We've now used 3rd Gen twice - for a deck and for a staircase railing. They are super…read morestraightforward to work with, do excellent quality work, and we would work with them again in a heartbeat. Highly recommend!

Worst experience ever. Does not vet subcontractors they use, not even sure is some of the…read moresubcontractors are even skilled in construction. Ended up with more damage than fix. BEWARE

I contacted Josh at jl General contractors for some much needed home repairs and he was prompt and…read moreguided my wife and I through the process and did a great job for us and we've contacted him as a repeat customer bc of the great quality work that him and his crew do and explained what needed to be done so we understood step by step and gave us options and I would highly recommend his company and have several times bc of the great quality of workmanship...

From the owner: Welcome to JL General Contractors LLC…read more We are a local family owned and operated business dedicated to providing our clients with exceptional service as well as high-quality workmanship. Our experts specialize in a variety of home maintenance services. Some of our services include bathroom and kitchen remodeling, electrical, plumbing, snow plowing, building additions, drywall installation, lawn care and more. We are here to help you create and maintain your dream home. At JL General Contractors LLC, our number one priority is our clients and providing reliable and efficient handyman services. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, so call today for more information.

We highly recommend Joe Hanauer and his firm, Landscape Architecture, for hardscape landscape…read moreprojects. We had met with a half dozen other firms regarding replacement of a deteriorated, timber-lined hillside path to the lakefront. There were significant challenges due to slope, established trees, and limited site access. We also wanted the new path to be integrated and consistent with the existing landscape. At our initial meeting with Joe, we were impressed by his enthusiasm, creativity, and attention to details. We worked with him for about six months to refine the design, address permitting issues and select materials. Joe was always responsive to requests, offered constructive recommendations and enhanced the project design. Beyond replacing the path, we added a patio and seating area. The project took four weeks to complete in the fall of 2023. Joe's crew was exemplary - they were talented craftsmen - expert hardscape installers who worked hard all day and were mindful of neighbors' concerns - which were very few. The project was completed on time and on budget. We are pleased to have worked with Joe and his Landscape Architecture team and with the completed project.

We built a home in Middleton Hills 5 years ago. The landscaping was done professionally by somebody…read moreelse, and we were never completely satisfied. Joe and his crew modified the existing landscape and added several touches of there own- what a world of difference! They have an excellent eye for beauty, but also function, such that our yard seems to take care of itself (well, except for mowing). Recently, we had an incredibly challenging water issue at our boat house. The property is over 100 years old, so we were told there wasn't much to do to change the drainage. Joe and his crew solved the issue after a bit of research. Not only have we solved the flooding, but the new deck is stunning. The crew was meticulous in removing the old and sweeping up after the new installation. The boat house hasn't functioned or looked this good in 100 years!

Our experience with Decksperts was excellent. Good communication and superb workmanship. Josh was…read moreprecise, careful, paid attention to detail and was friendly and professional. He built the deck. Craig was our salesperson and was responsive. We are very happy with the final product and look forward to many years of enjoyment.

Our new deck looks amazing! First off, Adam LOVES what he…read moredoes and it shows. He and his crew were meticulous in making sure every joint and board were perfectly aligned. I'm no carpenter but from what I could tell he did everything right, the way it should be, because he kept mentioning this code says this and this code says that, etc... They were on time every day, even worked with snow on the ground so he could complete ahead of schedule. Pricing was good, we learned the hard way with some other projects that the cheapest bid should be avoided. Decksperts came in with a fair price and it was well worth it. Highly recommended!

It was a joy working with this company! The free estimate was done in little under an hour and was…read morevery accurate to the actual price. They made the whole process very easy for me and I could not be happier with the final product. The deck around my pool is going to last a life time.

From the owner: At Excel Custom Decks, we’re a Madison, Wisconsin based deck building company that’s dedicated to…read moreelevating the look and functionality of your outdoor living space. With over two decades of experience in custom deck building, and an A+ BBB rating with hundreds of customer testimonials, we’ve earned a reputation as one of the best deck builders in Madison, WI. Whether you’re looking to enhance your backyard or transform your commercial property, our skilled deck contractors are equipped to bring your outdoor living vision to life. We offer a wide range of decking materials, colors, styles, and accessories from top brands such as TimberTech, Azek, Fiberon, Trex, and Deckorators, ensuring that you can choose the perfect options to match your aesthetic preferences and functional needs. At Excel Custom Decks, we understand that a deck isn’t just a structure – it’s a seamless extension of your home and outdoor living space. That’s why we take pride in our ability to construct a custom-built deck that seamlessly integrates with both your house and backyard.

Very responsive. Nikki answered the phone and was very helpful right from the start. They were able…read moreto schedule me in quickly. I felt confident choosing Ace Handyman Services. They were very transparent on pricing which made this an easy choice. Would use them again.

Called to get a quote & schedule some small handyman work for home. Got their "answering service"…read morewho took a detailed message from me about what I wanted to accomplish and said someone would get back to me. No one ever did. To be honest I didn't expect much, and they certainly didn't disappoint me on that. Don't waste your time.

DO NOT USE Quigley Decks! As another reviewer stated, Tim (the owner) is quick to come out and…read moreprovide you with a design, quote and answer questions. During the planning process he was the most responsive of all the companies we interviewed and therefore went with him. Unfortunately all that changed once deck construction began -- his crew rarely worked, he was as not responsive to emails and texts raising concerns, and now has abandoned the project unfinished. We signed a contract in May 2022, construction did not begin until October 2022 and was "mostly finished" by February. We are left with a deck with very loose railings, improperly constructed stairs, missing boards, siding missing and on and on. The deck was not built to code. We are going to have to resort to legal action to recoup costs (about $15,000) to have another contractor remedy the defects.

We hired Quigley April 2020 to build a 6x12 foot deck and he quoted us 3 weeks for the install. We…read moretherefore did not build the temporary steps from our patio door (which we already purchased the lumber for), but we held off due to the early install date. While we are realistic about rain and contractor time schedules, it took 3 months and many phone calls (mostly unanswered and never replied to) before they began the job. At that point, they built the floor but forgot we wanted surface mounted railings, rather than railings attached to the sides. We therefore have a large gap that would have been covered by the side-mounted railings, but was just left as is and has not been corrected (see picture). Then the crew disappeared. Literally, months later (November), after living with a deck with no railings with preschool age kids, our neighbor raised concern with the city about the safety of a deck with no railings and we discovered that Quigley had not actually even secured the appropriate permits (which were promised in our quote or we would have obtained ourselves). As we were facing a citation from the city, Quigley appeared, unannounced, and very roughly installed some (but not all) of the railings. The work was clearly rushed and the corners are not true. One side of our deck is still missing the privacy wall we were promised, and if it was not for our grill blocking the opening, our children could fall 5 feet off the edge. The stairs also have no rails. Given the history of ignoring the contract we signed, we insist on being present for the final installation and coordinated an install date. Nobody showed up, and again they did not return our phone calls. Roughly 2 or 3 other times this spring, they have since showed up unannounced and said they were installing the deck that day, but obviously we could not take off work with zero notice. We continue waiting for an actual, planned date so our deck is safe and up to code. Best of luck to anyone taking a risk on this company.