I have a partial above ground pool that is surrounded by a wood deck. The existing deck was very old and in a state of severe disrepair despite all of my attempts to maintain it year to year. It was time to be replaced. Through previous work experiences and referrals, I contacted Andy Malpass at AJ Construction to help me decide what I should do.
He quickly responded to my phone call to meet me for an initial consultation. At this initial meeting he was able to provide a lot of helpful options on how to repair or replace my deck, what material to use, suggested layouts, and ballpark cost. He even took the time to take me to another home where he recently completed a similar pool deck to demonstrate his workmanship, choice of materials, and ability to do this type of work. Once I decided to go forward with the project, Andy was able to provide me with a detailed quote and contract in short order.
Once the work began, I knew right away I had made the right choice. AJ Construction started on time and was professional at every step of the project. The site was always clean and I was well informed throughout the whole process of the project. As in any retro-fit projects, there are unknowns. Mine was that the pool was actually starting to collapse on one side. Although he had never done this before, his crew had devised a way to shore up the pool and move it back into the original position. They carefully implemented this plan and was able to completely repair the structural integrity of the pool on that side.
When all was said and done, the pool and deck were in much better condition than they had probably been in 20 years. The deck turned out great. He suggested using a deck material called Ipe. In the end, it looked as if it could be used as interior hardwood flooring, but had the durability to be used outside. It is the most beautiful deck I have ever seen. It fits perfectly with our outdoor rustic theme, but adds a sense of elegance that fits well with the current landscape.
I could not be happier with my choice to use AJ Construction. The company is professional from start to finish and provides a quality end product at the price quoted even though they had to do extra work to shore up the pool. I plan on using AJ Construction any chance I get for all of my home improvement projects. read more