About Us
A Reputable Contracting Company You Can Count On
We are a local contracting company specializing in all aspects of interior finish carpentry. As a licensed contractor, Zachary Knox brings all of the expertise of a large construction firm to a personal level. When you call us, you will talk to Zachary, and when the work is done, it is done by Zachary or a trusted colleague.
A bit about the owner
Zachary Knox was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Zachary was hired part-time in his first construction job at the age of 16 as an apprentice on a small crew. That was the beginning of his journey
In 1997, Zachary joined the U.S. Navy and ended up stationed in San Diego on the U.S.S. Harpers Ferry, LSD 49. Zachary served in the Gulf War in “Operation Desert Fox” as an electronics warfare technician.
After life in the military, he returned to working in the trades. Zachary got his contractor’s license and started Z.A. Knox Construction in 2005. In 2014, Z.A. Knox Construction became San Diego Custom Carpentry. Now with over 20 years of hands-on experience Zachary truly puts his expertise, love and attention to detail into every project.
Testimonials
Melanie H Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
We hired Zachary to build a custom, built-in queen sized bunk bed with drawers underneath, a ship lap wall with cubbies and light fixtures, new crown moulding and new base boards.He engineered and built a beautiful bed.He really aims to please. He really listens to what you want and is very flexible. He cares and wants you to love the end product. It’s hard to find a true craftsman these days. He truly is an outstanding craftsman and takes pride in his work. His attention to detail is superb. Very easy to work with. Highly recommended. John H.
RM San Diego, Ca
Excellent craftsmanship and professional service! I hired San Diego Custom Carpentry to custom build a surround and mantel for my fireplace, and it turned out beautiful
Robyn T San Marcos, Ca
We had the best experience with San Diego Custom Carpentry! From the initial consultation to the final product we could not be happier. There is a reason Zach and Gina get such amazing reviews. They took the time to look through all of my Pinterest inspiration designs and came up with something perfect for our home. We had built-in cabinets and shelves installed in our great room with dimmable lights. This was a large project and very time-consuming to build. Zach and Gina built everything in their shop before and installed everything in 2.5 days. They are so precise with their work and use quality products. You can clearly see how much pride they place on doing a perfect job. One thing that was especially important to us was communication. From phone calls to text messages to keep us updated on the progress of our job, we couldn't have asked for better communication and thoroughness. They are seriously the nicest people. I would recommend San Diego Custom Carpentry without any hesitation to anyone looking for professional carpentry services. I am already thinking of the next job we can hire them to do!
Erica D Encinitas, CA
Highly recommend Zach and his team at SDCC! They were a pleasure to work with and we love the finished product! We had a large blank wall in our living room and wanted a custom entertainment center and additional storage. Zach was quick to schedule an estimate & follow up with a quote. They started the project on time and even finished a few days *ahead of schedule*! They really went above & beyond- working long hours and all weekend to accommodate our request to finish before Thanksgiving!!
They were professional, courteous & friendly. Always wore masks in the house, laid down paper on the floors and masked off the area they were working to keep the rest of the house as clean as possible while they worked.
We are so happy with the finished product! It’s exactly what we wanted and the quality of work is top-notch! We would definitely use them again on future projects and have already recommended to friends and neighbors!
Megan B San Marcos, CA
Amazing experience with Zachary! I can't recommend him enough. From the time I contacted him for a quote he was awesome. He designed, fabricated and painted a custom built-in for our foyer and we are so thrilled with the results. I wish I had called him years ago!
- Very clear communication- checking in via text he was on the way and confirming appointments is huge plus for me
- Upfront quote and pricing
- Provided a contract with job details, timeline, materials, warranty etc
- licensed contractor = peace of mind
- all around nice guy, courteous and kept job area clean
- BEAUTIFUL Work!