About us

Local knowledge, professional standards

Based in Tulum, we understand the climate, materials, and conditions that matter here. We pair that local expertise with professional standards and project management practices trusted by international clients.

Reliable execution you can count on

We show up prepared, work efficiently, and respect your time and property. Our team is used to operating within real-world constraints and delivers dependable results without cutting corners.

Long-term value

We don’t just focus on finishing the job—we focus on durability, maintainability, and results that hold up over time. Our goal is to build lasting relationships, not one-off transactions.

Whether you’re a homeowner, property manager, or production team, Casa Animal brings the same level of care, organization, and craftsmanship to every project.

Meet the owner

Pablo Salerno is the founder and lead carpenter behind Casa Animal. Originally from Argentina, he moved to Mexico in search of new experiences. While working in hospitality, he nurtured a lifelong passion for woodworking—something he began developing hands-on while interning in the jungle of Tulum.

That passion led him to open his first small carpentry workshop. Like many starting out, he faced early challenges, including the loss of his shop in a hurricane. But with resilience and determination, he rebuilt it piece by piece.

Today, Casa Animal has grown into a multidisciplinary fabrication operation, providing custom furniture, property maintenance, and complex buildouts for events and productions. What has remained constant are the values Pablo built Casa Animal on: quality materials, honest work, clear communication, and a team clients can trust.

Whether creating custom furniture, maintaining properties, or supporting live productions, the focus is always on durability, execution, and accountability.

As Casa Animal has grown, Pablo has found a way to unite his love for animals with his passion for carpentry. A portion of the workshop’s income supports the rescue and care of stray dogs and cats in Tulum. Whether it’s donating materials to community projects, partnering with rescue teams, or covering vet bills, Casa Animal is committed to giving back—one piece of furniture, and one life, at a time.

He continues to expand the workshop, taking on bolder projects with the same goal: to create pieces that inspire and make a lasting impact in the community.