Scott at Forthright is an amazing craftsman and a good guy! We had a challenging fence design/project and he came through for us. His design was beautiful and he came in at or below the "big guys" who didn't listen to our design and function needs. The value we received and the highest quality of workmanship have earned our respect and trust! read more

Scott fixed posts on my mom's fence when another company bailed on her. He did an amazing job and even explained to get what the underlying issue was. We would definitely have him do more work again. read more

I've got enough money, but never enough time. That is the best thing about Scott- he addresses both. He shows up on time, asks questions clearly, and covers all the bases in a polite efficient manner. I can't stand my time being wasted, he won't waste yours. I had him build a budget fence for my rental house. That thing will be standing until the end of time. Looks better than my neighbors cheap thing. 2 years and no gaps between pickets, and still nice and straight. No waves, no lines from the nails running down. Its a beast If you had your fence blow down, it wont happen again with Scott. He was on budget, on time, on point. Will hire again read more

Had a fantastic experience with this fencing company. Responded within the hour, very courteous and kind and was able to get out to my house right away due to my fence blowing down. I was shocked how quick the response time was my neighbor also had their fence blown down and had to wait over three weeks to get the repair done. I was very blessed to run into Scott. He was very professional and the job was exceptional. My neighbor now wishes he would've contacted me for my fence company (Fort Wright, outdoor craftsman). Great job Scott I will definitely refer you to all of my friends and family. read more

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Repeat customer. Scott helped build the fence at my parent's house. He was great with communication and was able to coordinate scheduling with the neighbors on all 3 sides. He did such a great job that two of the neighbors asked him to build a new gate for them as well. Scott kept me posted throughout the process whether it was shopping for materials or status updates on the build. Highly recommend his work! read more

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Well... There are some nice photos and reviews of the jobs Forthright OC have done. I've contacted Scott with several basic questions about potential hiring his company for our fencing installation project. Our discussion last for 2 days with back and forth questions. Scott's reply started with "26 years experience.you won't find a better builder." and ended with "I don't do business like that." Ok, it's up to you how you do your business, and it's up to me how I do mine. My review here means your way of business is way off normal...not sure if you care after 26 year, but I do. Hope next your potential customers will care also. read more

Bottom line up front: if you have a project to be done, use Forthright Outdoor Craftsman. You will not regret it. Scott did an outstanding job building a fence for my home. Scott was extremely professional and communicative throughout the entire process, from planning the fence, to work on the job site, to delivering the finished product. While they're are a myriad of choices for outdoor work in Colorado Springs, none share Scott's professionalism, skill, and infectious enthusiasm for his craft. No detail is too small and the obvious pride he takes in his work results in a great looking, long lasting build that will make you the envy of your neighborhood. Don't think twice about it; Scott and Forthright Outdoor Craftsman have my strongest possible recommendation. read more

Top-notch experience with Scott at Forthright for our deck expansion. He was professional, courteous, and he always communicated with us throughout the process. Most importantly, his meticulous attention to detail is what made our deck turn out absolutely perfect. We've never worked with anyone who cared as much about the small details as we do. We couldn't be happier with the finished product and will be calling him again for our next project. If you're looking for a new deck or fence, I'd highly recommend placing your trust in Scott. read more

Scott did an outstanding job on our fence. He is a great craftsman and definitely an expert at what he does. I would highly recommend him and hire him again for any other projects that I need completed. read more

Scott and Sarah did a fabulous job. We have approximately 200 linear feet of beautiful redwood T&G fence. It's visually stunning and the job was completed on time and without any incident. We opted to use Forthright, even though they were a bit more than another bid, but the reviews and pictures we saw convinced us quality was our main goal. Goal achieved!!! Here are just a few photos for your consideration. read more

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We are very happy with the fence that Scott installed for us.! He did an excellent job and I would not hesitate to use him again. I recommend him. read more

Scott does great work! Replaced the fence & gate in my front yard. I didn't want a cheap pre-made fence with low quality materials. He listened to what I wanted, took measurements and built it from scratch! If your looking for cheap fencing to just be thrown up then I suggest calling someone else. If you want quality, sturdy fencing built by a craftsman from scratch, then Scott's you're guy! I'll be using Forthright Outdoor Craftsman for future projects & I recommend you do too. read more

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I needed a "simple" white fence with a couple of gates. Scott came in and reviewed the options and many minor details that I hadn't considered, including the uneven concrete surface it sets on, the placement of gates, the impact of gravity on hinges..... I was convinced this was the guy to build me a quality product. He is very professional and thorough (aka you might be bored with the level of detail and paperwork - but it certainly ensures that everybody is pleased in the end and no surprises). He was timely and efficient on the project - and the detail work. Every tongue and groove was primed, every seam/joint/crack or screw was filled in and disappeared in the completed project. The coats of primer, the meticulous paint job - the fence is beautiful, the color is uniform and crisp and no streaking of color or fading of paint with visible wood. The light caps on the post are spot on and give it an understated finished look, blending the lights with the other posts. If you want a wood project completed with true pride of craftsmanship, Scott is your guy! read more

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This contractor specializes in decks and he is BEYOND a perfectionist. Amazing work!!! I had a 350 sf hillside deck rebuilt. Scott oversized everything to make sure it would last forever. His craftsmanship is beautiful. He takes extra care to match the joints exquisitely. He also made recommendations for the deck material. He came up with the idea to create a centerline one way, and then was able to use solid pieces (no cuts) on each side of the center. Scott and Sarah are extremely nice, personable and professional. I have spent years redoing my house with many different contractors and Scott outshines them all. With something as important as the safety of deck, as well as its beauty, you really need to hire someone reliable and fastidious. If I could, I'd give him 10 stars! read more

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Scott is a craftsman and took on this smaller project but was not easy due to angles of my deck. He was clean and got the job done. He always kept me in the loop and is highly particularly himself on doing a great job. Definitely will use him again and he knows how to install solid beam supports and work with composite/IPE installations. read more

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Scott built us the best wood fence ever! Such attention to detail and superior craftsmanship. Our fence is huge and Scott had to maneuver hills and lots of trees too. Made everything look seamless - even the 5 gates he had to build as well! Thanks Scott! read more

We had a great experience with Scott at Forthright...from beginning to end Scott was on time, detailed, clean and highest of quality and workmanship on our new custom deck made out of TimberTech. Not to mention his pricing is extremely competitive. We are extremely happy with the final product...if you need a new deck I would highly highly recommend calling Scott. read more

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Scott is a master of designing and building beautiful and functional fences and gates. I had work done by a different contractor only ten years ago and it was falling down. Scott came and assessed the issues and provided lots of photos of ideas for replacement. He came when he said he would, finished the project earlier than his projected date, and cleaned up his work area every day before leaving. Just an upstanding forthright quality company! read more

Scott did a complex wall topper that was 68 linear feet that varied in height between 55 inches and 48 inches tall with 1/2 inch gaps between the 5 inch plank of clear redwood. He did an amazing job and also fixed any imperfections. He is a perfectionist and will treat your job as if his own. He also is very clean and will do his best to clean up every inch of saw dust. We love our new wall topper. read more

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We needed to replace damaged railing and steps in the backyard. Scott returned our initial phone call within the hour and came to see the job the same day. The following day he met us with a quote, we signed a contract and he shopped for all the materials. The whole job was completed within three day. Scott always showed up on time, used only his own tools, and left our place spotless. He was very pleasant and answered all our questions. He was also very knowledgeable about materials. But most importantly, his attention to detail was amazing. Scott takes a lot of pride in his work and so he should. We are giving him 6 stars :) and will be hiring him for two more jobs, a patio and a pergola. read more

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Just had Scott finish our fence and couldn't be happier with the fence and my decision to hire Forthright Outdoor Craftsman. Absolutely the type of small business owner I feel good about giving my business to. After having a few other bids on the redwood fence, I found Scott's to be very competitive. His attention to detail and need for our satisfaction in design aspects made the whole experience low stress. A hard working, honest professional. Worth your consideration. Thanks for the terrific job Scott and Sarah. read more

From the moment I met Scott, I was impressed with him. It didn't take long for me to see that he was very detail-oriented and had deep integrity in his craftsmanship. I think the best compliment that I could give Scott is that I have done 3 of my own custom homes and have been involved in many commercial and residential builds and have been involved with many contractors at many levels and I would have to say Scott impressed me more than any other contractor I've worked with. The deck that he did for me exuded all of the craftsmanship that I didn't even have to ask for. His commitment to the finest installation was exemplary. I couldn't be happier to give this recommendation to this amazing man. He and his assistant Sarah were absolutely wonderful to work with. If I have a fence or deck to build in the future, they will be my go-to. I would give greater than 5 stars if I could, as he is truly worthy! read more