A family craft, three countries in the making.
Bles Custom Carpentry has built quality kitchen, bathroom, garage and closet cabinets for discriminating Tampa Bay homeowners since 1998.
It started with a twelve-year-old apprentice.
Founder Vasili Bles began working at the age of twelve, apprenticing after school in his homeland of Greece. He later left his village for the city, where he was hired as a master in the woodworking trade — crafting furniture, windows and doors. He also travelled to Germany to learn additional skills and techniques that refined his work even further.
In 1975 he opened his own successful shop in Greece on the strength of his reputation. After marrying a young woman from the United States, Vasili moved the family to the States in 1988 and reopened the business — eventually settling in Florida, where Bles Custom Carpentry has served Tampa Bay ever since.
Father and son, side by side.
Vasili Bles
Founder & Master CraftsmanTrained in Greece and Germany, Vasili brings decades of European, old-world technique to every cabinet that leaves the shop.
Jason Bles
Owner · Design & Client RelationsFriends say Jason was born with a hammer in his hand — he was driving nails at three. After training at the National Aviation Academy and working for Delta, he came home to the family trade. Today he leads client meetings and site visits and keeps the company innovating.
Small enough to care. Skilled enough to do it all.
European craftsmanship
Old-world joinery and finishing standards, applied in our state-of-the-art Largo shop.
Design to installation
One accountable team for design, build, delivery and install — no hand-offs.
Built to your budget
From a small vanity to a large commercial job, we make custom work fit your plans.
Made in the USA
Built locally, supporting local trades — not shipped from a distribution center.
Family owned
We appreciate every customer — most of our work comes from referrals.
Greener options
Ask about eco-friendly materials and low-VOC finishes for your project.