Clearcut Construction, Inc.

It's impossible to summarize in one paragraph what a huge impact Richard and Clearcut Construction has had on our day to day lives. Our old master bathroom, although functional, did not meet our needs as far as space organization, aesthetics, usable storage, shower size, openness, and clean cut appeal. Although I knew what appealed to me in a bathroom and what were my "must haves," I was having difficulty designing a space that would meet these goals and difficulty putting it together as a cohesive design. Prior to meeting Richard, I had met with both designers and general contractors separately; however, none seemed to really capture what I wanted and presented me with "cookie cutter" designs and stated that they had "no idea" what a general contractor would charge but that I should get several quotes. I then reached out to Richard. From the first time we met, I knew that Richard understood what I wanted and was able to actually visualize it in our space. Also, since he's both designer and contractor, he was able to give me a summary of cost that I could trust. Richard's design was impeccable and ever evolving thus flexible to whatever the project required as the work was underway. His work ethic is beyond reproach, and his immediate response to any concerns or questions was astonishing. Richard's final estimate and timeline were accurate, and his attention to detail even impressed my husband, which is the best compliment we could ever give. This truly is "the nicest bathroom" we have ever used, and every single time I step into it, I absolutely love it. It is a dream. I literally never want to leave this bathroom but inevitably l must. No one could go wrong hiring Richard and Clearcut Construction.

We hired Richard and Clearcut Construction to design and build a kitchen and backyard remodel at our home near downtown Raleigh. The kitchen portion of the project including removing walls, adding windows and doors, raising a ceiling, adding an office and pantry, and much more. The backyard portion of the project included a new deck, patio, outdoor fireplace, lighting, and more. First, from a design perspective, Richard came up with a plan that exceeded anything we could have imagined ourselves. His attention to detail and passion for creating something custom and unique that blended with the existing house was evident, and the final project design was completed quickly after great communication back and forth and listening to what we wanted while providing insight and ideas that matched our style and goals. We couldn't have been more satisfied with the design Richard came up with, and his pricing for the construction side was very fair and competitive. Second, from a construction side after the design was finalized, Richard did a tremendous job communicating expectations, managing the entire process and subs, and sticking to the timeline and budget. We really appreciated Richard's attention to detail and his desire to make sure the project met his design expectations and our goals. Richard completed the design and plan for the space and we signed off on it before any construction started, but we really liked that Richard was flexible enough to continue to be creative and offer suggestions to make the design and plan even better all the way through the construction phase. I think part of that is the benefit of working with the same company for the design and build, and I also think a lot of it is Richard taking a vested interest in making sure every project he does turns out great. These suggestions were always just ideas to make the project even better and never as an attempt to boost his bottom line or profit margins. He didn't hit us with change order fees as we implemented some of his suggestions and he kept the project on budget. If a suggested change was going to cost more, then he would tell us upfront and pass along the true cost so we could make a decision on how to proceed. He communicated with us daily and was extremely professional. We also liked that we had the ability to choose the sources and purchase all of the selection items like counter tops, lighting, hardware, tile, appliances, etc. ourselves without being tied to a particular vendor. This allowed us to save money on some areas while splurging on others, knowing that we shopped around for the best deal and got exactly what we wanted to fit our style. The decisions were ours, but Richard was available and helpful in this process as well as we bounced ideas off of him for various pieces. In the end, our project exceeded our expectations and we had a great experience with Richard and Clearcut Construction from the initial meeting and planning phases through construction until our space was finished. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Clearcut Construction to anyone looking for a design/build firm for a remodel.

Clearcut rescued our renovation! After 8 months of design work with others, we were ready to shelve the renovation as the bids were well above our proposed budget. We contacted Richard as a last ditch effort before abandoning our project (on a friend's recommendation), and we could not be more thankful we found him. Richard really listened to our goals for the renovation and was able to come up with a new plan that brought us closer to our proposed budget without us having to reduce the scope of our renovation. His redesigns were creative and thoughtful and accomplished exactly what we wanted while saving us close to $100,000. We also appreciated that Richard lets us use any vendor for our allowances. We were able to save a lot of money by shopping around for finishes and appliances rather than being forced to use certain vendors and the markups that come with them. During the construction phase, Richard's communication really shone through. Whether by phone, text, or email, he checked in with us nearly every day (sometimes multiple times in a day) to let us know what was going on and to make sure we were satisfied with the progress. His subs showed up on time and our renovation took just a little over 4 months. We remodeled our kitchen, master bedroom, master bathroom, moved the laundry upstairs, created a guest suite, and a new front porch. I've spoken to friends who have done comparable renovations that took over 10 months. Finally, he is detail oriented, honest, and reliable. He addressed every issue that came up. We have the highest respect for Richard, his professionalism, and his work ethic. We could not be happier with our new home.

We LOVE our new house!!! I can't hold back the smile every time I walk into it!! Six months ago, my fiancé and I decided to blend our households. We thought we wanted to start fresh in a new house, but... I really didn't want to leave my neighbors. So we began interviewing contractors to see if they could help us refresh my very 90's house and make it ours. It's not old, but it's VERY 90's.... We thought some new hardwoods and fresh paint could help and started interviewing contractors. When we met Richard, we were blown away by his vision and expertise. He saw possibilities in our house we hadn't seen. We canceled our other interviews and didn't look back. With Richard's vision, we made the screened in porch part of the kitchen. With the extra square footage, we had room to add a mudroom and a beautiful pantry/prep area. We took the wasted space of the two-story (heat sucking - noise magnifying) living room and made a warm and inviting living room and a new 2nd floor media room! My very dated bathroom transformed into a relaxing, open, sun-filled oasis! Those were just the big things, it's the details that make a house a home. We worked with Richard and his designer Kathi to create our dream home. They listened to our ideas (very articulate things like. "I want it to feel beachy, but not beachy, more like that open, airy, relaxing feeling you get when you are at the beach...") Yeah, we're natural designers. Somehow Richard and Kathi didn't laugh and presented us with ideas that were EXACTLY what we meant! We showed them the furniture we were bringing together and they created a color pallet and style that blended everything together perfectly. We updated every room: new paint, floors, light fixtures and bath fixtures. It's like we have brand new house! At a fraction of the cost of a new house, and with the same wonderful neighbors. Oh, and did I mention the full house remodel was done in 4 months!? On budget. Highest quality. Exactly as promised. There was not one day our house wasn't teaming with activity. Every time I mention the remodel I hear horror stories from other's experiences. Not us. From day one Richard and his crew were professional, knowledgeable and trust worthy. He listened to our feedback and created our dream home. We cannot thank him and his team enough! If you are considering a remodel, large or small, call Richard. You will not regret it.

I cannot say enough good things about Clearcut Construction! They renovated our 100 year old home and did a phenomenal job. I would trust Richard and his team to do anything. There are different things that I let Richard decide because there was so many details that I couldn't keep up, and each time I did that my expectations were blown away. I am so glad that I went with Clearcut Construction and I know you will be too!

Richard was excellent for our renovation/addition design project! He turned our plain and simple ranch into a rustic farm house that maximized the views of our property--especially the pond. My wife and I struggled to articulate our ideas, but Richard immediately understood what we wanted, and drew a brilliant design. Trustworthy and easy to work with. Highly recommended!

Richard was great to work with. A true craftsman with a great eye for the fit and finish of the whole job. If we ever got his voicemail he always returned the call within the hour. Any information we needed to complete the job he would go out of his way to have it in a timely fashion. Highly organized and very professional, customer focused, and just a pleasure to work with.

Richard has completed several projects for me and a few friends and every time it was finished expertly, on time and within budget!!! I would recommend his services!!!!!!

Richard has done multiple projects for us over the years. Our home in Drewry Hills needed kitchen and bath updates, and then a few years later we added a garage, man-cave, and extra bedroom. For all the projects, Richard did most of the design work himself. His attention to detail is great, and he is a pleasure to work with. Timelines and contracts were always adhered to, and his communication with clients is excellent. We always felt very comfortable with his subs. I look forward to working with Richard in the future and give him my highest recommendation.

I highly recommend Clearcut Construction. Richard was thorough and professional during the entire project. He is very innovative and creative with his designs. Our contract was complete and clear. He is very detail oriented and made sure that every aspect of our project was perfect. He stayed on budget and AHEAD of schedule. His subcontractors were respectful to us and our home. We are thrilled with the results!

We were referred to Richard by a friend. He has worked with us to design a house addition (double garage, master suite, mudroom & laundry room). He was able to take our ideas and exceed our expectations with his keen sense of design and attention to detail. We encountered numerous issues based on layout of existing utilities/septic. Richard worked diligently to navigate all creating a great space for our family. He responded professionally and timely to our questions. We look forward to seeing the design come to life in the construction phase.

Richard has an amazing eye for detail and design. We have a home in a historic district and wanted to add some much-needed space while maintaining the overall character of our house. He helped us prioritize what we needed from our addition and worked within our budget. Our addition has improved the whole flow and feel of our house and our new covered porch has changed the entire way we experience our backyard and outdoor spaces. We would highly recommend Richard to friends and family and we look forward to working with him again.