“Take pride in your work, pride in your quality, and pride in your craft.”
~ Sebastian C. DiSalvo, founder of PrideCraft Fine Cabinetry & Millwork
It’s a simple idea, but one that has formed the cornerstone of PrideCraft Fine Cabinetry and Millwork since its founding in 1969. As New England’s premier custom woodworking facility, our family owned and operated company provides high-end custom cabinetry, millwork, component parts and value added services.
We offer customized solutions for your home or business. Whether you need custom cabinetry, furniture component parts, or a one of a kind show piece, we promise PrideCraft will always exceed your expectations.
John & Paul DiSalvo, the owners of PrideCraft, have grown up in the custom cabinetry business. They understand the daunting task of any remodeling project. Each has managed a complete remodel of their own homes as well as other homes in the Merrimack Valley. John and Paul bring hands on knowledge of remodeling issues and offer practical, real-world advice on how the cabinetry or millwork will work in the your space.
In fact, they take such pride in the workmanship of PrideCraft products that no cabinetry or millwork leaves the shop that has not been touched by one of them during designing, building, sanding, and finishing stage.
As co-owner of PrideCraft, John brings extensive knowledge of CAD design, manufacturing and finishing techniques to the company. As with Paul, John is actively involved on the shop floor to insure that we exceed our clients expectations. John is a native of North Andover. He is a 1984 graduate of the University of Lowell receiving a Bachelors of Science in Manufacturing Engineering. Working for many years in the robotics field after graduating, he decided to enter the family business in 1990.
As co-owner of PrideCraft, Paul brings extensive knowledge creating and building custom cabinetry and millwork. As with John, Paul is actively involved on the shop floor to insure that we exceed our clients expectations. Paul is a native of North Andover. Paul graduated from Northern Essex Community College and attended Merrimack College pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He left college to take over the running PrideCraft from his father Sebastian DiSalvo in 1981.
Below are some frequently asked questions we often hear from customers. If you have a question not answered here, please contact us.
This is a very difficult question to answer. The Wellborn cabinet line is constructed three different ways not to mention that different wood species vary in price. Also, a standard base cabinet is less expensive than the same size drawer base cabinet or a wastebasket cabinet. The choices you make will ultimately decide the price.
We carry various lines that all differ in delivery time. The semi-custom and stock cabinets from Wellborn take 3-4 weeks. Our custom line may take 6-8 weeks to be completed.
A standard kitchen if planned properly generally will take 2-3 weeks from start to finish. There needs to be good communication between the kitchen designer, the finish carpenter, the painters, the plumber, the electrician and the counter top installers. Communication is the key.
Yes, we can help you from design to installation of your cabinets.
The “work triangle” is the kitchen area from the refrigerator to the main cooking area to the main sink. Connect the three and it should form a triangle (unless you have a ‘one-wall’ kitchen). It’s important because at or immediately adjacent to the triangle’s points, all the key kitchen activities – food preparation, cooking and clean up – take place. The work triangle helps to ensure that your kitchen will be functional. It keeps cooking activities centered in one area, with all the necessities close at hand. For more information, and examples of the work triangle, please see the Wellborn site.
How much you can or should attempt to do depends on your ability and knowledge of remodeling. You’ll definitely be able to tear out old cabinets (be careful not to damage walls and beams), take up old vinyl flooring and handle trash removal. You may also want to paint or wallpaper on your own. You’re better off letting the pros handle plumbing and appliance hook-ups – if you try it on your own, you may violate building codes or invalidate manufacturer warranties. And let a professional installer put your new cabinets in so that they look their best.