We made the mistake of contracting with Stephen Stathis / Bryan Construction Group to construct an addition to our house (~400sq ft) after he had completed a small deck project for us many years ago. The work was ultimately completed 9 months after signing the contract, but that was about it. The sub contractor was not paid in full, and we paid out of pocket for the materials needed to complete. No final walkthrough was performed. Steve delayed every stage of the construction claiming to be sick, or by failing to pay for materials or sub contractors on time, or failing to pay for, or submit required permit docs on time. We later heard from other subcontractors that did smaller work on the property that they were not paid, and were threatened with liens, yet another painful part of this project. A closer look later led to trail of default judgements against Steve. For reference check out Arlington County Circuit Civil Division: CL20000609-00, Arlington County General District Court (Civil) GV23000276-00, GV23002010-00, Fairfax County General District Court (Civil) GV19025745-00 , Loudon County Circuit Civil Division: CL19002828-00, Prince William County General District Court (Civil): GV23016045-00 and probably many many more. To summarize: Look elsewhere for a legal, honest and competent contractor, you will regret the time and effort that you would have to put in to get the work you paid for done. read more

Horrible! AVOID Bryan Construction Group! Terrible experience! Horrible experience with Bryan Construction Group (BCG) and Steve Stathis, CEO. Company DID NOT follow approved County plans! They didn't build chimney with proper tools, refused to correct the misplaced sump dump drain for 2 years, resulting in water pouring into the yard, destroying $1000's of landscaping. The stone chimney needs $8-10k in repair! We have a 5 year warranty on the home but Steve refuses to honor it or correct his huge mistakes. Due to BCG/Steve's negligence of not building to approved County plans, we were left with a formal Notice to Comply from the County for 4 major infractions! Daily fines can be $133,000 each day! We have both the BCG 5 year warranty AND a notarized letter from BCG/Steve assuming FULL responsibility for any Stormwater issues that may surface with our home. We have 4 infractions related to Stormwater non-compliance as Steve refused to honor the County approved building plans during construction. Steve strung us along for almost 2 years with written correspondence that he is totally responsible for ALL corrections and would absolutely honor the 5 year warranty and notarized letter. Yet, they were all lies! Steve skipped Arlington and we are stuck paying for ALL his mistakes! He refuses to answer calls, Email, certified mail or text messages. Bryan Construction Group/Steve Stathis has been dishonest, unethical and has left us with corrections costing $40,000-50,000 or more.... AVOID BCG/Steve Stathis at all costs! The experience with BCG/Steve Stathis has been the WORSE experience of my life! read more

We recently got our basement finished and we could not be happier! Bryan Construction Group is an extremely reliable and professional construction company. They quoted a fair price and completed the work in the tight timeline that we had requested. The team is very skilled - from the framer (Walter), to the plumber (Gabrielle), to the electrician (Leo), to the painter (Manuel) to Santos. They all know what they are doing and do good clean work. We were particularly impressed with the dedication and quality of work and experience the whole team brought to the project. Amadeo did an amazing job of managing the project and making sure everything was coming along smoothly. His regular check-in's were very helpful to discuss any changes or concerns we had. In addition, he was always available by phone to talk to us. The team even worked weekends to ensure the timeline would be met. Steve was always in communication with us as well which made the whole project a big success. He always gave us advance notice on timing of inspections and what to expect. He would connect with us throughout the project to ensure we were happy with the progress. We would highly recommend Bryan Construction Group for any construction needs. We need to get our patio done next and are working with them again! read more

We are very pleased with the craftsmanship of our new screened porch as well the process to create it. Luis and Chris worked tirelessly every day, showed up on time and were very considerate. Multiple other team members provided valuable contributions. Steve had given us a timeframe for completion, weather permitting, and the scheduling for the process worked just as he said. They removed the existing foundation, completed a new screened porch, and replaced old railings around the rest of the deck, all within a month. Other competitors would have just used the existing porch, but Steve recommended we replace the old deck and provide a more solid foundation. Multiple pillars were drilled 8 feet into the ground with concrete poured into them. The weight of the new roof and sides are substantial and we are glad to have the solid foundation underneath. We noticed a couple of minor corrections that needed to be made with water flow around the gutters. Within a few hours, Steve sent someone out to make an adjustment. They have a 10 year warranty on labor, so this provides some peace of mind. It's worth getting a quote from them. read more

The quality of Bryan Construction's work was above and beyond what I thought they were going to do and their price was very reasonable. We had nine (9) quotes for our project and they were the only company who were able/were willing to do our porch and deck as we wanted. Other companies incorrectly stated permitting issues (we had none) or told us our deck couldn't be where we want it or that we couldn't do any number of things that in fact we could...even without a special permit. Or if they could do it the way we wanted, their prices was very high. Bryan Construction knew exactly what we could do and executed the project perfectly! My high praise includes: *very easy to work with and friendly *They provide an architect and do the permitting for you. *respectful, nice, friendly, consistent, hard working work crews. *if any problems or issues arose (and they always do), they were quick to discuss the options with us and correct the problem, always making suggestions as to how we could do something better or look nicer. *Every single one of them worked as if it was their own house. No shortcuts taken. *They stuck to their quote. No surprise extra costs. We were so impressed, we just signed a new contract for an addition to our house. If you have any projects on the horizon, you should definitely get a quote from these guys. read more

Absolutely frustrating to work with and administratively inept. Were 5 months late (with some items unfinished) from promised completion date on an estimated 5 month home addition and renovation project, despite there being a delay penalty in the contract. Problems started with Steve (co-owner) having great difficulty figuring out the county permit process, as he contends. The county indicates he was slow with the forms and filing. Workers didn't show as promised on many days, going instead to work on their other projects. We got the "truck broke down" excuse often. Despite constant prompting and Steve's eager promises, they were neglectful in coordinating with vendors in selecting materials and design components, forcing me to do the vast majority of legwork to keep the project moving. I was mistaken in thinking we were paying them to do this. Luckily, I was able to monitor the work frequently and have experience in construction. I pointed out errors regularly. Steve couldn't provide a final financial accounting as the project neared completion, adjusting for allowances I paid for directly and contractual penalties. We have asked for this repeatedly and are still waiting. Eight months after Bryan Construction abandoned the project, a group of four employees/sub-contractors came to the home asking me to pay them directly, claiming Bryan Construction had "stiffed" them. It appeared to be an act of intimidation. A police report was filed. read more

My wife and I felt that Bryan Construction Group was a truly terrible contractor. We were extremely disappointed in their ability, communication, attitude, and quality. By the middle of our experience we had lost all of our faith in BCG, and by the end we were just relieved that we did not have to see or talk to Steve, John, or anyone from BCG ever again. We recommend that no one hires this company. read more

Bryan Construction gives the impression of a small family owned business and, in our experience, they do everything they can to make you feel like part of their family. Unlike other home renovation firms we interviewed, Bryan did not appear overextended with too much work than could be managed, or suggest that our project wasn't as important as others'. We contracted for a kitchen remodel and associated new sunroom, together with a master bedroom expansion for our home in North Arlington. Like family, sometimes we needed to be the "squeaky wheel" to be sure that each of our needs were being met, but at the end of the day Bryan was always responsive and respectful. Some bookkeeping/administrative issues required us, as the clients, to stay on our toes - this was to give us confidence in day-to-day accounting. Of note is the fact that our family lived in the house during the project, including our two kids aged 8 and 11. This was not a problem for Bryan. Their work quality is high; the tradesmen and laborers are professional, attentive to detail, and honest, hardworking, decent men. It is clear that they take justifiable pride in their craft. We believe Bryan's pricing was competitive based on receiving several bids; more 'white glove' luxury service may be available at a higher price (and we found lower bids, too), but Bryan Construction backs their work with a better-than-industry-standard warranty and the finished product exceeded our expectations. The project was delivered on time at the earliest promised delivery date, on budget, and with very little drama for a significant home renovation project. If you're looking to be treated like family, Bryan Construction is worth your consideration. read more

LOVE OUR NEW HOUSE. We hired Bryan for a major renovation and addition to a 1949 Cape Cod. We generally knew what we wanted and the management and crew worked with us to realize our vision. The work was done on time and on budget (at a fraction of some other bids) and exceeded our expectations. There was a delay due to permitting as well as windows, but they pushed hard and got us in our house on time. There are so many items in a renovation timeline that can throw off a project from finalizing designs, permitting, inclement weather, and special orders. Communication is the key so long as you know what is going on delays do not turn into frustration. We were not living in the house at the time but I dropped in frequently to check on progress. This allowed me to get to know much of the staff and I truly enjoyed my interactions. This was a big undertaking, issues with jobs like these are bound to occur, it is how they are resolved is the mark of a good contractor. We had no roof during the summer when we had some horrendous rains and although the house was properly tarped water did find its way in. A few exterior walls that were not originally slated for removal did get wet, Bryan removed the old drywall and wet insulation and repaired these at no extra cost. Other times, if I noted a concern or felt I saw an issue it was resolved. Amadeo (one of the owners and overall project manager) takes to heart homeowners desires and truly cares, during our frequent walkthroughs if he saw something he didn't like, he had it fixed, even when I didn't notice. The lead framer, Walter, always has a smile on his face, clearly loves his job and does great work. Their electrician Simion hands down the BEST electrician I have ever met. Douglas leads the finishing work and takes pride in his work. Our walls are smooth and our paint perfect. What many do not think about though is... what happens when you get your keys and the house is yours? Houses settle, new construction will shift/settle over time or with that first heavy snow, screw-heads may pop and occasional corner beads too. This does not worry me. Bryan has a 5-year warranty on all their work. I have called them once already and the repairs were made the next day and I couldn't tell they were here. Bottom line, despite any small hiccups along the way we are 100% happy with our home, all who visit cannot believe the quality of the renovation, the open floor plan, the spacious rooms and the little design elements that really make our house great. I pushed for certain elements and they accommodated me and in the end, our house qualified for a Gold rating with Arlington's Green Home Choice program. When we are ready to add a screen porch, I will have them back! read more

good for bathrooms, siding/insulation - great quality, not so good communication