Ask the Expert 2026

Damian Wells
California Craftsman

What sets your business apart from the pack?

As a family business, we take pride in our workmanship and always put the customer first. I also learned early on that having the best products isn’t enough. You must have the most experienced people possible. We have staff that have been part of the family for over 20 years, and our project managers bring 35, 40 and even 50 years of experience. This produces consistency and helps consumers feel confident they’ve chosen the right company.

What range of services do you offer?

California Craftsman isn’t your normal window and door company. We are a licensed general contractor as well as a glazing contractor. This gives us the unique ability to go into a home and turn a small window into a massive moving glass wall or whatever the client desires. As a certified installing dealer, we offer services for both new construction and remodels and offer a wide variety of name brand products, helping both builders and consumers with the best total solution for their project.

What’s one piece of feedback you’re especially proud of?

We worked with Dusty Baker on his dream home back in 2006. Of the project, he shared, “We were extremely satisfied not only with the product, but with California Craftsman. They showed up when they said they would and the work was all done professionally and on time. Over the last two decades the team at California Craftsman has always been very responsive to any and all small issues that have come up. I would highly recommend California Craftsman to anyone looking for windows and doors.”

Locations in Auburn & Truckee. 530-887-1857. californiacraftsman.com