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Big Branch Woodworking

Cabinet Making, Furniture - Custom Made, Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,

About us

Neel Briggs’ first job was working for his father logging. He spent countless hours in the woods and around lumber. After graduating from Oregon State University and moving to Seattle in 1998, Neel began working in the snowboard manufacturing industry. Realizing that he missed working with wood, Neel took an apprenticeship with a fine woodworker in Portland. He began using wenge, curly maple, cherry and other fine woods daily. A few years later, Neel moved to Boston to work on renovating old “brown stones” town/row homes. He had the opportunity to work on some unique historical projects. To vary his experience, Neel returned to Portland and took a position in Research and Development for a large furniture manufacturer and then years later worked for a craftsman style cabinet and remodeling business. Neel has found that building cabinets with the detail of furniture sets him apart from others. He realizes that the detail furniture and cabinets require must be coupled with timeliness. Neel strives to build fine cabinets and furniture that last forever.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

ALL STYLES OF CUSTOM CABINETRY & FURNITURE INCLUDING BENCHES, TABLES & DRESSERS, MANTELS

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check

Photos of past projects

Reviews

5.010 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
10%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 1-10 of 10 reviews

Scott C.
03/2018
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
After several design revisions work was completed and installed on time. The shelving and cabinets are beautiful. Big Branch was easy to work with although they did refuse to make one fairly trivial modification I requested saying 'we just don't do that'. It wouldn't have been that difficult for them to go the extra mile there, and it would have made a difference to me. They do nice work, but they just do what they do.
Description of Work: Built in bookshelves and cabinets

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Daniel R.
11/2016
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
Great experience working with BBW from start to finish. They installed a high quality set of cabinets that are still working and looking great 6 years down the road. Would definitely recommend them.
Description of Work: Full Kitchen Cabinet Replacement

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
$12,500

Timothy G.
08/2015
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Daniel R.
02/2014
5.0
custom cabinets
  + -1 more
Overall, it was a very good experience. They worked with me on the design of the cabinets and they were very accommodating and flexible on that process. We rendered a few unexpected challenges getting things to fit right and a few decisions to make along the way and they were helpful in making those easy. The job was completed and everything is beautiful. There were couple of very small details that needed adjusting and they took care of most of it.
Description of Work: I have purchased a Big Deal for Big Branch Woodworking. They did my kitchen 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

Donald H.
03/2011
5.0
custom cabinets, woodworking
  + 0 more
I was impressed with the work. Big Branch made 3 different designs until I found one that I liked. They matched the wood to my floors and other cabinets. The workmanship was excellent. And they finished the entire project with only one day in my condo. My only complaint, if I had one, is that it took several months from the first meeting until the installation. Nevertheless, I was impressed enough with them that I would recommend them to my friends. I would add that they went above and beyond in their work. One of the guys came back the next day to help install a flat-screen TV into one of the cabinets-- something that isn't usually part of the job. Highly recommend this company!!!
Description of Work: Big Branch Woodworking built built-ins for either side of my fireplace.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000

ANDRE P.
09/2010
4.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture
  + 0 more
He seemed professional and like a good guy. He got lost and we lost the appointment, but then we rescheduled and he was on time the second time. He seems to wanna do the work he likes to do, like an artist. We decided not to do the work, but would use him in the future if we had the right project.
Description of Work: Big Branch Woodworking gave us a quote on some built in cabinets by the fire place.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steven S.
06/2010
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture
  + 0 more
They were the subcontractors for our contractor. The cabinet was nicely done. We had to change a couple of things and they were flexible. They met our expectations.
Description of Work: We used Big Branch Woodworking to design, build and install a cabinet.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jan and Erika K.
05/2009
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture, woodworking
  + 1 more
Neel, the owner of Big Branch Woodworking, was a pleasure to work with. During his first visit to our house he made the point of telling us that each job he worked on was unique and he wanted to be sure that his design would work both with our kitchen and the rest of the house. In addition to a keen sense of aesthetics Neel is very down to earth and understands what works and what doesn't in functional kitchen - it is made to work, not just to look good. Neel was concerned about all the details and gave us cabinets more beautiful than we expected. After the installation Neel came by about three different times to work out the finishing touches with us and our general contractor. Neel made it clear to us that the job wasn't finished until we were completely satisfied, and we are.
Description of Work: Design and installation of custom kitchen cabinets in 1923 Craftsman bungalow as part of a full kitchen remodel.

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
$15,000

Max B.
02/2009
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture, woodworking, home remodeling
  + 2 more
Overall the job went very well. Big Branch Woodworking was able to work around my schedule and get the job done on time. the value to quality ratio is spot on. I think as a customer it is the last 5% of the work that is always the hardest. Mr. Briggs and his company stuck through to the end to ensure the job was done to my satisfaction. That level of care and dedication is hard to find today.
Description of Work: I am a designer in the Portland area. I recently decided to remodel my kitchen and after a extensive search I settled on Big Branch Woodworking. The owner, Neel Briggs, worked with me on the planned design and was able to accommodate some significant challenges. All the woodwork was done in white Oak that was book-matched with a horizontal grain. This is very challenging to do, but the final result looks quite amazing and has a modern sleek aesthetic.

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
$14,000

Peter B.
06/2008
5.0
custom cabinets, custom furniture, woodworking
  + 1 more
From the first contact to the last Neel was very courteous and professional. He worked very well with my general contractor with special requests (e.g. kitchen floor was not very level so he made custom kick plate per general contractor request in 2 days). He was able to recreate my custom craftsman moulding detail for the cabinets crown molding. He delivered cabinets and requested materials on time. He delivered on all custom work as he explained it (e.g. built custom hood with 3rd party hood vent/light to design).
Description of Work: Custom Cabinet Making, Cabinet Design and woodwork.

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
$13,000

    Contact information

    4621 SE 27th Ave., Portland, OR 97202

    www.bigbranchwoodworking.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

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    Service Categories

    Cabinet Making,
    Furniture - Custom Made,
    Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Countertops and Backsplashes

    FAQ

    Big Branch Woodworking is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

    Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Big Branch Woodworking accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Big Branch Woodworking offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Big Branch Woodworking offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Big Branch Woodworking does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Big Branch Woodworking does not offer emergency services.
    No, Big Branch Woodworking does not offer warranties.
    Big Branch Woodworking offers the following services: ALL STYLES OF CUSTOM CABINETRY & FURNITURE INCLUDING BENCHES, TABLES & DRESSERS, MANTELS

    Contact information

    4621 SE 27th Ave., Portland, OR 97202

    www.bigbranchwoodworking.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Monday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Thursday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Friday:
    7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Saturday:
    9:00 AM - 5:00 PM