--- title: "Bayview Builders — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bayview-builders-pfvwus-pf~721658090 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721658090.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bayview Builders" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/88c32db402cb5cac_2759-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1912 A Lincoln Dr, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, United States" latitude: 38.9898 longitude: -76.5501 phone: "(410) 280-0303" website: http://www.bayviewbuildersmd.com rating: 5 review_count: 15 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 244 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Bayview Builders Original Houzz profile: [Bayview Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bayview-builders-pfvwus-pf~721658090) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Annapolis, MD - **Serves:** Annapolis - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (15 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2024), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves I have built the business with four principles in mind: honesty, integrity, loyalty and craftsmanship. Honesty to me is the transparency of everything we do from billing to how your project is executed. I want you to know everything I know. Integrity is our ability to hold ourselves to the highest standard no matter who is watching or who we are working for. Loyalty is the relationship between me, my employees and my subcontractors. I want to create a team atmosphere. This is one reason our employees retention is one of the highest in the area. Craftmanship is quality work at every stage, from the fit of the first rafter down to the fit of the last piece of crown molding in the kitchen. ### Services Provided - Custom Homes ### Areas Served - Annapolis ### Typical Job Cost $1 million - 3 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bayview Builders | | Address | 1912 A Lincoln Dr, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, United States | | Phone | (410) 280-0303 | | Website | http://www.bayviewbuildersmd.com | | License Number | MHBR 4404 MHIC 77132 | | Followers on Houzz | 244 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bayview Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bayview-builders-pfvwus-pf~721658090) - **Website:** http://www.bayviewbuildersmd.com - **Phone:** (410) 280-0303 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Certified Green ProfessionalCertified Lead Safe Firm - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2016–2024), for Design. **Affiliations** - [National Association of Home Builders](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-association-of-home-builders-pfvwus-pf~562065019) - [Maryland Building Industry Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/maryland-building-industry-association-pfvwus-pf~1761779251) - [NAHB Remodelers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nahb-remodelers-pfvwus-pf~597469654) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 15 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Gutierrez Studios, July 2020** > Gutierrez Studios worked with Bayview Builders on a residential staircase in Annapolis, MD. From the start, the communication, collaboration, and enthusiasm for this project made them a dream team to work with. Their attention to every detail is evident in the high quality of the finished product. Great team to work with! **★★★★★ — Ginny Vasan, Feb. 2020** > When my husband and I decided to build our dream house on the Severn River in Annapolis, we were absolute novices. Our only prior experience with renovations had been several kitchen remodels. We had no real understanding of what a major, whole-house renovation would entail. We knew we would need knowledgeable, experienced, proven professionals to guide us, and we were so fortunate to have found exactly the right team: Purple Cherry Architects and Bayview Builders. > > It was Cathy Purple Cherry who introduced us to Bayview, and after meeting with Dave Carlisle and his team and seeing their work, we were sold. We liked the fact that they specialized in waterfront properties, came highly recommended by our architect, had good relationships with high-quality subcontractors, and offered an online “dashboard” to provide full transparency on every aspect of the job. > > We had regular meetings with the Bayview team, both onsite and in their office, to review progress and discuss any concerns. The entire team was extremely professional and clearly dedicated to ensuring our complete satisfaction with our new home. Whenever we had a question, we got a prompt, complete and easy-to-understand answer either from Chad Dowling, our construction manager, or from Dave Carlisle directly. > > Similarly, when their team had questions about our preferences or other matters, they were quick to get our thoughts and keep construction moving forward. > > Any project the size and scope of ours inevitably requires change orders as it moves from drawings to reality, and Bayview’s tracking system was extremely helpful when we made these changes. We were able to review it online, see the impact on the budget and schedule, and sign off electronically. This type of efficiency really helped to keep the project moving. In addition, it provided a record of every single transaction that went into the creation of our house, including the cost of all subcontractor services and all materials. > > Throughout the process, Bayview continually stood behind the quality of its work and the work of its subcontractors and made sure we were completely satisfied with every aspect of the house – even going so far as re-working several items at their own expense. > > As a result, we are thrilled with our new home. It is everything we imagined and more. Dave, Chad and the entire Bayview team became more than our builders, they were our partners in turning a dream into reality. We couldn’t be happier with the home or our experience building it. > We were so happy, in fact, we are continuing our relationship with Bayview, using their services to maintain our home. > > In short, Bayview Builders is a talented, professional team led by an honest, knowledgeable, experienced and fair-minded leader – it doesn’t get much better! **★★★★★ — Sandy & Terri Roberts, Jan. 2020** > We were introduced to Bayview Builders by our architect. Our kitchen and first floor renovation was a major project for us. Dave and his team at Bayview made us feel completely at ease. From demolition to the final results they were extremely thorough and professional. We lived onsite through the construction so we got to know the team very well. Our project manager Richard was very respectful of our space. Once the project was complete Bayview paid as much attention to the punch out list as the entire project. Dave, Richard and Taylor you guys are the best!! We have moved into phase 3 of construction in our home with Bayview. We wouldn't think of using another company. **★★★★★ — Lee Baer, Nov. 2016** > Dave Carlisle is the best builder ever. He and everyone on his staff was an absolute pleasure to work with. Dave takes customer service to the highest level. He is extremely knowledgeable about the home building industry, both old school and modern techniques and products. Dave always had at least two solutions to any problem that came up (inevitable in the building industry) and they never cost any more and often ended up being features of our house. We recommended him to our neighbors who are building a new house and they contracted with him without even interviewing other builders because they liked him from the get go and admired the quality of the home he built for us. I couldn't recommend him any higher and would work with him and his staff again any time. **★★★★★ — Tina Colebrook Architect, June 2015** > I have worked with Dave Carlisle and his team at Bayview Builders LLC on several projects. > Most recently on 2 kitchen in Annapolis. Their quality of craftsmanship is beyond excellent and their service impeccable. You can count on them to complete your project exactly as you imagined, maybe even better. **★★★★★ — cynthiamay, March 2015** > Bayview Builders is a rare entity. This General Contracting company not only delivers what they promise, but they do so within a reasonable time frame and with exceptional, high quality work. Equally important, they understand the meaning of the word "budget". They don't take short-cuts or cut corners. They worked with my architect and myself to find cost effective alternatives to help us keep within our budget. Renovating, then adding on to our little 1937 Cape Cod became a two-stage project (at my request) and Bayview Builders managed the logistics, materials, subcontractors and inspections seamlessly. This is the 7th house I've built or renovated over the years so I have some experience working with builders and architects. My experience with Bayview Builders tops them all. **★★★★★ — Tobias M. Sullivan Architect, March 2015** > Bayview Builders always stresses the importance of the “trinity” – the successful collaboration between client, architect and builder. Having come up in the carpentry trade, the owner Dave Carlisle strives to keep current with recent building trends and emerging materials and techniques. He is always looking for ways to make buildings better - safer, more durable and energy efficient. As a company, they do a good job maintaining communication, setting obtainable timelines, creating a realistic budget and advancing the project forward. > > Its sometimes challenging to quantify to homeowners what separates one builder from another in terms of quality and cost. Bayview’s work represents a good investment. One can spend considerably more and have nothing to show for it or a little less to have a far inferior product. They pay attention to the small details that create a high quality end product. **★★★★★ — Scott L. Rand AIA, March 2015** > Bayview Builders has completed seven projects designed by Scott Rand Architects to date. These projects have consisted of both new custom residential construction and complete residential remodeling and makeovers. > All work by Bayview has been performed in the most professional manner and to the highest standards of quality expected of this office. Bayview's project managers are highly organized and thorough in their management of the project from start to completion. > Bayview's cost estimating is detailed and accurate. Their pricing is competitive, with a balanced approach to both value and quality. > Bayview's relationships with our clients, the owners, have been truly exceptional. They have paid great attention to any and all thoughts and desires the owners have expressed. > Their in-house labor force and all subcontractors are skilled craftsmen who take great pride in their labor and the final product. > This office anticipates many more successful projects with Bayview Builders in the future. **★★★★★ — maryjodickinson, Feb. 2015** > My husband and I hired Bayview Builders to do an 2,000 sq ft addition to our home that included a new kitchen, master suite, family room and playroom. The project also included significant changes to the existing home. > > Dave and his team are great to work with. He does a great job managing the sub contractors... his team is professional, talented and curtious. Dave is an out of the box thinker. His ability to work with current technologies made our project run smooth. He would thoroughly research anything that he did not know and would be back to us in a very timely manner. His cost saving value engineering was always appreciated. > > We have done three renovations and this last one was by far our favorite. To spend 6 plus months working along side a contractor and have no complaints is a milestone. I would not hesitate to recommend Bayview Builders for any size project... new build, renovations, additions. **★★★★★ — Kitchen Encounters, Feb. 2015** > We have worked with Bayview Builders many times over the years, and have always ended with an outstanding project and positive feedback from the clients. The whole team at Bayview is on point and knows how to get the job done- well! **★★★★★ — barbarashailor, Feb. 2015** > I cannot speak highly enough of our experience with Bayview Builders. I had done many renovations over the last 30 years and none were as easy and flawless - and enjoyable. Our project manager was outstanding and paid incredible attention to the details and execution of the architects plans. The renovation was completed on time and within the budget - subject to changes we requested. I continue to use the subcontractors associated with this project. > > They are the best! **★★★★★ — donnawo, Feb. 2015** > We hired Bayview Builders to build our home. We were starting with an empty lot. Everyone we dealt with at every step was kind, knowledgeable, prompt, respectful, helpful, professional, tidy, honest and extremely skilled. The blueprints were done well from an architect but all of our expectations of the house were exceeded. They totally understood our vision and respected it and made it real! We will and have recommended them. We would hire them again! Bayview made the process very easy for us to build our dream home. ## Selected projects - [Lyon Drive Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lyon-drive-residence-pj-vj~2741006) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Eastern Avenue](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eastern-avenue-pj-vj~1462233) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 24 - [Bennett Point Rd](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bennett-point-rd-pj-vj~2741026) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - [Harness Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harness-creek-residence-pj-vj~1392148) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 14 - [Spa Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spa-creek-residence-pj-vj~883068) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Ramsgate Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ramsgate-residence-pj-vj~1462189) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 20 - [Bay Ridge Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-ridge-residence-pj-vj~1401456) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 13 - [cove overlook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cove-overlook-pj-vj~807738) - Location: Annapolis, MD - Photos: 10 - Description: This project on a cove leading to Spa Creek and subsequently to the Chesapeake Bay involved a thorough-going renovation to an early twentieth century cape cod style home, and an addition overlooking the cove. The renovation and addition were designed for aging-in-place. The single story addition features a “covered dock” porch, with a master suite giving onto the “covered dock”. and connecting back through the house via a gallery. Simplicity governed each decision and move, with the kitchen beco… - [Bay Ridge Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bay-ridge-kitchen-pj-vj~5867362) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 15 - [Horn Point](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/horn-point-pj-vj~5867366) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Sherwood Forrest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sherwood-forrest-pj-vj~415635) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Presidents Point 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/presidents-point-2-pj-vj~970674) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This project was a major renovation of a 2 bedroom loft condo. One of the main objectives was to open the kitchen space into the living space by removing the separating wall. Also the unusable circular stair was to be removed to improve access to the loft, and lastly replace all of the finishes to update the space. - [100 Severn](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/100-severn-pj-vj~970688) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - Description: This project was a complete gut and redo of a 6th floor penthouse. The project offered plenty of logistical challenges as it was on the 6th floor with no service elevator. Also opening up the floor plan on the main level required relocating major mechanical structures. At the end the unit looks fantastic and this building has one of the best views of downtown Annapolis that I have seen. - [Thomas Point Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/thomas-point-residence-pj-vj~416429) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Presidents Point 1](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/presidents-point-1-pj-vj~970663) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: This project was a complete renovation of a 1 bedroom loft unit. The main goals were to get a functional staircase to the loft, replace the kitchen and bath, and maximize every inch of space. - [Weems Creek Pool House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/weems-creek-pool-house-pj-vj~883088) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - [Providence Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/providence-renovation-pj-vj~5867380) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - [Sherwood Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sherwood-kitchen-pj-vj~422630) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Mill Creek Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mill-creek-residence-pj-vj~416529) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Large Kitchen Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/large-kitchen-remodel-pj-vj~416504) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 28 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bayview-builders-pfvwus-pf~721658090) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102410604/list/kitchen) — 36 ideas - [davidtcarlisle's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4005870/list/davidtcarlisle-s-ideas) — 47 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/davidtcarlisle) ## Community Q&A **Q: carpet details please** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you let me know the details of the carpet please. Just what I’m looking for. Thank you A: Unfortunately we do not have this information. The carpet was provided by the owner. **Q: what type of wood did you use for the decking?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking to build a very similar pool to this one. I am wondering the dimensions and type or wood you used with the decking, and the what stone you used for the coping. A: Thank you for the question. The decking is 1 x 6 ipe, actual dimensions are 3/4" thick by 5 1/2" wide. The thinner material has to be attached to through the surface. Most of decks are 5/4 material with a hidden fastener system. The pool coping in PA bluestone in premium blue color. **Q: Beautiful kitchen** *(in Photo Questions)* Who makes that oven ? A: The range is a 48" Lacanche **Q: What brand is the decking?** *(in Photo Questions)* What brand is the decking A: The railngs were custom fabricated out of mahogany. **Q: what type of gutters are these and what size?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thank you for the question. The guttering is white aluminum 6" half round with 4" round downspouts. **Q: Details.** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you please share the paint color and the deck dimensions? Thank you so much. A: Thank you for the question. The exterior color is Benjamin Moore OC-61 White Diamond. Also the deck in the photo is 10' deep by 20' wide. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*