Real Carriage Door Company

What Real Carriage Door Company does

RealCraft (formerly Real Carriage Door Company) is a handcrafted solid wood door manufacturer founded in 2003 by Don Rees and headquartered at 9656 Bujacich Rd NW in Gig Harbor, Washington. The company produces a broad portfolio of doors — front entry doors (classic, modern, mid-century modern, insulated glass, exterior French), interior barn doors (sliding, swinging, pocket), specialty doors (carriage, Dutch, round top, pivot, bifolding, double), plus complementary home accents such as butcher block countertops, accent walls, floating shelves, and fireplace mantels. All products are handcrafted in its Washington workshop from solid wood species including cherry, walnut, douglas fir, and mahogany, with Accoya-sourced sustainable modified wood used for exterior applications. A complete hardware catalog covers sliding barn door systems, pocket door frames, automatic openers (Franklin, Fremont, Edison), handles, locks, and accessories.

The business sells through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront at realcraft.com that ships across the US, Canada, and Australia, with free shipping on orders over $399 and a $100 credit toward future purchases for wood sample buyers. A dedicated Trade Program serves builders, designers, and architects with exclusive pricing and account management, while the RealCraft Reserve program handles fully bespoke custom projects through a deposit-based consultation with flexible payment. Product configurability spans wood species, door style, glass options, and hardware finishes, and is supported by marketing content including an Artisan's Journal blog, DIY quizzes, customer reviews, and earned media features on HGTV, This Old House, Better Homes and Gardens, Luxe Magazine, Traditional Home, Fine Woodworking, and DIY Network.

The company is privately held and bootstrapped with 11-50 employees, operating without disclosed institutional investors, parent entities, funding rounds, or M&A activity. Enterprise customers disclosed include Hyatt, Sheraton, Hilton, Moxy Hotels, Total Wine and More, Columbia University, and 7 Seas Brewing, primarily for project-based hospitality, retail, education, and craft beverage installations. Materials and hardware partnerships include Accoya (sustainable wood) and EMTEK (hardware integration), and the company promotes a sustainability initiative of planting 25 trees for every door sold.

Name

Real Carriage Door Company

Legal name

RealCraft

Website

https://realcarriagedoors.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RealCraft (formerly Real Carriage Door Company) is a handcrafted solid wood door manufacturer in Gig Harbor, Washington, selling custom entry doors, barn doors, pocket doors, specialty doors, and hardware directly to consumers, trade professionals, and enterprise clients in the US, Canada, and Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Wood Doors

NAICS

Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Architectural Hardware & Door Controls (Hinges, Locks, Closers, Panic Devices) (IMADAIAI), Commercial & Industrial Doors (Sectional, High-Speed, Fire, Security) (IMADAIAF)

Keywords

• Custom wood doors
• Handcrafted barn doors
• Sliding door hardware
• Carriage garage doors
• Entry door manufacturer

Headquarters

HQ city

Gig Harbor

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Door Product Sales: One-time sales of handcrafted wood doors including front entry doors, interior doors, barn doors, pocket doors, and specialty doors. Products are sold directly to consumers and trade professionals through e-commerce.
2. Door Hardware Sales: Sales of complementary hardware including barn door hardware kits, pocket door hardware, handles, pulls, locks, floor guides, and automatic door openers.
3. Custom Door Services: Custom design and fabrication services for bespoke doors tailored to customer specifications through the RealCraft Reserve custom program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Real Carriage Door Company (operating as RealCraft) is a Gig Harbor, Washington-based manufacturer of handcrafted solid wood doors and complementary door hardware. The company produces custom and standard front entry doors, sliding barn doors, pocket doors, swinging interior doors, carriage and specialty doors, along with sliding/pocket door hardware kits, automatic door openers, handles, and accessories. All products are made to order by skilled artisans using solid wood species such as cherry, walnut, douglas fir, and mahogany, with a dedicated custom design service (RealCraft Reserve) for fully bespoke doors.

Product overview

RealCraft offers a comprehensive portfolio of handcrafted wood doors and hardware. The core product line includes front entry doors (classic, modern, insulated glass), interior barn doors (sliding, swinging, pocket), and specialty doors (carriage, Dutch, round top, pivot, double). Hardware offerings encompass sliding barn door systems, pocket door hardware, automatic openers, handles/pulls, and accessories. The company provides custom design services for all door types through RealCraft Reserve, plus complementary home accents like countertops and mantels. Products are handcrafted in Gig Harbor, WA, and sold primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce with trade programs for professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Front Doors & Entry Doors Handcrafted solid wood entry doors available in classic, modern, mid-century modern, and insulated glass styles. Includes exterior French doors and custom exterior door options for homeowners and trade professionals.
• Barn Doors Space-saving sliding barn doors handcrafted in solid wood, available in classic, modern, farmhouse, mid-century modern, and French styles for residential interiors.
• Pocket Doors Seamless pocket doors that disappear into the wall, available in modern, traditional, and rustic styles with custom options for space-saving interior applications.
• Swinging Interior Doors Classic hinged interior doors made to order in modern, traditional, and rustic styles, combining everyday function with artisan craftsmanship.
• Bifolding Garage Doors Newly launched bifolding garage doors featuring handcrafted solid wood construction with authentic carriage house style. First design in a new 2025 collection.
• Specialty Doors Specialty doors including carriage doors, round top doors, Dutch doors, double entry doors, and pivot doors for residential and commercial applications.
• Sliding Barn Door Hardware Modern to heavy-duty barn door hardware systems built for smooth, quiet operation. Includes specialty tracks, bypass hardware, and box rail systems sold as standalone components.
• Pocket Door Hardware Space-saving pocket door hardware including frame kits for various wall sizes, ceiling flush tracks, and heavy duty options for residential installations.
• Automatic Door Openers Reliable, whisper-quiet automatic openers including Franklin (for swing doors), Fremont (outswing), and Edison (sliding) systems for hands-free door operation.
• Door Handles & Pulls Custom door handles, pulls, and locks including front door handles, interior pulls, ADA-compliant handles, and hand-forged blacksmith collection.
• Door Accessories Finishing touches including barn door floor guides, locks, door stops, wood finishes, and hinges for door installations.
• Custom Design Service (RealCraft Reserve) Fully custom door designs tailored to customer vision with limitless design possibilities and artisan craftsmanship for entry doors, carriage garage doors, sliding barn doors, folding doors, and commercial doors.
• Wood Sample Kits Wood sample kit allowing customers to preview unique wood species products, with a $100 credit towards next purchase.
• Home Accents Complementary wood home products including butcher block countertops, accent walls, floating shelves, and fireplace mantels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25 trees planted for every door sold

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AccoyaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccoya is a sustainable modified wood used by RealCraft for door construction. RealCraft displays the Accoya logo on their website, indicating a materials partnership for sustainable wood sourcing. Accoya provides high-performance, dimensionally stable wood suitable for exterior door applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Renin: Manufacturer of interior door systems including sliding barn doors and bypass hardware. Comparable to RealCraft on interior sliding door hardware and accessories, with overlapping product categories.
• Krosswood Doors: Custom wood door manufacturer selling interior, exterior, and specialty doors through e-commerce and dealer networks. Comparable to RealCraft on custom wood door offerings and direct-to-builder/consumer sales.
• Simpson Door Company: Established US wood door manufacturer offering interior and exterior wood doors with multiple wood species and customization. Comparable to RealCraft on premium wood door manufacturing and trade/builder channels.
• Rustica Hardware: Online direct-to-consumer manufacturer of custom sliding barn doors and barn door hardware. Closely comparable to RealCraft on product type (barn doors, hardware), DTC e-commerce model, and customization focus.

Emerging players

• Artisan Iron Doors: Specialty maker of custom iron entry and pivot doors. Comparable to RealCraft as a premium custom door manufacturer targeting architects and high-end residential customers, though focused on iron rather than wood.

Broad incumbents

• Jeld-Wen: Global manufacturer of windows and interior/exterior doors, including wood and composite offerings. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the door category with significantly broader product portfolio and distribution.
• Pella Corporation: Large established manufacturer of windows and doors (including wood entry and patio doors) sold through dealers and home centers. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the wood door category with much greater scale and distribution.
• Marvin: Premium window and door manufacturer known for Made-to-Order wood and wood-clad products. Comparable to RealCraft in the premium custom wood door segment and trade/architect specification channel.
• Masonite: One of the world's largest door manufacturers, with interior, exterior, and architectural wood door lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving residential and commercial builders through dealer networks.
• Andersen Windows & Doors: Large-scale US manufacturer of windows and doors, including entry and patio doors. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the door category with national dealer and home center distribution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/realcarriagedoors

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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