Cabinetry & Finish Carpentry · Des Moines & Central IowaCabinetry & Finish Carpentry

Cabinets and Finish Trim, Installed by Our CarpentersCabinets & Finish Trim Fitted by Our Carpenters

Our own carpenters install your cabinets and finish trim. Hire us for the installation or make it part of your home remodel.Cabinets and trim, fitted with care. Installed by our own carpenters.

What to Expect

Your Cabinet Project,
Our Own Carpenters
Your Cabinet Project Our Own Carpenters

You can hire Cutting Edge for cabinetry and finish carpentry on its own. We discuss the work, visit your home and review the measurements and materials. You receive a detailed estimate to review before our carpenters begin the installation.

Tell us about the cabinets you have chosen or the changes you want to make. We discuss the layout, finish details and who supplies each part of the project. You understand what our team will handle before the work gets added to the schedule.

If cabinetry is part of a larger kitchen, bathroom or whole-home remodel, we can bring that work into the same plan. Our own carpenters handle the cabinets and trim, while we keep you informed about the work and what happens next.

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Where We Started

We Started With Cabinets
and Interior Finish Work
Our Roots in Cabinetry & Finish Carpentry

Cutting Edge began with finish carpentry and custom cabinetry. Veteran and family owned since 1995, we have three generations in construction behind us. That background shapes the care our team brings to the details in your home.

A cabinet run, an island and the trim around a room are things you see and use every day. We talk through how those details come together before the installation. The work stays with our carpenters, who take pride in the finished result.

See the cabinetry in the kitchens below and read what homeowners say about their installations. Their reviews describe the measuring, care and communication they experienced. Get a closer look at the work and the people behind it.

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A Closer Look at the Work

A Finished Kitchen With
White and Wood Cabinets
A Kitchen With White & Wood Cabinetry

White upper cabinets and wood base cabinets carry through this kitchen. The island, farmhouse sink and fitted cabinet runs bring the everyday details together.See white and wood cabinetry fitted throughout this kitchen.

Two-toneTwo-Tone
White and natural wood
IslandIsland
Cabinetry with bar seating
Sink baseSink Base
Fitted to the farmhouse sink
HardwareHardware
Brass details throughout

Homeowner Reviews

What Homeowners Say
About Working With Us
What Homeowners Say About Working With Us

★★★★★
"We had a great experience with this Cutting Edge installing our kitchen cabinets. The team was professional, detail-oriented, and clearly took pride in their work. The cabinets were installed perfectly and the finished result completely transformed our kitchen. They stayed on schedule, kept the workspace clean, and communicated well throughout the project. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality craftsmanship and a smooth installation process."
Allison PeetGoogle Review

The Cabinetry Process

Your Cabinet Project,
From Start to Finish
Your Cabinet Project, From Start to Finish

From the first measurements to the finishing details, our carpenters guide the work and keep you informed.We plan each step with you. You know what happens next.

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01

Tell Us About Your Cabinetry

We begin with a phone call about the cabinets or finish work you have in mind. Share photos and any cabinet plans so we can get familiar with the project.

02

Review the Space and Measurements

We visit your home to review the layout, dimensions and materials. We talk through the work you want and what our team will need to install.

03

Agree on Materials and Scope

We clarify who supplies the cabinets, hardware and finish materials. If the installation is part of a remodel, we connect it with the larger project plan.

04

Review Your Estimate

We walk through your line-item estimate together by phone or in person. You can ask questions about the work and materials before approving it and making your down payment.

05

Plan the Installation

We explain the material lead times, planned start date and order of work. If the cabinet project is part of a kitchen remodel, cabinetry arrives before kitchen demolition.

06

Let Our Carpenters Get to Work

Our own carpenters install the agreed cabinetry and finish work. We protect the surrounding floors and clean up each day as the installation takes shape.

07

Stay Informed as Work Progresses

We keep you informed about the work and any changes to the project plan. Questions or problems are discussed with you so you know what happens next.

08

Review the Finished Details

We walk through the work together, explain any remaining items and provide your final invoice. You can ask questions about the completed installation before we close out the project.

When Something Comes Up

If We Find a Problem,
You Get Clear Options
If We Find a Problem, You Get Clear Options

If we uncover a major problem, we bring you options for fixing it. Our team works through the approaches and costs first, so you can choose what makes sense for your home.

We absorb small overages. If smaller issues start adding up, we call and explain before writing a change order. You know what has changed and what it means for your project.

Before work begins, we discuss possible surprises and how we handle them. We stay in touch throughout your cabinetry project, so you know what comes next and who to call.

Cabinetry & Finish Carpentry QuestionsCabinetry Questions

Your Cabinetry Questions,
Answered Before You Start
Cabinetry Questions Answered by Our Team

Still Have a Question? Call 515-723-5850

Yes. Cabinetry and finish carpentry are available as a standalone project. Tell us about the cabinets and work you have in mind, and we’ll visit the space and prepare a detailed estimate.

Yes. Our own carpenters handle cabinetry and finish carpentry. That includes standalone cabinet projects and the cabinetry within our kitchen, bathroom and whole-home remodels.

Our finish carpentry work includes cabinetry and the trim that completes the room. During the consultation, we discuss the specific cabinets, trim and finishing details you need and include the agreed work in your estimate.

The price depends on the layout, cabinet package and finish work involved. We review your space and plans before providing a free, line-item estimate. You can ask questions about the scope and materials before approving the work.

Yes. Our DeSoto new-construction work included cabinet installations in the kitchen, pantry, laundry room and primary bathroom. We can discuss the cabinetry and finish work you need for your new build.

We agree who supplies each material and finish during the consultation. You can tell us how involved you want to be in the selections, and we make those responsibilities clear in the estimate before work begins.

The schedule depends on the scope and material lead times. We explain the installation sequence and planned start date before work begins. When the cabinetry is part of a kitchen remodel, we wait for the cabinets to arrive before demolition.

Our team stays in touch throughout your project. You get a Monday preview, a mid-week check-in and a Friday recap with the outlook for the following week. When an issue comes up, we explain it and bring you options.

Yes. We’re based in West Des Moines and serve Des Moines and Central Iowa, including Clive, Urbandale, Waukee, Johnston, Ankeny, Grimes and the surrounding communities. Tell us where your home is when you get in touch.

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Get an Estimate for Your Cabinet and Trim ProjectPlan Your Cabinetry & Finish Trim Project

Tell us about the cabinets and finish details you have in mind. We’ll review the space, explain the work and prepare a free estimate for your project.Share your cabinet and trim ideas. We’ll help you plan the next step.

5-star Google reviews, Facebook recommended, veteran & family-owned since 1995.