Norm Kraakmo

Summary of Qualifications

When Norm came to Charter in 1999, he brought with him an extensive carpentry background coupled with the experience of having owned a business and managing employees. His performance on numerous residential projects has been outstanding; his patient approach to challenges allows him to effectively find solutions. Norm's leadership, management skills and customer service paved the way from carpenter to foreman and to superintendent for Charter crews.

Selected Projects 

• Lake Washington Residence - Led subcontractors in restoring turn of the century English tudor revival mansion on Lake Washington.
• Huling Residence - Led a team to remodel an addition to Craftsman home Charter built in 1995. Project included refinishing floors, interior and exterior painting, glass replacement.
• Pacific Feather Co. - Rebuild of 100 year old warehouse, reinforcing existing walls.  Due to company's need to remain open during normal business hours, construction was conducted between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m.
• Osterhaus Residence - Replaced garage with art studio/cottage guesthouse with basement storage.  Worked successfully with the City of Medina and its heavily regulated inspection process to keep this project on it’s schedule.
• Concord Condominiums - Coordinated subs to a successful finish on this challenging penthouse condominium.  This high-end contemporary condo was featured in Seattle Magazine.
• Maione Art Studio—Converted part of a condominium into a jewelry workshop.
• Tobias Residence – Foreman for this residential construction project where extensive high-end finishes and inventive solutions to challenging issues set it apart from most. The fast-track job features numerous modern designs requiring extreme attention to detail.
• Tsunami Residence – New construction of this 9,500 SF lakefront home and garage. The home features a soaring “butterfly” roof supported by Douglas fir timber framing.
• Salt Water Bluff – Located on a steep, environmentally sensitive slope overlooking Puget Sound, the Saltwater Bluff residence required considerable shoring before construction could begin.
• Milepost 9 - This waterfront residence’s location on a steep slope required creative thinking and innovative building methods from demolition of the existing home to finish work inside the new structure.
• 814 Residence - Featuring in-floor heating, stone countertops and ancient Chinese stone troughs integrated into its storm water management system, this guesthouse packs considerable punch in 2,600 SF.