"We'd like to endorse the work that Forrest Hamme of High Tides and Paintworks does. He is professional in every way; gives an accurate estimate; carries out the job in an efficient manner; leaves the building in good shape (not only the work he did, but any area in which he came in contact). He uses quality paints, does careful woodwork and knows what will endure, especially in beach property.

I'd also like to mention that he treats the people for whom he works as friends. Although there was no incentive for him to do so, when a leak was discovered (that had nothing to do with the job he was hired to do) he came over on his weekend to make sure it had stopped. Since we live off the island, it saved us a trip in and gave us the feeling of security about the condition of the house. For that and all the fine work he did, we'd recommend him for any job he's willing to tackle for you.

-Harry and Mary Hansen, Surf City

​Why use High Tides for your next building or remodel project? Because you want the level of skilled advice and expertise in the field that they provide!!! Bar none!

We bought an older house on TI that had good bones but needed major updating. The names Forrest and Elizabeth Hamme were given to us with the advice that they were the company to use. Wow, what great advice! Our fixer upper became our dream home at the beach! Forrest and Elizabeth gave accurate and timely quotes, very helpful advice and completed the project in a reasonable amount of time. We told them what we wanted and they made it happen, with quality as their first priority. We also made some good friends as an added bonus! So if you have a remodel or building project, make High Tides the construction company to make your dreams come true.

-Mike and Debbie Farrington, Martinsville, VA

"High Tides took such good care of us and our renovation turned out exactly as we had hoped it would. Working with High Tides was easy and fun, and they were always able to provide the best solution for any problems that came up during the job. We would never use anyone else and are thrilled to have a beautiful home and 2 new friends."

-Bob and Kathleen Hofstadter, Raleigh, NC

"Our family has been working with High Tides for over ten years. They have painted the inside and outside of our Surf City home, redid our deck, adding comfortable, aesthetic dune seats and a sturdy eye-pleasing privacy fence. High Tides also rebuilt our Dad's walkway to the beach and repainted the entire outside of his home. We are extremely pleased with High Tides' craftsmanship and their use of good quality materials. They are good people!"

-Chuck and Debby Byrd, Goochland, VA

"As an 18 year resident and Real Estate Broker on Topsail Island, I have used High Tides & Paintworks for many years & continue to do so. Their professionalism & customer service are excellent. Often I have needed work done immediately in order to close a real estate deal! They will do whatever is needed to get the job done—RIGHT."

-Fred and Susan Alexander, Topsail Island

​"There aren't enough adjectives to express our faith, trust and dependency on Forrest and Elizabeth. Forrest was there when our home on Topsail Beach was built in 1999. He designed and built our 3000+ sq. ft. outdoor living area some might call "just a deck". Living in Wisconsin makes it difficult to be there for maintenance issues and upkeep. We call Forrest and Elizabeth for everything from painting the house inside and out, construction needs, garage doors, ANYTHING. We can trust them to treat our home as if it were their own, we feel no need to oversee the projects–we know that they will complete them professionally and with high quality craftsmanship. Forrest and Elizabeth have become part of the family. We would never even ask for other bids. They are the best!"

-Gary and Judy Compton, Madison, Wisconsin, Topsail Beach and recently Clayton, NC