All Proof Decks

(96 reviews)

It's been over a year now since my initial install and I want to 1) update on the quality of the…read moreproduct, and 2) update on the service the Hicks team has provided. First off: we love our custom door, it continues to be a highlight of our home (super important making a great impression as people enter). It swings easily and is super stable. Recently the bolt holding the door frame to the wall came loose (likely from a mix of daily use and our shifting soils here in San Clemente). Not entirely surprising that there'd be some "settling in" given that it's a fairly massive completely custom door - but still, it had been over a year since the Hicks team finished the job. I emailed and asked: is this sort of thing covered? Well... Myke came out personally and spent the better part of two hours fixing the issue - not only thoroughly reinforcing the door frame but also upgrading the other side of the frame with a new customer stopper to increase security but also improve the operation of the door. It's been almost 18 months since install and Myke came out free of charge. Went well above and beyond and shook my hand and wished me well. If you think "good people doing good work" is hard to find... I hope you find this review, and give Myke Hicks a call.

Good finished work, but this experience changed my opinion significantly…read more TL;DR: I previously gave Hicks 5 stars after our first project, and they still feature that review on their website. We hired them again and have now spent tens of thousands of dollars with them. Both pergolas look very good. On this second project, Hicks chose to handle an unexpected sprinkler conflict rather than have me bring someone else in, the repair failed, and it appears they never performed the basic test to make sure it worked. When I raised it, the owner became hostile, insulted me, and hung up on me. I later gave Hicks a written opportunity to inspect or fix it before anyone else touched the repair and received no response. That experience changed my opinion of the company significantly. I hired Hicks again because our first project had been a genuinely good experience. Across both jobs we had worked through material and scheduling delays, possible conflicts with power lines and solar panels, and changes involving the patio flooring without major problems. Both finished pergolas look very good. The sprinkler issue came up immediately before excavation. Nothing in the estimate or our earlier discussions gave me reason to think the footings would extend outside the existing concrete patio and into the grass. I first realized that when I saw the red excavation markings and noticed they conflicted with a sprinkler head and the line serving other heads. I raised it immediately. Since the contract says Hicks is not responsible for sprinkler routes, placement, or repairs, I specifically offered to coordinate and pay for someone else to handle it. Hicks told me that was unnecessary, that they had the fittings they needed, and that their crew would cut, move, and reconnect the line. I took that as a professional courtesy and relied on what they told me. While they were excavating, I also offered to turn the sprinkler zone on remotely from my phone so they could test the repair. They did not take me up on it. Since the system is easy to activate in person, I assumed they would simply test it themselves. Project delays had compressed the schedule, and we were rushing to finish the walkthrough and final payment before I left on a business trip the next day. We carefully checked the pergola itself, which looked good, but forgot the sprinklers. A day or two later, while traveling, I realized we had missed that check. I activated the zone remotely and could see through my backyard camera that something looked wrong. Rather than bother Hicks based only on a remote view, I waited until I got home to verify it. Several heads that were clearly working immediately before excavation no longer worked, and a substantial amount of water was leaking beside the new installation. The zone was effectively unusable for around two weeks, and parts of the lawn it normally waters developed obvious dead and brown patches. Hicks later acknowledged in writing that "a fitting must've came loose" and that perhaps there had not been enough glue. The repair itself is not what turned this into such a big issue for me. The way it was handled did. During about a five-minute phone call, the owner got heated and defensive, used foul language, called me names, spoke disrespectfully, and hung up on me. He later told me that I "don't know how this works" and that he was not going to read my written explanation. This was completely unlike anything I had experienced with Hicks before. After that, I sent a written notice giving Hicks an opportunity to inspect or arrange to fix the problem before anyone else touched it. I got no response. After the deadline passed, I had the area excavated and repaired. The sprinkler pipe was physically separated at a connection in the area of the leak, which I documented with photos. The system is now working again. What bothers me most is that Hicks chose to take on the sprinkler work, apparently did not do the most basic test afterward, and then treated me this way when I raised the problem. That is especially disappointing because they previously handled a warranty issue very well. A few months after our first pergola was installed, the integrated lighting controller failed after apparently getting water in it. Hicks came back promptly and fixed it at no charge, which increased my confidence in using them again. Both pergolas look very good and Hicks deserves credit for that. But part of hiring a contractor is trusting how they handle problems after final payment. After this experience, I no longer feel comfortable recommending Hicks, I am concerned about relying on them for future warranty work, and I would not hire them again unless this is made right. That is why I am updating my previous 5-star review to 2 stars. I will update this review again if and when the situation is resolved. EDIT: Not a warranty claim. I offered to hire a pro; Hicks chose to do the repair, so they still had to use reasonable care.

West Coast Carpentry

(38 reviews)

I'm so glad we went with West Coast Carpentry. Very prompt response time, both for initial quote…read moreand any questions along the way. He provided updates throughout the stages of the product. I had a budget and he was able to be transparent with pricing and design to meet my financial expectations. I replaced a large walk-out deck. The work was done quickly and with excellent quality. I couldn't find anything wrong or any missed spots on paint or flooring. We were so impressed with how they cleaned up the backyard between workdays. Would definitely recommend!

Found West Coast Carpentry on yelp. Need a deck torn down and rebuilt. Tobias the owner came out…read moreand gave me an estimate on about two days. He was very thorough. He and his crew was very polite and super clean. At the end of the day you couldn't tell anyone even worked outside. He gave me an estimate time of two- three weeks to complete the job. He was done in less than two weeks. Mainly because the railing came in on time. These men worked from 7am till after 5 everyday. I had absolutely no issues with them at all. They did an amazing job!!! Wish I could give 10 stars!! If you're looking for quality work then this is your guy.

South Coast Deck Inspections

(14 reviews)

Thanks to a new law, condominiums and apartments need to get inspected before January 1, 2026, aka:…read more SB326 and SB721 We selected South Coast Deck inspection because they were the least invasive and they were very affordable. I also really like that they don't drill into my foundation. Taylor and Jassenia have been spot on with communication. They've been very flexible when I had to change my initial inspection date. Quick to respond to my questions. Today I had my inspection for my three unit condo and Wayne was professional, friendly, and very respectful of everyone's property. I didn't get any negative feedback while he was inspecting, so fingers crossed that I passed. My parents have another property that was recently inspected by South Coast and did not pass. The inspection company offered a contractor that could do the work and (while the contractor is affiliate with them), the price quoted was very competitive as well. I would highly recommend this company if you need your deck inspected or even repaired to bring it up to code.

This is the company to hire most definitely. They were very responsive, polite and answered…read morecountless emails. In addition, they showed up on time and their price for the SB326 inspection was FAR better than any other inspection company and their report came quickly.

All-Safe Pool Fence & Covers

(318 reviews)

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Highly recommend, easy to work with, honest guys, and just super knowledgeable. We're already…read morerecommending them to friends and family.

We love our All Safe Pool Fence! We had our fence installed in 2000 and packed it up in 2006. We…read morerecently put it back up for a family party so the littles will be safeguarded. It is still in great condition and it went up without any issues. We are so glad to have it and we will be ready and prepared for our future grandkids. Thank you All Safe Pool Fence for a fantastic product that's been a lasting investment!

Reyes Ornamental Iron

(165 reviews)

I highly recommend Carlos and Reyes Ornamental Iron for any interior or exterior iron work. I first…read moreworked with Carlos and his team during a home renovation in Laguna Niguel. They fabricated a balcony railing, two side-yard gates, and two gates for a dog-run enclosure. The quality of the work was exceptional--from the high-quality materials and beautiful craftsmanship, to the flawless painted finish. I provided Carlos with a few inspiration images and an explanation of what I wanted. He returned drawings for my approval, and every piece turned out exactly as I had envisioned. His pricing was very fair, and both the fabrication and installation were completed quickly. After recently moving to a new home and adding a balcony, I contacted Carlos again because I had been so pleased with his previous work. Once again, the railing was completed promptly and beautifully. I chose a very simple design for this project, but I have also seen Carlos's more ornate work, and he is exceptionally talented. Carlos is professional, responsive, and committed to delivering outstanding results. I would not hesitate to work with him again and enthusiastically recommend Reyes Ornamental Iron to anyone looking for beautiful, well-crafted ironwork at a fair price.

Called Carlos to get an estimate for an iron railing. He arrived on time and assessed the…read moresituation. He gave me his professional opinion about improving work done before installing a railing. I really appreciated his effort and courtesy advising me to be happier in the long run before installing the railing. I appreciate his time and will definitely call him for any iron work. He has many years experience in his craft and he is also very informative and patient with clients. Thank you Carlos!

Teak Master

(398 reviews)

Tim. I am completely satisfied with the service you provided. The furniture looks brand new and it…read moreis actually nearly 25 years old. Thank you. Your delivery workers handled the furniture carefully and were very courteous to us. Thanks again. I will definitely use your service when needed and will recommend you to any friends looking for a Teak Master. PC

The team arrived on time, finished the job in two days, and left our deck looking beautiful!read more

Outdoor Living Pros

(24 reviews)

Unfortunately I couldn't use this company for what I needed. Connor did arrive for the estimate on…read moretime( early in fact). I appreciated his honesty explaining what needed to be done. Connor is very knowledgeable and a really nice guy!! He was willing to go to Home Depot to get a 4 x4 to shore up my patio for a temporary fix!! I wish we could have had him rebuild our patio(s) but we decided but we decided to use different materials Connor doesn't offer.

I called Connor for an inspection on a home I am buying. He came within an hour, inspected…read morethoroughly, and spent time with me explaining and educating. Turned out no repairs were needed. He could have recommended work and I would have believed, but Connor said the deck had plenty of life left in it. Better service than I could have asked for.

MFK Construction and Maintenance

(46 reviews)

I hired MFK to remove and replace an old balcony in my residence. Mitch visited the site and…read moreprovided me with a detailed written proposal and a reasonable price. He also accommodated my comments and the changes I requested on some work items. He was very professional and we had great communication through completion of the project, exchanging multiple email messages and phone calls. The crew was always on time, efficient and responsive to my requests and cleaned up well at the end of each work day. I also retained them to replace my damaged wood sidings and trims. Martin did a great job custom making wood panels for me as my residence is relatively old and no sidings matching the original ones were available in the market. They completed this job efficiently as well. I found this family owned business trustworthy and will continue recommending their services to friends and family.

I ended up hiring MFK for my deck after the contractor I went with never completed the project…read more Hindsight is 20/20, but I should've waited for Mitch and his team. They discovered things that weren't done properly and did their best to keep our costs down knowing that we were essentially paying twice to have the deck fixed. They finished in the time they promised and didn't even hesitate or push back when I asked them to address some minor details about the fence. They're professional, knowledgeable, communicative - everything you want in a contractor but usually can't find all at once. Highly recommend if you want a deck done right the first time.

Patio Warehouse

(439 reviews)

Jarod, Marlon, and team did a great job with my patio build. They were fantastic to work with ,…read morehandling every detail of the design including complex permitting requirement. Working on a golf simulator underneath, and they were able to put wiring for HDMI port in the ceiling to make the wiring clean. Really happy with collaboration around this. Great group to work with and great value for the price. Highly recommend!

Small project BIG results. A request for a small patio cover for the Town Home. From start to…read morefinish, wonderful coordination and great communication. Jeff, Karra, Chris the installer with Crew and the entire team are a pleasure to do business with. Cannot say enough good things about the quick efficient transaction.

CA Resurfacing

(940 reviews)

Responded super fast, scheduled quickly, punctuality, trustworthy, and did an awesome job!read more

We recently had our 3-car garage resurfaced by CA Resurfacing, and we couldn't be happier with the…read moreresults. The entire project was completed in about 5 hours, and the quality of the workmanship exceeded our expectations. The finished floor looks fantastic and completely transformed the garage. Juan was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain the entire process and answer all of our questions. The crew arrived on time, worked efficiently, and left the area clean when they were finished. Highly recommend CA Resurfacing. We are extremely satisfied with the final result.

Legacy Fence

(84 reviews)

Outstanding! We just had a 6' redwood fence installed at the back of our property. Wow! The…read moreinstallation team was on time, clean, efficient, incredibly fast and really nice guys. The finished product is amazing! Thank you all for such a great job!!!

We could not be happier with their service and craftsmanship! Cristian was informative & provided a…read morefair quote. The crew showed up on time, were clean, considerate, neat & efficient. It was our pleasure to support a local family owned business. They used quality materials and the job was done in a day! We're grateful for the beuty & security. See before & after pics.

Socal Gates

(102 reviews)

We purchased or home before it was built. Our builder installed wooden side gate was already…read morerepaired once and now was sagging, warping and just getting old. It was time to replace it with something sturdier and less likely to warp, shrink, fade. I did a lot of research on what materilas would best hold up to the brutal So Cal summers we have. I also had to keep within the Architectural guidelines of our HOA for fences. I found a company in Orange, CA, called SoCal Gates. I established contact with the owner, Ray, who is a really knowledgeable and personable guy to work with. We scheduled an appointment for him to come to our home to show us color samples of the composite material we would choose for him to use in our steel framed gate. Ray arrived, and had us look at the different colored composite samples while he took his measurements. He then went over with us the color choices and which ones would intergrate best with our home's exterior colors, including the tiled roof and front entry door and garage door. He explained how he visualized the gate would look, once mounted. We agreed on the materials and and the price. He mentioned that his installation pricing included the removal of the gate from the cinder block wall it was attached to, but did not include the removal of the old fence post or the haul away fo the old fence. After hiring another fence company to remove the fence post, back fill with concrete and haul away all of the old fence, Ray told he would've done it had I specifically asked him, for an extra charge. In fact, he told me how to remove the old post myself, so that gave me the impression he would prefer to just to install the gate with the old fence gone and the area prepped for his installation. After the HOA approved my gate plan, It only took a few weeks for Ray to build our gate and to schedule a date and time for the installation. On the day of the installation, I watched Ray assemble and install my agte, He is meticulous and thoughtful throughout his installation process. He showed me how to change out the composite planks if I ever needed to, and how to program our electronic lockest. We are very happy with out new sturdy, side gate. I would recommend anyone needing a new steel framed gate with composite planking to contact Ray.

Our old gates were weather beaten and one was being held up by our trash cans, it was time for new…read moregates. We just had our gates installed by SoCal Gates, and Ray was super easy to work with, he quoted us our price, and gave us several options for the project. When it came to installation he was very quick. Got to our home first thing in the morning and finished the project in about 3 hours. Our new gates look beautiful.

Phils Fence and Handyman

(38 reviews)

Outstanding service and quality work…read more Excellent communication throughout the project Really great to still find people who take pride in their work !

If you need a fix for your fence, don't hesitate to hire Phil for the job! We had a broken fence…read moreand two gates that were nearly unusable. Phil replaced the damaged wood with beautiful new wood, upgraded all the hardware, and greatly improved the stability of our sagging gates. They work like new! We really appreciate Phil's attention to detail and the high quality of the finished product, and you will too when you hire him! Thanks Phil!

Irvine Fence

(612 reviews)

Irvine Fence Inc. installed a new fence top on my backyard block fence, replacing the old rusted…read morewrought iron one. I worked with Jose and he was very professional in measuring, providing the estimate, scheduling the job and overseeing the installation. The cost was reasonable, quality was great and the work done was excellent. Final fencing looks great and is a vast improvement from what was there. I can heartily recommend Irvine Fence Inc. for your fencing needs.

An absolutely fantastic, worry-free process from start to finish. Eric handled the quotation in the…read moremost professional manner and was very patient & understanding of questions we had to fully understand the scope of work. Once initiated the project was performed in a timely and very professional manner. The project was scheduled on our timeline and was completed in a timely and professional manner. Even the project clean-up was exceptional. All-in-all a very high quality of work performed on-time and at a level exceeding expectations.

South Coast Deck Inspections

(14 reviews)

Thanks to a new law, condominiums and apartments need to get inspected before January 1, 2026, aka:…read more SB326 and SB721 We selected South Coast Deck inspection because they were the least invasive and they were very affordable. I also really like that they don't drill into my foundation. Taylor and Jassenia have been spot on with communication. They've been very flexible when I had to change my initial inspection date. Quick to respond to my questions. Today I had my inspection for my three unit condo and Wayne was professional, friendly, and very respectful of everyone's property. I didn't get any negative feedback while he was inspecting, so fingers crossed that I passed. My parents have another property that was recently inspected by South Coast and did not pass. The inspection company offered a contractor that could do the work and (while the contractor is affiliate with them), the price quoted was very competitive as well. I would highly recommend this company if you need your deck inspected or even repaired to bring it up to code.

This is the company to hire most definitely. They were very responsive, polite and answered…read morecountless emails. In addition, they showed up on time and their price for the SB326 inspection was FAR better than any other inspection company and their report came quickly.

Pacific Coast Stairs

(87 reviews)

Brian is a true craftsman, a dying breed in this fast fashion, mass produced disposables world…read more Despite that, his prices were very competitive. 1. Extremely responsive 2. Stuck to the timeline 3. Honest about the price 4. High quality work 5. Easy to work with and make adjustments Before, during and after pics below!

Fantastic job by Brian and Jerry! They worked with my flooring contractor to ensure tight…read moretransitions, and helped me with a beautiful design for the room. They were efficient, stayed on schedule, communicated well, added the caps I requested, and are well worth their reasonable price. They brought a fantastic finishing team in to custom match the tread and rail stains to my new floor. Easily ones of my best investments during my renovation. Give them a call if you're ready to "step up"!

Martin Stairways

(82 reviews)

Martin, Darren, and team were wonderful to work with! By far the most cost-effective quote we got…read moreand the quality of work was top-notch. We were able to send pictures of our existing staircase along with what we wanted, and Martin was able to get us a quote over Yelp. In just a day and a half, his team removed the existing railing and replaced it with white oak and iron balusters. They paid great attention to detail and made sure our space was as tidy as possible while working. Would definitely recommend working with them!

We have beautiful new railings and handrails thanks to Martin and his team. He worked with the…read moremanufacturer directly, which made the whole project much more affordable. It's amazing the difference these new railings have made in our home. The railing is the first thing you see when you walk in the door, and it makes quite an impression. We're well on our way to the modern, rustic house of our dreams. Thanks, Martin!

Austin Hardwoods & Hardware

(150 reviews)

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The people here and the variety of materials I think this is my favorite store/warehouse in the…read moreentire world. The prices are incredible: I bought a 55",, natural edge board, FOR TWELVE DOLLARS. And the people working there are kind, patient, and knowledgeable. Just writing this is making me go back

Great quality wood, helpful, nice staff and professional discounts! I have been there twice as a…read morehobbyist and I am very pleased with range of products they offer. They do not have a section for thin stock exotic lumber for little DIY projects but you can get great prices on lumber and mill it down to your specs.

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