Your starting point
A place for every book.
Built-in libraries, offices and shelving. Built-ins are my favorite type of project.
Start with this ideaA small shop. A personal craft.
What can I help
you build?
An idea is enough to get started.
Choose a starting point. I’ll help you work out the rest.
The shop I builtKaty, TX
I’m Ben Hilton. Custom woodworking, built-ins, attics, pergolas, and home upgrades — built by me in Katy, Texas.
Meet your craftsmanOwner-built shop
One project at a time
Three-line pricing
Weeknight consults · Saturday builds
02 / Get clear on the scope
Good work starts
with a clear plan.
Every estimate has these three lines. We’ll walk the space together before I put numbers to it.
Tell me what you have in mindMaterials (+ Tool Supplies)
Lumber, hardware, fasteners and every physical product for your project. Itemized.
Priced after we walk the space.Project Construction
Layout, framing, carpentry and installation. The work that brings the plan to life.
Priced after we walk the space.Finishing
Paint or stain, hardware, final fit, protection and clean-up. The details that make it finished.
Priced after we walk the space.03 / Let’s talk it through
A weeknight conversation.
A Saturday in the shop.
Consults Monday–Friday, 5–7 PM · America/Chicago