“It’s one thing for a contractor to build from a set of plans, but quite another to expect a contractor to understand the design intentions. Mike Frost is one of those rare contractors with a good design sense. And when he does have questions, he does not hesitate to call.”

Bill Wolpert, Green Building Architects, Petaluma, CA www.greenbuildingarchitects.com

“It is a pleasure working with Scout Construction. We find them to be competent and conscientious and their execution of complicated details is exemplary. We also appreciate their willingness to undertake the use of unusual materials and more complex designs.”

Fran Halperin, Halperin & Christ, Architects, San Rafael, CA www.halperinandchrist.com

“I have used Mike Frost and Scout Construction on all the projects I have undertaken over the past 17 years at my personal residence and have found his work of high quality and found him easy to work with.”

Brent Russell, Architect

“I appreciated the morning updates on work for the day. Mike kept me informed on the day’s work and direction as to what was coming next. He made me feel he appreciated my interest. One contractor said he preferred the homeowner not be on the premises. Every day, the construction crew showed up ready to work, knew what needed to be done, and did a total cleanup of tools and trash when the workday was completed. Due to Mike’s history with me, Mike will be my first call for any other construction work I do in the future. They do beautiful, creative work.”

Steve Gaultney, Client, Petaluma, CA

“Speaking of his crew, I was always at ease and felt safe with the crew in my house and on my property. I was actually sorry to see them go. We try to invent new projects just so they come by. One of the most important issues for me involves conflict resolution. With a big project there are always unexpected roadblocks. Whenever a misunderstanding arose or a point of confusion surfaced, Mike was always available, approachable, fair and easy to deal with.”

Billy Bramblett and Alicia Keshishian

“Mike Frost, and all the other craftsmen at his Scout Construction, worked on a complicated remodel at our beloved, old home in west Petaluma. Their work was impeccable. Mike was professional; he paid attention to details and made the remodel as easy on us as he could. We would be happy to discuss his work with anyone.”

Mitch and Barbara Lind

“From ground to roof our dream house rose to Woodacre skies. Negotiations with the county became a snap. Bulldozers droned and carpenters hammered a fine Timberpeg together. Our house is now completed with thanks and gratitude to a great Scout Team.”

Charley and Carmela Colety

“I am writing this letter in recommendation of Mike Frost, Scout Construction, because I have no reservations in encouraging their prospective clients. We began by using Mike, in 1998, as contractor to rebuild and enlarge our existing home in Petaluma. The project was detailed in design and proved to be complicated to manage both on the site and with the building and planning departments. The job was completed in the period of time anticipated and with a minimal amount of headaches.

During the ten months, I never found Mike, Tom, and the crew to be difficult to work with. When I had concerns, I found them readily available at the jobsite, or by phone. At all times our communication was open and productive. Their level of craftsmanship is extremely high, and their solutions to problems—as they inevitably arose—revealed both an innate understanding of our specific design and a commonsense approach to good construction. We knew that our home would be solid, beautiful, and function the way it was designed. As a result we have continued to use Scout Construction for other projects at home and at our business property.”

Garth Bixler