dedicated to our project.  Never did I see him taking other calls, texting, or emailing.  He is a truly professional and when he is on your job, he is really ON your job.  Its no wonder that there were no snafus or issues with our job and no need to come back and fix or redo anything. 
I am somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to carpentry and I could not be happier with how our porch turned out.  We opted for high quality materials that when installed with Ron's expertise and care resulted in a beautiful porch that looks like it was always part of our Queen Anne Victorian home.

Unfortunately, someone kicked-in the vintage, hardwood interior door and left us with both security and cosmetic concerns for the condo. Ron was great to work with and always made time to go over all of our options and how the repair process would proceed. He was able to repair the door and install a new deadbolt, so that the security and cosmetic issues were resolved. It took a little bit of time to get the wood for the repair, as the wood had to come from a sawmill as a specialized order (no Lowes or HD).  The end result showcased his fine woodworking skills and we were very pleased - would definitely use him again!

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We are very, very happy with our new kitchen.  Working with Ron has been great.  I would highly recommend him to anyone wanting woodwork done.

We had several carpenters come to give us estimates on our kitchen remodel.  We wanted to save money by not having all new cabinets installed and instead use the existing boxes.  We had three estimates.  The two carpenters other than Ron told us what we wanted to have done was impossible and that probably no carpenter would be able to make new doors to exactly fit all our existing cabinet boxes.  So, they quoted us prices of between $13-15,000!  Then, Ron came and looked at our kitchen.  He said the cabinet boxes were of good quality and in good shape and that it wouldn't be a problem to make custom doors to fit.  He quoted us a price of $6,500, which was at least half the other quotes!

So, we went with Ron.  Throughout our experience working with him he was professional, friendly, flexible, and accommodating.  As he worked on the kitchen we added a trim to the top of the cabinets, new toe kicks, and a shelf above the stove.  None of this was part of the original estimate.  Ron seemed happy to make these additions for us. 

Again, I would highly recommend Yeager Woodworking for any remodeling projects that include wood.

The new railing looks beautiful.  We are absolutely thrilled with the craftsmanship and the new appearance. Mr. Yeager was prompt and very courteous.  We felt that we were dealing with a real craftsman.

Ron seems to be an old-fashioned craftsman, in the best sense of the word.  I've described him to friends as an artist.  Our house is over 90 years old, so we couldn't just buy replacement porch doors "off the shelf."  Ron was able to create virtual duplicates of the originals, with multiple individual glass panes, etc.  He also refurbished and reinstalled the existing hardware, as we requested.  My only complaint (which isn't really a complaint) is that it took a long time -- longer than expected -- for the job to be completed, which was a little disappointing but not important in the long run.  The timing may have been affected, at least in part, by the unusually bad winter weather we've had recently, which certainly was not Ron's fault!

Ron Yeager is a fantastuic craftsman. My exterior door -- designed and built by Ron out of a beautiful mahagony -- is the envy of my Fairmount neighborhood in Philly and the subject of constant compliments. When the exterior finish faded slightly after 6 months of direct exposure to heat and sun, Ron volunteered to revarnish it and ordered an ultra high grade of Durtch marine varnish. Looks better than ever. And he refused to bill me for the refinishing, even though i offered to pay for it.

Ron next crafted a new 15 foot long oak floor to ceiling media room cabinit  with custom drawers and shelving that is to die for. When one of over twenty drawers came slightly out of line, Ron came to the house the next day to adjust it. And his bid for this project was meanifully less than the competing bids of two other cabitmakers suggested by my architect. (who added Ron th her list of contractors after being bowled over by the quality of the woodwork). .

Ron has since done two more jobs for me. He disigned and built a cherry pantry cabinet for my DR with adjustable maple interior shelving.  He also desgined and installed custom maple shelving  for our walk in closet, as well as matching and relacing the door and side panel of some kitchen cabinetry that my 10 month old 50 pount puppy decided to have for lunch. In fact, I just retained Ron or another project today ( a set of double interior doors for my vestibule).

I can recommned Ron Yeager unequivocally. Every detail of his work is impecable.  Add to that extremely competitive pricing,  a pleasant demeanor, prompt returns of emails and phone calls, and a professional attitude.

The only downside was that because Ron is such a perfectionist, he was a lattle late on some of two of our agreed upon deadlines. Given everything else, I consider that a very minor flaw and it certainly didn't stop me from asking Ron to do more work for my home..

Ron has helped us make great use of an otherwise impractical space built behind our living room fireplace.  Narrow as it is, we wanted to be able to stack fire logs in what looked like a storage nook, but we were reluctant to do it directly on the hardwood floors and against the raw white drywall (for all the reasons one "shouldn't keep wood inside a condo").  Well, since the niche could not be used for anything else, really, we believed that that's what the builder's intention was to start with, and it only made sense for us to finalize its purpose.
I found Ron, and was I lucky!  Not only that he gave us the best price on Angie's List, but his vision of how it should be done - (esthetically and functionally) fit our ideas to the nail!  He lined the walls with specially treated thin red oak planks (that match the hardwood floors), lifted it off the floor so I can keep it clean and the wood ventilated , and built a  floating shelf on top for light storage (matches, fire starters, candles and alike). Six hours of non-stop work later, the project was finished to perfection and we could not be happier.  It accommodates more firewood than we thought possible, (and we do like our wood burning), the whole line of logs sticking out just enough from behind the wall compliments our decor, and the final product definitely adds value to our home.
Ron embodies all the things you're look for in a professional: punctual, respectful, pleasant, efficient, and to top it all - a very, very talented craftsman with an artistic streak.  Don't think twice - he's your man!

Wonderful to every historical detail !!!!!! I am so happy with this project I can not stop taliking about it to all friends and the cars that drive by my house people inside them can not stop staring at my entrance. A show stopper! WOW!!!!
My door is on his website under doors at yeagerwoodworking  FIRST ONE YOU SEE
   I knew this project was going to take time to make because of my detail which would take months to make and finding items for the door . So those of you that want it now you  need to go to those do it yourself stores and buy yourselves a  cheaply  made cookie cutter door that looks like everyone elses.
   This unique type of craft cabnet/ funiture/millwork makers is very hard to find and can be very tempermental so you have to have patient.  They can easily find other fastidious clients to put on thier waiting list.  I know because it has taken  me two years to find the right guy to fit me . I was very demanding to every detail and material being used on the whole entrance right down to the nails and screws. My god he had a lot of patience with me and very polite . The fascade of the door frame and window is made out of the new poly material that does not rot and less maintenance, but looks like wood when painted  . It mills like wood so you can cut it into any shape or profile. The detail with the spiderweb window looks just an old historical window as well as the door frame with fluting /groves on the inside and all the different profiles of the layering of molding on the outside.The arch top door frame with keystone is what they call a split frame outside poly and inside wood that is what the hinges rest on and door catches.  All the hardware had to be hand cut in with a chisel like they used to do over 100 years ago . I can not tell you how much work went into the whole project but there was a lot. His attention to detail is right on the mark. The door swings and shuts like a fine piece of furniture. All the locks and slide bolts work correctly with no effort. My partner says it sounds like a bank voult when locking the door. Click, click and click
 He finished the door just like he would do to a piece of funiture with lots of layers of varnish .
This entryway took him a few days to install . It was alot of work chipping the inside brick out and anchoring to the frame to the brick. With these old houses the front shifts with age . The door frame had to be ajusted to the brick.  He made the wall frame on the inside above the door and sides as well as installing insulaltion and fitting the sheetrock with some plastering done . The molding on the inside is just as wonderful scribe into the walls seamlessly. 
No messess to clean up and did not leave me with any of the construction debris.
I hired him to make my back double doors in mahogony from scratch that swing out.  Later, folks!
This is someone I would hide in the closet and not tell anyone just so I can have him to himself for more custom projects.

Ron not only had competitive pricing but he has delivered the work product when he said he'd get it done and has been very professional to deal with.  Very responsive to emails/concerns and had constructive feedback on the design of our order (he worked with our architect).  For small tune-ups and adjustments to hinges, he responds very quickly and the aftercare has been great.  In hindsight, we wish we had used him for the other part of our of job.  We're definitely planning on using him for some other custom projects that we know we'll need to get done in the near future.

Ron is amazing at what he does!  Great workmanship and an even greater guy!

From begining to end, Ron Yager was professional ingenuitifve, problem solving, on time and in budget.

The project went very smoothly.

BEAUTIFUL CARPENTRY AT A FAIR PRICE !
We are a small pediatric medical office and wanted to do some renovations. Space has always been an issue for us.
Ron came on time for the estimate and took his time asessing what we wanted and the best way to go about it.He is personable and knows his trade very well. He had lots of suggestions about how to create cabinets and shelving in a small room making the most of the space we have. He was very flexible in coming up with a plan that worked and one that we could afford.
The entry door that he made for us is just MAGNIFICENT ! It shows high quality workmanship. Many of our patients have commented on how nice our new door is. Ron made the door look very professional.
He was also nice enough to do a couple of minor jobs while he was in the office working on the main project.
From start to finish this was an extremely easy process. Ron is honest and does wonderful work at a reasonable price.  
 

Ron installed a custom entryway for us. The work was made more difficult for him by mismeasurements and missing parts on the part of the door manufacturers. He spoke with the fabricators on the phone and told them what they needed to send and even made a missing piece that matched perfectly. The errors on the part of the manufacturer caused him to return three times to complete the work, rather than the one day planned. Nevertheless, he finished the job perfectly. We have already requested a quote on other work from him.

It went really well overall. Chris is a very pleasant, honest guy and clearly knows his stuff! I particularly liked that he managed to balance his own opinions with what we, the customers, wanted. He is obviously very experienced and was great about explaining our options and the pluses and minuses of each. For instance, installing a newel post at the end of a curlicue-type banister would have been pretty, but when I asked about it he was very frank that it wouldn't hold up as well to the wear-and-tear of a small child. He said this despite knowing that it would be of financial benefit to him to install the more complex piece. The work is very attractive, and is exactly what we were looking for, and was of a reasonable price. I also really liked that he didn't pressure us into one style or another, nor did he try to rush us to a decision. Finally, it was endearing to watch him patiently guide his apprentice through the process! 
My only slight gripe is that it took a really long time for us to find a date that would work. We kept getting told it would be another month, another 2 weeks. However, this probably means that Chris is in high demand (as he should be) and that he is (again) being honest about his availability. From the little that I know, this is fairly standard practice for contractors, so it's not a huge issue.

Our detached brick garage had a set of old carriage house doors that were falling off the hinges.  I first called a few several carriage house door builders in the state but the quotes for their custom made doors were 8K without  installation.  I found Ron through Angie's List and he came to inspect and quoted half that price.  He recreated the doors using new and better materials and installed them with a combination of old and new hardware.  His attention to details is wonderful and you can tell he takes pride in his work.  I did the painting myself and they look terrific.