Question 1

What services does Sola's Carpentry offer?

Accepted Answer

Sola's Carpentry handles custom cabinetry, full home remodels, hardwood and luxury vinyl flooring, doors and windows, drywall and finishing, and commercial buildouts. Every project is led personally by Noe Sola from the first quote to the final walkthrough.

Question 2

Where do you work?

Accepted Answer

We are based in Richmond, CA and travel across the East Bay and the greater Bay Area, including Berkeley, Oakland, El Cerrito, Albany, San Pablo, Hercules, Pinole, San Leandro, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Concord, Martinez, and San Francisco.

Question 3

Do you provide free quotes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. After a short call or text to understand your project, Noe schedules an on-site visit, takes measurements, and sends a detailed written quote with scope, materials, and timeline. There is no charge for the estimate.

Question 4

Who does the work on my project?

Accepted Answer

Noe Sola personally leads every project. There are no anonymous crews or unfamiliar subcontractors making decisions about your home. You communicate directly with the person doing the craftsmanship.

Question 5

How do I get started?

Accepted Answer

Call or text (510) 621-4468, or send us a message through the contact form. Describe what you need and Noe usually gets back to you the same day to schedule an on-site quote.

Question 6

Are the cabinets built to fit my space exactly?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every cabinet is designed from your measurements, your storage needs, and the existing style of your home. We do not install pre-made off-the-shelf boxes.

Question 7

What rooms do you build cabinetry for?

Accepted Answer

Kitchens, bathrooms, closets and wardrobes, home offices, laundry rooms, mudrooms, and pantries. If a room needs custom storage or built-ins, we can design and build for it.

Question 8

Do you handle design, build, and installation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The same person who designs and builds your cabinetry installs it, so the fit is precise and any final adjustment happens on the spot.

Question 9

What kinds of remodels do you take on?

Accepted Answer

Full bathroom and kitchen remodels, room additions, basement finishing, and structural framing. Noe manages every phase personally instead of subcontracting the whole project to crews you have not met.

Question 10

Do you coordinate trades like plumbing and electrical?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For full remodels we coordinate the trades, schedule the work, and walk the job at each milestone so the result is clean and consistent.

Question 11

Will I have one point of contact during the remodel?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You talk to Noe directly for scope, timing, change orders, and progress updates from the first walkthrough through the final inspection.

Question 12

What flooring materials do you install?

Accepted Answer

Solid hardwood, engineered hardwood, laminate, and luxury vinyl plank (LVP). We help you choose the material that fits your room, your budget, and the way the space is used.

Question 13

Do you inspect the subfloor before installing?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every install starts with a subfloor inspection and a moisture assessment. Skipping that step is the most common reason floors squeak or cup later.

Question 14

Can you refinish existing hardwood instead of replacing it?

Accepted Answer

Often, yes. If the wood is sound and thick enough, we sand, stain, and seal it to bring it back instead of replacing the floor.

Question 15

Do you install both interior and exterior doors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Interior doors, exterior entry doors, French doors, sliding barn doors, pre-hung units, and custom frames. We also handle window trim, casing, and sill work.

Question 16

What if my door frame is damaged or out of square?

Accepted Answer

We repair or rebuild the frame as part of the install, so the new door sits flush, opens cleanly, and seals against drafts.

Question 17

Do you handle weatherstripping for exterior doors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Exterior door installs include weatherstripping and seal work to improve energy efficiency and stop drafts.

Question 18

Can you match the existing texture of my walls?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We match orange peel, knockdown, skip trowel, or smooth-wall finishes so the repaired area blends with the rest of the room.

Question 19

Do you repair water damage and patch holes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We patch holes, cut out and replace water-damaged drywall, retape seams, and finish the area ready for paint.

Question 20

Do you remove popcorn ceilings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We remove popcorn ceilings and re-texture to a smooth or modern finish, including dust containment during the work.

Question 21

What kinds of commercial projects do you work on?

Accepted Answer

Office buildouts and tenant improvements, retail fit-outs with custom shelving and counters, restaurant and hospitality interiors, and commercial drywall, flooring, and cabinetry.

Question 22

Can you schedule the work outside business hours?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For occupied storefronts and offices we schedule disruptive work during off-hours, evenings, or weekends to keep operations running.

Question 23

Do you coordinate with property managers and other contractors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We work alongside property managers, building engineers, and other trades to keep the project on schedule and within building rules.

Answers from
the person doing the work.

General

Custom Cabinetry

Home Remodeling

Hardwood Flooring

Doors & Windows

Drywall & Finishing

Commercial Projects

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