--- title: "A Cut Above, Inc. — Cabinets & Cabinetry | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/a-cut-above-inc-pfvwus-pf~1099184911 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1099184911.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "A Cut Above, Inc." category: ["Cabinets & Cabinetry"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/dd0355be0124d8bd_3886-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "10630 Riggs Hill Road, Unit E, Jessup, Maryland 20794, United States" latitude: 39.1484 longitude: -76.7922 phone: "(443) 597-2657" website: http://www.acutabovewoodworks.com rating: 5 review_count: 22 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 213 last_updated: 2026-11-08 --- # A Cut Above, Inc. Original Houzz profile: [A Cut Above, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/a-cut-above-inc-pfvwus-pf~1099184911) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Cabinets & Cabinetry - **Location:** Jessup, MD - **Serves:** Baltimore, Columbia, Ellicott City, Glen Burnie, Severn, Odenton, Catonsville, Pikesville, Crofton, Laurel, West Elkridge, South Laurel, Ilchester, Greenbelt, North Laurel, Elkridge, Arbutus, Beltsville, Fort Meade, Jessup, Linthicum, Savage, Fulton, West Laurel, Gambrills, Spencerville, Highland, Annapolis Junction, Clarksville, Fort George G Meade, Halethorpe, Highland Glen Elg West Friends, Linthicum Heights, Millersville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves A Cut Above was founded in 2005 to produce custom built-ins and custom wood furnishings of the best quality while delivering top quality service to A Cut Above’s clients. Since then A Cut Above, Inc has completed hundreds of projects for clients in central Maryland. Time and time again, A Cut Above customers have said that their custom built-in cabinetry has significantly improved the enjoyment of their home. And, that the quality of the experience working with Chip and his staff exceeded their expectations. Now, A Cut Above is offering a variety of roll out shelves, drawers, pull out trash and recyclable bins, vertical dividers, file drawers, and custom solutions for installation in your existing cabinets to provide ease of access to your everyday items. If you are tired of bending over and sorting through a pile of pots and pans to get the one you are looking for then you have come to the right place. We will meet with you and share our years of experience designing custom solutions for our clients to develop a practical and cost effective storage plan for you. The result will be cabinetry with increased storage capacity that is easy to access. Our roll outs and drawers are constructed of solid cherry with dovetailed joinery on all 4 corners. The drawer glides we use are top of the line, under mount, soft close glides from Blum. And we take great care at installation time to minimize disruption to you. Importantly, we can do all this at a price that is generally lower than our franchisee competitors because we are a local business based in Howard County, Maryland and without all the overhead of national franchises. If you are looking for personalized attention and want the best quality custom roll out shelves, drawers, or vertical dividers, A Cut Above is the right choice to make. ### Services Provided - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Built-ins - Custom Bookcases - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Home Bars - Custom Cabinet Doors - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Shelving - 3D Rendering - Cabinet Repair ### Areas Served - Baltimore - Columbia - Ellicott City - Glen Burnie - Severn - Odenton - Catonsville - Pikesville - Crofton - Laurel - West Elkridge - South Laurel - Ilchester - Greenbelt - North Laurel - Elkridge - Arbutus - Beltsville - Fort Meade - Jessup - Linthicum - Savage - Fulton - West Laurel - Gambrills - Spencerville - Highland - Annapolis Junction - Clarksville - Fort George G Meade - Halethorpe - Highland Glen Elg West Friends - Linthicum Heights - Millersville ### Typical Job Cost $2,000 - 50,000 Turnkey custom drawer and storage solutions and custom cabinets including design, fabrication, custom finishing, and installation. Soup to nuts - and no worries for the client. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | A Cut Above, Inc. | | Address | 10630 Riggs Hill Road, Unit E, Jessup, Maryland 20794, United States | | Phone | (443) 597-2657 | | Website | http://www.acutabovewoodworks.com | | License Number | 106698 | | Followers on Houzz | 213 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [A Cut Above, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/a-cut-above-inc-pfvwus-pf~1099184911) - **Website:** http://www.acutabovewoodworks.com - **Phone:** (443) 597-2657 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2014–2021), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 22 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 5.0 - Communication: 5.0 - Value: 5.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — jtsgiza13, Nov. 2020** > Chip was a pleasure to work with - from the planning stages to the excellent workmanship on our custom bathroom vanity. He delivered the vanity exactly when he said he would. He was an excellent communicator to ensure there were no surprises and that the measurements were exact. Excellent attention to details! > > Our bathroom vanity is the focal point of our bathroom upgrade. The accessories (double hamper and metal / maple pullouts below the sinks) were expertly installed and function perfectly. The vanity is quality all the way in solid maple. He also repainted (and rebuilt the back of) a standalone cabinet to match the vanity and it too came out perfect. > > We have nothing but praise for this experience with an expert craftsman. Highly recommended and we hope to use him in the future. **★★★★★ — K L, Nov. 2019** > Working with Chip was great. We had looked at several options for a custom closet before meeting with Chip. It was clear that Chip understood what we were looking for in our needs and offered suggestions or advice to make our design personalized and practical. Chip would send us designs to review to ensure we agreed and were clear on the design. Once it was time to install, the team arrived on time and worked quickly to complete everything in a few days. Some of the work required on site modifications, suchs as making sure the tops for the dressers fit snugly because no wall is ever 100% straight. It's that type of attention to detail that proved Chip is an artisian craftsman proud of his work. > > We've recommended him to others and would use him again. **★★★★★ — B. Chic Interiors, March 2016** > As an interior designer, I rely on my resources to complete my projects in the utmost professional manner. Chip Yawney, from A Cut Above, literally goes way beyond that in every way. I have been truly impressed with his passion for the custom cabinetry, designs, features, wood species, and offering a wide array of door styles. A truly impressive experience overall. I'll be referring my clients for many years to come. **★★★★★ — Nancy, Jan. 2016** > Tall built-in shelves flanking our living room fireplace: Chip and his team were really easy to work with from start to finish. Clean-up always appreciated. His suggestions to refine our original idea turned out beautifully and look quite elegant. Superb attention to detail. We will begin plans soon on another project with Chip. **★★★★★ — dejanesh, Jan. 2016** > We contracted A Cut Above to build a specific customer cabinetry to match existing cabinets in our new home. The specific size, dimensions, and fit were not available from our builder, or the cabinet manufacturer. > > we worked with Chip Yawney to design and create a cabinet that would fit our specific dimensions and intended usage requirements. Chip worked closely with us to match the existing cabinet style and color. He provided a mock up of the cabinet door to insure the design was a good match, and also provided color samples for a proper match. we worked with Chip in his studio for the initial selection and design, and then he came to the house to take the necessary measurements. > > the cabinets came out exactly as we had desired, being a perfect fit for our space and needs, and a match to the existing cabinets. The work was completed on schedule and executed as stated in our design consultations. The timing was near the holidays, and Chip worked extra hard to ensure the work was completed prior to the holiday. > > The installation was done expertly and with great attention to detail. There were some finishing details not specifically part of the cabinet design regarding installation where Chip had to adapt to ensure the installation matched the molding and trim in the house, and that was done exceptionally well. > > All work was detailed and documented on a work statement and invoice, and worked was completed as planned. > > The quality of the cabinetry workmanship and installation, and all business aspects of the job were done with the highest degree of quality and professionalism. > > We Highly recommend Chip and A Cut Above for any kind of custom cabinetry. **★★★★★ — msjlax, Jan. 2016** > We hired A Cut Above to build library bookcases.Chip produced an exceptional and on point product. His professionalism and attention to detail was remarkable. **★★★★★ — fubaru4, Jan. 2016** > This is the third time that I have hired Chip to install custom cabinetry in my house. > As always it was a pleasure working with Chip. > He performs exceptional work and is a pleasure to deal with. > I highly recommend him. > His attention to detail and willingness to work with me on the details made the project and overwhelming success, so much so that my wife and I now fight for use of my new man cave. **★★★★★ — Danielle Cooper, Dec. 2015** > It was a pleasure working with Chip! I had a very specific idea of the built-in shelving that I wanted (some open shelving, mostly hidden shelves) and could not find pictures to show potential builders. Chip was able to design the cabinetry based on my description and it came out perfect. He was very flexible with meetings, extremely professional, and the design works perfectly in the room. We are very happy with the finished wall unit. I can't say enough good things about A Cut Above, Inc and will definitely use Chip for any future projects without hesitation. **★★★★★ — jschemm87, Oct. 2015** > A Cut Above designed a custom built-in unit for our home. I was looking for extra pantry and closet storage and A Cut Above delivered exactly what I wanted. Chip was very professional and easy to work with. He was always easy to contact which is important with a custom unit because you have a lot of questions going through the process. Overall, the design and construction went very smoothly and I got exactly what I wanted. The quality of the unit is great and you can tell a lot of care and detail went into the construction and installation. I will definitely be using A Cut Above for future home projects. **★★★★★ — wlallen, March 2014** > Chip and his entire team were phenomenal in every respect. When Chip brought back his first set of drawings after our initial meeting it was clear that he had listened and really understood what I was asking him to build. The reading nook that I had been envisioning for 3 years was there on paper! Additionally, A Cut Above built a beautiful wall of bookcases and and a wrap- around desk to turn my barely functional office into a thing of beauty. The free standing wall cabinet gives our 2 story family room depth and dimension and when Chip noticed that our existing mantel just wasn't going to match the new wood ,he took it to his shop and turned it into an exquisite piece that ties the entire room together. With our 5 children and dog, Chip and his team were kind a respectful and patient and I felt completely comfortable having them in our home to build while I went to work. **★★★★★ — txsunshine44, Feb. 2014** > We loved A Cut Above! They were excellent in all ways. The kinds were friendly and professional and we loved having them in our house. We had A Cut Above build customized built ins for large wall in our den. It's stunning! **★★★★★ — antaresmusicians, Feb. 2014** > A Cut Above is the greatest company we have ever used for our home improvements. Chip, Steve, Kyle, and Mike were wonderful from day one until the project was completed. They designed and made beautiful Mahogany bookshelves & cabinets from scratch for our new library room. They even custom matched the color of another item in our house with the stain they used on the booked shelves so that it was a perfect match. They always encouraged us to stop by their shop to see the progress of our job and their impeccable workmanship. Chip also sent us pictures of the building process along the way. The entire project was completed in an amazingly short time. Every detail is "a cut above" what anyone else could have made. We HIGHLY recommend them! ## Selected projects - [Baltimore bookcases](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/baltimore-bookcases-pj-vj~7255932) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Home Office in Baltimore City](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-office-in-baltimore-city-pj-vj~6722682) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Dining room built ins - Phoenix, Md](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dining-room-built-ins-phoenix-md-pj-vj~7255938) - Location: Phoenix, MD - Photos: 9 - [Gorgeous Custom Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gorgeous-custom-bar-pj-vj~7138113) - Location: Washington, DC - Photos: 3 - [White and gold kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-and-gold-kitchen-pj-vj~7138097) - Location: Towson, MD - Photos: 15 - [White and Wood Mudroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-and-wood-mudroom-pj-vj~7137946) - Location: West Friendship, MD - Photos: 3 - [Wood mantel with white built ins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wood-mantel-with-white-built-ins-pj-vj~7138091) - Location: Odenton, MD - Photos: 3 - [Home Work Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-work-space-pj-vj~7138086) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Blue Laundry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-laundry-pj-vj~7137969) - Location: Fairfax, VA - Photos: 1 - [Arched bookshelves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arched-bookshelves-pj-vj~7137955) - Location: Gaithersburg, MD - Photos: 4 - [Arched Built Ins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/arched-built-ins-pj-vj~7138068) - Location: Fairfax, VA - Photos: 2 - [White Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-laundry-room-pj-vj~7138076) - Location: Olney, MD - Photos: 4 - [Contemporary media cabinetry with floating shelves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-media-cabinetry-with-floating-shelves-pj-vj~1777696) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Blue Alcove Bookshelves](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blue-alcove-bookshelves-pj-vj~7137930) - Location: Ellicott City, MD - Photos: 2 - [Bay Window Built Ins](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-window-built-ins-pj-vj~7137965) - Location: Laurel, MD - Photos: 4 - [Ellicott City Pantry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ellicott-city-pantry-pj-vj~7137923) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - [Drawers Galore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/drawers-galore-pj-vj~2941425) - Location: Ellicott City, MD - Photos: 13 - [Custom Master Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-master-bath-pj-vj~2935300) - Location: Clarksville, MD - Photos: 26 - Description: This master bathroom hadn't been updated in over 20 years and was in need of a significant face lift. The client was on a tight budget and decided to replace all the features and fixtures "in place" without significant plumbing and electrical moves. A peaceful contemporary look and feel was the objective. B Chic Interiors provided excellent decorating guidance and without their help the result would not be as beautiful as the final result. Brigid inspired the bench under the window which is one… - [Traditional Kitchen by A Cut Above, Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-by-a-cut-above-inc-pj-vj~1675902) - Location: Gaithersburg, MD - Photos: 17 - [Custom Roll Out](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-roll-out-pj-vj~7138057) - Location: Ellicott City, MD - Photos: 5 [See all 61 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/cabinets-and-cabinetry/a-cut-above-inc-pfvwus-pf~1099184911) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-08.*