Chermak Construction Inc

We loved the superb work that they did for us. Each element was done to perfection. Our ADA compliant bathroom needs were met by Vince Scott, our Site Supervisor, and Jacin Morgan our tiler. Each of the subs were excellent. That is an important element when hiring a contractor – they are only as good as their subs! Vince Scott led each of them to work closely with me to measure every element needed to make the bathroom fit my needs – and future needs. Each inch was confirmed! His carpentry work and finish work was superb! Jason Matthews was our project manager who made sure that we had the choices necessary to make the projects safe and beautiful. The subs that he had for us were Lobresti Cabinets for a unique design with an option for future wheelchair use. Progressive Plumbing were exceptionally careful about exactly where the handheld should be as well as the install of the Kohler Digital Valve for remote temperature control. Distinctive Glass gave us a gorgeous and smooth custom designed barn-door style shower glass with plenty of glass options. CounterFix did a gorgeous job of helping us choose a fully “Grout Free” shower base and walls! Stunning choices, thank you, Jason and the team. A truly worry-free experience.

It was very very good. Very professional.

They made an appointment with me then stood me up. No call, no apology. My architect warned me about Chermak and she was right.

Overall, we had a poor experience working with Chermak Construction. The reason we chose Chermak over other companies was because they're a company that does as-built measurements, 3D design, and construction. The as-built and design phases were disappointing, to say the least. They measured and re-measured the space incorrectly and presented designs that weren't even possible with the given space. We never ended up getting a design that gave us a clear picture of what the room would look and feel like. The communication between design and our, so called, Project Manager (Mark Lowe) was very poor. These things should have been a red flag for us to pull from the company and go with another, however, we had already spent $1100 for the design and weren't willing to go through the process of finding another company again. The issues of poor communication and mistakes continued to present themselves throughout the construction phase of the project as well. Plumbing, electrical, and roof vents were installed incorrectly and had to be re-done. Mark Lowe was difficult to talk to and unprofessional throughout the project. We consistently had to follow up with him when we'd e-mail him with questions, he consistently showed up late for meetings (or not show up), didn't take notes at meetings, and he would roll his eyes at us when he didn't agree with us. Sub contractors and inspectors would show up at our house without any warning and wouldn't always know what they were supposed to do, so I'd have to tell them. The project was completed two weeks late and the end result of the new room is usable but not what we expected. I believe Chermak took advantage of us and overcharged us for this project. They also didn't give us an Angie's List discount. This should have been a very easy project for a company of their size but it proved to be more than they were able to handle. I can't imagine how difficult it would be to work with them on a major re-model project. We had a conference call with the owner (Noah France) to express our concerns at the end of the project, and he did listen, but we did not leave that meeting feeling satisfied that these issues wouldn't happen again for someone else. We thought, as an owner, he'd be embarrassed by how poorly this project was managed and implemented but he didn't seem all that surprised. If you are still reading this, please steer clear of Chermak Construction.

After several years of putting it off, we decided to jump into a kitchen remodel. Our kitchen was small, cramped and pretty low quality from the prior owner's kitchen remodel. Lots of shortcuts and compromises were made and the kitchen was starting to literally crumble. After going to the Home Remodel expo in Seattle, we had 2 contractors come out and give us an initial consultation. We chose Chermak and are very happy we did. Although they could not give us an accurate estimate of our remodel, they did have some market data that would give us a rough idea of where we would come in at. The actual estimate could not be provided until we agreed to a design service that would map out our new kitchen. This was about $2,000 but would be used towards the full price of the kitchen remodel should we decide to continue with the project. Our original bid was $90,000 including tax. The final contract came in at $100,000. There were a couple of change orders that had to be done due to unforeseen issues (electrical, plumbing, etc) that could not have been predicted. We also added a change order to replace all the molding and door trim in our entire upstairs to better match the look and colors of the new kitchen (so glad we did this). The project stared as scheduled. Our project manager was Michael Regan, and our construction superintendent was Eric Andrews. Michael was great. We had weekly meetings every Friday with him and Eric to discuss the project in full detail as it progressed. Sometimes these meetings were short, other times they were up to an hour, but we were never rushed and all our concerns and questions were dealt with. Eric was fantastic. I was so impressed with his professionalism, concern for our project, and his skills as a contractor. He truly treated this project as if it were his own home. He never took shortcuts, had tons of issues to overcome and made sure they were to our satisfaction. He kept in communications with us during the entire project. As with any remodel project, there are hiccups. Our project was scheduled for about 2 months, but we ended up just short of 3. We had some issues with refinishing our hardwood floors where the subcontractor used the wrong material and the finish started failing after just a couple of weeks (this was right in the middle of the project), so the floors had to be stripped and refinished again. Chermak paid for our second hotel stay while we had to vacate the house. It was a stressful situation, because we knew it was going to delay the project (and we were getting sick of making food in the garage and washing dishes in the bathtub downstairs!), but from our experience in working with Eric we knew it was eventually going to get done right. And in the end it did...our hardwoods look fantastic and they're holding up just fine. There were other delays such as bringing things up to code, and a mismeasurement on our cabinets that required ordering a smaller replacement cabinet. But during these issues Eric was able to continue working on other aspects of the project to keep it moving the best he could. We did all the painting ourselves to save on some costs, and Chermak worked this into their schedule so we had the weekends to get the painting done. At one point they even removed some crown molding they had installed to allow us to do a better job painting, which was a huge help. Eric also gave us some pointers on painting walls and ceilings, and it worked perfectly (I’ve never been so happy with a paint job than the way our painting turned out!). As you can see from the pictures, the project was a big success. They tore out an entire wall which completely opened up the upstairs space. An island was installed giving us at least 2x the countertop space than we had before. The sink and range were swapped. The refrigerator was moved to the outside wall of the kitchen, which required moving the front door to the left a couple of feet and re-locating a heating vent into the bottom of the island. They also took over part of our garage and installed a new walk in pantry accessible from the dining room. Although I rated them a “B” on pricing, I’m pretty sure the price of our remodel was right on par with any contractor this size, how hot the remodel market is right now, and the scope of our project. It just amazes me that a kitchen remodel costs about 1/5 of the total value of the house itself! Overall I was extremely happy with Chermak, and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a project like ours. We have a brand new kitchen that really makes our house feel like a new home.

The guy that came spent a lot of paid time smoking. The job was estimated to take much less time and cost much less money. Not only did he waste my money by charging me for all his smoking and break time but he complained a lot to. I'm sure there are much better handymen out there. Wouldn't risk using again.

Chermak is fantastic to work with! We came to them with our ideas and they beautifully translated our vision into reality. We would use them again without hesitation! To see before and after photos, go to Chermak's website then Gallery - Exteriors and Outdoor Living - Outdoor Room

Our home is almost 100 years old. Translation: every project brings unusual challenges. Our Chermak team came up with creative solutions that not only solved the problems but also produced very tasteful and attractive results. They were professional, prompt and responsive. We could not be more pleased with their work and look forward to having them do other projects for us.

We had a great experience from beginning to end. Our PM was professional and helpful, the lead contractor was too. They communicated well and we always knew what was coming up.

Dana Chermak spent a couple of hours with us in our home and provided a lot of useful information. She pointed out that the location we considered for an elevator was inconvenient to our living spaces and recommended a stair lift for our situation. She walked us through options and discussed design ideas to incorporate a stair lift into our home in the most unobtrusive way possible. She made recommendations about sequencing of projects when I mentioned other projects we're considering and she provided additional information about stair lift options. Dana was knowledgeable, professional and very patient in answering all my questions and concerns.

I contacted Chermak to add a new gate to my fence and a new railing to the front of my house. When I called I was told that they where very busy since they had just finished a home show and that it could be up to three weeks before they would be able to get to me. I was fine waiting for three weeks. Within a week I was contacted by their inside rep and told that this would be a job that their handyman service could handle. I was told that he would be contacting me later. Approximately one week later I received a phone call telling me that they would not be not able to take on the project. '. I do apologize that our handyman division is over booked at this time. And in speaking with our team, he will not be able to take on any new projects. As we feel each client deserves our undivided attention, and due to being so booked, we would not be able to give you this attention.' I explained to them in my response email and phone call that there was no rush. I was willing to wait. They did give me the name of two companies that could do the work along with another contracting company. The reason that I contacted Chremak was due to the fact that I have asked for quotes from six different companies for the railing. The job is too small and nobody is has followed up knowing the size of the job. I was hoping that using a company like Chremak would allow me to increase the size of the work on site and get the job done..

They did a fantastic job. I would use them again.

Not very well. By the end of the project the lead carpenter and the lead project manager were let go.

We met with Royal Dumo from Chermak Construction. A friend had used Chermak for a remodel and highly recommended them. Royal was helpful and responsive throughout our process. He recommended that we flesh our design which was integral to us getting a clear picture of our remodel and scoping out the project. Royal even recommended that we use an independent designer before selecting Chermak so we could have the benefit of a completed design when going out for bid, which worked very well. We spoke with Royal several times during the initial design and bid process and he was able to give us a clear screening estimate bid for our project. Unfortunately it was above the top end of our budget so we ended up selecting another firm, but we know that if we would have selected Chermak the work would have been done on budget and on time, with excellent craftsmanship. We wouldn't hesitate to call Royal/Chermak again for additional projects, and he was instrumental in helping us develop our project.

The first company replaced the wooden handrails around the deck but he wouldn’t touch the deck after, so I paid him to go away. I paid Chermak to come out and redo what he did and do the deck. They were expensive and probably a bit more than other people. They were willing to work in the cold winter. I had three coats of acrylic put down on the deck surface they replaced. They put it down in the middle of winter and they had people working out there when it was freezing. I think I would recommend him. The cost included the materials and labor. They did a good job and that is what I wanted to begin with. The service is good and the quality is good. I don’t have any problems with their work.

It was a wonderful experience. They are a full service company. They gave me a project coordinator and he dealt with everything. Their professionalism was outstanding.

They did a great job. Their price point was a little high but the quality was very good. You pay for it but they are good. They did good followup and good attention to detail.

Chermak assisted in finding a corner vanity for a small powder room and then did a total remodel of that area. The flooring was replaced in the laundry room. The company assisted in finding the best flooring for that area. At all times we were kept appraised of what was going to happen when. The project was done well and on time.

Representative came to the residence the same day they were asked to provide a bid. We agreed the work would be time and materials billing with an estimate of 2 hours to complete. Other obligations prevented agreement on the initial proposed date for the completion of the work. It was finally agreed to move the work date to the following Monday. The day of the work no one showed. I finally called their office and was told the representative would have to call me back. When I was called back it was explained that they had neglected to notify the worker of the job and the work was rescheduled for the next day. The carpenter arrived as planned with everything needed for the work. He was able to reattach the laminate in the allotted time and also informed us of ways to resolve the issue before a handyman becomes necessary. Carpenter was courteous and competent. He arrived when agreed once informed of the work by the company office staff. A previous experience was better.

We got off to a slow start when the initial project/sales manager on our case left Chermak without ever really getting started on our work. But that turned out to be a blessing when the new manager, Jon Elkins, stepped in. Jon is an excellent communicator. He not only kept us informed at every step, as part of his work he also persuaded our insurance company to more than double its initial estimate and pay fully for the part of the work caused by the backup. He ensures quality in the work performed on his projects, and he's just a very decent guy to work with -- something I also could say about the lead carpenter for our basement project, Chris Claussen. Chris was the onsite manager, and besides his skills as a carpenter turned out to be an excellent creative problem solver. Chermak's brand seems to be, and quot;Excellent quality at a fair price.and quot; They didn't try to be the lowest bidder, but they delivered work that always met and often exceeded expectations. Chermak employs its own carpenters. In the case of our basement, subcontractors supplied flooring, shower tile, plumbing, electrical, wallboard, cabinets, counters and painting. They came when they said they would and efficiently performed first quality work. The plumber Chermak used was our regular company, South County. The floor guy, Fred, did an excellent job with the Marmoleum and the LVT, brought a tear in the new carpet to our attention and fully advised us on our options. I'd use him again in a heartbeat. If it weren't for the torn carpet, Chermak would have finished the job two weeks early. But we chose to replace the carpet rather than have Fred repair the tear, and the replacement got stuck in East Coast snows and who knows what else. As it was, we finished one week behind the initial schedule. We were ok with that. How did we feel about the work overall? Chermak exceeded our expectations and was a pleasure to do business with. Update: With Jon Elkins' help, since this review we have used Chermak to replace the stairs and railing and repair joists on our wood deck, replace a sliding glass door and build two small garden sheds. As of this writing -- September 2014 -- we are using them to repair a damaged corner of our house. We continue to be very happy with Jon Elkins and Chermak, and expect to use them again in the near future.

We could not have had a better remodeling experience. We had had a smaller project done for us earlier by Chermak and were extremely pleased with the results and the carpenter who did the work. So, when we finally decided to start the kitchen remodel, we only got a bid from Chermak. Since it was very reasonable and came in at our target price, we were pleased. We did some of the demolition and painting ourselves, and there was no design work to be done since there were no changes in the layout of our kitchen. The project was estimated to take 6-8 weeks and has been completed in 4. All the subcontractors were very professional, knowledgeable, friendly and on time. Our lead carpenter, Chris, was amazing. He was so skilled and professional and he always had very good suggestions for solutions to little glitches that periodically came up (as expected with an older house). The work space was thoroughly cleaned up everyday and Chris carefully protected all the floors in the rest of the house. For the quality of all the workmanship and the professionalism of those doing the work, the cost of the project was more than reasonable. There's a lot to be said for the peace of mind you get when you work with people you can trust and who go out of their way to provide excellent service.

This is a big high end construction company. The cost would have been prohibitive regardless is you had it to spend or not. But, if you are rich and don't mind spending ALL the extract money, then go for it, but there are a lot of reasonable quotes out there from excellent providers!

Started off pretty bumpy. Project manager told us he could meet the price estimates of other contractors, but we had to spend about $1000 to finish the design before we got a firm bid. Their cost ended up far higher than the original estimate. To be fair we added framing for a small deck so that was an added expense but nowhere near the add they levied on the project. Big markup on all of the materials they buy but they provide a warranty on those items. The schedule got stretched out a bit and progress slowed down as the workers were reassigned to other projects and fit us in when they could. Those issues aside, we got a spectacular bedroom suite that we absolutely love. Their designer, Cat, is amazing; she is brimming with ideas and can speak both the customer and builder's languages. Her computer renderings of the design gave us a lot of confidence in making decisions. Our lead carpenter, Brad, is a gem. He is first class all the way, a superb carpenter, devoted to quality, great communication, super neat and tidy. He suggested several changes that really improved the design and execution of the project. Our experience with the other Chermak employees was similarly outstanding; all were courteous and very competent. They adhered to code and passed inspections with no problems. The inevitable problems that arose were solved quickly and without complaint. They went to great effort to control dust and mess and cleaned up at the end of each work day. The systems work was extensive here; lots of new plumbing runs, electrical wiring, floor heat, HVAC, etc... It all worked first time. They use high quality light fixtures and switchgear. The tile work turned out beautifully and was much more elegant than we could have come up with on our own. In the end, we would recommend Chermak. Their work is impeccable. Be very clear with your expectations, scrutinize the contract and don't sign until you are completely happy with it. Hold the project manager accountable for schedule, cost overruns, overall contract compliance.

Their bid was more expensive but they have a good reputation and I wanted a local business. We started the design work almost 9 months before actually starting the work due to some family emergencies - this was not a problem for Chermak. To keep labor costs down so I could spend more on materials two of us did all the demolition work to Chermak's requirements and disposed of the old materials. We did leave the under-layment of the floor for them to remove. This took a week. I also did all the painting and splash guard installation afterward. As a result we were able to get bamboo cabinets and a floating cork floor, Cambria counters and top-of-the line cabinets (made locally). Nanr was the lead and she provided us with clear timelines, choices and suppliers for materials, phone numbers and names of the involved parties and a great deal of moral support which was extremely important. The weekly meetings kept us all informed and when there were problems they were dealt with quickly and professionally. I was concerned about dust and noise but they did a good job of containment and because there was rarely more than 1 person working at a time the noise was both both predictable and manageable. The forecast time of completion (5 weeks) and costs were as presented, even with a few mistakes made by suppliers. To make this happen I also had to stick to certain decision timelines which I was able to do. A couple small mistakes made in ordering that resulted in slightly higher costs were paid by Chermak. They use almost no subcontractors and my only dissatisfaction was with the small business that did the wall and ceiling plastering work but Chermak worked hard to correct the problems in-house. This was the first time I have ever worked with a contractor and the first time for a major house renovation and I had heard more than my share of horror stories. While the process was nothing Disney could make an animated film about - no dancing deer, banner-carrying birds or gluey music, it was also not the horror film I feared. Bathroom remodels will be next - with Chermak and Nanr.

They are professional but their pricing is very high IMHO. It took about 2 weeks for them to give an estimate on installing metal railings on a 50' bridge with low voltage lighting. They wanted $5,000 to run a single electrical circut and install exterior lighting on the railigs. Total bid came to over $60,000. I went to them because I try and and use local companies in Edmonds where I live.