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address: "917 Timbercreek Ct., Belton, Missouri 64012, United States"
latitude: 38.8161
longitude: -94.5328
phone: "(913) 915-3669"
website: http://
rating: 4.9
review_count: 7
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# Ed Rutter

Original Houzz profile: [Ed Rutter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/ed-rutter-pfvwus-pf~403470055)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Remodelers
- **Location:** Belton, MO
- **Serves:** Kansas City, Grandview, Belton, Raymore, Peculiar, Lake Winnebago, Cleveland, Loch Lloyd, Leawood, Bucyrus, Lees Summit, Overland Park, Shawnee Mission, Stilwell
- **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (7 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2024), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 100 Ideabook Saves

Tool Time Home Improvement is owned and operated by husband and wife team, Ed and Candace Rutter. "The goal from the beginning, ever since a grateful client suggested we open our own business, was to own a merit-based company that does the job right! Well, Tim Allen’s TV Show “Home Improvement” just so happened to be on TV that night while I was working at the customer’s house.  I said I’ll call Myself Tool Time Home Improvement. That was the Fall of 1995."

Before coming to this seemingly simple conclusion though, Ed decided he needed to do more and do better. "I could go out and do right by people, make amends. I had given it great thought, and by giving people a fair price and by doing great work is what I have been trying to do. I have been working in the construction business for many years. I framed homes and learned how NOT to Build them for 10 years. I got into the carpenters’ union and built bridges in the Kansas City Area for about 10 Years as well. I have always surrounded myself with professionals in critical areas of my business in which to learn the right way of doing things, while each time learning and growing from their mistakes. Mike Holmes would be Proud!  Tim Allen Too!"

At Tool Time, Candace and Ed try to focus on honesty and fairness, since realizing that their ideal customers want home improvement professionals who care about, and are invested in their home just as much as the homeowners. Professionals should be honest and fair priced, spell things out for them & most importantly, tell the client what they need to hear. 

We try to price out projects as fairly as possible, taking time to gather our "A" team of professionals in the trade. Candace and Ed do 85 to 90 % of the work but, bringing in key pro’s to customize cabinets, expert installation of hardwood floors, new roofing/repairs.  We also provide complete plumbing & electrical services.  We've adopted a three visit process for new jobs that need to be assessed and priced. The first meeting is a meet and greet and chat. The second meeting consists of having the customer meet with my team of designers for tile, cabinets, and plumbing (Rough written estimate, which is free). The third meeting is to finalize pricing and ideas. 

Tool Time Home Improvement's clients are our number one priority! Give us a call with your problem - and we'll help you find a solution.

### Services Provided

- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Home Remodeling
- Custom Cabinets
- Basement Remodeling
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Flooring Installation
- Tile Installation
- Shower Installation
- Backsplash Installation
- Bathtub Installation
- Lighting Installation
- Shower Door Installation
- Interior Door Installation
- wedi shower systems pro certified installer

### Areas Served

- Kansas City
- Grandview
- Belton
- Raymore
- Peculiar
- Lake Winnebago
- Cleveland
- Loch Lloyd
- Leawood
- Bucyrus
- Lees Summit
- Overland Park
- Shawnee Mission
- Stilwell

### Typical Job Cost

$150 - 100,000

We accept Cash, Check and All Major Credit Cards.  Financing is Available.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ed Rutter |
| Address | 917 Timbercreek Ct., Belton, Missouri 64012, United States |
| Phone | (913) 915-3669 |
| Website | http:// |
| License Number | 14-00004212 |
| Followers on Houzz | 17 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ed Rutter](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/ed-rutter-pfvwus-pf~403470055)
- **Website:** http://
- **Phone:** (913) 915-3669

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Certified Wedi Professional Shower Systems Installer, Sun Heated Flooring Systems Installer

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2024), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Kansas City NARI](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/kansas-city-nari-pfvwus-pf~847917806)
- [National Tile Contractors Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-tile-contractors-association-pfvwus-pf~311674870)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 7 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 50.0
- Communication: 50.0
- Value: 50.0

### All 7 reviews

**★★★★★ — kc\_crow36, Dec. 2023**

> Ed is the only person or company I trust with my bathroom remodel!  He’s a perfectionist and wants it done right.  He knows his trade. For example, he pointed out the company who installed my kitchen granite countertop didn’t make them the standard width.  I had never noticed and the other people/ companies I got bids from didn’t notice either. He has good ideas.  He knows the proper type of material for the different jobs.  He’s quality and up to date on new material like how to retro fit old can lighting to LED retro fit.  He knows which sinks will provide problems later.  He can fix just about anything- drywall, electrical, plumbing, etc.  I’ve used him before and plan to use him in 2024 to replace my master bathroom tub and flooring. He already redid my shower and I love it!  He stands behind his work too.  He’s organized and stays on track with his projects.  Overall great contractor and man.  And his price is fair!

**★★★★★ — Bill Northingtom, Dec. 2016**

> I have used Tool Time for the past 10 plus years, Tool Time is very professional, very skilled in the work they do. The bids are always fair and upfront , no hidden cost. Too; Time takes a lot of pride in the work that they do. ED and Candice Rutter are extremely personal and understand how to explain to the customer what is needed, will add suggestions when needed. One major thing why I keep using Tool Time is "HONESTY"

**★★★★ — ctkansas, Nov. 2016**

> Ed and Candace did a wonderful job on our bathrooms and bedroom. Ed is very knowledgeable about all kinds of remodeling, laying tile, plumbing, electric, painting, and much more. They are great to work with and are very willing to help You make choices on what to do, if you need help. They both work to make things turn out the way you want them too. We plan on using them again soon!

**★★★★★ — Brooke Rembold, Oct. 2016**

> Tool Time Home Improvement, Inc. has done many projects for our home.  They have completed a full renovation of the master bathroom, completed with heated tile floor; full basement remodel (removal of walls, install of pocket door, lighting, new wiring, and knock down ceiling); full bathroom remodel - complete gut/demo, install new shower, lighting, sink, tile (shower/floor) and a complete electrical/light install project, including the addition of many hard-wired hanging lights and switches.  These projects have been completed over a period of the last 8 years.  Anytime we have a new project (large or small), Tool Time is the first and only company we call.  Tool time provides reasonable and very detailed bids, timely work and complete clean-up.  I trust this company in my home while I am not there and have referred them on to do many other projects (neighbors, family, and friends).

**★★★★★ — Cheryl Flood, July 2016**

> I have used Tool Time Home Improvement for a variety of projects over the past ten to fifteen plus years at three different homes.  Projects included bathroom and laundry room remodels, deck and window replacement, wood rot repair and many other home improvement projects.
> Ed is professional, listens to what you want to accomplish, provides detailed written  estimates and communicates openly over the course of the project.  The quality of work is outstanding.

**★★★★★ — Donald Garner, June 2016**

> Hello:  I hired Ed Rutter from Tool Time Home Improvement to help me with serious structural issues with my log home.  The outer walls were rotten and we literally jacked the house up and replaced the lower exterior walls by removing the old rotten logs and replacing them with 2x6 studded walls and 11/2 log siding.  there was water damage from the logs leaking water in.  Ed replaced all of the floors in the back of the house and put in a new kitchen and bathroom on the lower level.  Ed went above and beyond the call of duty to fix my log home when other home improvement company's would not even give a bid.  I highly recommend Tool Time Home Improvement.

**★★★★★ — HU-931245, June 2016**

> Ed was professional, showed up on time and explained the job that was being done in a way that anyone would be able to understand.  I will use him for repairs.

## Selected projects

- [ADA Compliant Bathroom in Prairie Village, KS](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ada-compliant-bathroom-in-prairie-village-ks-pj-vj~2046857)
  - Location: Prairie Village, KS
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Full gut of Hallway Bathroom. Remodeled for ADA Complaint. Updated Plumbing & Electrical. Removed Old Tub and Replaced with Low Curb Shower Pan. Added ADA Grab Bars, Towel Rack & Shower Caddy
- [Victorian Style Bathroom, Lee's Summit, MO.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/victorian-style-bathroom-lee-s-summit-mo-pj-vj~2046921)
  - Location: Lee's Summit, MO
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Full Gut and Remodel of Master Bathroom. New Vanities, One Piece Shower Enclosure, Shower Head & Body Sprays, Custom Gravity Swing Shower Door, Custom Lighting, Re-plumbed Whirlpool Tub, Tiled Floor &Fireplace
- [ADA Compliant Bathroom, Overland Park, Kansas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ada-compliant-bathroom-overland-park-kansas-pj-vj~2152587)
  - Location: Overland Park, KS
  - Photos: 10
  - Description: Walk In Shower w/ ADA Hand Hold & Thermostatic Controller for Water Temp., Separate Controls for Hand Held & Shower Head
- [Master Bathroom Renovation with Air Tub, Parkville MO.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-bathroom-renovation-with-air-tub-parkville-mo-pj-vj~2152516)
  - Location: Parkville, MO
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Complete gut of everything in Bathroom. New Walk in Shower with Thermostatic Control, Ceiling Mounted Shower Head, Handheld Shower Control & (4) Flush Mounted Body Sprays. Gravity Swing Shower Door w/ Hopper Swing Door Above. Heated Floor w/ Digital Thermostat. Custom Vanity Cabinets. And finally, a Therapeutic Air Tub w/ Roman Tub Faucet & separate Hand Held Sprayer
- [Basement Bathroom in Lee's Summit, MO](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/basement-bathroom-in-lee-s-summit-mo-pj-vj~2152597)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Traditional Master Bath, Lee's Summit, MO.](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-master-bath-lee-s-summit-mo-pj-vj~2046901)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
  - Description: Full Master Bathroom make over using a Sterling 4 Piece Shower Enclosure, New Shower Door, New Kohler Elongated Toilet & Tiled floor with custom tile medallion.
- [Glass Block Shower](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glass-block-shower-pj-vj~2152519)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Modern Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~2152511)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Living Room Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/living-room-remodel-pj-vj~2046928)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Staircase Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staircase-remodel-pj-vj~2046903)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Kitchen Remodels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodels-pj-vj~2046926)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Modern Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2046925)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5
- [Flooring Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/flooring-projects-pj-vj~2046919)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 6
- [Contemporary Bathroom Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-bathroom-remodel-pj-vj~2046915)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Home Bars!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-bars-pj-vj~2046909)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [Most Recent Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/most-recent-work-pj-vj~1981796)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 10
- [Finished Basement w/Bar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/finished-basement-w-bar-pj-vj~1829031)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3

[See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-remodelers/ed-rutter-pfvwus-pf~403470055)

## Ideabooks

- [Modern Bath Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68995341/list/modern-bath-ideas) — 4 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/plissken017)

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*