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    Deck construction

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    Oscar and his team did a fantastic job building a screened-in porch on an existing concrete slab in our backyard. The result feels light and airy and is exactly what I was looking for. I felt his pricing was highly competitive and I appreciated his willingness to work within our budget and really listen to the vision. The team was courteous and professional. We have already gotten hours of enjoyment on our new porch and look forward to using it extensively in the years to come!

    If you're dreaming of an amazing outdoor space but working with contractors gives you nightmares, don't fret, call A1 Contracting Service and they'll take care of you. Oscar had a conversation with me about what I wanted and what my budget was. He presented me with options that were feasible and kept in constant contact with me throughout the process. He told me when he would show up and he actually showed up with his crew, ready to work. I told him my parents were coming into town soon, and he was able to finish my patio in two days! I'm really happy with their work. Oscar and his team won't ghost you, will work with you, and get the job done quickly. It really felt like my job was important to them even if it was a smaller job. I really appreciate it.

    Couldn't be happier!!
    susie h.

    We had Oscar and his two sons from A1 Contracting Service build our deck at one end of our pool. We had contacted a few other people to come out to give us a quote, but no one ever showed up. Oscar's work is top notch, he saw our vision and it turned out awesome! He is very knowledgeable, uses quality materials and was able to answer all of our questions. They finished the job in less than 3 days and were very respectful of our property. If you're looking for someone to improve your yard, don't hesitate to call A1 Contracting Service for your projects. You won't be disappointed!

    Ramon V.

    We are absolutely delighted that we found Mr. Salas when we were looking for someone to build a deck. We got quotes from several contractors. His was not the highest nor the lowest. After looking at pictures of some of his projects and talking to him, it was obvious that he has extensive experience and does good work. But WOW! He said it was a relatively small project and could probably get it done in a couple of days. He came this morning and had it done (except for balusters that won't come in until next week) in less than six hours! The man knows his stuff! We highly recommend him for your project!

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    Tammy B.

    Oscar is an exceptional contractor. He is highly skilled and has high standards for his work. In addition he is an excellent communicator--no surprises. His crew is also very skilled. They are all polite, respectful, hard workers. When challenges come up they take them on. They also work fast, clean up daily, and take pride in their work. Our 2nd story deck is beautiful and safe now. We would hire them again for any project.

    David S.

    When we say 5-star rating, we really mean a 5-star rating! We found Oscar on Yelp and we're so happy we went with him over the competitors! Oscar and his team came to remove our old deck, which was falling apart, and build a new one. He did that and more! He built us a beautiful platform deck with two benches, a cascading staircase and even went above and beyond in fixing our fence for no extra charge. They were communicative, open, transparent, organized, and followed through on everything they said they would do. We've had some bad contractors in the past, but Oscar and his team are amazing. We will definitely be recommending him to anyone that asks. If you hire A1 Contractors you will not be disappointed and will get great value for the quality of work completed. Thanks, Oscar, we appreciate you and will definitely be calling back soon!

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    Linz B.

    We can't say enough amazing things about Oscar (and DJ!). I found Oscar on Yelp & we are SO happy we called him. First thing-he answers the phone. This communication carried through the months of work he put in for us. Oscar was always easy to contact and he was in constant communication. He was very up front on pricing and asked me what I thought the project would cost. He said he likes to make sure that people are realists and budgets aren't way off base. After we talked about the project, he promptly came over, talked us through everything, then left to bid out the job. He called a few hours later and said we were going to be over budget, but he was happy to keep working on the bid, but didn't want to waste anyone's time since he knew our $ amount. We were so impressed with him, we told him to continue with the bid. Once he completed the bid, he came back over to work through all the paperwork, the plans, and the budget with us again. After we signed and did a down payment (his payment requirements made total sense to us) he got to work w permits. This is where things started to slow him down. The city was extremely hard to work with on permits and was very little help in telling us what exactly was needed. We were impressed that Oscar went above and beyond to talk to multiple people, engineers, and visit the city offices over and over until it was figured out. I think many people would of said "forget it" and left us to figure it out. This gave us plenty of time to find about 4 more projects to ask him to complete while he was here, so our initial project pretty much doubled, if not tripled. After all was permitted, Oscar and DJ got to work and they were speedy, always told us how things were coming along, estimated time of them being done, and were very personable the whole time. The work was BEAUTIFUL and exactly what we had in mind. You can tell they take pride in their work and don't rush. I was especially impressed by the rounding out of all the edges on the wood. We will 110% use A1 again for all our future project needs. We feel so lucky to of found Oscar and DJ and made some friends along the way!

    After several quotes with other companies, I was feeling pretty low about the project I wanted. I had a smaller budget and big dreams for a large patio cover. Something told me to keep searching and boy am I glad I did! My husband and I knew after the first visit that Oscar was the guy for the job. He was on time, friendly, made us feel comfortable with him and his company and he listened and worked with us on our budget and goals. I was extremely nervous as this is the first construction project we didn't do ourselves as first time homeowners. He did a fantastic job! the structure is solid, the size and materials I wanted, and I can't say enough good things about A1 Contracting, Mr. Oscar Salas and his crew. Hire him and you will not regret it!

    Contacting Oscar and his contracting business was the best decision I could've made. I had been wanting to install a patio cover since I moved into my house two years ago, and had been saving enough money for it. When I checked yelp for contractors, A1 contracting services was one of the first results that popped up. While there weren't a lot of reviews at the time, every single review was extremely positive and gave glowing recommendations towards Oscar and his company. I was instantly convinced that this was the best choice to go with. Oscar was so quick to answer my yelp message. Within 30 minutes of sending it, he called back to discuss what it was I wanted to do. He asked a couple of questions and we quickly realized that the patio design I had in mind( which was largely made of wood with a vaulted top) was not feasible, due to my solar panels. Oscar suggested a patio cover made out of galvanized metal instead. I had seen several metal porch covers on other sites and I was a bit skeptical, however Oscar texted me examples of some he had constructed before and it completely changed my mind. His next question was how much I wanted to pay. I told him I had budgeted $10,000, to which he said that was doable and he could definitely build me a porch cover for that amount. We agreed to meet so he could take measurements and draw up a contract. After drawing up the contract, Oscar said he would be able to finish the job in a week. He finished in 2 days! He and his crew were very diligent, and Oscar kept me advised of everything he was doing. As for the finished result, I am completely in love with it. I can see that Oscar and his crew take tremendous pride in their work, and it shows in their workmanship. Everything is completely sturdy and solidly built. I didn't have to worry about clean up, because oscar and his crew were tidy and meticulous. I can't say enough good things about A1 contracting. They did a fantastic job and built me a wonderful patio. Before contacting them, I could barely enjoy my outdoor space and I felt bad about my fur babies running in the hot sun. Now I want to spend all my time outside and BBQ'ing to my hearts content. I wholeheartedly recommend Oscar Salas and his business, A1 Contracting Services.

    Oscar originally built our shed and deck. We were so pleased that we had him build our pergola as well. The guy is professional and does quality work. I will recommend him to anyone and will be using him again on the next big project! Thanks Oscar!

    In looking for a qualified and expert company to build extension to my small covered patio, I found the best when reaching out to Mr. Oscar Salas and his crew. From the first response he reached out to me via email and phone call and introduced himself and asked me what I was looking for in my outdoor pergola plans. He was able to provide his ideas and provide numerous pictures of work he had completed. I was able to work with him with my budget and plans to successfully complete my project within a quick timeframe. His professionalism from contacting me and letting me know when he would plan to come to my house to complete work was outstanding. His craftmanship and experience are all evident in the beautiful covered pergola he created which included polycarbonate cover on one side and decorative design on the other. His friendly demeanor, professionalism, and courtesy were all superb qualities I enjoyed about him working on my project. I highly recommend A1 Contracting Service for your outdoor space needs.

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    Oscar and his son did a phenomenal job building our patio cover! The before and after photos speak for themselves! We wanted a patio cover to provide some shade and to add value to our home, Oscar exceeded our expectations. We wanted something that didn't have the "add on" appearance, and Oscar ensured the finished product would look like it was built with the home. He kept his promise by matching the paint exactly and flawlessly constructed each aspect of the patio cover. It's perfect! Customer service was also excellent. He was very accessible and we stayed in constant communication throughout the entire project. His prices are fair and affordable, but most importantly, it was apparent that his top priority is making his customers happy. We appreciate him and his son's professionalism and expertise! We definitely recommend their services and will not hesitate to hire them for future projects.

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    Rebuilt our very old deck. It's now beautiful and well built. Price was very reasonable. I'd definitely call A-1Contracting Service again !

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    Great work at a reasonable price. Considerate and punctual. Highly recommended for all phases of construction.

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