Truly exceptional, above and beyond: excellent communication, workmanship, and timeliness. A…read moretotally different dynamic than the typical contractor experience. Derrick helped me navigate a very challenging situation to rebuild the entire back wall of my home and attached deck due to water damage. Scope: New insulation, plywood sheathing, composite siding, soffit, and fascia for back wall. Replaced rim joist, headers, and other structural wood as needed from water damage. Re-installed windows and sliding glass door incorrectly installed by previous contractor. Rebuilt pressure treated wood deck with improved layout. Derrick's attention to detail and pride in his work translated to a solution that addressed all of my goals and helped me understand mistakes made by previous contractors. He spent hours reviewing options and brainstorming with me as more damage was uncovered and the scope had to expand as we went. Overall, could not be happier with my experience and would highly recommend.

My deck has been a sight for sore eyes for quite some time. I've neglected it for many years but…read morethis year I was on a mission to bring it back to life. I needed a contractor that will get the job done right and Im so glad that I hired Pulse. Derrick came out and measured the deck in minutes, provided samples and suggestions. I knew composite was the way to go so I don't have to worry about maintenance. Within an hour we had a plan. I had a hard time narrowing down colors but helped by offering his suggestions. The colors I picked were some newer options Trex released and Derrick said he was excited to see how it turns out. Derrick and Luke came out and when I watched them work I was highly impressed. They worked like machines; measuring and communicating like a good team should. Luke is clearly a highly skilled carpenter. I had an idea for angled steps and even though it's a bit complicated he took on the project and built some really cool stairs that make my deck unique. Their attention to detail really showed and they kept me informed of their progress through an app with daily updates in what was complete. Communication was top notch and thats important to me. Pulse wasn't the cheapest company, but the value was great. You get what you pay for and Im glad that I finally have a beautiful deck to enjoy. I only wish the rest of my house was as nice as it puts the rest of it to shame. If you're looking for a job done right call Pulse.

We moved in May 2022. Had a finished deck Nov 2 2022. It was not a small job and Adam was really…read morehelpful the whole way through. I thought I could get away with having a family member do the plans and when that fell through Adam connected me with an Architect who turned drawings around really quickly. Once everything was through the city and ready to start construction, it was done within a month. This was a pretty big job: 550 sqft multilevel deck Electrical for new lighting and dedicated electrical for a hot tub New french doors + paint and finish work -All of the guys on his crew were good at their jobs, timely and professional -Nothing felt like they were skimping. Quality lumber, incredibly well built and reinforced. -Good on the fly design decision making. There were numerous question during construction and each time they came up with a good solution. -Great looking final product I work with contractors professionally, so things that might be an issue for others: most the team is not english as first language and I didn't always know who was working when, or when the job was going to be done, but I just take that as industry standard. And to Adam's credit, every minor issue I had was always rectified. Would 100% use Adam and JAG for this type of project again. Can't stress enough that the final product was exactly what we wanted.

JAG did a 400 sq. ft. Deck rehab for us switching from treated lumber decking to composite. They…read morewere on time every day and finished on schedule, despite some horrible weather. their bid was reasonable, and they really worked hard to make sure we were satisfied with the job. There was one "up" for substructure improvements that was very fair, and there were a few small additions to the job that they did without additional charge. Quality work in every respect, and the little extra touches really improved the result.

New decks completed today. We are delighted with the result. 4GC was a pleasure to work with. You…read morecan find cheaper quotes, but 4GC delivered great value: the expertise required for a complicated build and extremely hard work by the team. I highly recommend this company.

Very responsive and helpful insight! Our new pergola looks great and installed quickly. Highly…read morerecommend

Highly recommend Chicago Porch Authority! We got several quotes and they were significantly less…read morethan the rest. We were able to upgrade to the higher end Trex and still pay less than what we would have paid with other companies using a lower tier Trex product. I was almost tempted to go with a more polished company with lots of samples and flyers on hand, but I'm so glad we didn't. Frank was incredibly easy to work with - very timely, communicative, friendly, helpful, and honest. He saved us money where he could and made sure we got exactly what we were looking for. Peter (foreman) and team were very professional, speedy, tidy, and meticulous. We uncovered a rotted support beam and a roofing issue during the deck rebuild, and Frank took care of all that as well with his roofer, and took care of the additional Trex materials that were needed after we uncovered the issues and added to the project. The extra unexpected work only took about an extra week or two to resolve. The team even poured some cement for us to fill in cracked stairs while they were pouring cement to secure the deck posts. All paperwork was handled professionally through their admin contact via email, and Frank was always accessible by phone or text if we had questions. We would definitely use them again and can't recommend them enough!

We had a great experience with CPA. Frank was detailed with his proposals and pricing was…read morecompetitive. The team of installers were professional, tidy, and did a terrific job on the installation. I would highly recommend Chicago Porch Authority!

Our rooftop deck began leaking into the office below it after a series of torrential downpours in…read morethe summer of 2021. Damian and his sister company - TAR Restoration - responded almost immediately to our request for a quote. They were prompt, professional, and a pleasure to work with. We also needed our existing rooftop deck carefully removed prior to the roof repair, then replaced to help save on costs. Unfortunately most rooftop contractors do not provide this service, and after calling several decking contractors we found that most were uninterested in our business - or were only willing to remove old decking/replace with new material ($$$$). Damian and his team at TAR Restoration/Deck4Me were able to deliver on all our needs and save us some serious money! I highly recommend these guys!

Deck 4 Me was very easy to work with. We received quick responses via email. They were very…read moreknowledgable about dealing with the city permits and regulations, and they were able to handle all those logistics. I found the whole process very straightforward and they completed the work within the time they estimated.

Had a great experience with this company for our home in Oak Park! They repaired our existing fence…read morefor reasonable price and installed a new fence between my property and our neighbors. We had lots of questions and they were extremely responsive.

It was a pleasure working with Wilfredo. I wanted to replace my old slanted wooden fence with a…read morevinyl fence. I additionally received estimates from two competitors but decided on Deck and Fence Solutions. Wilfredo came out personally and explained the job and outcome (unlike other companies that FaceTime and hire contractors to do the work). The work was completed in a timely fashion and all debris removed. Once completed we did a walkthrough and as promised my new white vinyl fence is perfectly aligned and beautiful. The fence is high quality and reasonably price. If you're looking for honest professionals providing quality service look no further.

The quality that this crew put out is of the highest standard, I can't say enough good things about…read morethis company. From the excellent communication, to the highest level of craftsmanship, our rusted dilapidated deck has been restored to even better than the original! Every detail and nuance is taken care of, this company provides true craftsmanship pride/in their work. Everything they do is by the book, up to code - They are perfection. Thanks for the phenomenal service!

I would absolutely recommend Skyline Metal for any of the services they offer…read more The quality and craftsmanship of the work is outstanding; the communication and thoughtfulness while working on the project is exceptional. Every detail was handled professionally and we could not be more pleased with how everything has turned out.

These guys are fantastic. I just had them replace/lift and level/install new supports and the floor…read morein the front room of my 1912 bungalow. Over the years, a corner of the room had sunk significantly due to eroding wood and footers. Even the roof line was sagging. They at the same time removed my broken concrete front stairs and built a beautiful wood porch and new stairs. All of this in a week (even with rain delays) at a very fair price. Karl also scheduled and connected me with concrete guys to replace my front sidewalk. Everyone on the crew was polite, timely, respectful of my home and informative about the process. I couldn't be happier. This was the first of many renovations to my new very old home so I was nervous and probably overly excited. Karl spent extra time answering my many questions which made the process a breeze. I truly appreciate everything these guys did and I definitely plan to use them again in the future.

This review is not about work as we were unable to hire Chicago Porch Experts…read more We called and someone came out to our house to review our screen in porch and go over work we wanted done. The person spent time going over the work and left, saying he would have quote in few days. Waited till end of the week and no quote. My wife reached out on Friday and was told they would work on the quote and have by Monday. Well this was few weeks ago and no response. I don't understand why you guys waste my wife's time looking at project, then don't follow up. If the job is not big enough just tell us, don't waste our time. I would say if you have big job they deem it is worth their time, give them a call, otherwise find contractor that actually wants to do the work.

Last year I contacted every company advertising deck refinishing in all the NW suburban area home…read moreshoppers and mailers. One quoted an outrageous price, two quoted half the figure, and two promised to come out for a quote and never showed up. All had a number of poor reviews of their work on line. I held off getting the work done. This spring I contacted Pro Coat. Dave Marion quoted a fair price for the job, and warned me that he couldn't guarantee the old botched finish could be completely removed. He said his crew would test a small area and only if they could satisfactorily clean it, would they do my entire deck. His men arrived within the time frame Dave had estimated, the test cleaning worked perfectly, and within the day my deck was stripped, brightened and looking like new. A few days later Pro Coat was back and the deck was stained in an afternoon. Great care was taken to cover the side of the house next to the deck so no over-spray could get on the siding or brickwork. The yard was left immaculately clean. Alfredo did a great job of evenly and thoroughly applying the new stain to the inside and outside of the deck, despite the surrounding hedge making it difficult. My deck now looks like new, and the results were far better than I thought could possibly be achieved. Any future work I need will be done by Pro Coat, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services to anyone.

Can't say enough good things about Dave and his team. Dave came out to personally inspect the deck,…read moresize and condition and his team visited at least 3x to remove and replace a handful of rotting planks, color match our existing color to what they'd apply and then power wash and seal it. He spent time with me on a call explaining the two types of sealant and left me feeling far more informed about the work they were doing than anyone else who's previously done similar work. They moved all the furniture on and off for us and made it a smooth and easy process. Would highly recommend and will use them again when the deck requires re-sealing. Wish all home contractors were as easy going, responsible and timely. Thanks Dave!

JEP construction did a fantastic job on our front porch. Fast and very thorough. We would highly…read morerecommend them. Quality construction work.

John built a large backyard deck for us. He was efficient, communicative, and easy to work with. He…read morewas super knowledgeable about the project and the end result is exactly what we were hoping for. We would definitely hire him again for future projects!