Cutting Edge Homes Inc.

Working with Cutting Edge Homes was the most damaging decision we have ever made as homeowners. Major concerns — including stalled work, non-responsiveness, and unpaid subcontractors — remained unresolved throughout our project. Once problems arose, accountability disappeared. We have detailed records to support our experience. Before moving forward with them, ask for three recent references from projects completed within the last two years — and verify everything carefully. Be wary of references from older projects, as they fail to reflect the company's current performance or reliability. If they can't provide recent, verifiable references, it is worth wondering why. If you're already a client, speak directly with all subcontractors to confirm they've been paid. If not, pause all payments until you receive proof of payment. Bottom line: this company comes with significant risk. With so many reputable builders in Greater Boston, we urge you to do your due diligence — and proceed with extreme caution.

Our experience working with Cutting Edge has been nothing short of a total nightmare. What was estimated by CEH to be a 5-6 month project is approaching the two year mark with poor quality control, poor time and project management, not paying sub contractors on a timely basis so they won't come to the house, rotating subcontractors, many employees quit throughout the process so no continuity, lots of excuses and promises. Sean is a gifted salesman but cannot deliver on his promises. Now he will not respond to repeated emails and phone calls to finish the punch list. Do your diligence as this has been a brutal experience and I do not recommend.

In my opinion, these guys are flat out incompetent. Original budget was $400-450K, got blown up with their projected cost of up to $1,000,000. Shocking compared to other proposals we received. Got rid of them early on which saved our project. Were able to find a competent builder that came in much closer to our budget. Unfortunately still too much so we reduced scope, if we had only known this sooner likely would have saved time/energy. Luckily we began the process well in advance of our start date that we are still on track for Q1 ‘23 and now have plans in place we fell comfortable with. The owner has also continued to make unwanted contact after we severed the relationship, pressuring to change our review. What a mistake getting involved with these guys, avoid the headache!

We signed a contract with Sean Cutting and Cutting Edge Homes back in 2018 and it was a very costly mistake. Sean is a smooth talker and a salesman. Also note, he is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the local Better Business Bureau. The design process was absolutely terrible. The first set of designs presented where not even within the setbacks of our lot. After a number of versions the final proposed design was only average. But what ultimately ended the relationship was the proposed working budget. It was astronomical for the project. I know this because we went to market with the plans. We were very fortunate to get out when we did and cut our loses. I can only say this now that we have successfully completed our addition with an honest, trustworthy architect and contractor. Our outcome is a better design, more square footage, top-quality craftsmanship, all at a lower price than Cutting Edge. I was hesitant to post this review, hence the delay. I decided it was important to do so in hopes that I can prevent this from happening to other families.

Disaster. $600k home remodel and Sean skipped out on us near the end with an incomplete job. Electric, heat, AC, cabinets, etc. not done. Contractors he hired would not complete the work because he didn't pay them for what they had already done. It was and is a mess. Do not hire them!!!!!!

We were looking for a contractor to not only help us execute a renovation (kitchen, floors, layout) but to really help us figure out how to most effectively design and update our new home while maintaining the existing charm. While the job was a big one, Cutting Edge made it all manageable and was a true partner every step of the way. They have a fantastic team that came up with breakthrough ideas to improve our house and execute the in a truly responsive and hands on manner to get things done well. They are very detail oriented, responsive and execute excellent work. I would highly recommend Cutting Edge Homes to anyone looking for a design/build contractor.

We recently completed a major renovation/transformation of our home. CuttingEdge was in charge of the whole project, from planning and designing to completion. We found them to be excellent - easy to deal with, creative, professional staff and sub-contractors, top quality workmanship and attention to detail, and they finished our huge project on time despite a never ending scope creep!

CEH conducted an extensive house renovation for us in 2015 and we couldn't be happier with the outcome! We started with a 1965 gambrel cape style house that was in need of some work. What began with the idea of tearing down the garage and rebuilding with a new master suite above it turned into a full makeover of the house, resulting in a colonial style home we couldn't be happier with, including full re-landscaping. CEH introduced some innovative thinking about how to architecturally blend the addition into the house that resulted in seamless continuity. The architect had the vision to think of creative ideas, and the construction team made it a reality. Overall, the project was completed on time and generally on budget (we made a few changes as we went which changed the cost). The construction crew was terrific in working through issues, and making sure everything was done at the highest levels of quality...including happily re-doing a couple of things when they weren't to satisfaction (e.g, a major bluestone tile on the front portico was chipped during installation, which we didn't notice until after everything was set including the support column that rested on the tile...the team quickly decided to remove everything and put in a new bluestone tile to make it right, which was quite an ordeal). For us, a combined design/build firm made sense due to our busy lifestyle. CEH's project management was great, as we would consistently speak with the project manager and/or the CEH general contractor in charge of the project. We'd certainly recommend CEH to others (and have, as they're currently working on a couple of projects for friends of ours).

Sean and company are a joy to work with. Their jobs can vary from small bath remodels with median priced updates to extreme home makeovers where budgets don't exist. They treat all their clients with the utmost respect. The detail and thought they put in shows in their finished work. We love working with them and their clients. Tiles Plus More is looking forward to the next project with Cutting Edge Homes..

As an interior Designer for over ten years, I have worked with many homebuilders in the Boston area and throughout the country. Cutting Edge homes gives exemplary customer service and excellent quality work. Sean Cutting and his professional, skilled team are respectful, reliable and loyal. If you are looking to have a home built or remodel an existing be sure to give them a call!

Wasted 4 months and $10K with this firm. Cutting Edge toured our house, gave us a verbal estimate for the project. After numerous designs, their proposed construction budget was $230K over their original estimate and our budget. The closest they could get was $100K over target.

I met with Sean to review my residential project. He visited my home and we spent approx 1 hour reviewing my needs and discussing budget. As a next step he said two individuals would visit my home that week to measure so he could draft an initial proposal. After those two men never came, I texted Sean to confirm if they were going to stop by. Sean texted back, "Trying to free up some time. We had very heavy rains here and had some emergency calls. Trying to sort through it now.". Sounded fine...but never heard back. I texted again a week later and no response. I don't know about all of you but I appreciate someone who at least responds and doesn't leave you hanging. If you're busy, don't feel the budget is sufficient or just plain don't want the work, at least communicate. I would highly advise not using a firm that shows this level of disrespect for a serious homeowner.