Another missing followup by Michael Persky. Always prefer t say nothing if deficit in response but…read morethis is simply dropping the ball on an important deck replacement/repair/re/build. Certainly wish Michael & Veronica the best, but can't comment on a non response & hard to endorse after a month elapsed.

I had Michael replace an old wooden deck that had become rotten with a new one made of composite…read more The whole experience was positive from start to finish. Michael's team arrived promptly, removed the old deck, and built a new frame that is far sounder and protected than the old one. He provided many samples to help us choose the best composite plank and we were very happy with the result. Finally, he did a lot of really nice work on a railing that turned out much nicer than we had imagined. We are very happy with the end result and expect our beautiful new deck to last many years.

We just had a fence replaced by G & G. Great pricing, efficient and great communication. I would…read morehighly recommend them.

I had a great experience with G & G Deck & Fence. The consultation went well, and although there…read morewas a small mix-up at first, Ben quickly cleared things up and made sure everything was on track. Scheduling was easy, and they arrived right on time. Ben came with his crew, introduced everyone, and they got straight to work. They removed the old fence and installed the new one efficiently. The entire 24-foot fence project took just over four hours. We had received another quote from a handyman that was significantly higher and did not include a warranty. G & G Deck & Fence's pricing was very reasonable, and the fact that their work is backed by a warranty gave us added confidence. The quality of the work is excellent--the fence looks clean, sturdy, and very well built. Overall, I'm very happy with the results and would definitely use them again and recommend them to others.

Professional Fair pricing…read more Quality work Finished in on time Definitely would use him again

Santos and his guys are great! They came in and completely redid a deck and railing that had been…read morebotched by a prior contractor. The quality of the workmanship was excellent, communications were good and the pricing was reasonable. I will hire them again for sure! They also got started within a day and finished on the schedule they had promised.

We began our journey with Farrar Construction by exploring options for a new Deck. After initial…read morepresentations, we were convinced that Scott Ferrar was who we wanted to work with. Scott demonstrated great listening skills, and he was very patient as we worked through our options. When we were uncertain as to how to proceed, Scott created a new option for us that was exactly what we needed. Farrar Construction employees were on time, extremely skilled, and they were exceptionally courteous and respectful of our home. Their craftsmanship was evident at every stage of the project. They finished on time, on budget and they performed an immaculate clean up! Their pricing was fair, and we never had a single complaint! We could not be more pleased with the finished product, and we heartily recommend Ferrar Construction to anyone looking for an expert to design and execute their project.

We couldn't be happier with the work Scott and Farrar Construction did on our deck. What started as…read morea deck with significant rot and termite damage was transformed into a beautiful, updated outdoor living area. Scott and his team were thorough, communicative, and incredibly honest throughout the entire process. When unexpected issues came up, he walked us through our options and gave clear, trustworthy recommendations. It's rare to find that level of transparency and care. Highly recommend Farrar Construction for any deck needs!

Our two new gates, gorgeous and substantial, are a pleasure to see and open. We've had them for a…read morefew weeks now and still every time I pass through them, I applaud myself for having found FCR Fence & Deck and having had the wisdom to move forward with their company. From beginning to end the experience was great. I'd reached out to multiple companies, planning to take numerous bids, but amazingly found that few were unresponsive. FCR on the other hand was quick to respond to my inquiry on their website Contact page and were quick to set up the estimate appointment. The downside was I needed to wait two weeks. In the meantime I met the Project Manager from another company and was pleased with the experience, except that I never received a bid even though we texted several times. Rob Quinlan from FCR was similarly on time, but his amiability, professionalism, and communication, both in person and in subsequent texts, set him apart. He has excellent follow through, too, as our gates attest! He also really knows the ins and out of gates. When I said I wanted ours to be pushed open from the street side, Rob asked if we had a pool. It turns out that if one has a swimming pool, the gate legally has to swing out to the street. Rob explained that pulling a heavy gate is harder for little kids than pushing it, making it less likely they can access a backyard and drown! I was so impressed with Rob that I told him then and there that I wanted to move ahead with FCR. I received the quote and a contract later that day. It showed the options for the two different types of Redwood. Rob had explained that the photos one sees of beautiful fences are always made of the more expensive wood, from the heart of the tree. I had said that was the one I wanted, but it was still great to see options and prices laid out. I was able to sign the contract electronically. It was another two weeks before the actual installation, but the day of the work was fast and smooth. The crew and Rob arrived separately and on time. We all discussed every detail afresh, this time with Hector and Paco weighing in with their own expertise. There was some discussion among the men as to how and where to install the posts for the new double gate so that it would stay strong for the long term. I was consulted as well and made it clear that longevity and easy operation were paramount to me. I also mentioned that I was nervous about the possibility of there being a pipe to the house in that area, one that was private and therefore not marked by the utility companies. (Rob had done his company's legal duty of arranging the 8-1-1 Dig Ticket ahead of the work day). Rob took me seriously and walked out to the sidewalk, saw that there was indeed a drainage outlet there and told Hector to dig slowly and attentively. Rob left for the day and Hector and Paco got to work. Hector did find the water pipe about 12" down, right where the post was supposed to go. He had me come out and see the situation. He gave me two options: place the post over the pipe, in which case it would lack endurance for the long term, or go two feet down in the hole he had already dug closer to the house. I opted for the deep hole and the reliable fence. I was glad to have been consulted. I was grateful for Hector's having found the pipe without damaging it. Both gates and the small fence surrounding them were completed between 8am and 3pm. The areas were all cleaned up. Hector had me come out and assess the work. The gates have easy and sturdy hardware on them. They open and close with ease, swinging into the backyard as specified. They're attractive, substantial, and show every sign of enduring. I knew from the good communication that I could simply hand the check to Hector. Rob was going to come by to make sure I was happy but I said I was exceedingly pleased and insisted he didn't need to. He followed up with a text nevertheless to double check and I gave him a glowing, detailed review. Later that day I received an invoice showing I had paid. I couldn't be any happier than to have trusted this work to FCR Fence & Deck.

This was a great experience. Good communication throughout, clear goals + expectations and…read moregenuinely good service. The team came out to replace a badly damaged side fence (see the results here) and did some critical work on my deck, including to ward off squirrels from living underneath. Overall, a smooth, drama-free experience.

We needed to replace our old side yard fence, which was not very attractive and didn't provide much…read moreprivacy, especially since it runs alongside a busy sidewalk. After getting 4 different quotes, we chose Northbay Fencing because they had the best price but also solid reviews. They were able to tear down the old fence and install the new one all in the same day, which really impressed us. The crew worked efficiently and left everything clean when they were done. We're very happy with how our new fence turned out and we highly recommend them.

Couldn't be more happy with the service northbay fence provided excellent work at a very affordable…read moreprice will recommend to anyone looking for a fence thank you team for an amazing job!

Make a list of the qualities you'd like in your chosen contractor and IVS Fences and Ironworks…read moremeets them all: Responsive, Prompt, Well-organized, Skilled, Detailed, Reasonably priced. Based in his work on my railing project, Ignacio and his team at IVS has my highest commendation.

I requested a quote from IVS for a large fence project and it was a bit difficult to iron out the…read moredetails with IVS. Ignacio, who came for the site visit and identified himself as the owner, was very easy to communicate with both in person and over the phone. However, Jackie, (not clear to me if she's the co-owner or Ignacio's wife) finalizes pricing and pretty much runs the show. For our project, we had picked IVS to do the work, but the price kept increasing by thousands of dollars. I asked to speak with Ignacio since these changes were inconsistent with what I discussed with him and put them week above our other quotes, but Jackie said that's not necessary since she decides the pricing. They also charge tax on materials, which no other fencers do (since they're already paying tax to Home Depot, etc.). These business practices felt disingenuous to me and like bait and switch. I've had issues in the past with businesses like this that once the work begins they'll change order you again and ask for more money. So we did not use them. For this fence, we received multiple quotes. Two companies were in the $9-10K range and IVS was around $12K. All were licensed and bonded. We went with the lowest quote and are extremely happy with our fence.