We here at Forsyth Construction are a General Contractor specializing in Residential and Commercial remodel. We currently have five technicians and use subcontractors for fire suppression, plumbing, electric, roofing, heating and air conditioning. We specialize in projects for businesses and renovations to help with the sale of properties. Our license number is 93827 for the MHIC. Please give us a call or e-mail, and we will contact you as quickly as possible. Need a realtor, call Execuhome Realty - Travis Forsyth - 410) 588-6766
6 months into the job i did more research on the company and found ownership had changed hands. They had high ratings here on AngiesList due to previous ownership, and that helped with my initial decision to hire them. New ownership and management has no idea how to budget or schedule accordingly. It literally took an entire year to complete our job. Since we were already tied up into a construction loan we had no cost effective options to terminate with them and hire someone else. We were stuck with them. No shows, excuses and straight up lies from them for the entire year. 1 YEAR on a 960 sq ft job!!! Our construction loan was literally due in 2 days after they "completed". After bringing in an independent inspector for a final walk through, to find the things we wouldn't be looking for, we informed Forsythe of the needed fixes, and they have yet to tend to those fixes... and I doubt that they will. The money owed on their contract will go to outsourcing another contractor. (If they do make good I will make that statement here to be fair). We have been patient, understanding, accommodating (by paying upfront so they had working capitol), we personally did some of the work ourselves even. I can not tell you not to hire them, but....
Description of Work: Total gut and renovation city rowhouse.
Completed late, kept missing deadlines , had insufficient staff, and now will not respond to warranty issues (phone, email, text). We are filing complaints against their contractor license and will take legal steps as appropriate. Custom heated floors not working, will not repair them. Electrical fixture not working has not been repaired. Large leak in living room ceiling around electrical fixtures and unpaired drywall damage from prior leaks. And improperly installed plumbing fixtures and drains. Do not use this contractor.
Description of Work: Complete gut and renovation of home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$150,000
Melinda S.
04/2017
3.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
At 4:20p he hadn't arrived and I hadn't heard from him. I called him to find out when to expect him and he had forgotten about our appt. I had left work early to meet him and needed to get back to work by 5:30p. I would have appreciated a head's up earlier in the day if he needed to reschedule or if he was going to be late.
Description of Work: I contacted Forsyth for a kitchen remodel. We scheduled time to meet at 4p for the following week to work up a price for the work I wanted done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
Erin M.
09/2016
2.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, lighting, remodeling, home remodeling, interior painters
+ 5 more
I signed a contract with Forsyth on May 9 for a full bathroom remodel. We were told that the work would be substantially completed by May 27. To be fair, our curbless shower design was somewhat unconventional and we weren't even sure it was possible. So I wouldn't have minded it taking a bit longer, but it's now September 3. The work was mostly done a few weeks ago, after lengthy delays mostly resulting from the need to redo work (tile shower floor 3x before the water would go down the drain). Throughout this time communication has been extremely poor... Repeatedly not responding for a week or more at a time. Repeatedly telling me something would be done one way only to find that it had been done another way. I've lost count of the no-shows after I was told someone would come do a task. Right now I'm still waiting for an outlet that was installed incorrectly to be fixed before the final inspection... Two no-shows and counting for this particular issue. The workers are very nice, and ultimately the quality of the work was pretty good. I'm really disappointed to have to write a negative review given that I had hoped to contract them for additional projects. But this has been an extremely frustrating experience considering how well-reviewed this company is.
Description of Work: Bathroom Remodel
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$17,000
Ayush G.
12/2015
5.0
remodeling, basement remodeling
+ 0 more
The work was professionally done and they were very helpful in organizing with my schedule. There were a couple problems (paint color and couple things missed) but the moment I talked to them they took extra effort to finish the job per my preferences ... I was quite pleasantly surprised at their receptiveness and responsiveness. And best of all, with the timely work and high quality, it was still a reasonably priced quote!
Description of Work: They took care of remodeling the basement after a flooding incident
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Mary K F.
10/2015
2.0
remodeling, replacement windows
+ 0 more
Mon., 9-14-15 I obtained Forsyth Construction, LLC information from Angie's list. Tues., 9-15-15 I left voicemail on company phone requesting that someone call me to set up a time to get an estimate. Thurs., 9-17-15 Forsyth Construction, LLC promptly called me back and set the date of Mon., 9-21-15 @ 3:00 p.m.for an estimate at my home. Mon., 9-21-15 Chris Cortolillo came to my house and took measurements for a window replacement estimate. Chris was a good listener, efficient, and he left a business card with contact information. Wed., 9-23-15 I received a quote from Chris Cortolillo via email on chris@forsythconstructionllc.com . The quote indicated the date, an estimate number, and clear charges for services. Tues., 9-29-15 I replied to the chris@forsythconstructionllc.com email that I would like to have the window replaced with the discount that was advertised on Angie's List. Thurs., 10-1-15 When I did not receive a reply email or a telephone call letting me know when the work could be scheduled, I called Forsyth Construction, LLC at the number that was on the business card that I received. Another individual also named Chris answered the phone. I explained that Chris Cortolillo came to my house and gave me a quote on a window replacement and that I emailed back on the email account which I received the initial quote. The Chris who answered the telephone indicated that Chris Cortolillo rarely checked his email and that Forsyth currently had a lot of jobs. Chris told me that he would have Chris Cortolillo call me back. Tues., 10-6-15 I have not heard back from ANYONE at Forsyth Construction. LLC. Forsyth Construction, LLC's website indicates: "If you've been looking for a reliable construction company that offers quality work, with the experience and professionalism you deserve, Forsyth Construction, LLC can help." In my opinion, not contacting a potential client after the customer has given the OK to an estimate is NOT "professionalism you deserve." If the project was too small for the company's liking, then Forsyth should have communicated that information to the consumer.
Description of Work: Remove a glass block window and replace with double hung window was the service for which I requested a quote.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0
$500
Anthony W.
08/2015
5.0
ceramic tile, home remodeling
+ 0 more
I've used Forsyth several times over the past few months as I got my house ready to sell and they are amazing. Great communication, pricing is extremely competitive, good attention to detail, and they were always flexible. Many days they worked in my home with no one around and I never had any worries
Description of Work: New Bathroom, porch railing, basement railing, attic work, customized foot rest
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Jason S.
03/2015
5.0
ceramic tile, flooring contractor, remodeling, home remodeling, plumbing
+ 3 more
This was our second time using Forsyth and we will use them again in the future. Chris Czapla did an excellent job, promptly getting our house repaired after a plumbing disaster. He worked with his plumbing subcontractor to replace the old waste lines that were leaking under our second floor bathrooms (very pleased with their portion of the work as well), and repaired the damaged bathroom with a beautiful new tile floor and fixtures, better than before. Both times we have used Forsyth, Chris and his crews have gotten the work done in a timely manner and worked hard to ensure we were completely satisfied. Excellent work and excellent customer service.
Description of Work: Partial bathroom remodel and extensive plumbing rebuild after sewage leak
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,390
Katie P.
11/2014
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
We wanted to create a parking pad, but had a old garage that needed to come down before anything could proceed. Chris was great helping us plan the project and brought up many issues we hadn't thought of. He was patient, on-time, professional and worked well with our timeline. He completed all the work on-time and within budget. We added more to the job as we went along and Chris was very good about completing those within the project's schedule and agreed upon price. Above all, we felt we could trust this company and get the end result we needed. They went above and beyond to exceed our expectations!
Description of Work: Garage Demolition, New Parking Pad, Fence, Security Lights, Painting, New Laundry Room Floor, New Electric Panel and Exterior Door.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Roger S.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, remodeling, home remodeling, lighting, woodworking
+ 3 more
There are no words to describe how pleased I was/am with Forsyth Construction both in terms of the PROCESS of getting this significant renovation completed and the FINAL PRODUCT. Chris Cortolillo and his team lead by Chris Czapla were the definition of professional from start to finish. Both were communicative, incredibly responsive to phone calls, texts, and emails--often picking up immediately but never taking more than an hour or two to respond to any one of my countless questions, worries, or concerns. I work full-time but they were always willing to find a time to meet to look at things together, to discuss what was happening, to explain why certain things could or couldn't happen and above all else to ALWAYS find a solution that satisfied me. The team was considerate of the fact that I was still living in the space and to the greatest extent possible contained the mess of the project. Each night they cleaned up as much as they could. At the end of the project an excellent team was brought in to thoroughly clean the entire house. The Forsyth team did a terrific job of coordinating all aspects of the project so there was very little down time. Between electricians, flooring, painters etc. etc. there was a tremendous amount to organize and they took care of it all. This team is knowledgable and trustworthy which is a very important combination for someone like me who is NOT knowledgable on these kinds of matters. I trust Forsyth completely. Chris Cortolillo worked closely with me on the initial budget for this project and in the end, it came in right on budget. As I embarked on this project so many people told me to expect major delays and significant increases to the budget. That simply did not happen. I also want to be honest in saying, I was not an easy client. I am a little indecisive, I don't understand much about construction, I tend to be on the nervous and anxious side and they dealt with me with nothing but patience and a commitment to make me happy at the end. The phrase I heard most often from Chris and Chris during the duration of this project was "We are not done until you are happy". While that may sound like a line...I assure you they lived up to it. I would use this company again and again and again.
Description of Work: Forsyth Construction completed a total renovation of the kitchen/dining room of my row house (built in 1937) in Hampden/Wyman Park area of Baltimore City. This was a comprehensive project that included a total demolition of the space, removing a wall, significant electrical work, installing all new cabinets, counter tops, appliances, shelving, lighting, painting. It was a complete overhaul of the space from start to finish.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$55,000
Alexis F.
09/2014
5.0
remodeling
+ -1 more
Excellent! This was a long, arduous process from start to finish. Forsyth Construction was the company to use! They had a good attention to detail and they kept us involved in all steps of the remodel. Both Chris' were great about answering questions, returning phone calls, etc. We are extremely happy with the final result. We highly recommend them for any home improvement project.
Description of Work: They remodeled our basement after a flood. The entire basement needed repair and they also installed a half bath.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,000
Russell L.
06/2014
5.0
house painters, flooring contractor, remodeling, hardwood floor, interior painters, home remodeling
+ 4 more
It went great. We're already talking about what we want to do next with the house. There is no question that Forsyth will be the crew we hire to handle it.
Description of Work: When we bought our home we knew there would be a lot of work to address the problems brought on by nearly one hundred years of shortcuts and hacks by previous owners. Chris Cortolillo and Chris Czopli worked with us to identify potential pitfalls and proposed alternatives that ended up being better than the original ideas. They were involved and present at every step from the design and planning stages, through demolition, through the actual construction, and even the final cleaning. In the end we ended up with a completely redone second floor (including a bathroom for our two-year-old!), new hardwood floors, and fresh paint inside and out.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000
Kimberly Y.
06/2014
5.0
house painters, remodeling, handyman service, plumbing, basement remodeling, roofing
+ 4 more
Chris and his team are amazing! They worked like crazy to assure that everything was done in a timely manner, as well as pointing out other items that would need to be addressed in the future. I will also be using him and his team shortly for drywalling a new room, and sealing the brick at the back of the house. After they did such a professional job on the joists in the basement, I called Chris for all other jobs that I needed. He and his team provided the same excellent service for the painting, plumbing and roofing jobs. So glad I found them! I know that I can count on Chris and his team for any future jobs that pop up. I have already recommended Forsyth to many of my neighbors. Chris also answered all my calls, and followed up with me to be sure all work was done to my satisfaction. He really cares about his clients and his workmanship.....and it shows!
Description of Work: Painted exterior of row house, installed new joists in basement, plumbing for new bathroom, roof patching for new pipes that were installed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Zachary D.
06/2014
4.0
foundation repair
+ -1 more
It went fine. There were no issues. They cleaned up. I wasn't there because I was at work, my girlfriend was there. She said they were cleaning up and then they were gone. She did not know that they left. They worked well and we are happy with what they did. They quoted us a price and then they were able to come down a little bit based on our budget and worked with us on that. The quality was good. There was a leaky pipe dripping next to the furnace and we did not have any hot water. I guess when they were moving the gas line there was an air bubble and he explained to me that it knocked off the pilot light. We emailed them the night that we found out and he was there the next morning to get the pilot light back on and get the hot water back. They were pretty responsive. They were supposed to come last Friday to do that sealing for the issues we are having, but nothing has been done as of yet, and I haven't heard from them since then. One of their workers unplugged our ice chest downstairs and used some tools and plugged it back then. Everything in there pretty much melted, but the company took responsibility right away and apologized, and told the guys not to unplug anything, and to let us know if anything had to be unplugged. They were very professional in taking responsibility and making things right so I can't hold that against them. Accidents happen.
Description of Work: We have an issue with the first floor where there were some soft spots and we asked Forsyth Construction to come in and put some poles up in the basement to firm up that soft spot providing more support. They put some leverage and beams down the side of the house above the poles to stabilize that area, and also removed a bunch of old dead piping and rerun some pipes we had. They are also scheduled to seal the side of the house at the point where the sidewalk and the house meet. There was some flooding 2 weeks ago, that is why we are trying to seal that off. They will be doing that at some point.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,300
Dan Z.
06/2014
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
Fantastic company and service. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and creative!
Description of Work: Kitchen remodel.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000
Christopher C.
03/2014
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
+ 0 more
They were amazing. Next time I have some work to be done, they would definitely be the people I call. They were pretty much like a one-stop shop. I called them and they coordinated everything, the electricians, the plumbers, the drywall people and the painters. I only had one person to get hold off and they took care of everything else. So if you are looking for a project to get done, they are definitely the people to get a hold of. I did some shopping and they were not the cheapest, but my impression overall was that they were the best. They were there every day. I had no complaints from my neighbors and no complaints from me.
Description of Work: I have used Forsyth Construction. They did a kitchen remodel and some minor stuff in the rest of the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$22,000
Ashley H.
09/2013
5.0
basement waterproofing, ceramic tile, decks, doors, electrician, remodeling, handyman service, home remodeling, basement remodeling, replacement windows
+ 8 more
I was very impressed with this company. They got the job done quickly and they did it well. We were able to move into our house on the date we wanted, very professional and honest! Will definitely be using them again!
Description of Work: Forsyth Construction built us a brand new deck, waterproofed our basement and installed new drywall, remediated mold, laminated ceilings, installed granite counter tops in the kitchen, new sink and toilet in the bathroom, exhaust fan in the upstairs bathroom, built a stair railing in the basement, removed concrete from the backyard, lead abatement on porch and doorways, and many other odds and ends.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$37,000
Cynthia P.
05/2013
5.0
decks, foundation repair, remodeling, masonry
+ 2 more
The provider is wonderful. The owner was on time for the initial appointment to give me an estimate. The price was very reasonable. The day of the work went lovely. The workers showed up on time as promised and completed the work as promised. My wall looks great. I will use this company again to redo my patio and driveway.
Description of Work: The provider restored a masonry wall on my property.
If you are looking for a trustworthy team who will do an excellent job, address your budget concerns, and listen to what you want and then execute it, these are your guys. You can leave them your house keys and go to work and feel completely sure that everything will be as you left it in the house and locked up tight when you return. They work fast, they know their stuff, and Travis has an excellent grasp on the real estate market as it applies to home remodeling. Also, they will keep an eye on your pets and make sure they don't run out of the door! I can't say enough good things about this team, they are honest, very reasonable, and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Complete remodel of two bathrooms and one kitchen, plus outdoor fence, drywall repair, and outdoor security measures.
Chris? work is stunning. He obviously deeply cares for both the quality and aesthetic of his work and is meticulously detail-oriented in both of these areas. I was especially impressed with the woodwork ? the trim he built to match that in the rest of the house, the three steps coming into the kitchen, as well as the original laundry chute door and milk cupboard door that he refinished are all gorgeous, beautifully created/refinished to draw out and show off the original character of this century-old house. Throughout the process, Chris was a pleasure to work with. He consistently considered all the possible options and gave me choices and helpful suggestions in each decision, i.e., whether I wanted him to refinish the 100 year old trim which was in poor condition and would need extensive repairs or to build new trim to match the existing trim, or whether I wanted the new trim to match the old exactly or to match but without the crown piece on top. Leaving the crown piece off gave it a much cleaner and more updated look, and I was so glad that Chris had made that suggestion! He also noticed when there was something more to be done (i.e., the building of new steps, since the old were covered in several layers of old vinyl), asked if I would want to add that (I did!), and worked up a separate quote so that there were no surprise expenses. Of course in all the basics, there could be no complaints ? Chris communicated clearly and often, was responsive to all my communications, never sacrificed quality in his work, and kept the workspace tidy each evening. I couldn?t have asked for more.
Description of Work: Chris performed a full kitchen and bathroom remodel, which included drywalling the entire room, installing cabinets and appliances, tiling the bathroom floor, replacing a vanity, replacing kitchen and bathroom plumbing and kitchen electric, replacing crown molding, building new baseboards and trim to match the existing baseboards and trim, and rebuilding three steps of a back stairway that come down into the kitchen. The plumbing included replacing a severely cracked drain pipe in the basement and the electrical work included replacing the electrical panel and installing additional over-the-counter outlets and new light fixtures.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Catherine H.
04/2013
5.0
decks, remodeling
+ 0 more
They screened in my porch in a very timely manner. They were very courteous and patient and I love the job! They provided professional work all the way around.
The price I got from FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC was reasonable. The guys showed up on time. There was a little leak between the gutter and the roof, I just called them up and said there is a leak and they came right back and fixed it. There were no problems for complaining. So I fixed them for a lot of work.
Description of Work: FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC did some work on my Chimney and on the roof in front of my house. He did some work on my front porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,000
Kim S.
06/2012
4.0
concrete driveways
+ -1 more
Did not use the service because he did not do concrete driveways any longer.
Description of Work: No longer does concrete driveways, but recommend Novo Construction 410-581-2296.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Emily C.
05/2012
5.0
closet systems, remodeling, basement remodeling, replacement windows
+ 2 more
Travis and his team were wonderful to work with. They were very mindful of my budget, recommending different ways to achieve my desired results while sticking to my price point. In addition, they were extremely friendly, trustworthy, and responsive, and were able to sign up for and then complete the job within a couple of weeks of the initial consultation. I would definitely recommend Forsyth and use them again myself.
Description of Work: I had a ceiling installed in my partially finished basement, which also included moving piping and wiring. I also had two closets built and a new window put into this same space.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,200
Ron P.
05/2012
4.0
home remodeling
+ -1 more
They were pretty decent. I didn’t use them for this job but I would definitely have them in for another quote because they do good work.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from Forsyth Construction to do my two bathrooms. It was converting one bathroom into two.
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Service Categories
General Remodeling,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Decks and Porches,
Ceramic Tile,
Plumbing,
Electrical,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Basement Remodeling,
Doors,
Roofing,
Handyman Services,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking
FAQ
FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
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Yes, FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC offers free project estimates.
Yes, FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC does not offer a senior discount.
No, FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC does not offer emergency services.
No, FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC does not offer warranties.
FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION LLC offers the following services: Project Management -General Contracting -Foundation Work -Excavation and Grading -Demolition -Wood Framing -Drywall -Wood Flooring -Tile Flooring -Wall Tile -Custom Woodworking -Cabinet Installation -Hardscaping