RJO Design Services LLC

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I am a hands on artisan designer who loves to get his hands dirty. I can expedite repairs of furniture in my shop. I also do painting ,build cabinets shelving and drawers . I am EPA certified on-site. Have a great flooring specialist and have a licensed electricial contractor and plumbing contractor. I do smaller jobs too small for the big guys. I give a discount under special conditions. You can consider me a specialist problem solver contractor. I am comfortable with all materials including plastic, wood, glass, fiberglass, etc. I can handle any home remodeling job and a specialty with Victorian houses. I have patentson furniture and tools, awards, and TV coverage on my furniture and interior designs. "Consider your problem solved."

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Hired 2 times

Serves New York, NY

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15 years in business

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Katharine R.

Feb 15, 2025

Robert Olsen is a fine craftsman who has worked on a variety of projects at our 1890s brownstone in NYC and our small, vintage (1940s) “kit home” country cabin over the past 20 years that we’ve known him. Rob recently restored sections of the wood pergola on the back terrace of our brownstone home. Constructed of large oak beams connected by using Japanese wood joinery, after 30+ years, some beams and overhead latticework needed replacing. Robert shopped for appropriate large lumber beams at a variety of locations and secured a stock at a reasonable price. Our small wood cabin is a 1947 kit home, with one 10 x 20 room and a porch.It was well maintained and in good condition when we bought it from the original owner in the 1990s. Intended as a fishing cabin it was still very basic. The kitchen was a two burner electric hotplate, a kitchen sink with a simple hookup to a coldwater garden hose. The kitchen counter was a collection of WW2 wooden ammunition crates topped with linoleum. No toilet. We loved the “feel” of the place and didn’t really want to change much. For more light, we had already added 2 skylights, a back door. We wanted to make the kitchen more user-friendly and install a composting toilet, still keeping it simple and in keeping with the cabin’s small, light aesthetic. Replacing the ammo boxes in the corner, Rob built a beautiful kitchen counter with wood drawers and cabinets, and replaced the existing small window with a wrap-around window that extends over the whole counter area, giving us a view of the lake. For the composting toilet, Rob created a beautiful closet in the opposite corner, with some storage, enclosed with sliding Japanese-style Shozi screens. Over the years, Rob has worked on a number of smaller projects for us. His work has been carefully crafted, beautifully designed, and built and installed to last many years. We recommend Rob to anyone looking for custom craftsmanship and difficult-to-solve situations. Contact info upon request

Lenka V.

Feb 15, 2025

Outstanding Craftsmanship and Organization by RJO Design! I recently enjoyed working with Robert from RJO, who helped me design, build, and install my custom closet space, library bookshelf, and storage cabinets. From start to finish, Robert demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship, professionalism, and attention to detail. The cabinets are beautifully designed and highly functional, maximizing every inch of space. I smile every day using them! Beyond the build, Robert went the extra mile to make my closet stylish and incredibly easy to navigate. The quality of work and personalized service exceeded my expectations, and I couldn’t be happier with the results! Grateful customers Lenka & Brian

Gideon G.

Feb 12, 2025

Robert Olsen is wonderful to work with... a gentleman and a true craftsman. He can fix or figure out the thorniest construction problems with skill and patience. I have been an Architect for over 30 years and Robert is one of the most flexible, creative, and intelligent people I have worked with.

John H.

Feb 13, 2025

He’s a genius. He does it all from concept to completion. And with a smile!

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I can price by the job or jobs and by the hour . I consult on design and space planning by the hour as well. I have severial resources for specility work like Electrial , plumbing,flooring,etc .I get any job done right.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
We meet to see the job and approximate price . If we agree I ask for a 50% deposit or for many small projects I work for $75. per hr
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Parson School of Design, New York University, 3 patents, I have been in carpentry and painting my whole life and for over 25 year doing design and fabrication of cabinets as well .

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