Baltimore St. Residence
Highland Park Craftsman · Architect: Kevin Sheppard
This historic Craftsman remodel included window and door restoration, a kitchen remodel and a bathroom remodel.
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Your local Tri-Cities craftsman.
I am Gabriel Cruz. I grew up in nearby Othello, and I learned the trades as a teenager. I specialize in remodels and in the careful restoration of historic homes, and I also build decks, fences, ADUs and custom cabinetry. I am licensed, bonded and insured in Washington State.
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Proudly serving the Tri-Cities
Richland
Pasco
Kennewick
Benton City
MY PROJECTS
Selected work
River Rd.
Decking · Designer: Homeowner
This deck features Dasso XTR, a sustainable bamboo decking material.
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Altadena Bathroom
Full Bathroom Remodel · Designer: Homeowner
This full bathroom remodel included a wood vanity and a pink tile shower with brass fixtures.
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Play Structure
Architect: Terremoto Landscape Architecture
This wood play structure was built around an existing tree on a sloped yard.
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Venice Project
Fencing · Architect: Terremoto Landscape Architecture
This project included a tall wood privacy fence with built-in gates along the street.
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Silverlake Apartment
Hardwood Flooring Restoration
I restored the original hardwood floors in this apartment. Open the project to see the before and after photos.
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From the frame to the finish
I specialize in remodels and historic homes, and I take on projects of every size, from one new door to a full ADU. If you do not see your project listed, please tell me about it.
- 01Kitchen and Bath Remodels
- 02Historic Home Restoration
- 03Custom Decks
- 04ADUs
- 05Windows and Doors
- 06Cabinet Installation
- 07Finish Carpentry
- 08Trim
- 09Framing Carpentry
- 10Flooring
- 11Fencing
- 12Drywall
- 13Painting
- Something else? →
FEATURED PROJECT
The Tree House
Architect: Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) · Photography: Art Gray · Bel Air, Los Angeles
The Tree House is a 1959 midcentury home in the wooded hills of Bel Air Canyon in Los Angeles. It was originally designed by Bill Mack, and it had been abandoned before architect Stephen Phillips led its renovation. The home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms across three levels that step down the hillside.
The renovation carefully replaced the original wood structure, windows, doors and decking while keeping the original details wherever possible. The interiors pair vertical grain Douglas fir, redwood and cherry with stone and stainless steel. A new supergraphic on the front of the house was inspired by the work of Barbara Stauffacher Solomon, and it is matched by a custom water-jet-cut aluminum guardrail.
On this project, I completed the exterior painting, the decking and the staircase. I also remodeled both bathrooms and completed a full kitchen remodel that included custom cabinetry.
About the architect
Stephen Phillips, FAIA, Ph.D., founded Stephen Phillips Architects (SPARCHS) in 1999, with offices in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The practice focuses on modern and contemporary environments. Phillips is a professor of architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he founded its Los Angeles program, and he was elected to the AIA College of Fellows in 2021. Early in his career he worked for William Turnbull and Charles Moore, and their influence can be seen in the warmth of this home.
Sources: Dwell, The Value of Architecture, Wikipedia
BUILT ON RELATIONSHIPS
I built GFC Carpentry entirely on repeat clients and referrals. I care about every relationship as much as every project.
HOW I WORK
A simple, clear process
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Request
You fill out my project form or call me to tell me what you need.
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Site Visit
I visit your home, take measurements and talk through the details with you.
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Scope and Timeline
You receive a written scope of work and a time frame before any work begins.
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Build
I do the work myself with care, and I keep you updated along the way.
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Walkthrough
I clean up fully and walk through the finished project with you.
MEET GABRIEL
Gabriel Cruz, Principal
I was raised in Othello, Washington, and I learned the trades as a teenager. I have been fixing, building and finishing ever since. For the last 20 years, I worked in Los Angeles on residential projects for architects and designers.
I care about my client relationships, and I am thankful to have built my business entirely from repeat clients and referrals. I have moved back to my home state of Washington, and I am proud to call the Tri-Cities my home.
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FAQ
Common questions
Do you offer free estimates?
Estimates for first-time clients are $75, and that amount goes toward the project if you decide to work with me. I do not charge for estimates for repeat clients.
Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
Yes. I am licensed, bonded and insured in Washington State. My license number is GFCCACL750PP.
How soon can you start my project?
This depends on the size and scope of the project. Let us schedule a site visit, and I will send you a scope of work and a time frame for the project.
What areas do you serve?
I serve the Tri-Cities, including Richland, Pasco, Kennewick and Benton City.
START YOUR PROJECT
Tell me what you want to build.
Fill out this form and it will go straight to my inbox. I will reach out to schedule a site visit.