Remodeler reviews in Kensington, Maryland

We have hired As It Should Be Cabinetry for two separate jobs — built in bookshelves next to our fireplace and new laundry room cabinets. Both times the team has done an incredible job and exceeded our expectations. The company is family-owned and run and they make it feel so; personalized interactions and just down to earth good people! Highly recommend to anyone who is looking for custom, quality work.

We just had our entire home renovated by As It Should Be. I cannot imagine having a better contractor experience. Their expertise and passion for their work shined at every step of the job. They moved quickly, efficiently, communicated often, and brought innovative, modern solutions to our renovation that consistently impress all our guests. They are honest, kind, respectful, and went above and beyond to deliver on what they sold us while adhering to our requested timeline. Cabinetry is their art and they delivered closets, an entertainment center, and a kitchen that I could only dream of. Their subcontractors were all kind, clean and hardworking, especially their bathroom and tile expert who went above and beyond every step of the way.

Shlomo (owner), Kobi (his son) and their team did an excellent job with my kitchen cabinetry project. Shlomo did the design from scratch and had the foresight to recommend changes to the kitchen area in order to have a great kitchen layout. He has an exceptional eye for detail. The quality of the cabinets is excellent and the installation job was done perfectly. The install crew was meticulous and careful during the job and they worked very efficiently. And they delivered two weeks before the planned completion date. Shlomo is very customer oriented and goes to great lengths to ensure client satisfaction and he even calls in on Sundays. Last but not least they bring honesty from the heart. I highly recommend them for any cabinetry work.

Shlomo and his team did a fantastic job for us. We recently had a project which was making and painting panels for a new fridge. They did the work quickly, on time, with excellent quality and a very fair price. But, above and beyond what could reasonably be expected, when there was a problem with installing the panels on the fridge as it was being installed by the dealer, they arrived at our house within half an hour and quickly and effectively solved the problem. This was real service on a small job!!
Bill Eichbaum

Shlomo is a master cabinetmaker, and his team of workers are knowledgeable and skilled too. Our lighted glass shelves make our apartment glow with our collections. Shlomo is available for any tweak of the design needed. I have seen several of his projects and they are all well done and beautiful.

Shlomo, Willie, and the team have been a delight to work with, and I’m so glad that I found them! After another contractor was a complete disaster, As It Should Be Cabinetry fixed my kitchen ceiling and floor, installed lights, cabinets, appliances, etc., and completely revamped my little condo. I am particularly grateful for how well they communicated. They were professional and did a fantastic job. I highly recommend them!

We had an opportunity to work with Shlomo and his team to restore cabinet fronts, to match other existing cabinets. The fronts look better than new, very satisfied with the result. In addition, Shlomo was great in his communications; responded quickly to requests, scheduled the work well in advance and was flexible in his scheduling. He and his team showed up exactly when scheduled and made sure they cleaned up after. Will definitely use again if the need arises.

Professional in handling, detailed and thorough with the design and execution. I also found them to be resourceful, when during the project faced with challenges. I’ll definitely work with them again in the future and thus, highly recommend them.

I am absolutely blown away by the work As It Should Be Cabinetry did for my kitchen! Shlomo is truly a visionary. He designed the kitchen of my dreams and somehow knew exactly what I wanted—even better than I did! The way he used the space so effectively is nothing short of genius—every inch was maximized, and not a bit of space was wasted. The craftsmanship is exceptional, and I’m in awe of the final product. I can’t wait for my next project with this incredible team! Highly recommend!

You should pick “As It Should Be” for your next cabinetry project. Friends whose taste and judgment we trust recommended Shlomo and the team at “As It Should Be” to us. From the moment we reached out, Shlomo was prompt, responsive, and understanding of first-time homeowners on their first project.

Shlomo came to our house and walked through with me the two concepts I had in mind. He asked key questions that helped better shape the ideas, took the necessary measurements, then followed up in short order with a clear proposal and quote. The pricing was competitive and within our budget. Once we decided to move forward, the team delivered on the carpentry faster than we expected. Max and the team who did the carpentry were friendly and understanding of two tired parents who had to work in the house through the day. The work they performed was impeccable.

The final product? 1) Built-in bookshelves with a table-height counter and drawers below: a showstopper and the new centerpiece of our living room; and 2) a ceiling-high pantry cabinet in our kitchen, attached to a new counter with a built-in garbage/recycling drawer. We are thrilled with the quality of these pieces, which have truly made our new home our own.

If you are looking for cabinetry work in the DC-area, we unequivocally recommend you go with “As It Should Be.” They will do great work for you.

As It Should be consistently provided us with top quality cabinets and service. We first worked with them to design and install two built in cabinets. Shlomo listened to what we wanted and designed cabinets that met our functional needs and also looked great. In fact, at least one neighbor who saw the cabinets As It Should Be designed hired them to install their cabinets.

Recently we needed a minor change, installing two additional shelves. This was a much simpler job, but Shlomo and his team gave it the same level of attention that they would give to a larger project. The final product is just what we wanted.

I will also note that they are responsive, pleasant, and reasonably priced.

I recommend them to anybody looking for elegant, high quality cabinetry.

Excellent work product, we are very pleased. The entire team was a pleasure to deal with from start to finish - meticulous, considerate of our needs, everyone took great pride in their individual efforts. AISB is much in demand so best to plan on a long period between planning and a completed project.

They did a great job on our vanity years ago and when we needed to update As It should be made it look new! Excellent craftsmen.

Shlomo did an amazing job with some built-in cabinets that we wanted to fill an awkward space in our dining area. We weren't sure about all the decisions we needed to make and Shlomo took us through the design process efficiently. The final product looks fantastic.

I highly recommend As It Should Be Cabinetry and Builders. Shlomo filled an awkward gap in my apartment's living room with a beautiful built-in. The cabinet with shelving looks good and provides a nice place to display artwork. It also stores a lot of supplies. Shlomo is a pleasure to work with.

Shlomo Assaraf is an artist and problem solver When my husband and I discovered the builder had put a heat pump in the living room wall of our new apartment, we turned to him No problem, he said
Shlomo and his son Kobi designed and installed a wall unit to display our glass collection and make it possible for the base to be moved for maintenance. The piece, which is furniture quality, is the focal piece of the room

Exceptional Craftsmanship and Service for Custom Wood Paneling - Recently, we purchased a GE Monogram refrigerator to replace our older unit, which required custom wood panels to match our existing cherry cabinetry. After spending a lot of time searching for someone to build the panels—locally and even in other states like California—we had no luck finding the right fit.

Thankfully, my son discovered a workshop in Kensington, MD, and when I visited, I was truly impressed by the quality of their craftsmanship. The facility was filled with beautifully crafted real wood cabinets and professional-grade equipment, showcasing the expertise behind their work.

They did an outstanding job creating three custom panels for us, including precisely fabricated mounting panels. Everything was built exactly to the required dimensions, and we were able to install them seamlessly. The finished result matched our cherry cabinetry perfectly.

I highly recommend this company for specialized woodwork, especially if you're looking for custom wood overlay panels to match existing finishes. A big thank you to Sholom and his son Coby for their excellent work and attention to detail!

We couldn't be more pleased with our beautiful custom kitchen shaker style cabinets and large island! Working with Shlomo was exceptional with his kind, caring and thoughtful demeanor, making sure the design was perfect for us. The name of his business- As It Should Be Cabinetry & Builders- is spot on accurate. Shlomo has a fabulous conscientious team and everything down to the last detail including the install was considered and well done. Highly recommend!!

I reached out to As It Should Be after seeing the gorgeous wall to wall built ins they installed at my neighbor's house. Since I was able to see their finished work ahead of time, I was already confident about the quality I would be receiving. I had a very specific vision for my bookcases, which I mocked up in a Photoshop drawing. Shlomo was able to bring my vision to life so precisely, that you can barely tell in the second photo of my review I'm holding the photoshop mock up next to the real installed bookcases, it just looks like a photo of them. When they were installing them, we discovered that my house is extremely wonky, with uneven floors, ceilings, and walls, but they were able to finesse the base and crown of the bookcases so that the shelves and vertical sides are all level. These bookcases are a dream come true!

The staff at As It Should Be are polite and professional. The carpentry work is outstanding. I recommend them without any reservations. Super-happy with their work and the price is very reasonable.

We couldn’t be happier with the entire process - from finding As It Should Be, to working with Shlomo and the team on the design, to the ultimate final product. Our cabinets are simply gorgeous and incredibly well built. We have no doubt that they will stand the test of time. If you’re on the fence, look no further!