Mike Spencer and his team have always taken great care of our 1909 Victorian home in South Park/Golden Hill. They just did another needed wood repair to 2nd story stairs. Mike carefully identified the compromised wood members and had a skilled crew out to make the needed repairs. We only use BRR for repairs to our historic home. Thank you !! read more

If you've ever laid awake wondering whether your workers will show up tomorrow -- let alone at all this week -- you know exactly the kind of contractor experience we'd been living with for years. BRR Contractors was the complete opposite, and they honestly renewed our faith in finishing this renovation at all. They completely redid our balcony: tore it down, found and replaced rotted wood, removed some railings and added glass, refurbished the old railings, rebuilt the stairs, and painted the whole thing. There was one change order for the rot, but Mike Spencer flagged that possibility upfront during the estimate, so it was expected -- no surprises, no games. Here's the contrast that matters. Our previous contractor would demo and vanish, sub out everything to crews doing C+ work at best, blow past finish dates by months, and leave horrendous messes with almost zero oversight. Worst of all, I was paying for project management but ended up doing all of it myself -- chasing subs, tracking schedules, riding herd on quality. With BRR, they handle ALL of it. You're reminded why you hired professionals in the first place: so you don't have to be the one running the job. And they have their OWN crew -- these guys are pros. Tyson and Jay handled demo and construction and showed up at 0730 every single day, on time, every time. Bill's paint work was excellent, and the glass and railing crew was just as solid. They cleaned up at the end of each day, and communication couldn't have been better from start to finish. The last few years were a hard lesson in what a contractor shouldn't be -- but it made us appreciate exactly what we have now. I'm genuinely glad we found BRR. We'll be using them for future phases of our renovation without hesitation. If you've been burned before, this is the company that restores your confidence. Highly recommend. read more

BRR Contractors - Decks & Railing Near Me - San Diego, California

We hired BRR four years ago to demolish and rebuild our large patio cover. They showed up each day on time and cleaned up before leaving each day. The crew were at our house for two weeks and were very professional and communicated well. We just hired them again to work on some minor projects that took 4 days, and they were again very professional and cleaned each day before leaving. Their proposals are clear and complete and they are upfront about costs. We highly recommend BRR. read more

A building industry peer recommended BRR Contractors, led by Mike Spencer. From the initial contact with Mike to the last day of cleanup, the work was A+. They replaced sections of degrading fascia along the lower edge of my roofline. Because I have a delicate aluminum pergola, they had to build a scaffolding structure around and above the pergola to avoid stepping on it. No problem. The whole thing was done with precision, at a fair price, with excellent communication throughout. I can recommend them without reservation and will use them again myself. read more

I noticed several pieces of trim on our two-story house showing dry-rot. Much of the trim was over 25 feet off the ground. My paint contractor, David Aguirre, (The Paint Guru) referred BRR Contractors to repair the trim. Mike Spencer, BRR Contractors, was responsive, inspected the site and gave us an estimate within a few days. The carpenters; Rocky and Ernie showed up within 10 days and completed the work in two days of work. They were safe, quick and efficient. The contractor also inspected the trim and made a few minor repairs at no additional cost. I would highly recommend them for wood repairs. BRR Contractors exceeded my expectations. read more

I hired BRR to do extensive termite damage repair on several structures on my ranch property, and this was one of the best experiences I've ever had with any company! Mike and all the employees, including office staff, were very professional and helpful, always making sure everything was done properly, on time, and to my complete satisfaction. They provide a very high level of customer service and excellent communication throughout the process, which is very rare these days. The price was reasonable and in line with other estimates. I highly recommend this company and will definitely use them again! read more

Last month my neighbor had me call to find someone to help him. I work for Mr. Scott 3 years with all his repairs and try to get him the best deal. So I only had one bid in and I wanted 2 more. But Benny was referred to Best Rate Repair. So I called and set appointment while Benny Untalan came out and saw the damaged deck. Mr. Scott was so happy to meet Benny and after that Mr. Scott told me this is the one I want to do the work on the deck. He was that impressed by the way Benny knew all about his designing of his deck one flat deck And only stairs coming up from the side. I don't think Benny got to the street corner when I called him to tell him Mr. Scott want him to do job!! We laughed and Benny said Marcia I've never had this happen while I'm driving away. Lol! Benny you made a big impression on him. So thank you for making him happy he's one satisfied customer here but also the crew was very hard working. And Adam & Josh thank you guys for all your great work also!! And always with a smile. read more

Non existent communication. I'm a property manager and found this company on the internet. Their services looked to be exactly what we needed as we had multiple exterior wood stairs needing replacing and possibly the second story decks and porches as well. I reached out to them multiple times over 3 weeks and never heard back. Phone calls to their advertised phone number immediately went to a phone tree where you were prompted to leave a message for "sales". Apparently the sales dept is too busy or uncaring to return phone call inquiries. Emails were ignored as well. read more

We contacted Mike of Best Rate Repair to replace a beam that had dry rot. What initially looked like a small job turned into a major job with a complete balcony replacement. We found the crew that MIke sent to be very competent and professional. Mike suggested to not replace the tile with the same material because water can seep through the grout and cause the same problem down the road. We opted for a coating, different texture, similar to what the Hotel Del Coronado has on its decks. The entire job was done to our complete satisfaction . We are enjoying our leisure time now out on our new balcony. read more

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Courteous, professional, knowledgeable, first-rate company! My deck has a few boards that are rotting and I wasn't sure how serious it was so I looked for a deck repair company. Best-Rate answered my call and had me booked for an estimate the next day. Benny arrived on time. We walked above and underneath my decks and Benny commented on the way my deck was built and the condition it is in. After looking around, Benny told me that my deck was actually in great condition and that the few boards that were in rough shape could be handled DIY. Benny gave me a quick crash course in how to replace the rotting boards myself and then offered his card so that if I needed any more guidance I could call him. I really appreciate all the guidance and most importantly the honesty. I will recommend Best-Rate Repair to my friends and I will call them back when I eventually do need their services. read more

I contacted with this business in March of 2021 to rebuild my deck, to the tune of $10,000. Recently I had to repair this same deck, roughly $5000, because the wood they used was consumed by dry rot. Apparently not the treated wood that I expected? Having to replace the majority of the work they did, not even three years later, speaks to the use of shoddy materials. Of course the warranty only lasted 12 months. Hardly sufficient! If you're thinking of using them for a similar project, approach with caution and make sure you get what you pay for. Using inferior fir for this was not something I was aware of at the time. read more

We have two second-story exterior decks that were original to the house (37 years), both cantilevered (one with posts). Previous owners had completed patchwork termite/dry rot repairs required to get the house approved for sale, but didn't do anything to actually address damaged joists and structural issues (lots of cutting/sistering joists). Mike was extremely responsive in assessing the project, communicating options, and providing a quote. As we approach the project, he graciously adjusted the proposal as needed when we changed our minds a couple of times about whether to do a Trex deck in back, or one with a solid floor. Jake, Juan, and the crew did a superb job on site every day, updating project progress with photos, what was accomplished each day, and what to expect next. The workmanship from the entire construction team was top-notch, with exceptional attention to detail and care. We are very pleased with the results! read more

I hired Best Rate to carry out significant repairs that involved replacing a wall on a sunroom. The team arrived on time and completed the work by the promised date. However, soon after the project was finished, we noticed that water was leaking into the wall around the windows. We contacted the company, but they asked us to wait and see if the leak was due to pressure washing the house a few days earlier. Unfortunately, the windows continued to leak in the same places every time it rained, and now the wood sheeting they used on the exterior is cracking and delaminating. I have tried to get Best Rate to fix the problem, but they have refused. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company for anything beyond simple wood repairs. read more

Wow these guys are truly amazing! Benny came over to give us an estimate and he was super friendly and got us an estimate quickly. The estimate was very reasonable and less than the other estimates we got. They were able to schedule our project really quick too. Josh and his team were just as impressive! Wow they really work hard. Josh is a true professional and kept us updated every step of the way. We are beyond happy with how the deck turned out. Check out the before and after pictures! read more

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5/5 on overall satisfaction 5/5 on initial visit and estimate 5/5 on professionalisms 5/5 on work crew-on time arrival, work ethic, ease of communication and friendliness 5/5 on clean up afterwards I will definitely use this company for other projects. read more

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This is the second time we've used Best Rate Repair and Termite, and we have been extremely happy both times. I have no hesitation in giving them my highest recommendation. This round, they came out and inspected (briefly) some exterior woodwork with dry-rot damage, issued a timely quote for the work at a reasonable cost, and got us scheduled. The entire process took less than three weeks, and happenedd without pressure or hassles. Their crew moved all our patio furniture safely out of the way, and performed the work from start to finish in less than a day, including putting everything back to where it was. Their crew was neatly dressed and groomed, performed their work efficiently, and was professional and courteous. They checked in with us a couple times during the job to make sure everything was up to par, and finished about 30 minutes ahead of schedule, including the time needed for a thorough and complete clean-up of the work area. They literally left nothing behind other than the completed work. This company cares deeply about customer satisfaction, works closely with their clients, and holds itself to very high standards of performance. Everyone we've met from Best Rate Repair is courteous and knowledgeable, and focused on doing a great job at a reasonable and appropriate cost. read more

I'll start by sharing that my husband and I had a very vague idea of what we were looking for in a front porch/ deck. Admittedly we were nervous moving forward without a rendering of the project. After a few quotes, we felt Mike seemed the most confident in his assessment and we rolled the dice. I'm not sure there's been many times in my life that the result blew away my expectations! In fact, our neighbor who was skeptical about the process proclaimed it was the best craftsmanship she's ever seen. The process was very smooth. They came when they were expected and were very thoughtful with their work. We felt like they were treating our project like their own. We admittedly threw in a few curve balls with a stainless steel drink railing and our weird double pergola because of our entryway. Robert and Sean figured it out and even came up with a better way to utilize our space which was appreciated. Their work was overseen periodically by project management and our craftsmen spoke highly of them as well. Happy people do quality work. We (and all our neighbors) are so impressed. Highly recommend!! read more

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Best Rate and Repair just completed a deck replacement job for us and we are stunned at how beautiful everything looks. Our deck is over 1000 sq ft and they managed the job with perfection and the utmost in professionalism. Don, the estimator, was the most thorough of any estimator who came to bid the job. He knows his stuff! Dominck, the lead man on the job, is an artist. He is hard working and works well with his crew, always inspiring the best in everyone. I would use them again in a heartbeat! read more

Absolutely the "Best"! I'm very picky, and carefully hire only qualified people. My experience with this company from scheduling the inspection, getting the quote, answering a million of my questions about the quote, scheduling the work, and all the way through the end of the actual work...these people are nothing but pros! Every person I dealt with were very competent. I was told work was going to take about 3.5 days, and it did. The guys will show up around 7:30, and they did. Again, the guys that did the work were very nice and did an awesome job! I definitely will hire them again for any other work that comes up. If you want a trustworthy, no-hassle, professional contractor...hire these guys! I am a general contractor myself for a very large commercial (and International) firm, and I'm very impressed! read more

The crew at Best Rate are absolute legends. The entire process from start to finish was super easy and Benny was very helpful and attentive throughout the project. Laz and the crew were not only great at what they do but also provided us with a variety of options and ideas to make our original ideas even better. Couldn't be more happy with how it all turned out and I highly recommend Best Rate to everyone. read more

BRR Contractors - Decks & Railing Near Me - San Diego, California

I am so happy I chose Best Rate for our backyard balcony/deck demolition and rebuild. We had a cheap 10 x 12 balcony that came with our house that was rotting and collapsing after 20 years. We now have a 26 x 13 covered patio that matches the stucco of our home, compete with LED lighting, electrical outlets, TV & projector, and waterproof decking evidenced by the downpour we just had in San Diego. I changed my mind on the design last minute and Mike Spencer was very accommodating and understanding. They are real experts, excellent communication, clean vehicles, friendly staff, and always on time. You can have confidence in a successful project outcome if you chose Best Rate Repair Company. Thanks again BRR Team!!!! read more

Hands down, they did an amazing job on our deck, I would HIGHLY recommend them. We had a wood deck from the 90's, which was completely rotten. They built us a 20x40 TREX deck and rail, with a corner pergola, and brand new joists and facia. This team stands out with their customer service and quality of work as true professionals. Every person we interacted with (Benny on the sales end, the project team Carlos (project leader), Luis and James) were highly communicative and responsive. They arrived on time everyday, were efficient in getting work done, and kept us updated through the process (total time about 3 weeks). They always kept the work site clean. We would specifically like to point out Carlos-- our project leader. He was easy to work with, listened to all of our ideas, and was always open feedback-- even if that meant changing something in their plan. For example, the height of our pergola-- I asked him to lower it after they already started! He was happy to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. He is very detail oriented and went above and beyond with styling (framing our tree, painting our facia, and etc.). Pricing wise, they were average/similar to the 4 other quotes we received. Their customer service is what pushed us to move forward with them! read more

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We just had Best Rate Repair construct a new patio cover at our home. Truly the best experience we have had with any home remodeling company we've used over many years. From our first phone call to them through completion of the project we were treated in a courteous and friendly manner, and most importantly the work was done in a timely and professional way. Our first contact with the company was with their estimator Mike Spencer who came out to our house and walked us through various options. We settled on a particular design and we were provided a detailed proposal and contract within 24 hours, as promised. The work was scheduled at our convenience about two weeks later. On the designated day and time two great workers, Robert and Sergio, showed up and began the project. These guys were the best...friendly, hard working and clearly dedicated to doing a great job. As the project progressed we asked for a few minor changes, which were gladly accommodated. One important request we made was for them to keep our back yard gate closed at all times (we live in a area where there are coyotes and we have a small dog), and they made sure the gate was always closed. We really appreciated this. In the end we have a patio cover that is even better than what we imagined. We could not be more pleased with what Robert and Sergio accomplished, and with the friendly and accommodating office staff as well. Great job...just the best. read more

Be very careful here and make sure you get a second and third bid. They came out quickly and were nice enough. Their bid was 3X the other 2 bids I got for very similar work repairing a deck. The company I went with warrantied the work for 10 years. Best Rate's bid says their warranty is 1 year (one of the reasons I got more bids). Yeah the company that did a great job and was 1/3 the price stood behind their work for 10 times longer than "best rate". I only called them based on great Yelp reviews so although I dislike leaving bad reviews, I think it's important for future potential customers to hear both sides. No idea if their work would have been good (but since they only warranty for 12 months my guess is no) but their pricing was 3x the other bids!!! read more

So many contractors are going for the big bucks and I get that but at least call back people and say...it will be 6 months or more. These guys gave me nothing and still won't return a call. Terrible customer service...had them come out and they sounded promising but have never heard from them again. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. I even asked if they would do a job that is smaller in phases before they came out. THEY WILL NOT RETURN CALLS after 5 weeks. read more

Requested an estimate for some wood rot damage. They said they would contact me to set up an appointment with one of their estimators and never called back. Poor customer relations. I would not recommend to anyone. I got a very attentive contractor at a very good price that does exceptional work. Best Rate was a waste of time. read more

Best Rate did a great job on tearing down a 30year old deck on a challenging hillside and rebuilding it to a beautiful, solid and professional deck. The work was completed in May 2021. I was on the fence to go with pressure treated framing and posts, but chose Best Rate in the end, because the painted look was more appealing and their process of treating and painting the wood was top notch. Every piece of wood was treaded with a penetrating pest deterrent chemical on all sides, then painted on all sides before installed. Once installed a second coat of premium exterior paint was applied. It was a dangerous and challenging rebuild, but they kept safety in mind and left the work site clean every day. Just as any big project like this, it will come with its hiccups and surprises, but at every bump in the road, they ensured that a solution was met to my satisfaction. Everyone was professional and polite. Throughout the project, I received daily updates via an app with photos that showed what they did that day. This was such a convenience to me as I was often at work and not home. Marry in the office was great and made billing and payments a breeze. If you're looking to build a new deck, or rebuild one, big, or small, I highly recommend Best Rate as they proved to do quality, professional work and in the end, they will make sure you are a happy customer. read more

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The top row of the stone wall that borders the bottom of a hillside in our back patio was deteriorating. Although it is still a work in progress, Rick and Jim have been very instrumental in doing the repair work. Customer-service oriented, I highly recommend them for clean and professional repair work. read more

They couldn't do this job but responded quickly and gave me a reference to a company that could.

The company is very professional and their communication was great even though the project took much longer than anticipated because of all the rain. I would highly recommend them! read more

Best Rate Did a great job with our garage trellis. They had no problem bidding out a smaller job, unlike many contractors out there. They came out to do an estimate quickly and completed the service within just a few days. The estimate they provided was fair and their service and craftsmanship was of excellent quality. I would recommend them and hire them again to do more work in the future. read more

I am so thrilled with the service of this company, I had to leave a review! Mike at Best-Rate was recommended to me because the painters I was hiring found dry rot in some wooden stairs. Mike was quick to answer my calls and came to showed up right away to look at the job. He explained in simple terms what was wrong and gave me a fair estimate. The team from Best-Rate, led by Thomas, was excellent! They were quick, clean and easy to have in my backyard. They were perfectionists with the work. I watched them reset stairs to make sure they were perfectly level. They saw some woodwork that was damaged and repaired it, even though it wasn't part of the scope of the work. They showed up on time, finished the job on time, and left the job site in great shape. I highly recommend this company for any repairs you may need. read more

Our experience with Best rate was 10/10. We had a home repair project that we'd been reluctant to start (termite repair, beam replacement, painting) - a call to Home Rate helped us understand the project was very doable. Benny (sales lead) met us onsite for a home consult - he was fantastic and helped us understand how to maximize work product within our budget. The end result was great! read more

When we were looking for someone to replace and expand our old redwood deck, we were immediately impressed by our contact with Benny, His familiarity with our needs and his willingness to stay in communication, even while travelling, were very helpful. We also had specific desires regarding the typewood, which he met readily. When Robert and Adam arrived to do the work, their friendliness was great, but more importantly, the skill the exhibited in the work was fantastic. They could listen to ideas as well as suggest them, and it was a pleasure working with them. Having done construction work in the past, I know the difficulties in dealing with an area that needed to be raised up and was also not square in most of its dimensions. The angles, the cuts and the joints are beautifully done and a pleasure to see. They created a work of art and craftsmanship. Thank You Best Rate!!! read more

Dan and Dominic showed up early and got the job done. Extremely professional, curtious and honest. They went above and beyond with the repairs they made to my patio cover. I highly recommend this company and their outstanding employees. read more

I wanted to say that dealing with Best-Rate has been an extremely satisfying experience. From Mike coming out to see the job, suggesting excellent solutions to some of the challenges (which other builders I spoke to hadn't provided a solution at all), and providing a very complete contract spelling out every detail, way beyond anything I had experienced before. I was a fine furniture and cabinetmaker in La Jolla for over forty years until my retirement a few years back so I am familiar with job proposals and such. The job foreman, Robert, and his co-worker Randy, were very talented carpenters who were able to figure out this rather challenging job. All the while they were extremely courteous, kept the property swept clean each day, and were genuinely nice to have working here. Never once did I hear a word of complaint or dissatisfaction from them, and they did a totally excellent job. I will look towards hiring them and Best-Rate again without hesitation. read more

We had a great experience working with Best Rate. We hired them to asses and then repair/replace the pergola on our patio. The PM, Lucky, offered us a couple of options to consider, and we opted for an almost complete replacement. He also had some great ideas about how to improve on the original design structurally and aesthetically, which we really appreciated. When the construction started the crew was prompt, tidy, and a pleasure to work with. Will definitely hire again for similar work. read more

Excellent staff particularly Dominic who was on our bathroom remodeling project for the entire 5 weeks. We are so thrilled with the design and also the suggestions that Dominic gave us. Thanks also to Rocky and Mike. A talented team of trades people, our third project in 6 months!! We will definitely call again when we have another project read more

I have waited over a month to reflect on what transpired before writing this review. It is quite clear that this company, or at least one employee, Mike, tried to scam us. They were contracted to repair our roof deck for $4,250. After they came and cut out two giant holes in our roof deck, he said there was more damage than he expected and it would cost over $35,000 (over 8 times their estimate) and he was adamant that the deck could not be repaired. I instructed him to not go any further until I thought about it. Then, with the deck open, I brought in two other contractors to take a look and both said no need to replace the deck and they both suggested the same repairs that Best-Rate was originally contracted to do for roughly the same original price. After numerous emails and phone calls, I pointed out that Best-Rate found nothing different than originally expected and it was all in the contract and emails. After that, Mike said, "I spoke with my supplier" of the deck coating, and Best-Rate could repair it. However, it would cost over twice the original estimate. When I asked for my money back since they were not doing the job they contracted for, I was aggressively told no because they had incurred costs. After reaching out directly to the owner of Best Rate and forwarding him all the emails, he must have come to the conclusion that their scam was obvious and there was a record of it. The owner asked for a phone call. On the call, he quickly said he would give me all my money back and asked if there was anything else they could do to make me happy? read more

Best Rate Repair did a phenomenal job replacing my old rotted deck with a new Trex Transcend on all new pressure treated frame and joists. They did every step superbly and by highest standards with attention to detail and craftsmanship and are very customer focused and easy to work with. Latest hidden fasteners, stainless and corrosion resistant hardware, metal bracing at every joist, proper gaps for expansion, leveled better than my house, and it looks like a million bucks! I will definitely have Best Rate and Mike, Robert, and Beau at top of my list for any additional work I need! read more

BRR Contractors - Decks & Railing Near Me - San Diego, California