TESTIMONIALS

Steve Buckingham & Barbara Hedeen, Montclair, NJ

We had varying experiences with home remodeling contractors until we met Bob. Now we don’t hesitate to call him when we have any carpentry/remodeling needs. Over an eight-year period, Bob has remodeled all four of our bathrooms, and we couldn’t be happier with the results.

Bob is professional, meticulous in his workmanship, maintains cleanliness during the course of a project,

and is very fair. He is also good with making suggestions and in working with architect/designers.

Last year we completely gutted and re-did two full baths at the same time, and Bob acted as a general contractor, doing the structural and finish carpentry, and hiring and supervising the electrician and plumber. The project was complicated, but the final product was great.

Among Bob’s talents is his skill at making cabinets. For us, he has made three vanities that are as or more beautiful than anything that can be purchased from a design center. In addition to bathroom remodeling, Bob has made a number of other repairs or updates in our home, including replacing windows and doors, soffits and fascia, wooden shingles, porch roof, outdoor steps and rails, and a myriad of other carpentry projects.

We highly recommend Bob.

Alan & Barbara Niedz - Montville, NJ

We’ve had Bob work on two homes and our daughter’s home.

Meticulous workmanship!

Really can’t imagine a more professional craftsman!

Barbara and Alan Niedz

Montville, NJ

B & A Lammers - Caldwell, NJ

Bob has worked on almost every room in our home,

and we wouldn't call anyone else.

Our first project was a pair of built-in bookcases, and since then Bob has done a number of other jobs for us,

including complete renovations of two bathrooms

and our kitchen.

He is extremely reliable, gives good advice about

any aspect of home renovation, and his work

is always of the highest quality.

Jason & Bethanne Steneck
Bathroom Renovation
Spring 2017
Morris Plains, NJ

“Bob is the craftsman you thought only existed on This Old House… The master carpenter who would never possibly renovate YOUR house. But he’s the real deal. He cares about your house as if it’s his own. He’s thoughtful about everything he does and when he measures, miters, or hammers, his work is meticulous. We’re counting the days until we can hire Bob for our next project.

We recommend him wholeheartedly."y."

C. Ryan - Verona, NJ

“I thought Bob’s work was excellent and had the advantage of being reflective of the great craftsmanship and artistry he put into his project!
He was very nice to work with.”

Tracey Stephens Interior Design, Inc.
EcoSmart Kitchens & Baths

I highly recommend Bob Carlsen. We met Bob through our client who hired him for her 2 bathroom renovation project in Montclair. From beginning to end we were impressed with Bob’s attention to detail, craftsmanship, enthusiastic collaboration and work ethic. He built a gorgeous custom floating vanity. I loved that he thought about the tile installation during framing. He planned ahead so that we didn’t end up with awkward slivers of tile in the corners. His steady and confident demeanor was always a calming presence at the job site. We look forward to our next project together!

K. Albetta - W. Caldwell, NJ

“In 2016 we decided to give a facelift to our 1980 kitchen.

The floor and countertops needed to be replaced, and all the

appliances were old, and built into the cabinetry.

Finding new appliances that fit into those dimensions was challenging. Bob did a remarkable job in customizing the old cabinetry to accommodate the new appliances, as well as building

a new cabinet to house a built-in microwave and additional storage.

The work Bob did was exceptional, in fact you

cannot tell the new cabinet from the old ones.

He also oversaw the countertop installation,

as well as the flooring and electrical work.

He was a pleasure to work with and

I will definitely use him for future projects.”

Kim Albetta

West Caldwell, NJ

Dvora Inwood - Springfield, NJ

Bob Carlsen is a creative, artistic carpenter who designed and built beautiful shelving for our kitchen. The pictures really do not do it justice, as the texture and shaping of the live-edge wood is

not adequately captured in the photos.

It is really the masterpiece of our home, as we've had people of all different tastes comment on the striking beauty of the shelving.

We highly recommend Bob!

K & D Butler - Verona, NJ

Bob has done several jobs around our home including structural deck repair, front door replacement, installation of several windows, hanging of exterior shutters, and he did an outstanding job turning our plain closet into a beautiful cedar walk-in closet. He is professional, reliable, honest and easy to work with. He even was careful with our cats making sure they did not run outdoors (as they are indoor kitties). He also was so thoughtful to give us a homemade cat toy which they love to play with.

We are very pleased with his work and will hire him again.

L & K Groat

I’ve know Bob for a number of years. He has completely remodeled two full bathrooms in my home. In addition to that he has designed, crafted and installed a fireplace surround with a mantle.

He has also installed beautiful crown molding in several rooms.

The crown molding on the 36' wall looks seamless.

His talents don’t end indoors. He has replaced stairs that lead from my sliding glass door to my patio. When that job was completed I was so surprised at what a difference those stairs made in the appearance of the back of my house.

I don’t hesitate to recommend him to my friends & family.

Tom & Beth DePrenda - Caldwell, NJ

We have used Bob for a number of projects,

including railings, interior trim work and doors.

The quality of his work is excellent.

I always recommend Bob to others when I can.

He is a pleasure to have working at the house!

F. Alvarez - Flanders, NJ

I have been using Robert Carlsen's Fine Finish Carpentry

for over 16 years.

Bob has worked on several rooms in our home

and a few outside projects as well.

His craftsmanship is amazing.

I highly recommend Bob for any of your

renovation or carpentry needs.

S. Minieri - Cedar Grove, NJ

I've employed Bob on a number of home repair projects.

The last project was window repair at my rental.

Bob is my first choice in home repair projects.

He's knowledgeable, skilled in his profession, completes projects in an efficient manner and is always reasonable in his rates.

Sal Minieri

L. Nardone - Wayne, NJ

I have used Bob for a number of projects over the last 5 years. I find him so helpful in the planning/design as well as great at execution.

He is very professional, courteous, easy to work with in regard to timing, availability for a phone call, responsive.

He stands by his work. He stands by his commitments.

I can’t say enough about him.

The last project was building a deck. It is better than I first imagined.

I have had absolutely no trouble with anything

he has done for me over these years.

He’s a great guy as well.

Elfi Q -

We love the new tiles and the front door Bob installed.

Thanks for also fixing the other doors.

It was the extra attention to items not included

with the estimate which makes you ‘special’.

Elfi Q.

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Jaeger Lumber Supply Co., Inc.

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West Essex Building Supply Co.

West Essex Building Supply has been a family owned, local lumber company for

81 years now. We are privileged to know Bob Carlsen for at least the last 25 years.

His expertise in the carpentry and mill work field has given homeowners

exactly what they expected, if not more.

Just recently, I had a customer stop by the lumberyard that had his

home trimmed out by Bob. He could not stop raving about the

quality and workmanship of this fine craftsman.

Personally knowing Bob for many years, I would not hesitate to recommend him.

He can turn a house into a home.

Chip Schneider

President

West Essex Building Supply

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