FORSYTH CONSTRUCTION Muskoka to Barrie · Since 1995
Modern Muskoka cottage with clean lines, stone and cedar, glowing windows above a calm lake at sunset
Est. 1995 · Muskoka to Barrie

If you can dream it, we can build it.

Custom homes and cottages, renovations, additions, decks, concrete, windows and doors — built clean, built solid, and built to suit life in Muskoka and cottage country.

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Since 199530 years of building
Muskoka → BarrieOur service area
Mon–Fri, 9–5Consultations
Local & accountableBased in Utterson, in the heart of Muskoka
One crew, start to finishHomes, cottages, renovations & additions
Straightforward processClear quote, clear timeline, no surprises
Talk to Scott directly249-502-8764 · build@forsyth.construction

What we build

Services

From a brand-new cottage on the lake to the basement, deck or windows that finish the place off — one call covers the whole job.

Modern Muskoka cottage with stone, cedar and large windows above a lake

Custom Homes & Cottages

New builds with clean lines and true Muskoka style — designed for the lot, the lake and the way you actually live.

  • Custom homes
  • Lakefront cottages & bunkies
  • Four-season builds
Renovated open-concept kitchen with white cabinets, quartz island and wood beams

Renovations

Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole-home updates that make an older place feel new again.

  • Kitchens & bathrooms
  • Finished basements
  • Tile work & flooring
Detached two-car garage with loft, charcoal siding and cedar doors among pine trees

Additions & Garages

More room, done right — additions that match the house, and garages built for Muskoka winters and toys.

  • Home additions
  • Detached & attached garages
  • Garages with lofts
Two-level cedar deck with built-in seating and black railings behind a Muskoka cottage at golden hour

Decks & Outdoor Living

Decks built for long evenings on the water — solid framing, clean railings and finishes that last.

  • Cedar & composite decks
  • Glass & aluminum railings
  • Dockside & lakeside builds
Stamped concrete driveway and walkway in front of a Muskoka-style home with stone and cedar siding

Concrete

Flatwork that drains right and holds up — the base everything else sits on.

  • Driveways & walkways
  • Pads & floors
  • Footings & foundations support
Front entry with a dark wood door, glass panels and large black-framed windows on a stone facade

Windows & Doors

New windows and doors that seal tight, cut the drafts and change the whole look of the place.

  • Window replacement
  • Entry & patio doors
  • Full-home packages

Why Forsyth

Building in Muskoka since 1995

Thirty years of homes, cottages and renovations between Muskoka and Barrie. People here know us, and they call us back — that's the reputation we protect on every job, big or small.

1
You deal with the builderScott Forsyth is on your project — not a salesperson, not a call centre.
2
Built for this countrySnow loads, rock, shoreline and four real seasons — we build for Muskoka conditions.
3
Clean work, clean siteTidy jobsites, clear communication and a finish we're proud to put our name on.
1995Established
6+Core services, one crew
Muskoka–BarrieService area
Warm cottage interior with wood beams, stone fireplace and lake views through floor-to-ceiling windows

How it works

A simple, honest process

No pressure and no surprises — here's how a project with Forsyth runs, from first call to final walkthrough.

01

Talk it through

Call or send the form below. We'll talk about what you're dreaming up, your lot or home, and your timing. Consultations run Mon–Fri, 9–5.

02

Site visit & quote

We come out, measure up and talk options. You get a clear, written quote — what it includes, what it doesn't, and what it costs.

03

We build it

Our crew gets to work. You'll know what's happening and when, and Scott is a phone call away the whole way through.

04

Walkthrough & handover

We walk the finished job together and make sure every detail is right before we call it done.

Service area

Muskoka down to Barrie

Based at 70 Penfold Lake Road in Utterson, we build across Muskoka and south toward Barrie. Don't see your town? Call — if it's in that corridor, we'll talk.

UttersonHuntsvilleBracebridgeGravenhurstPort CarlingWindermereLake of BaysBalaWashagoOrilliaBarrie& everywhere between

Testimonials

What our clients say

Word of mouth built this business. Client testimonials are being added to this page now.

Client stories, on the way

We're collecting written testimonials from recent custom home, cottage and renovation clients across Muskoka and Barrie, and they'll be posted here as they arrive — in their own words, with their projects.

Worked with us?

If Forsyth built or renovated for you, we'd be grateful for a few words we can share here.

Send a testimonial

Prefer references first? Call 249-502-8764 and just ask.

Get started

Let's talk about your project

Tell us what you're thinking of building, renovating or adding. We'll get back to you to set up a consultation — Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.

Based in70 Penfold Lake Rd, Utterson, ON — serving Muskoka to Barrie
ConsultationsMonday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm

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