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The Wizard of Wood

Cabinet Making, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Doors,

About us

A master woodworker for over 3 decades. I moved to Lakeside after closing a successful shop in Miramar. I wanted to return to working with wood instead of paper. (I hate paperwork). Now it's mainly myself and an assistant when needed. I am "hands on" in everything that goes out the door. What that means to you is top notch customer service and quality you can depend on at competitive rates. I only take on 1 job at a time and I take my work very seriously. Especially when it comes to customer satisfaction.

Business highlights

37 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Custom woodworking. Design & manufacture of Furniture, cabinets, doors, gaming tables,wine refrigerators, hostess stands, podiums, bar & restaurant, display, Antique & furniture repair and restoration. Missing or damaged design elements replaced. Hand stripping and refinishing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
PayPal

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.84 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
75%
4
0%
3
0%
2
25%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.7
punctuality
4.6
Showing 1-4 of 4 reviews

Daniel D.
04/2015
2.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
I would understand if John found that he wasn't able to or didn't want to take on the project. However, it was unprofessional for him to ignore the emails sent. I am confident that he received them as I sent identical information to the two email addresses he provided.
Description of Work: I contacted John via phone and asked him if he would be interested in making a custom bathroom vanity. I explained that I lived in another city, but had a contractor in the area to remodel a bathroom for our second home. I am an interior designer so I was able to give detailed specifications and communicate online or by phone when I am not in San Diego. He responded enthusiastically and gave me two email addresses to send drawings and specs. I had seen photos of his work on Angie's List so I felt he was more than qualified to do this project. I sent him a photo of what I wanted complete with dimensions and explanation of what I desired. He never responded back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Lesley C.
10/2013
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
He was very responsive. We dealt over email. He was excellent, very quick and gave all the details.
Description of Work: We got a quote from The Wizard of Wood, for making some wooden frame windows.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$900

Jim K.
03/2013
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
I wanted to update my kitchen without spending a lot of money so John made 4 new cabinet doors with glass inserts for me. The doors turned out perfect! He is very reliable and knowledgeable. John has been working with wood for many years and is very talented. He also found a local glass place for me which the prices were very reasonable. He always kept in touch to let me know the progress of the job even though it was a smaller project. He had some custom kitchen cabinets that he had made in his workshop that were very beautiful. John was a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: John made 4 new kitchen cabinet doors with glass inserts for me. A great way to update your kitchen without buying all brand new cabinets. John pays great attention to detail (which is very important to me).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

TORRI M.
10/2012
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
I really thought the name of the business was just that a cute name. Little did I know John truly is a Wizard with Wood! It's just amazing what he was able to do considering the shape my island was in prior to John's magic! You would have never known the custom cabinet he built wasn't original to the island. The apron and legs are like new again. Honestly, I had people tell me to trash the island and get a new one. They can't believe it's the same island! The whole island looks like new and he even advised on products that would help the island continue to look great and last a lifetime. The guys at Rockler are going to have their minds blown when they see what it looks like now! John's business name is extremely apropos! He is understated, very easy to work, and I wish everyone was this great!
Description of Work: John Mann rebuilt a large solid walnut island, 7 feet by 3 feet that was over 15 years old. He created a custom cabinet where an existing trash compactor resided. The new cabinet is identical to the other cabinets in the island. John reassembled the entire island apron and the legs of the island which had been all knocked loose. He cleated everything and did a custom trim piece that was missing on one of the legs. He adjusted the existing inset cabinet doors and drawers which are like a piece of furniture and really difficult to work with as well as the refrigerator drawers. John also reattached the core and huge solid slab 4 inch thick walnut slab all by himself. As a complete courtesy he even adjusted some of my other cabinet doors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$375

    Contact information

    12650 Highway 67 D, Lakeside, CA 92040

    www.thewizardofwood.com

    Licensing

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Cabinet Making,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Doors,
    Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Antiques,
    Furniture - Custom Made,
    Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
    Closets

    FAQ

    The Wizard of Wood is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
    The Wizard of Wood accepts the following forms of payment: Check,PayPal
    Yes, The Wizard of Wood offers free project estimates.
    Yes, The Wizard of Wood offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, The Wizard of Wood does not offer a senior discount.
    Yes, The Wizard of Wood offers emergency services.
    Yes, The Wizard of Wood offers warranties.
    The Wizard of Wood offers the following services: Custom woodworking. Design & manufacture of Furniture, cabinets, doors, gaming tables,wine refrigerators, hostess stands, podiums, bar & restaurant, display, Antique & furniture repair and restoration. Missing or damaged design elements replaced. Hand stripping and refinishing.

    Contact information

    12650 Highway 67 D, Lakeside, CA 92040

    www.thewizardofwood.com