Taking Care of Business… One Dream at a Time

When Tim Fosbery and Matthew Moore decided to join forces in 2013 they were determined that their new business, Four Points Construction, would rise from a strong foundation built on customer satisfaction and doing the job right.

Seven years later, with about twenty major projects to their credit, Four Points Construction have proven time and again that they are holding fast to their original philosophy – and the results speak for themselves. So do their clients, many of whom are happy to talk about their experience working with Four Points.

When Dave and Kim Kerr decided to build a boathouse/man-cave, they did their homework. “We heard of Four Points by word-of-mouth; we investigated some of their other projects, which had great reviews,” Dave Kerr explains as he describes their build.

“We are 100% happy with the boathouse, and what helped it become better than what we anticipated was Tim’s suggestions, based on his past experiences.”

He goes on to say “Where his (Tim’s) skill set comes into play is with his planning. He would say ‘You may think you want this, but in reality we should consider this (instead).’”

Located in North Kawartha, the 26’ x 32’ boathouse (its smaller predecessor was lost due to ice damage) required a fairly involved marine installation with “lots of moving parts”, as Kerr described it – which meant bringing in another contractor for that aspect. “Tim works well with other trades and contractors. He’s willing to work with any building professional, whether it’s your guy or his guy.”

Four Points has a very specific process which begins with the planning session. Kerr describes that introduction: “Tim’s a great guy, down-to-earth, casual, but he knows what he’s talking about. He asked about our must-haves, budget considerations, etc., and came back with a plan that was over the top, way beyond what we could have dreamed.”

So pleased are the Kerrs with the overall experience, they have now contracted Four Points Construction to build their cottage.

Dave and Liz Huxtable first worked with Four Points for a deck project and some renovations to their cottage on Lower Buckhorn Lake. Subsequently they spoke to Tim about some redesign to the original cottage. As they discussed their want list, it became apparent that it was going to be easier to start over with a new build.

“Because we were confined to the footprint of the existing cottage, we kept the basement and went from there,” Dave Huxtable says as he relates the story. “We wanted lots of light and windows; the Four Points guys were able to put it all together for us. As we are heading towards retirement, and envision spending more time there, they put everything on the main floor that we would ever need – kitchen, living room, dining room, master, laundry – it’s all on one level. We have a loft above, with bedrooms and family room in the basement to accommodate visiting family and guests.”

“I think I was most impressed with their ‘listening’ – they didn’t do what they wanted. They problem-solved so they could do what we wanted,”

Huxtable adds, laughing as he sums up the process, “What we originally wanted was a bigger window in our dining room. But we couldn’t be happier with the results.”

Bill Corner and his wife, Carol, decided after many years of living in town that it was time to “create our forever home on Stony Lake.” They engaged the services of the Four Points Construction team and they say, “Four Points delivered on getting us settled in our new home on time.”

When talking about the overall process of the build, Bill Corner describes it as “excellent, from start to finish. Tim was constantly in contact with us every step of the way.” He goes on to say, “As the build was progressing, subtle suggestions from his team were offered, and some were incorporated into our home. It was nice to have their experience to draw on. As we close in on our first anniversary I must say it is great having Tim follow up to make sure all is OK.”

“Tim and his team deserve top marks for helping us through the complete project, from designs to permits, on to tear-down and final completion, it was a job well done,” says Corner.

Besides being unanimous in their satisfaction with the final results of their respective builds, all three couples agree that the professionalism of the Four Points team and their attention to detail is exemplary. Dave Kerr talks about the ongoing communication throughout the build.

“Each aspect of the build is broken down according to costs, so you can see exactly where your money is going. Each week you get a breakdown of the week’s activities, costs associated, etc. As the client, you are with Four Points every step of the way.”

For anyone considering a building or reno project, both Corner and Huxtable agree that you must do your homework. Get the referrals, talk to your prospective builder’s past clients. Corner adds, “Make a list of all things, big or small, that you like. For instance, my wife loved a walk-through pantry that she saw, and it fits beautifully as part of our custom kitchen.” Key to everything is the engagement between the client and the prospective builder. Don’t be afraid to ask questions – there should always be an honest answer coming back.

Customer satisfaction is Four Points Construction’s number one goal, and they base the success of each project on the client’s response when asked for a referral and recommendation. The Kerrs, the Corners and the Huxtables are three examples of a successful build, and they are ready to give Four Points Construction a 5-star recommendation any time it is needed.

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