Client Testimonials & Reviews

“We had a significant 4+ month project including new living space and kitchen addition. This team was attractive to us as they would be dedicated solely to our project as the scale and scope warranted full time attention. Despite a very challenging start due to several storms the project finished on schedule. All phases of the project met and exceeded expectations. The attention to detail was tremendous. Due to their experience they are very methodical and coordinated with all aspects down to color coordination and appliance/product selection. We would highly recommend BFDB from the foundations up.(Including the foundations) They are very good at what they do and as such are in very high demand. If you are lucky enough to get them for your project you will not be disappointed. We are so happy enjoying our new space. Thank you BFDB team!”

Dave ~ Malvern, PA

“The team at Black Forest was phenomenal to work with!!! They took on our large 2nd floor addition, which included adding a dormer to our attic with 3 bedrooms + a primary bath and 1st floor dining room/bath reno during the winter and the pandemic. It was not a project for the faint of heart but from the start, they were professional, timely and realistic about what was needed to make our vision come to life. We had no surprises to our budget, and we really feel like the planning on Joel’s part for unexpected incidentals was fantastic. We appreciated it so much. They also accommodated last minute changes and upgrades to our project. Nearly any of the delays we faced were out of our hands, and either township/permit or pandemic driven. The team of workers that was at our house daily was respectful not only to our property, and family, but also our neighbors. Messes were cleaned up, and the teams attention to detail went above and beyond what we would have thought. If you’re thinking of a house reno, you’re crazy not to work with Black Forest. Our expectations were exceeded - thank you guys!!!”

Steph ~ Lancaster PA

“I can't say enough good things about Black Forest. Beth has exceptional taste and was able to come up with a design that fit our space perfectly. Ideas that I thought would be impossible were made into a reality. Caleb was an excellent foreman for the project, keeping us informed and accommodating our little changes here and there. Every step of the project was done according to the project timeline and all of the trades they hired were of the highest quality. The job was completed in 6 weeks, as promised. Absolutely worth every penny! We'll be hiring them again when we are ready to renovate our bathrooms!”

Pam ~ Chadds Ford PA

“We hired Black Forest to redo our kitchen, dining room, powder room, flooring on the first floor, rec room, and build some cubbies and lockers in the foyer. It was a massive (to us) project that we were a bit terrified of after having a not so great experience with another contractor who did some smaller jobs before we moved in to the house. Luckily Joel, Beth, and the entire Black Forest team were beyond exceptional. They were extremely organized, stuck to their schedule, professional (and a lot of fun), and helpful throughout the project. And the (nearly) finished project is so nice that we are actually having them redo some little things the previous contractor just did not do up to the level of quality that Black Forest provides. As far as the process went, the only disappointing thing was that we could not get on their schedule soon enough to hire them for the work we wanted done before we moved in too. Beth is fantastic up front with the design, communicating what might work and might not, and more importantly, the whys. She is extremely patient with people who can't make a decision (like us), and she does a great job of putting you at ease with decisions and keeping you on track and on budget. When the meat of the work starts and you are turned over to Joel, the excellent service continues. We were extremely impressed with how clean the worksite was after every single day, and I'm not sure I can stress this enough because it's almost unbelievable. When issues arose the team communicated them right away and worked with you to find the best solution. Joel and his team are extremely thorough and detail oriented as well. Their organization level is exceptional to the point where we did not have to worry or stress over anything during the project. On top of that, the work is exceptional. At the end of the project, not only did we get what we wanted and more from the renovations, we felt like we got to work with and know some really great people. The best recommendation we can give is that we are already saving up to hire them for the next project; we'll never have to look for anyone else for home improvements again.”

Don ~ Media PA