I wanted some floating shelves and built ins. Caleb made it happen and did an amazing job. He cleaned up after himself which is a plus for me. He even made a tight deadline for an family event I was having 1day after he finished🧡
Caleb Simpson Woodgrain Sunrise
In high demand
- 37 hires
- 6 similar jobs done nearby
- Based in Saint Louis, MO
- 4 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 1 hour
- Background checked
About Caleb Simpson Woodgrain Sunrise
Meet Caleb – The Craftsman Behind Woodgrain Sunrise Hi, I’m Caleb, a seasoned woodworker with over 20 years of experience in residential and commercial woodworking. My journey began in Columbia, MO, where I honed my skills trimming houses. After a decade, I moved to Chicago, diving into bar and restaurant re-concepts and buildouts, where I developed a keen eye for creativity and functionality. From there, I co-founded a woodworking business in Nashville with Baxter Built, specializing in hospitality buildouts that brought unique spaces to life. In 2020, I returned to St. Louis to be closer to home and lay down roots with my two kids. Now, through Woodgrain Sunrise, I bring my expertise to both residential and commercial projects—whether it’s custom cabinetry, built-ins, or detailed trim work. Let’s create something exceptional together!
Reviews
I hired Caleb to recreate original 1940s built-in shelving that was inadvertently demo’d during our kitchen renovation. He worked in a tricky space with odd dimensions and a centered arch detail, using only a reference photo — and absolutely nailed it. The new shelves look like they’ve always been part of the house. The proportions, trim work, and symmetry are perfect, and the attention to detail is outstanding. This was real craftsmanship, not just installation. He solved problems thoughtfully, worked carefully, and was a pleasure to communicate with. I couldn’t be happier with the results and would hire him again in a heartbeat.
Caleb was great to work with. He was responsive, showed up on time, and did a solid job re mounting an upper kitchen cabinet that had pulled away from the wall. He explained the issue clearly, used proper anchors for the masonry wall, and made sure everything was secure and safe. Fair pricing, good communication, and sent photos once the job was completed. I’d definitely use him again and recommend him to anyone needing cabinet or carpentry work.
Caleb was amazing to work with. I had a strange project- I ordered an IKEA Pax closet system so I could change the drawer/shelf configuration anytime I wanted but I wanted a beautiful built in look to make it look custom and professional. Caleb listened to my ideas, figured out the project, and built everything in beautifully. You can tell he takes pride in his work and wanted to make it perfect for us. He was prompt, kind, professional, easy communicator, and worked really hard. If we ever have another project I trust him to come back and take care of us. After having trouble with many independent contractors in the past- our appreciation for Caleb is extremely high. You can see the before during and after in my photos. We couldn’t be happier!
Caleb did an amazing job installing our kitchen cabinets. He’s a talented woodworker and it won’t be long before his business takes off — hire him while you can before he’s booked and/or more expensive!
Caleb did an amazing job with our built-in bookshelves and custom-made mantel and fireplace! We came in with a broad idea and Caleb was able to take that high-level vision and turn it into exactly what we had in mind but even better. He’s incredible. High quality, great eye, and great to work with. Not only has he truly elevated our living room, but our entire first level. Now we just have to finish filling these shelves! We can’t wait to use him for other projects.
I have a small kitchen and was unable to put my table and chairs there without it becoming awkward. I gave Caleb an idea and he came up with a design and I now have a breakfast bar with storage space!
Three words describe Caleb and those are professional, meticulous, and personable. We reached out to Caleb to get 2 sets of doors installed in our kitchen space. Each opening was smaller than the width of the doors and, given that the home is 50+ yrs old, the openings were out of square. Caleb relied on his years of carpentry experience to perfectly trim down the doors and get them hung in meticulous fashion ensuring they were properly aligned. We are thrilled with the result and will certainly have Caleb back for our next carpentry project.
Cannot say enough great things about our experience working with Caleb. He was patient and thoughtful in helping work through the vision we had for this room; the stone fireplace made it a bit challenging to work around, but he was able to bring our built-in shelving dreams come to life. Kept us up to speed with progress along the way and made sure every detail matched what we envisioned. Caleb was truly a joy to work with and we absolutely love how the work turned out!
Caleb is the absolute best. Really nice guy, and very professional. He provided an in-person meeting to assess the work and provided an accurate price at that time. He was punctual and communicative when scheduling. He clearly is very knowledgeable and the work he did looks flawless. I couldn’t recommend him any higher. I certainly would hire him again and will insist anyone I know choose him for any of their projects!
Caleb was very prompt in coming put and getting a clear understanding of what we needed. He made sure we were all aligned on the work, kept in constant communication throughout the project and did the install in less than a day. The custom cabinets turned out fantastic! Very professional, HIGHLY recommended!!!
Caleb was amazing to work with. He was able to take some very basic ideas of the project we wanted and turn it into an amazing addition to our home. He was very responsive, detailed, professional, and reliable. We will be using Caleb again! See photos of our custom-built library and shelving.
Calbe was amazing owning my vision and adding his skill. Caleb communicated timely, got in and got right to work, and did an amazing job. What started as an idea became a reality meeting Caleb. 5 Stars, would refer to all!
Caleb did a fantastic job on a woodworking project that involved modifying a bed frame. His quote for the project was hundreds of dollars less than that of other bids and the quality of work and turn-around time was very impressive (he literally got it done in a few days!) He knows his craft and I will definitely be hiring him for any future woodworking needs.
By far one of my best experiences finding a professional on Thumbtack. After several disappointments with carpenters that either no -showed or declined the job, I found Caleb! He helped me design and create a custom walk-in greenhouse/cold frame for more vulnerable plants that could withstand the cold/windy Missouri winters . Easy to communicate with, professional, responsible and a highly skilled craftsmen. I’d researched all of the online pre-fab choices, and I’m glad I chose wisely with a custom design. When he saw the shift in weather, he bumped up my project to complete it before the first freeze. He understood and responded well to my HOA dynamics, helping me find a solution that ultimately received Board Approval. Finding Caleb was the energy my garden was looking for.
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Caleb Simpson Woodgrain Sunrise★ 5.0
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