DS Woodworks

DS Woodworks is a carpentry outfit based in Austin, Texas, run by David. They handle custom cabinets, built-ins, furniture pieces like desks and vanities, and woodworking projects for homes in the Austin area including Lakeway and Georgetown. David handles the initial site visits, measurements, and design discussions with homeowners, then builds in his workshop before handling the install.

Customers call them for kitchen cabinets, office bookshelves and desks, closet systems that hide hanging clothes, entryway mud benches, fireplace surrounds, and dining room built-ins. One job involved turning a formal dining room into a parlor with cabinets and shelves that included lighting and wiring details. Another required fitting a deep desk into a tight wall space next to a window. Reviewers note that David often suggests practical changes during planning that improve how the pieces fit and function, then returns quickly to correct small issues like blemishes on doors or paint after the main work is done.

David answers calls and texts the same day or next, shows up on time for bids and measurements, and sends written notes that list the scope and price so everyone agrees before work starts. Projects stay on the schedule given at the start, with installs sometimes wrapping in a couple days once the pieces arrive from the shop. The work covers the Austin region and nearby spots, and reviewers mention fair pricing with no surprises on the final bill.

Google shows a 5-star rating from 51 reviews. The comments keep coming back to clear communication from start to finish, solid results on custom pieces that match the original plans, and follow-through when small fixes are needed.

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“After months of trying (and failing) to get responsiveness from a large custom cabinetry company, I turned to Google and found DS Woodworks—and I’m so glad I did. From the very first call, David was an absolute pleasure to work with. He came out promptly to provide a bid, offered thoughtful and practical suggestions that truly improved the project, and communicated clearly every step of the way. David strikes the perfect balance of being personable and extremely professional, and his attention to detail is outstanding. He is a true craftsman who clearly takes great pride in his work. We’re thrilled with the experience and can’t wait to schedule our next project with DS Woodworks. Highly recommend!”

“We worked with David and his team to do a number of projects in our new construction home. David worked with us by looking over our home, our pinterest boards , and designs from our designer in order to adequately plan and execute the vision. As you can see in the pictures, the work came out excellently. I especially want to call out the primary closet. We got multiple quotes from big box retailers that just couldn't design a closet system with zero open storage. We wanted the closet to be both functional and pleasing to the eye, and most closet systems lose that when you can see hanging clothing. David and his team went above what we thought was possible, and even made a door for the linen closet (that was oddly in the closet lol) to make everything look cohesive. They were also able to add a cabinet around our fridge (as the builder really should have originally)! Overall, we love all of the work. Our primary closet, kitchen, office, pantry, and media room are all custom home level because of the work the team was able to do. We will definitely be working with this team again. The only con I can really state is the time. The projects themselves didn't take long. However, there”

“Hands down one of the best people I have worked with. I called DS Woodworks for a quote on a project and the next day he came to my home to take measurements and sketch up a rough draft all within minutes. David is very personable and gave me a fair pricing for the project. He also took the time to explain the process and was always one call/text away from any questions I had. After installation, David noticed a minor issue on one of the cabinet doors and took it upon himself to fix it without hesitation. You can tell he is very passionate about his work and 100% delivers high quality craftsmanship. David and his team completed the job within the timeframe that was given. We will be hiring him for future projects and recommending him to anybody needing a refresh in their home. Thanks to David and his team for giving me the laundry room of my dreams! You guys are phenomenal.”

“David did a wonderful job on our custom cabinets. He was up front professional on the planning/design element. Making sure we got the look stain and wood that we desired The final product came out just as we had ordered and they look beautiful. It was refreshing to do business with someone who cares about his craft. He made sure they were right and what we wanted. I would use him again for another project which to me is a sign of complete approval. A professional worthy of consideration.”

“David was a pleasure to work with! My wife and I would highly recommend his services. He worked with us to create a built-in L-shaped bench for our kitchen and built-in wall to wall bookshelves and desk for our office. Both results were even better than what we hoped for. David was able to work with some tough constraints (like my need for a deep desk, despite the wall space being constrained by a window) and deliver beautiful results. Would highly recommend him for his professionalism, timeliness, and exceptional skill.”

“We absolutely loved working with this company! David gave us exactly what we wanted! He gets back to you very quickly and was prompt on our appointment time, very friendly, and after we talked about the job and price which we felt was reasonable, he put all the details including the price (which we felt was reasonable) in a text, which we really liked so we can make sure we’re on the same page. The job was done right and on time, can’t ask for anything better than that!!!! We will be using him for all our cabinet needs”

“David built an incredible custom cabinet and beautiful floating shelves for a small home office. We worked with a designer who had a vision, and David executed perfectly. He was a professional the entire way and the quality of his work was exceptional. Install went beautifully and he has a careful attention to detail that we really appreciated. We're so happy with the final result!”

“David did a great job on my vanity and son's desk. We sketched out what we wanted and he executed exactly as we had hoped. There were only a couple minor blemishes on the vanity but he came back the next day and corrected them and left us the rest of the paint for future touch-ups. He was very polite and pleasant to work with as well. Highly recommend!”

“We worked with David to design and built a wall of built ins. We couldn’t be happier with the result. He was professional, responsive, and extremely detail oriented. Highly recommend using him for your woodworking needs!”

“I found David’s business through Google and I reached out to him regarding a quote for a mud bench for my entryway. He was quick to respond and answered all the questions I had. He even took the time to send videos to explain the difference in methods that could be used. I provided a mock of what I wanted as I was very particular about what I wanted and couldn’t find something representative elsewhere. Upon further discussion, we agreed on the format of it and scheduled a time for him to come out and measure. Throughout the entire process, his communication and timeliness was much appreciated. David is incredibly friendly and patient. I wanted white oak for my bench but the sample wasn’t pulling the undertones I desired. I sent him an inspiration picture and he ordered the exact same stain that was used and the bench came out beautifully! I also requested that the shelves were adjustable/removable and he was able to deliver. When ordering custom furniture, you want someone who is transparent, detail oriented, and great at what they do. David is your guy! I almost went with someone else until I came across his business page and I am SO glad I found him!!”

“I’m extremely happy with the custom cabinets and seating designed for my home office. The craftsmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail is impressive. David's professionalism made the entire process smooth from start to finish. Will be calling him for a few more projects soon. :-)”

“David worked with us on two custom built in cabinets for our home in Georgetown. We have renovated five homes in the last seven years and have come to learn what separates the good craftsmen from the not so good. We highly recommend David and his team. David is professional, highly dependable and has a keen eye for detail. He approaches his work with a high level of integrity and stands by his product.”

“Great job and installation by David and his team. We’ve converted our formal dining room into a “parlor” and it started with these great cabinets/shelves from DS Woodworks. Timing was very reasonable and David worked closely with us on the design and installation including how the lights would work, where plugs and wires came through, etc. Being able to trust your contractor (and ability to see via software the design ) is so important to us and David certainly delivered. We look forward to working on “next” with them.”

“David designed and installed built in cabinets around our fireplace. We are so pleased with the result. He is very detailed and talented . Highly recommend.”

“David was great to work with and my family absolutely loves the finished product. We gave him some inspiration images and he was able to transform our vision into exactly what we wanted. See before and after photos!”

“This review is long overdue - but better late than never :). I hired David to build and paint built-ins for my dining room. He was very thorough in getting all the information he needed - asking me about details I had not even thought of which was super helpful in preventing any surprises on smaller design choices. He built and painted them all in his workshop and install only took 2 days which was great and super convenient for us. The cabinets look amazing - I've gotten so many compliments and it's clear that they are very well constructed. David also helped me choose the accent wood for the countertop that would pair well with other elements in my home. Thank you so much for the amazing work!! We'll definitely hire you again for any other carpentry needs :)”

“Dave just completed a job on our 17’ living room wall, and we are very happy with the final result! He constructed two 5-1/2’ wide double cabinets with bookshelves, and a 6’ wide, 11’ tall shiplap center with mantle for the TV and electric fireplace. He was very easy to work with, and extremely patient during the design process with our indecisiveness (okay, mine!).”

“We had a built-in desk custom made, and we couldn’t be happier with the result. The workmanship is excellent, and the attention to detail really shows. The desk fits the space perfectly. David was professional, reliable, and easy to work with from start to finish. Highly recommend!”

“All good things with this review! Appreciative of David's patience eith me as I kept changing design, look, little details, and all! But he wanted it to be just as perfect as I wanted a d the end result was just that, perfect! Can't wait for him to do our next cabinent upgrade!”

“Great job David! Cabinets look great and we appreciate all your extra efforts to make them perfect! We are so glad we found you for our small refresh of our utility room!”