Buyer Beware: In our opinion, prospective customers should proceed with extreme caution--and, better yet, avoid hiring Forever Outdoors (owner: Bryan Elliott).
Based on our direct experience, we lost substantial time and money, encountered workmanship we believe fell below professional standards, and faced communication that was inconsistent and at times unresponsive. We will not recommend Forever Outdoors or any work associated with Bryan Elliott.
Backyard porch renovation:
· We signed the contract on May 23, 2025, with an initial start date of August 1, 2025. Although the work was quoted at 4-6 weeks, it ultimately extended to 8.5 months with ongoing delays.
· As of March 6, 2026, we terminated the relationship and are completing the project independently. Working with Forever Outdoors caused an immense and unacceptable disruption to our lives from all the broken promises and work delays.
· The contractor was rarely on site and at times unresponsive to our calls and requests.
· Bryan frequently reached out to us for pre-payment that differed from the payment schedule in the contract. A sign that they were experiencing cash flow issues.
Communication & Site Presence:
· The contractor was rarely on site and at times unresponsive to calls and requests.
· Despite multiple assurances that crews would be on‑site, we experienced repeated no‑shows with no proactive updates; when work did occur, the quality fell short of a professional grade and required follow‑up.
· We received requests for pre‑payments that did not align with the contract's payment schedule.
Materials
· We waited approximately three months for doors that never arrived. During that time, we were repeatedly told they would be "ready next week." When we pressed for answers, we were told the delay was due to minor changes we had requested.
· In late January, we asked the contractor to use a different supplier. The alternate local supplier delivered within two weeks. We paid that supplier directly to move the project forward since Forever Outdoors was unable to make that payment directly.
Quality & Oversight
· We were dissatisfied with the concrete and painting work. We escalated our concerns and yet again sub-contractors were no-shows.
· We have now hired qualified vendors to correct and complete the painting and make repairs to the poured concrete decks. We expect to incur approximately $6,000 in additional out‑of‑pocket costs.
Conclusion
· On March 6, 2026, we informed Forever Outdoors that we declined further services and considered the professional relationship concluded.
This review reflects our personal experience and opinions, supported by dated communications, invoices, and detailed records. read more