Twin Cities' Master Carpenter Since 2002

Woodwork Built to
Last Generations.

Custom cabinets, built-ins, and finish carpentry crafted by hand — exactly the way you imagined them. No shortcuts, no subcontractors, no compromises.

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★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 — 318 reviews
Licensed & Insured
22 Years in Business
Twin Cities Metro
MN Licensed Contractor Lic. #BC741183
Fully Insured $2M general liability
5-Year Workmanship Warranty On all custom builds
Upfront Pricing No hidden fees, ever
612 Projects Delivered On time and on budget
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What We Build

Every Project. Done Right.

From full kitchen cabinetry to a single custom shelf — if it involves wood, we'll build it better than you expected.

Custom Cabinetry

Fully bespoke kitchen, bath, and storage cabinets built to your exact dimensions and style — solid hardwood or premium plywood, no particleboard.

Built-Ins & Bookcases

Floor-to-ceiling built-ins that look like they came with the house — entertainment centers, home libraries, mudroom lockers, and window seats.

Crown Molding & Trim

Architectural trim, crown molding, wainscoting, coffered ceilings, and door/window casings installed with obsessive precision and seamless miters.

Deck & Outdoor Structures

Decks, pergolas, trellises, and screened porches built from premium cedar, composite, or Ipe hardwood. Engineered for MN freeze-thaw cycles.

Rough & Structural Framing

Basement finishes, additions, room conversions, and structural repairs. We pull permits, frame it right, and leave a clean slate for the next trade.

Repairs & Restoration

Rot repair, door and window fixes, stair refinishing, hardwood floor repairs, and cabinet refacing — protecting the value of what you already have.

Erik Halverson, master carpenter, smiling in his workshop surrounded by hardwood pieces
22
Years Crafting

The Craftsman

Built by Erik. Done Once. Done Right.

"I don't use wood filler where a tight joint belongs. And I don't send a crew when the client expects me."

Erik Halverson started Halverson Woodcraft in 2002 after a decade apprenticing under a third-generation cabinetmaker in Duluth. He's the only person who measures your space, draws your plans, builds your pieces, and installs them — no relay race between departments, no surprises when your cabinets arrive.

His shop in St. Paul uses domestic hardwoods, no-added-formaldehyde plywood, and water-based finishes. Every drawer gets soft-close hardware. Every cabinet face frame is mortise-and-tenon joinery. Small details that add up to a finished product that outlasts the mortgage.

Erik Halverson portrait
Erik Halverson
Owner & Master Craftsman

Recent Work

The Portfolio Speaks.

A sample of recent projects in the Twin Cities. Every one of these is in a real home right now.

Custom walnut kitchen cabinetry with integrated open shelving and brass hardware
Featured Project

Edina Kitchen Rebuild

Custom Walnut Cabinetry · 2024

Floor-to-ceiling white oak built-in bookcase with integrated lighting in living room

Stillwater Built-Ins

White Oak Library · 2024

Happy family enjoying their new custom-built entertainment center in their living room

Wayzata Entertainment Wall

Custom Built-In · 2023

Cedar deck with pergola and built-in bench seating in a suburban backyard

Minnetonka Cedar Deck

Deck + Pergola · 2023

Craftsman style crown molding and wainscoting in a dining room with wood chair rail

St. Paul Crown Molding

Full Dining Room Trim · 2024

Custom bathroom vanity with hand-planed cherry wood and integrated storage

Excelsior Bathroom Vanity

Custom Cherry Vanity · 2024

A happy couple admiring their newly installed custom built-in shelving together

Why Halverson

Why Homeowners
Choose Us Twice.

One Person, One Project

Erik measures, builds, and installs. No foreman playing telephone, no crew turnover mid-project. The person you meet on Day 1 is there on Day Last.

Fixed-Price Quotes

You get a written quote before we start. No "while we're in there" extras without your signed approval. The number we agree on is the number you pay.

On Schedule. No Excuses.

We give you a realistic start and finish date — then we hit it. If something changes, you get a call from Erik the same day, not silence for a week.

5-Year Workmanship Warranty

If a joint opens, a door warps, or a drawer stops closing — we come back and fix it. No charge. No debate. That's what a real craftsman guarantees.

How It Works

Simple as Three Steps.

We keep the process clear and low-stress. You make the decisions; we handle everything else.

1

Free Consultation

Erik visits your home, listens to what you want, takes measurements, and walks you through material and style options with zero pressure.

2

Design & Approval

You get a detailed written proposal with drawings, materials list, and a fixed price. Once you approve, we lock in a start date and source your materials.

3

Built & Installed

We build in-shop when possible, minimize disruption at your home, and leave the space cleaner than we found it. Final walkthrough with you before we call it done.

What Clients Say

318 Happy Homeowners.

Real reviews from real projects in the Twin Cities metro.

★★★★★

"Erik built us a full wall of custom walnut cabinets in our kitchen. The fit is absolutely perfect — not a single gap. Our whole family gathers around them every morning and we still catch ourselves stopping to admire the craftsmanship. Couldn't recommend more highly."

Sarah R.
Edina, MN
★★★★★

"We've used two other carpenters over the years — total headaches, surprise invoices, and shoddy work. Erik was completely different. Fixed price, showed up exactly when he said, and the built-ins look like they belong in an architectural magazine. We've already booked him for the basement."

Marcus T.
Stillwater, MN
★★★★★

"The crown molding and wainscoting Erik installed transformed our dining room from a plain box to something we're genuinely proud of. He even re-mitered a corner twice because the first cut was 'close enough but not good enough' — his words. That's the kind of person you want in your home."

Jennifer K.
St. Paul, MN

Our 5-Year Craftsman Guarantee.

If any joint opens, drawer stops working, door warps, or any structural element fails due to our workmanship — within five full years of installation — we return and fix it. Free. No forms, no phone trees. You call Erik directly and we schedule the repair within 7 days. That's not a warranty. That's a promise.

Start Your Project

Free Consultation

Tell Us What
You're Building.

No obligation. No hard sell. Just a real conversation about your project with the person who'll actually build it — usually within 24 hours of your request.

Response within 24 hours — from Erik, not an assistant
Free in-home consultation and measure
Detailed written quote with fixed pricing
Zero pressure, zero commitment required

Demo form — not connected to a backend. No data is submitted.

Common Questions

Straight Answers.

Typically 4–8 weeks for larger custom builds, and 1–2 weeks for smaller repairs or trim work. We give you an honest timeline upfront and lock it in with a written start date on your contract.

Yes — if you've already sourced specific lumber, hardware, or materials you want us to use, we're happy to work with them. We'll inspect them first to confirm they're suitable and won't affect the warranty.

Standard is one-third to book materials, one-third at project start, and the final third on completion and your sign-off. We never ask for full payment upfront. We accept check, ACH transfer, or all major cards.

Yes. We handle all permit applications in your municipality, schedule inspections, and give you copies of the approved permit and final inspection sign-off for your records. This is included in your project quote.

Both. Our minimum project is $800. Anything from a single custom shelf to a full kitchen remodel. Smaller jobs often slot in quickly between larger builds, so don't hesitate to reach out regardless of scope.