Common Questions About Your RemodelCommon Questions About Your Remodel

Yes. Start with a phone conversation about your vision for the space. We’ll arrange an in-home consultation and prepare an estimate for the work we discuss. Request your free estimate or call 515-723-5850.

You receive a line-item estimate that breaks down the proposed work, materials and costs. We review it with you by phone or in person, so you understand what’s included before you accept it. Material selections and any items you plan to supply are part of that conversation.

We can talk through the choices and compare versions of the estimate with lower-cost and higher-cost finishes, without asking you to decide everything at once. As you make selections, we clarify how they affect the proposed work, cost and schedule.

We don’t promise a resale return. Our estimate explains what the construction work will cost, so you can weigh the project against your goals for the home. Tell us whether you’re remodeling to stay or preparing to sell, and we’ll discuss the work you have in mind.

We explain the change and discuss it with you before writing a change order. If a problem adds significant work, we develop options and explain the costs so you can decide how to proceed. Small issues may be absorbed, but we discuss accumulating costs with you rather than leaving them unexplained.

The schedule depends on the scope, material lead times and what we find as the work progresses. After you approve the estimate, we explain the order of work and the expected timing for your project. You receive a printed calendar, with updates when the schedule changes.

We work through your design, material choices and estimate first, then review the schedule and what to expect in your home. For kitchen remodels, we wait for the new cabinets to arrive before demolition. See the full sequence on Our Process.

We discuss that with you before construction, based on the rooms involved, access to the space and your household’s needs. We explain how the work may affect your daily routine so you can plan around noise, dust and the areas being remodeled.

Our crew protects floors, uses dust control and cleans the work area each day. Demolition still brings noise and dust, so we talk through what to expect beforehand. We aim to leave at a reasonable hour so your family has its evening.

The crew typically arrives between 8 and 9 in the morning. We discuss the daily routine with you before work begins and keep you informed as the schedule develops. If you have a concern about access or your household’s routine, bring it up during planning.

Call 515-723-5850 or send us a message about your vision for your home. We begin with a phone conversation, then arrange a home visit to discuss ideas and take measurements. Photos of your space and examples of what you like help us prepare.

Yes. For the remodeling project we agree on, our team plans and manages the work from the first conversation through the final walkthrough. We explain the scope, coordinate the work and keep you informed. You can explore the full sequence on Our Process.

Our team stays in touch throughout your project. You receive a Monday preview, a mid-week check-in and a Friday recap with the outlook for the following week. When a problem affects the work, we explain what’s happening and bring you options.

We work through the possible solutions with our team, then explain the issue, the options and what each would mean for your remodel. You can ask questions and choose how to proceed. If the work changes, we discuss the costs and update the schedule with you.

We review the finished space together and go through the details. If anything remains to be done, we explain what’s left and what happens next. At completion, you receive the final estimate and invoice, make the final payment and receive a gift to welcome you into your new space.

No. Bring your ideas, inspiration photos and a sense of how you want to use the space. We’ll talk through your goals and take measurements during the home visit. For kitchens, a likes-and-dislikes worksheet helps our designer understand your preferences.

Yes. For kitchen, bathroom and basement remodels, you review a 3D rendering based on your ideas and the measurements of your home. It helps you picture the proposed space and discuss the details before approving the work.

Yes. We discuss how involved you’d like to be and agree on what you’ll supply and what our team will handle. Those decisions shape the estimate and schedule, so we work through them during planning rather than leaving them until construction.

Our own carpenters install the cabinetry and finish trim on our kitchen projects. Cabinetry and finish carpentry are the work the company was built on, and they remain part of what our team handles in house. Learn more about our cabinetry and finish carpentry work.

Yes. You can contact us about cabinetry and finish carpentry without planning a full remodel. Tell us about the rooms, cabinets or interior trim you have in mind, and we’ll talk through the work. Explore cabinetry and finish carpentry.

We offer kitchen, bathroom, basement and whole-home remodeling, along with cabinetry and finish carpentry. You can also contact us about new home construction; we’ll review your plans and discuss how our team can help.

We’re based in West Des Moines and serve homeowners across the Des Moines metro and Central Iowa. Find your community on our Service Areas page for local information and links to our remodeling services. If your town isn’t listed, contact us to discuss your location and project.

Yes. Cutting Edge Construction is an insured Iowa contractor. Our Iowa contractor registration number is C144559. If you have questions about our registration or insurance while planning your project, ask us during the consultation.

Yes. Durwin founded Cutting Edge in 1995 after serving with the Navy Seabees. The company is veteran and family owned, with three generations in construction. Read Our Story or meet our leadership team.

Our focus is managing remodeling projects, along with cabinetry and finish carpentry. We don’t take on standalone plumbing, framing, concrete or dirt-work jobs. If that work is part of a larger remodel, we can discuss it as part of the project’s overall scope.