--- title: "Southfen Residential Construction — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/southfen-residential-construction-pfvwus-pf~755112865 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~755112865.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Southfen Residential Construction" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/7c233fc1007e183c_4193-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Reisterstown, Maryland 21136, United States" phone: "(410) 526-6008" website: http://www.southfen.com rating: 5 review_count: 14 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 93 last_updated: 2026-11-07 --- # Southfen Residential Construction Original Houzz profile: [Southfen Residential Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/southfen-residential-construction-pfvwus-pf~755112865) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Reisterstown, MD - **Serves:** Baltimore, Owings Mills, Pikesville, Eldersburg, Reisterstown, Hunt Valley, Cockeysville, Westminster, Mays Chapel, Garrison, Lutherville, Sykesville, Pleasant Grove, Boring, Brooklandville, Butler, Finksburg, Glyndon, Lutherville Timonium, Marriottsville, Sparks Glencoe, Stevenson, Upperco, Woodstock - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (14 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Southfen Restoration Home Builders is an architectural design, historic restoration and home construction firm. We provide homeowners with functional design and well executed craftsmanship. We believe that collaboration between owner, designer and the hands of labor delivers the finest outcome. We understand that a well-constructed older home ages gracefully and when in concert with its owner, reveals the true potential of its character. We know that good things come to those who embrace patience and faith. We are fortunate that our clients return time and again to engage our thoughtful design and skilled hands. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Architectural Design - Building Design - House Plans - Garage Building - Porch Design & Construction - Sunroom Design & Construction - Historic Building Conservation - Shed Design & Construction - Construction Drawings - Custom Cabinets ### Areas Served - Baltimore - Owings Mills - Pikesville - Eldersburg - Reisterstown - Hunt Valley - Cockeysville - Westminster - Mays Chapel - Garrison - Lutherville - Sykesville - Pleasant Grove - Boring - Brooklandville - Butler - Finksburg - Glyndon - Lutherville Timonium - Marriottsville - Sparks Glencoe - Stevenson - Upperco - Woodstock ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Southfen Residential Construction | | Address | Reisterstown, Maryland 21136, United States | | Phone | (410) 526-6008 | | Website | http://www.southfen.com | | License Number | MHIC 44167 | | Followers on Houzz | 93 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/southfen ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Southfen Residential Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/southfen-residential-construction-pfvwus-pf~755112865) - **Website:** http://www.southfen.com - **Phone:** (410) 526-6008 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2015–2018), for Service, 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) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 14 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Suzanne Forte, April 2017** > During a 30-year design career, I worked with many contractors in the U.S. and in Europe, and Southfen is one of the very best. David Sutphen’s innate artistic ability, coupled with his skills as a fine furniture maker and architectural designer, have given him an eye for detail and an appreciation of craft. Both are in evidence in Southfen’s work. > Over the past decade, they’ve completed several projects for me, and each one was approached with professionalism and a can-do attitude. The process was an open and collaborative one, which allowed each person’s expertise to play a part, resulting in the best possible outcome. The Southfen crew has a vast knowledge of building methods and materials, so the projects moved forward at an efficient pace, and didn’t require oversight. They had good sources for everything I needed, and were happy to work with any new products I threw into the mix. Communications, which can so often be a frustration, were handled with astonishing speed, and their workmanship was meticulous. On top of all this, they are a polite, fun and accommodating group, and you’ll be happy to see them each morning. **★★★★★ — David Hungerford, April 2017** > dIn 2012, we purchased a house that Southfen had built in 2000. There were a number of modifications that we wanted to make, including installing a new front door, completely changing an office into a german style bavarian room with coffered ceiling and paneled walls, built-in an new divider from the living room and building complete basement recreation and and exercise rooms. All of this was handled in a timely and professional manor. In 2015 we wanted to have a German Ceramic tile stove installed, which required changing an outside wall and building a chimney. The projects was professionally done and came in on time and on budget. We are extremely happy with Southfen and highly recommend them to others. **★★★★★ — margaret williams, April 2017** > My husband and I were very pleased with the work of Southfen for our new kitchen project. All employees were very professional, very knowledgeable, communicated well with us and left their work area cleaned up at the end of each day. The job was completed a few days early as well which was much appreciated! > David Sutphen did the architectural drawings and we were very happy with the final outcome. I highly recommend this company for any future work you may have. **★★★★★ — Dara Hewat, March 2017** > David and his team at Southfen did an exceptional job helping us complete the partial renovation of our 100 year old barn. David was particularly strong helping to figure out the design of the post and beam system we needed so that the end product was consistent with the look and feel of our old home. The carpenters at Southfen are also top notch. I have done many projects myself over the years and have very high standards - my wife would lovingly say impossible standards - and I was thoroughly impressed with their work. Communication from start to finish was also excellent. **★★★★★ — Gene Ostendorf, March 2017** > David Sutphen, the owner of Southfen, is the consummate professional for your home restoration. My wife and I had ideas, and David ran with them, making them work utilizing his years of restoration experience. When we came up with ideas along the way that changed the scope of the project, David walked us through the ramifications of the changes (design/cost/impact on project completion). The result is that a a very "chopped-up" early 70's home metamorphed into an extremely functional more open design. Not only do we enjoy our restored house much more than before, but we now feel we have a home that will be easy to resell. We have recommended David to others, who have called to thank us after the work was completed. You cannot go wrong with Southfen. **★★★★★ — Jay Young, March 2017** > I cannot speak highly enough of Dave Sutphen. Ten years after we built our house we were ready for a significant expansion / renovation. We had an architect help with plans for years but there was just something missing. We met with Dave to bid the plans. We told him the look we were seeking and he agreed that the plans didn't get us there. He redesigned the whole thing and we were thrilled with the plan. The only thing better than the plan was the end result. The craftsmanship of his crew is unsurpassed. They are not carpenters they are craftsmen. His subcontractors perform at the same level. Every detail was perfect. I can't tell you how much pleasure I have derived on almost a daily basis enjoying my home because the craftsmanship is so superb. We have had Southfen back on many occasion for maintenance, repair or other small projects and we are always thrilled with the result. If I could give them 100 stars I would. 5 isn't enough. **★★★★★ — Raymond Bank, March 2017** > Southfen is a great company to work with. David Sutphen is a gifted designer and builder with a genuine appreciation for older and historic properties. His team delivers very high quality workmanship. They are neat, friendly, and collaborative. We are finishing up our second project with Southfen. The first was a total restoration of a 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage. We are currently finishing a major kitchen-family room renovation in our home. Southfen's attention to detail and commitment to complement existing older components make them a perfect partner. **★★★★★ — Frank Duff, March 2017** > David Sutphen and his team have performed several projects for us over the past few years. They are thorough, exacting in detail, excellent communicators, and have always met our expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend them for any home project. **★★★★★ — Judy Spencer, March 2017** > We have the only the highest praise for Southfen Restoration. We did a large project with them of a complete restoration to an old stone house. The project included adding an addition to the existing structure and the design work was perfect in fitting with the old house. The company does meticulous work and every member of the team is knowledgeable and courteous and the project was complete in the time originally specified. It was a most enjoyable experience.. We have had Southfen return for a number of projects over the years and each time we have had the same excellent results. **★★★★★ — Catherine and David Cox, March 2017** > We chose Southfen to complete our multi-phased project. David Sutphen walked us through the concept and planning to the construction and design portions of each phase. His knowledge of and experience with unique materials helped us create a beautiful solution to several problems we had been having. Southfen coordinated the delivery of products and the scheduling of contractors and vendors to produce an efficient timeline. The staff have been working in our home, while we have been in our home, at work. They've been polite, generous, patient and respectful. They've also been fun to have around. The beautiful new space we have now reflects their skilled handiwork. As we get ready to begin the next phase of this project, new windows and cedar siding, we can say, already, that we are very happy we chose Southfen. **★★★★★ — Lucy Liddell, March 2017** > Southfen restoration has done 2 successful projects for us. First they remodeled 2 bathrooms. We were very pleased with all the workers, including the subcontractors and ended up > With 2 updated bathrooms. Second, they helped us design and build a screened-in porch, including a beautiful fireplace. We could not be happier with Southfen and would highly recommend them. **★★★★★ — emchewat, March 2017** > Southfen was amazing! They always arrived on time and worked quickly. We had structural walls taken down and barn beams put in their place. David listened closely to what we wanted and his team carefully carried out our plan. I could not believe their attention to detail. We are so happy with Southfen's work and so glad we decided to use them! ## Selected projects - [Tashiding](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/tashiding-pj-vj~97929) - Location: Cockeysville, MD - Photos: 6 - Description: Restoration with addition - [Spancilhill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/spancilhill-pj-vj~109514) - Location: Butler, MD - Photos: 13 - Description: Restoration of a 19th-century log home with an addition. - [Hutchins Mill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hutchins-mill-pj-vj~109475) - Location: Monkton, MD - Photos: 8 - Description: Carriage House Garage - [Log Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/log-cabin-pj-vj~2384446) - Location: Sparks, MD - Photos: 24 - Description: New home built that “contains” a log cabin preserved and restored to its original grandeur. As the images show, the preservation of the salvageable sections of this historic two-story 680 square foot log cabin, dated 1814, is now encased “inside” a 3,000 square foot vernacular farmhouse- style home. The painstaking process began with deconstruction of the exterior finishes and original chinking. Then the logs were cleaned of the old plaster. The space between the logs occupied by the chinking wa… - [Laurel Brook](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laurel-brook-pj-vj~196879) - Location: Fallston, MD - Photos: 6 - Description: New Home with detached garage - [Neavitt Cottage](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/neavitt-cottage-pj-vj~139587) - Location: Neavitt, MD - Photos: 20 - Description: Big space in a small package; this 1200 sq/ft cedar shingled cottage is a perfect get away on Maryland's eastern shore. - [Graystone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/graystone-pj-vj~2557304) - Location: White Hall, MD - Photos: 14 - [The Manor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-manor-pj-vj~97955) - Location: Monkton, MD - Photos: 18 - Description: Restoration and Addition of 19th century farm house - [Lutherville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lutherville-pj-vj~109468) - Location: Parkton, MD - Photos: 7 - Description: New home with detached garage - [Meadow View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meadow-view-pj-vj~2557399) - Location: Phoenix, MD - Photos: 9 - [Teahouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teahouse-pj-vj~2557519) - Location: Sparks Glencoe, MD - Photos: 11 - [Garrison Forest](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garrison-forest-pj-vj~196440) - Location: Garrison, MD - Photos: 5 - Description: Kitchen Renovation with Mudroom and Wet Bar - [White Hall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-hall-pj-vj~2557528) - Location: White Hall, MD - Photos: 13 - [The Butchery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-butchery-pj-vj~2557415) - Location: Cockeysville, MD - Photos: 18 - [Corbott Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/corbott-road-pj-vj~2557375) - Location: Monkton, MD - Photos: 10 - [Western Run](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/western-run-pj-vj~2557364) - Location: Sparks Glencoe, MD - Photos: 11 - [Cottage Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cottage-loft-pj-vj~109496) - Location: Butler, MD - Photos: 10 - Description: Timber-framed living space above exercise cottage [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/southfen-residential-construction-pfvwus-pf~755112865) ## Community Q&A **Q: What is the wood type of those cabinets please?** *(in Photo Questions)* Wood choice? A: The wood is "tiger" or some call it "curly" maple. Thanks **Q: What is the color/style of this metal roof. Thanks!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The roof is copper. Nature patina. Thanks **Q: what color is this roof** *(in Photo Questions)* trying to match this color with different distributers. Need the color of this metal roof A: Thanks for inquiring but the roof is copper and a color match will be difficult as I'm sure you know copper ages differently depending on the environment. If you are familiar with Englert you might find a close match in one of their Kynar coated metal roofing material. Best David **Q: Overhang material** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, can you please tell me what material you used on the ceiling of the roof overhang? Thanks! A: I think is was doug fir T & G porch ceiling 1 x 4. Edge and center bead. **Q: Love this boathouse!** *(in Photo Questions)* We just recently purchased a lot that is similar to photo. This boathouse was my vision! Are the plans available? And, can you give me dimensions and approximate cost to build this? A: Unfortunately the plans are with the Owner's architect. It is a tea/prayer house and if I recall approx. 12 x 16. Due to existing conditions, material selection and details not shown I think it was over $500/sqft. Thank you **Q: Chair fabric** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please tell me where I could purchase the chair fabric A: Sorry for my delayed reply. The designer for the interior was Kirk Design in Baltimore. I do not have the info on the fabric. Thank you David --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*