Bob Kiefer has designed and built decks at two of my homes. His work is as good as it gets in…read moredecking. Circular staircases, redwood railings, ipe surface. He is professional, his crews are neat and finish projects on time. He is also a nice guy. I would never use another deck builder. He is the best!

From the owner: Decks by Kiefer is a custom deck and carpentry company that serves Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex…read moreand Monmouth counties in New Jersey as well as much of the surrounding area. Our custom creations have won national acclaim, including features in nationwide brochures at Home Depot and Popular Mechanics. Our cabinetry compliments the beauty of your outdoor kitchen. We create granite and custom redwood cabinets, along with bluestone paving. We believe that proper design and quality craftsmanship are integral to a fine home. With Decks by Kiefer, you can always trust that we'll uphold the highest regard for proper workmanship. Call Decks by Kiefer today to schedule a consultation!

Our initial meeting with Peter was very productive. After discussing our plans, he quickly put…read moretogether a design, material and quote for the project. Thomas and crew did an incredible job. The project site was kept organized and clean. He kept us informed and construction was completed in a timely manner and with high quality work. Upon completion the deck looked amazing. We are extremely happy with the team and their great work. Good job guys!!!

This is the second project we are doing with decks by ziec and we honestly couldn't wait to be able…read moreto use their services again. This is one of the few companies that does not cut any corners. They are professional and their craftsmanship and attention to detail cannot be beat. The work speaks for itself and on top of that these guys are super honest and hardworking people. Anyone would be very lucky to work with them.

Great company! We had our basement refinished and added a bathroom and it came out great! The owner…read moreis very knowledgeable!

From the owner: At the heart of Pollard Home Improvements is dedication to transparent communication, precision,…read moreand a hands-on approach- because building isn’t just about structures, it’s about trust.

I will never do business with such an unscrupulous person as the owner of this business. They…read morefailed to deliver my order and then blamed me for it. I'll take my business elsewhere.

My parents wanted a deck built on their house a few years back. I'm always careful who we bring…read moreinto the house as there are contractors (as I'm sure you know) who will prey on the elderly. Bobby, owner of Hunterdon Builders, came to the house and was professional and courteous and wonderful. My mother adored him and he did a beautiful job. Finished it on time (actually ahead of schedule!). Would definitely call them again.

We found Decks NJ through a Facebook group. We are so happy that we did. We bought our home in 2016…read moreand there was an existing deck which was approximately 30 years old. It was in extremely poor shape. We contacted Joe the owner of Decks NJ and in a week or so he came by to give us an estimate and his vision of what we could do. We wanted to save some money and not remove the existing substructure and Joe had the integrity to be honest with us and tell us it was in workable shape. Joe listened to what we wanted and provided his expert opinion... (much if not all of which we agreed with). He went to work and sent us graphical drawings (which looked very real) and our new deck just jumped out at us. We had to have it! We negotiated a very fair price with Joe and he and his team spent the next few weeks building our dream deck. If you are looking for an artist who will listen to his customers and work very hard to please look no further. Joe and his team are meticulous about every detail and want the deck and the experience to be the best in the business.. it shows.

I got a few quotes and Joe from Deck's NJ was the only one who took their time and was very…read moreprofessional about the entire process. On top of it his prices were very competitive and even if they weren't I would have paid extra if I had to do it all over again just to get the service I did. He cares about his work and will give you options and his professional opinion should you be open to it which I appreciated. You will not be disappointed with him and his team so give him a shot and I promise you will be extremely happy at the end of the project!

Hired Freeborne decking to replace my deck with Trex. Lennon the owner is easy to work with and…read moreprovided very fair and competitive pricing. Many items he included that others wanted to upcharge. The crew are not only Professional carpenters, but imo Deck Gods. There work is perfect. My neighbor also used them and highly recommended them to me. Kudos to the owner and the crew.

The contractor came back and filed the issue. New support added and brackets indtalled.read more

Sebastian is so much fun to work with. He is creative and has such good ideas. I wanted to put…read morefolding stairs up to my useless attic. There I store items not presently needed but not ready for the garbage heap. Sebastian was the first to answer my call and his ideas captured me into rejecting other later applicants. After the stairs came the wonderful suggestion of reconstructing one section of the attic. In this space I could walk standing up and a beautiful bedroom and office was constructed. The work was done quickly and professionally. By Christmas I had an extra bedroom to accommodate my many overnight visitors, particularly grandchildren. The transformation is magical. Here is a picture of before and after. I am hoping to continue with this construction in some months under Sebastian's visionary supervision

I hired Sea Beast Design & Construction (Sebastian Barbagallo) as General Contractor for a…read moreresidential project in Fair Lawn, NJ under a written contract in March 2026.. I paid Sea Beast $68,190 against the contract and separately paid $17,176 directly for materials I had no contractual obligation to pay -- $85,366 total -- yet MULTIPLE major scope items remained incomplete or not meaningfully progressed with only weeks left on the schedule. These included the porticos, exterior brick samples, simple framing and finish details, unable to install simple door hardware, the HVAC condenser pad (the condenser itself was paid for but not on site), step repointing and masonry, main electrical service, exterior hardware, interior doors (despite a $3,000 advance for them), and the kitchen, which was never properly coordinated, ordered or released. Sea Beast also failed to provide the conditional lien waivers, a simple bill that wasn't a demand for money that needs to be today which was required with each progress payment, and continued to demand additional payment while materially overbilled relative to work completed. I issued a formal Notice of Performance Issue on April 4, 2026 requiring a written cure plan, manpower and sequencing plan, procurement status, revised schedule, lien waivers, and payment reconciliation. Sea Beast acknowledged receipt but did not provide the required cure documentation. I issued a Notice of Default on April 8, 2026 under the contract's default provision, which required cure commencement within 36 hours. The required cure was not provided. I terminated the contract for default and am pursuing damages. I would not hire Sea Beast Design & Construction again and would not recommend them for residential general contracting work. I've filed complaints with the Better Business Bureau and the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.

Anton is a craftsman. His work was perfect and the result changed the whole appearance of the…read moreentrance to our house. Highly recommend him.

Such great workmanship and attention to detail! Anton installed a beautiful railing in our house…read moreand he did it fast and for a great price. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

My family made the very wise and fortunate decision to engage Bob Shedlock and his company, New…read moreDimensions Deck Contractors, to complete a screened-in deck for the back of our home. Every aspect of the project, from Bob's first no-charge, in-person consulting visit to the wonderful comments we continue to hear since completion, went perfectly well. Bob first visited our home, patiently listened to our interests and provided professional advice. He subsequently provided a very detailed, accurate and reasonable quote. We presented Bob with a limited time frame goal - on which he over-delivered. During the construction process, a neighbor commented on how organized and clean our property continued to look each day. Bob's staff was always most professional and courteous. I think this is a testament to the atmosphere and direction Bob orchestrates for his employees. Lastly, I am someone who does not understand much about construction practices. A neighbor of mine - who managed construction projects during his career, noted the terrific craftsmanship and attention to detail that Bob and his team provided after he reviewed our addition after completion. P.S. Bob made an extra trip - a log one to our home - after completion to personally take care of a request. We most highly recommend Bob Shedlock for your upcoming home project.

Above and Beyond! New Dimensions exceeded my expectations in every way. Bob guided me with…read moreseasoned advice on every aspect of design, even checking availability and pricing of alternative materials. Quote was competitive. The deck went up quickly with Bob on-site each day. Juan the supervisor, and his team displayed stellar craftsmanship. Choosing a deck installer that specializes in only decks delivers quality details and a superior build. This team is the way to go!

They did an excellent job. Reinaldo was excellent to work with, very professional and quick to…read morerespond. The job was done in a day and it looks amazing.

reinaldo is very experienced , disciplined, knowledgeable…read morekind ,honest person a very satisfying experience to work with him . you dont get people like him anymore reminds me of good old days no contract, only a hand shake and the work is done to your full satisfaction.he is a very amikable and trustworthy. i will recommend him very strongly to install your gates r rahula md