Cutting Edge Construction Today LLC
Remodeling Contractor - Lake Forest Park, WA
Owner Background Checked
Average rating
4.03
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Average rating
4.03
4.0
Services
- Accessibility Construction
- Accessibility Design
- Asphalt Removal
- Bathroom Design
- Bathroom Remodeling
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About Cutting Edge Construction Today LLC
Many envision their dream home, but know not the road that leads there. Perhaps a remodel is all that is required; a new kitchen layout, a bathroom with extra amenities, a family room, or a new patio design. Others may wish to remodel or upgrade their business structure, visualizing transformational qualities that will welcome customers with the impact of a warm embrace. Such investments can be the difference between surviving... and thriving. While contemplating such endeavors can be intimidating, never fear: we can help. At Cutting Edge Construction Today, LLC (CEC), we possess the ability, willingness and desire to truly listen to your aspirations. With a creative eye and imaginative spirit, one begins to see that virtually anything is possible. Thus, the first step toward transferring your dreams into reality begins. Your perception of a construction company or home builders will forever change with us; we know that for you, it's not simply a house- it's your home. Taking that extra step, and making that extra effort is an integral part of our approach: you can count on us to be there for you. Our founder Doug Terrel has lived by this credo over his several decades of experience, and has instilled it within everything we do. And- while the latest trend among companies is to "go green" in promoting sustainable development, we have been environmentally friendly from day one. We firmly believe that making a better tomorrow starts with responsible and conscientious practices today.
Credentials & Stats
32 years in business
Owner background checked
25% response rate
Ratings and Reviews
Average rating
4.03
4.0
Karla S.
09/15/2020
We hired Doug to replace the posts on our carport. We found him to be responsive and the work was excellent. We plan on reaching out to him again for larger jobs.
Nathan B.
09/11/2018
We hired Doug (owner of Cutting Edge Construction Today LLC) to complete 2nd floor addition. This ended up being a year-long project with and there were some pros and cons we would like to share. The pros: 1) Doug is an overall nice guy. Easy to talk to and seems like he wanted things to go well. 2) He had some good ideas on working through some of the issues that arose during the remodel (working with an old home) 3) Shared ideas on certain finishes that did help make the inside work/look better. The cons: 1) Time/Schedule: Started 3 months late and gave us the runaround during that time about starting soon. Then it took 6 months longer then when he bid the project. Overall work was done slowly and never met the schedules Doug told us during our check-in conversations. 2) Communication: Doug was good at communication when he wanted something, but he avoids emails, texts, and phone calls when it is not something he wants to deal with. Many times I had to follow up with him on non-responses throughout the whole project (especially cost) 3) Budget: Blew up the budget! 40% over the high end of his proposed Budget is what we ended up paying, but he wanted to bill for well over 50%. There were some unseen issues that came up but that would have only accounted for 10-15% of the increase. The only way I got updates on Budgets was to push Doug over and over again to get me the information (which in the end was always wrong). This was overall under estimated and VERY VERY poorly managed. 4) Oversight: Rarely on-site final 4 months. After budget issues were discussed Doug did not spend much time at our house and never was there to talk to us when we got home. He also was not making sure the work was being done well. I was constantly finding things that were being done incorrectly and having to point it out to him and his guys. 5) Finish work: Some was good, but also some was bad. Lots to be improved on here especially in tile work. I had to have to have them pull up the newly laid bathroom tile floor since it moved up and down. Then the replacement job is still bad; it does not move now, but it is not level thus leaving sharp edges (and grout work was poor). Overall I have not recommended to any of my friends and neighbors to use Cutting Edge Construction Today LLC and I would not use them again for any project. Hopefully the remodel is sound and I will not need to make any warranty claims against the performed work.
Tony R.
10/13/2016
Quick, pleasant, did exactly what I needed in a very timely manner.
Areas We Serve
- Bothell
- Edmonds
- Kenmore
- Kirkland
- Lynnwood
- Mountlake Terrace
- Woodinville
- Seattle
Business Info
Address
2818 NE 178th St
Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
Project Gallery
Photo | Project | Date | Description | Cost | Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  | EDMONDS GREAT ROOM / RAISED CEILING/ KITCHEN | Feb 2015 | DESIGN - Design 1100SF main floor/living area remodel for better flow, sight lines and function. DEMO - Gut kitchen, living, dining, entry, foyer. - All plumbing, electrical, drywall, insulation, trim, windows, flooring, wall framing not an exterior wall, all ceiling joist, concrete cutting. NEW Structural - New concrete footings and brackets and post system. - Two main beams 28' and 36' to carry opened roof. Plumbing - All new for kitchen. Electrical - All new with multiple switching patterns, entire space. Lighting - LED Cove lighting. - 32 Can lights. - Track lights. - Pendent lighting. - LED tape under shelf lighting. - All lighting on dimmers systems. Framing - Misc. walls and blocking. - Framed and opened deck to larger door system and windows. - Free standing fireplace. Fireplace - See thru, two sided fireplace. - Seating four sides. - Custom metal framing for seating. - All four sides clad in Soap Stone slabs including seating. Windows - windows upgraded. Exterior Doors - Deck door French door. - Side door replaced. - Front entry door 42" pivot door with side lights. Solid fir. Drywall - Walls only. Ceiling - Cedar T&G on entire ceiling. - Wrap all beams in cedar. Painting - Walls only. Cabinets - Bamboo with plywood boxes, soft close drawers and doors. - Custom open floating shelving. - Large 8' island. Flooring - Tie-in existing oak flooring with additional flooring. Appliances Trim - Vertical grain douglas fir. Tile - White subway. Counters - Marble perimeter. - Soap stone island. Pre-wired and installed electronics and speakers systems. | $209k | Edmonds, WA |
| Deck Awning Repairs | Jun 2015 | Gutters, Downspouts, drainage work, fascia replacement. | $774 | Lake Forest Park, WA | |
| ENTRY STAIRS AND FRONT PORCH | May 2015 | ENTRY STAIRS AND FRONT PORCH - Demo existing air, railing and decking structure and finishes. - Rebuild - Pressure treated structural framing. Cedar treads. Cedar decking. Cedar railing system. Customer applied finish coating. | $10k | Lake Forest Park, WA | |
| GREENLAKE BASEMENT WINDOW | Dec 2014 | New window for basement bedroom egress - Excavate earth down foundation wall. - Cut concrete for opening. - Install window. - Install window well. - Trim window interior and exterior. - Paint. | $4k | Seattle, WA | |
| Granite Falls cabin | Nov 2014 | Stabilize and level cabin. Attic insulation and paneling. misc. cleaning of decades of old belongings. Driveway work. | $23k | Granite Falls, WA | |
| Back porch rebuild | Nov 2014 | Clear roof materials replaced, replace a few post, painting south side of house and new gutter on porch roof. | $4k | Lake Forest Park, WA | |
| KENMORE EXTERIOR AND MISC. INTERIOR | Oct 2014 | Perimeter fence rebuild on steep slope. Channel drain system - cut concrete, place channel drains and out feed, new concrete. Side yard clean-up and walkway creation - create new walking path length of house, drainage, gravel, timbers. Garbage can corral - create fence, pavers, etc. for shielding cans. Toilets - new toilets -dual flush. Exhaust fans - new bath fans and timers. | $17k | Kenmore, WA | |
| DECK STRUCTURAL REPAIRS | Oct 2014 | Redesigned 2nd story deck post / bracket support system. Replace rot. New beams and post and bracketing. | $8k | Seattle, WA | |
| CUSTOM DECK RAILING SYSTEM | Jul 2014 | RAILING SYSTEM - Design and install custom replacement railing system out of maintenance free materials. | $3k | Lake Forest Park, WA |
