Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc

Cabinet Making, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,

This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.

About us

At Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc, we’re a custom cabinet designer that specializes in custom cabinetry. When it comes to updating the look of your home, it is essential that you work with an experienced Designer/ Builder that understands how a kitchen, bathroom or living space works in totality—from big-picture planning down to thorough detailing. The experienced Designer | Builder brings knowledge, ideas, and inspiration to the table, helping to devise the most efficient & functional layout and create the best storage solutions. And when it comes to aesthetics, what the untrained eye can’t always envision, the experienced planner can not only imagine but also make happen. Hiring an expert is the only way to ensure that your custom cabinetry fits you and your home perfectly.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated

Services we offer

Custom Woodworking - Whole House Custom Cabinetry, Kitchens & bath cabinetry, Custom Bars, Furniture, Mantles & Surrounds, Installation, Pre-Finishing, countertops & Design & Layout Services.

Services we don't offer

General Contracting, framing, flooring, electrical or plumbing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

Check


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9101 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
96%
4
2%
3
0%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.9
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 76-100 of 101 reviews

Betsy K.
02/2016
5.0
home remodeling, custom cabinets, countertops
  + 1 more
unknown
Description of Work: ICW made custom cherry cabinets and provided countertops for our kitchen remodel. Steve was a great help to us in planning the layout, as we had no other designer. ICW did all installation of cabinets and arranged installation of countertops. We are VERY HAPPY with our new kitchen! Our 1945 kitchen was gutted to the studs. It's a simple galley-style kitchen, just under 11 feet in length, with only 2 feet of countertops on one side (range, fridge and a door). We did not scrimp on the cabinetry: we got birch plywood interiors and lots of nice features like pull-outs, spice rack, pegboard, etc. Countertops are quartz. Steve and his team were great to work with--entirely on-time and professional to work with. The cabinets are beautiful! And I think the price was competitive. Steve was very good about communicating with us whenever needed.

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
$14

Response from Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc
Thank you for the great review. It was a pleasure working with you both.

V B.
06/2015
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Built custom shelves, cabinets and sliding trash can.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc
Thank you for the great review. It was a pleasure working with you.

Ronald T.
03/2015
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced a set of plate rails with bookshelves. The shelves are solid and match the finish and look of the remainder of the wood paneled walls perfectly.

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
$1,000

GAIL J.
07/2014
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Built & installed custom bathroom vanity (upper & lower cabinets). The vanity is beautiful, I absolutley love it. The guys are very easy to work with and extremely patient. Quality of the vanity is great, definately top of the line. | |My only issue was with the installers. I don't know if it was lack of skill or lack of authority, but they weren't able to think on their feet and deal with things that came up that were out of the ordinary. Or how to assess and question when things just didn't look right, so they could make a jdugement call to stop the work until everything was squared away. The owner was able to quickly correct all but one of the issues resulting from my concern with the installers; because we couldn't correct the biggest issue I no longer have the normal amount of heat/air in the bathroom. This is why I rated Responsiveness a "C" (maybe that should have been Quality instead?). My only recommendation would be that if you don't have a general contractor that your working through, then make sure the owner is onsite with the guys when they begin the install.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Response from Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc
Our install team is highly skilled at their job and are plenty capable of making decisions. They did make one mistake cutting a piece of crown slightly short of the wall. We made the correction within a few days after we had a new piece of moulding painted to match the cabinets and went out to install it. Unfortunately my guys install cabinets and are not HVAC contractors. We were unaware since no one was home at installation that the customer did not make the final connections to their duct work for the toe vent to route air properly out the toe space and therefore does not blow enough air into the room. Unfortunately, due to how the cabinets needed to be installed in the space we were not able to un-install the cabinets without damaging them so that the final connection to the duct could be done properly. We can't be held responsible or graded becase others did not do their part of the project properly and we did not come up with a solution to correct another contractors less than adequate work. Unfortunately our grade reflects on us when it should fall outside of the parameters of cabinetry and should fall on the shoulders of the person who did the duct work but this is our grade and we will accept it and learn from it.

Jane M.
08/2012
5.0
custom cabinets, countertops, woodworking
  + 1 more
Upon contacting Steve he was very flexible around our schedule and came out promptly to confer and measure what we needed. Initially we were on a quick schedule which Steve was willing and able to accommodate. As the project progressed, due to other folks doing tiling and other tasks, Steve adjusted his production schedule and always had pieces ready when we needed them. The vendor he arranged for the granite was a little inconvenient - we had to go to Hastings to pick out slabs - but it was worth it. They were very professional and the product and install was perfect. One of the linen faces didn't originally fit as we thought it should and Steve immediately agreed. He remade it and replaced it for no extra charge. We didn't have to pressure him, he readily offered and took care of it. His vendor he uses to finish the woodwork was excellent and the results were fabulous. We have since used them to paint other items such as stair balusters and they've suggested paint for other purposes. The experience with Steve at Imperial was in all respects very satisfying! We would highly recommend his company for any woodworking or related projects. We will be using him again in the near future for the next floor of our house remodel.
Description of Work: Two new bathroom custom vanities; three new linen closet faces; stairway handrails provided but installed by others; coordinate and arrange for an associated vendor to make and install two granite vanity tops.

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
$5,900

Adam K.
08/2012
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
Although we were not able to work together on this project, Steve as extremely knowledgeable and helpful in a consultation role. We were stuck on pricing and other design elements and he helped walk us through some of the issues which made our lives much easier.
Description of Work: Consultation on cabinet design and pricing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc
The member contacted us through Angie's List to get a second estimate from us other than the cabinet shop his contractor worked with for his kitchen. The member had some concerns about the creative pricing from the other shop and was having a bad experience with that cabinet shop. We were unable to meet his extermely short two week completion deadline but I offered to review the other cabinet shops estimate and drawings and give him my opinions about pricing and the design.

ALLISON S.
06/2012
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
My husband and I had a great experience working with Steve. Our kitchen was remodeled as part of a TV show and we were working with a very strict timeline. I called Steve and even though he indicated he was extremely busy he made the time to work on our project. He was able to build a custom cabinet with a pull-out pantry feature to surround our fridge. We used many of our existing cabinets during the remodel and also bought a few stock cabinets for the new island area. Steve was able to make cabinet fronts that matched the existing one's to keep in character with our 1940s home. Even when we ran into a snag installing the cabinet fronts (no fault of Steve's) he took time out of his busy to day to make a few slight adjustments so they would work with the stock cabinets. He also created panels to match our cabinetry for the fridge and dishwasher. Everything turned out beautifully! Overall, it was a great experience and I would definitely contact him for any future cabinet needs. I was able to visit the shop when he made the adjustment to the cabinet fronts and his colleagues were also very friendly. The shop was clean, organized and I could see the quality of his work when I had the opportunity to look at some of the other projects he was working on. I was very happy with the price and realized custom cabinetry isn't a complete fortune as I have always been told and thought. His prices seemed very fair.
Description of Work: Steve created a custom cabinet with a pull-out pantry to surround our fridge. We used a few stock cabinets in the new island and Steve made new cabinet fronts to match our existing 1940s cabinetry. He also created panels for our french door fridge and dishwasher that matched the existing cabinets.

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
$1,000

Cam H.
05/2012
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
We had a very positive experience working with Steve. He was prompt in visiting our house and answering questions that we had. He also posed important questions about the style and functionality of the shelves that we had not considered. HIs estimate was clear, straightforward and came with carefully rendered plans for the project. He made a followup visit to match the stain to the rest of our house's woodwork. He built and installed the shelves in a timely manner, and we could not be more pleased. They are well-constructed and look like they came with the house! We will use them for a long time. We can't believe we were even considering prefab shelves!
Description of Work: Steve built and installed custom bookshelves in our home office.

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
$5,000

ARTHUR L.
04/2012
5.0
custom cabinets, closet systems, woodworking
  + 1 more
They gave us 4 different bid on all melamine, melamine+wood drawers, all wood, just closet structure. After comparing the price with 3 other companies and checking their reviews in Angies' list, we decided to go with them. They built espresso color maple closet with back. It is absoloutely beautiful. Steve was very easy to talk to and very punctual. He works hard and he will keep his promise. I won't change a thing from our closet. It's my dream closet.
Description of Work: They built maple closet systems for our 12 by 15 brand new walk in closet.

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
$8,000

Linda W.
04/2012
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
Steve was very prompt and communication with him was quick and easy. Out of all the contractors that we worked with on the numerous aspects of our remodel, our experience with him was the best one. We will definitely call him for any future projects. Highly reccommended to anyone looking for custom wood work to be done.
Description of Work: We wanted to change the layout of our kitchen and so we had new kitchen cabinets made to match a small portion of our existing cabinets. We also had our large island modified to a smaller one. Our existing cabinets were 17 year old cherry stained oak. Steve was one of the few people that we talked to that said he was able to build new cabs to match the color of the old ones. A lot of the others said that due to color fading over the years that there was no way they could match it in a way that it wouldn't be noticeable. The new cabs were beautiful and matched perfectly!

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
$6,000

scott J.
12/2011
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
Went very well. He was very polite and went the extra mile..all for a reasonable price! Would recommend him to anybody!
Description of Work: Had a new pantry cabinet installed in our kitchen corner. Steve installed pull-out drwers that made the new pantry a functional one. He also finished off the trim work around it.

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
$600

Julie S.
10/2011
5.0
custom furniture
  + -1 more
Steve and company were extremely responsive and professional from start to finish. The end result was beautiful and just what we asked for--would definitely use again!
Description of Work: We had a custom foyer bench made

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
$350

A.J. S.
06/2011
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
Steve was very prompt in responding to our request for an estimate. He came over, listened to what we wanted, took careful measurements, and provided us with a detailed bid. We would have no hesitation in seeking his services for future projects.
Description of Work: We asked for an estimate to install built-in living room bookshelves, shelves and cabinets for a basement study, and a kitchen cabinet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Michelle H.
03/2011
5.0
custom cabinets, closet systems, woodworking
  + 1 more
Another great experience with Imperial. We were looking to remodel our master bathroom with a quick turn around time. As we looked at existing options, we were so disappointed in the quality (such as Home Depot). I called Steve and asked if he could make us quality cabinets and deliver them within two weeks. I thought for sure he would tell me it just wasn't possible. But he didn't. He met with us that day and was able to deliver the vanity and linen cabinet right on schedule. And the best part is the quality of the pieces are so much better! We got exactly what we wanted and in an unbelievable time frame.
Description of Work: Custom-built vanity and linen closet for Master Bathroom.

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
$2,000

Michelle H.
03/2011
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
If you are looking for a custom-designed piece, look no further. Steve is your guy!!! He came on time and spent a lot of time with us to come up with the perfect design. The piece took a little longer than estimated because the stain was very difficult to match. I was fine with this as I would rather it come out right. I appreciated his dilligence and perfectionism on every aspect of the project.
Description of Work: Steve designed and built a beautiful custom bar to match existing cabinets in our lower level family room. He came up with a great design that works wonderfully. He was a great help as I didn't really know exactly what I wanted. He thought of every aspect and questioned us extensively to encompass everthing into the design.

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
$1,800

Colleen M.
01/2011
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
We received bids from 3 different local custom cabinet installers. During the home visit to compile the information for the estimate Imperial was able to take our hopes for the kitchen and mesh that with some recommendation from their experiance. Before the bids were submitted we had made our decision that we would use Imperail unless there was a large price difference. We were very pleased when Imperials estimate came in low. The only change to the price shown on the estimate were additions we made after the fact. Imperial was very accomodating and the changes had no affect on the project schedule. We did the demolition of the existing cabinet ourselves to save money and Imperial coordinated with us during the entire process. We managed to kept the time without an operational kitchen to a minimum which is important with a 1 year old. The actual installation time for the cabinets took about 2 days. It could probably have been done quicker but we had wanted white cabinets, probably a 1/3rd of the time was keeping all of the white surfaces clean. My wife and son were able to come and go from the house during the installation and we were comfortable with them there while we were out. Imperial did not act as the general contractor but we did use contractors they recommended for the countertop and tile backsplash. Overall the work was great and the price was more than fair. The communication made the project a breeze and being custom made the cabinets feel like they belong in our house.
Description of Work: Imperial Custom Woodworking built and installed new upper and lower kitchen cabinets into our 1950's home. They were built in their shop over a few week period, painted and then installed in our home over 2 days.

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
$7,000

Beth H.
01/2011
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
We are very happy with the owner of the company. He's done a good job for us. He's done everything he's said he would.
Description of Work: We just got an estimate from them.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mary S.
12/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
From design to installation of my new cabinets Steve Draeger and his team provided exceptional service and delivered a functional and beautiful kitchen that I will enjoy for years to come. Maple cabinetry was part of a total house remodel of a townhome built in 1973. The existing kitchen was poorly designed with limited storage space. It's an understatement to say that the kitchen I now have exen vaguely resembles it's predecessor. Steve developed a design plan and then modified it based on my wishes and input. Only when I was satisfied with the plan and he was satisfied that it was workable did the project move to the building phase, which was accomplished in less than three weeks. Steve was on site on both days of installation and no oversight was required on my part. The finished product was exactly what I had envisioned. I consider this the trademark of a true craftsman. I recommend Imperial Custom Woodworking without reservation and would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Designed, built and installed kitchen cabinetry

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
$7,500

MICHELLE P.
12/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
The whole process went very well. Steve came out to measure and then came back again on installation day. The new cabinet looks like it has been here forever--it is a perfect match for the other cabinets which were built in 1993. We were very happy with the results.
Description of Work: We had a built-in corner tv cabinet rebuilt to fit a flat screen tv. The original cabinet was part of a wall of built in cabinets.

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
$1,700

Julie B.
08/2010
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
They were great, nice and timely. They showed up when they said they would show up. They are family owned and operated.
Description of Work: Imperial Custom Woodworking did some work for us.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Colleen M.
07/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture, woodworking
  + 1 more
He had done a great job. I would definitely go with them again.
Description of Work: He built two walls of custom cabinetry

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

Maggie K.
03/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
I love the finished product, it has totally changed the way we use our kitchen. Great quality, great price and great installation.
Description of Work: I needed to replace my kitchen island. Steve designed the new one and also built a pantry/closet that was exactly what I wanted. The price was reasonable and quick especially for a small project.

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
$2,500

Nathan N.
04/2009
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
Our overall experience was excellent. Steve does an excellent job observing our existing kitchen layout and inquiring about specific needs in our desired kitchen and worked them all into his final design. He was prompt to deliver plans to us. Through the design, construction, finishing and installation no detail was missed. In fact Steve caught several design issues as the kitchen remodel was coming together and modified his work to compensate (for example a rafter was dead center above our kitchen sink preventing the placement of an electrical box so Steve fabricated a small drop down for the ceiling to conceal the box and match the cabinets) He answers phone calls and e-mails promptly. He was always on time. We love our new kitchen and thoroughly enjoyed working with Steve and his company.
Description of Work: Steve designed our kitchen remodel and built, had finished and personally installed our new kitchen cabinets. He also connected us with a contractor for counter tops.

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
$16,861

IRMA C.
10/2007
5.0
woodworking
  + -1 more
This was the second time Steve worked on our kitchen cabinets. The first job was a larger one and the company did an excellent job, so we called on them again for this small project. Steve was punctual and professional. He clearly explained what was needed to accomplish the project; all work was completed on time and at a lower cost than I expected. I will call him again for any future woodworking projects and will gladly recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Preparing cabinet area for installation of new built-in micro/oven combo. And, adding a drawer.

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
$160

TOM S.
10/2006
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
I was 100% satisfied. He completed everything ahead of schedule and knew what he was doing every step of the way. He came out to my house to meet with me and learn what I was looking for. Than he had my wife and I visit his office so we could work with him (and his software) to design our dream bar! Thank you!!!!
Description of Work: Steve built us a custom bar, complete bar-back (including lighting), and some shelving. He designed and built the custom bar for us, he took care of everything including finishing and installation. This was the first time we used a custom woodworker and I already have 3 more jobs that I will be using him for! I told my best friend about him and he did some custom work for his basement. My friend has called me 10 times now thanking me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

Contact information

1630 County Rd 10 Ste 180, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

http://www.imperialcustomwoodworking.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Insured

No License Required for Trade

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,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Countertops and Backsplashes,
Cabinet Refacing and Refinishing,
Furniture - Custom Made,
Closets

FAQ

Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
No, Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc offers warranties.
Imperial Custom Woodworking Inc offers the following services: Custom Woodworking - Whole House Custom Cabinetry, Kitchens & bath cabinetry, Custom Bars, Furniture, Mantles & Surrounds, Installation, Pre-Finishing, countertops & Design & Layout Services.
General Contracting, framing, flooring, electrical or plumbing

Contact information

1630 County Rd 10 Ste 180, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432

http://www.imperialcustomwoodworking.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed