Custom Home Builder and Remodeling Contractor in Port Townsend, WA
CKS Builders LLC provides custom home construction, whole-home remodeling, home additions, ADU construction, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and residential carpentry in Port Townsend and throughout Jefferson County.
Whether you are restoring the function of an older home, creating more living space, or planning a custom build, CKS Builders LLC can help you understand the construction process and develop a practical direction for the project.
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Residential Construction Designed Around Your Property
Every home has its own layout, condition, character, and construction history.
A remodeling plan that works well for one property may not make sense for another. An older home may need structural changes before the desired layout can be created. A custom home may need to respond to the building site, access, views, utilities, and the way the client plans to use the property.
CKS Builders LLC takes the time to understand these details.
Owner Steven Frerichs works directly with clients to discuss the project, evaluate visible conditions, explain what may be possible, and coordinate the steps required to move toward construction.
Clients may contact CKS Builders LLC with completed plans, preliminary drawings, inspiration photos, or only a general idea.
Whole-Home Remodeling in Port Townsend
Whole-home remodeling allows homeowners to improve several connected areas at the same time.
Instead of updating one room while leaving the rest of the layout unchanged, a whole-home renovation can address how the kitchen, living spaces, bathrooms, bedrooms, stairs, and laundry areas work together.
CKS Builders LLC can help with:
Older homes may reveal previous repairs, outdated framing, uneven floors, old plumbing, or other conditions once demolition begins. Steven's background in remodeling, custom construction, framing, and carpentry helps him understand how these conditions may affect the project. The goal is to preserve what still works while improving the areas that no longer meet the homeowner's needs.
Home Additions in Port Townsend
An addition can create more room without giving up a property or location you already value.
CKS Builders LLC can help with additions such as:
The design should connect naturally to the existing home. Exterior rooflines, siding, windows, and trim should be considered alongside interior ceiling heights, flooring transitions, and room connections.
CKS Builders LLC plans additions around both the immediate need and the long-term use of the space.
A guest room may later be used by a family member. A home office may eventually become a bedroom. A primary suite may be designed with future accessibility in mind.
ADU Construction in Port Townsend
An ADU can provide independent living space while making better use of an existing property.
Potential uses include:
CKS Builders LLC can help with attached and detached ADU construction, subject to the property, utilities, plans, permitting, and applicable requirements.
An ADU may include:
Because the square footage is usually limited, every room needs to be planned carefully. Poorly placed doors, oversized hallways, and limited storage can make an ADU feel smaller than necessary.
Steven reviews room flow, kitchen placement, bathroom access, natural light, and the way occupants will move through the unit.
Custom Homes in Port Townsend
Custom home construction gives clients the opportunity to make decisions around the property and the way they want to live.
CKS Builders LLC works with clients who have completed plans as well as those who are beginning with a lot and an idea.
A custom home may involve:
Steven has worked on detailed custom homes, including a waterfront South Bay project that took approximately two years to complete.
That home included a complex roof system with multiple hips and valleys, a large single-story ranch layout, an open kitchen, extensive cabinetry, intricate trim, and quality tile work.
The project reflects Steven's experience with detailed construction and homes that require close attention to how every part comes together.
Kitchen Remodeling in Port Townsend
A kitchen remodel can improve storage, workflow, light, seating, and the connection between rooms.
CKS Builders LLC can help with:
Many older kitchens are separated from the dining and living areas. Opening a wall may create a more connected space, but the structure must be evaluated first.
Load-bearing walls may require engineering and new support.
Steven also considers clearances, appliance doors, cabinet access, seating, and traffic flow. A kitchen should not only look open. It should remain comfortable and practical to use.
Bathroom Remodeling in Port Townsend
Many bathroom clients want a complete transformation rather than a single fixture replacement.
CKS Builders LLC can complete:
When a bathroom is included within a larger remodel, there may be opportunities to relocate fixtures, expand the room, or create an entirely new bathroom elsewhere in the home.
CKS Builders LLC helps clients understand what may be possible based on the existing structure, plumbing, utilities, and available space.
A Major Layout Transformation
One recent project completed by Steven involved significant changes throughout an existing home.
Before
AfterThe wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed, and new structural support was installed because the wall helped carry the second story.
The completed kitchen included a large eight-foot island.
Upstairs, a former laundry room was redesigned to create two bathrooms and one bedroom.
The enclosed staircase was opened and rebuilt with a railing and iron balusters.
Another upstairs bathroom was removed to create an open loft and living area with better access to Mount Baker views.
The laundry room was relocated downstairs into a bathroom where the shower had previously been located. That room became a combined half bathroom and laundry area.
This project demonstrates how CKS Builders LLC approaches remodeling as a complete layout and construction problem rather than a collection of separate surface updates.
Experience and Owner Involvement
CKS Builders LLC was established in 2025, but Steven has 20 years of construction experience.
He grew up around his father's painting business in Crested Butte, Colorado and was running crews by approximately age 18.
Steven later moved into carpentry in Montana. He then worked in Alaska, where he managed crews and completed remodeling and custom construction projects.
After relocating to the Olympic Peninsula, Steven spent approximately five years working with a high-end homebuilder and managing construction crews.
Today, Steven remains directly involved in the planning, communication, budgeting, construction decisions, and coordination of projects completed by CKS Builders LLC.
Steven and his crew handle many core construction tasks, including framing, siding, windows, doors, trim, and finish carpentry.
Specialized trades such as concrete, roofing, drywall, plumbing, and electrical are coordinated through appropriate subcontractors.
Transparent Project Budgeting
Construction costs are affected by the project scope, property, structure, plans, materials, utilities, and finish level.
CKS Builders LLC begins by learning about the client's goals and reviewing the property.
For many remodeling projects, Steven may be able to provide a preliminary budget range. Complex custom homes may require plans, engineering, subcontractor pricing, and material selections before a detailed final budget can be developed.
Once the client is serious about moving forward, Steven prepares detailed spreadsheets explaining the project costs.
Overhead and profit are identified clearly rather than being hidden within subcontractor pricing.
If the original concept does not fit the budget, CKS Builders LLC may be able to discuss different options, including changing the scope, simplifying selections, or completing the work in phases.
Material Selection Guidance
Construction projects require many connected selections.
Depending on the work, clients may need to choose:
CKS Builders LLC helps organize these decisions and can direct clients toward suppliers Steven has worked with throughout his career.
The homeowner remains in control of the style and final selections, but practical guidance makes the process easier to manage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I contact CKS Builders LLC without plans?
Yes. CKS Builders LLC works with clients who have plans and clients who are still developing their ideas.
Does CKS Builders LLC remodel older homes?
Yes. Steven has experience with complete tear-outs, structural changes, room reconfiguration, wall removal, and remodeling older properties.
Can CKS Builders LLC build an ADU?
CKS Builders LLC can help with attached and detached ADU construction, subject to the property, plans, utilities, permits, and applicable requirements.
Does CKS Builders LLC coordinate engineering and permits?
CKS Builders LLC can help coordinate the professionals and information required for planning, engineering, and permitting.
Does CKS Builders LLC manage plumbing and electrical work?
CKS Builders LLC coordinates appropriate licensed subcontractors for plumbing, electrical, and other specialty trades.
How is pricing developed?
CKS Builders LLC begins by reviewing the project and property. A preliminary range may be discussed before a detailed estimate is created.
Discuss Your Port Townsend Construction Project
Whether you are planning a whole-home remodel, addition, ADU, custom home, kitchen, bathroom, or carpentry project, CKS Builders LLC can help you understand the construction process and the next steps.
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