Building Tomorrow's Landmarks Today
At Finishes Solutions, we believe “it’s not how it starts, it’s how it finishes that matters.” With over 20 years of experience and a proven track record across 200+ hospitality developments, 100+ military projects, and a wide range of commercial, residential, and government ventures, we’ve built a foundation of trust, performance, and growth. Our expertise spans real estate development, construction, remodeling, property management, sales, insurance, and financial services—all based in Waller, Texas.
Guided by our mission, “Building a Future Together,” we combine deep industry knowledge with a commitment to innovation and collaboration. Every project is approached with a long-term perspective—designed to deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes that strengthen communities and drive sustained value.
With a focus on quality, integrity, and strategic execution, Finishes Solutions is positioned to lead with purpose and scale with confidence—continuously evolving to meet the demands of a dynamic and growing market.
Our Core Values
Finish What We Start
At Finishes Solutions, we prioritize seeing every project through to completion, ensuring quality and reliability that build trust with our clients and partners.
Trust But Verify
We cultivate strong relationships while ensuring transparency. We believe in building trust through verification, guaranteeing quality and integrity in every project we undertake.
Win or Go Home
We embrace a "win or go home" mentality, driving our passion for excellence and commitment to achieving outstanding results in every project we undertake.
Keep it Simple
By streamlining processes and communication, we ensure efficient, effective solutions that meet our clients' needs without unnecessary complications.
We Are Drivers
We are proactive leaders who drive projects forward with determination and innovation to achieve exceptional results for our clients.
Our Core Values
Finish What We Start
We prioritize seeing every project through to completion, ensuring quality and reliability that build trust with our clients and partners.
Win or Go Home
We embrace a "win or go home" mentality, driving our passion for excellence and commitment to achieving outstanding results in every project we undertake.
Trust But Verify
We cultivate strong relationships while ensuring transparency. We believe in building trust through verification, guaranteeing quality and integrity in every project we undertake.
Keep it Simple
By streamlining processes and communication, we ensure efficient, effective solutions that meet our clients' needs without unnecessary complications.
We Are Drivers
We are proactive leaders who drive projects forward with determination and innovation to achieve exceptional results for our clients.
Chuck Cates
Founder, CEO
Chuck Cates is the Founder and CEO of Finishes Solutions and its affiliates, a leading construction and real estate development firm. With 24 years of industry experience, Chuck has built a reputation for excellence in delivering innovative development solutions.
Under his leadership, Finishes Solutions has grown into a trusted name, providing comprehensive services that meet the evolving needs of the real estate and construction industry.
Delivering excellence has a remarkable outcome - it forges solid, long-lasting relationships, a core value upheld by Chuck during the growth of his thriving enterprise. Each satisfied client becomes a returning customer or an enthusiastic advocate, spreading the word about the elevated standards at Finishes. This organic word-of-mouth serves as the most effective form of advertising.
Community Sponsorships
We believe in building stronger communities together.
Join Our Team
Build your future with a team that’s forging the future of the construction and real estate industry. At Finishes Solutions, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts. Explore our career opportunities and take the next step toward success with us.