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    4.0 (52 reviews)
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    Deck construction

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    Exterior painting

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    Missing stain on the railing and dark wood instead of cedar showing that the deck was not properly washed

    Avoid Core Improve Hired them to restore my cedar deck, built just last year. They were supposed to power wash, sand, and apply two coats of stain. Instead, they did spot sanding, uneven staining, and skipped the second coat entirely. Lattice and railings were also left partially untreated. When I raised issues, they responded with threats instead of fixing anything. I have photos and video. Unprofessional and careless -- not recommended. This is a response to core improve response: Thank you for your response. I stand by my review -- and I have detailed photos and video clearly showing incomplete work, including: Spot sanding only, not full prep as promised Uneven and patchy staining across the deck No second coat of stain applied, despite this being part of the agreement Raw wood left untreated, especially on the lattice and railings Yes, I initially paid -- based on the assumption you'd return to finish the job. When that didn't happen and the work proved clearly substandard, I canceled the check within the allowable timeframe. You were not denied access -- I asked for an independent evaluation before allowing further work, which you ignored. I did attempt to involve a third-party contractor, but the damage was already evident and the photos speak for themselves. The so-called "Final Demand Letter" included aggressive language and arrived after weeks of unanswered concerns. I'm not the only person who's documented issues with this company. The fact remains: the work was rushed, incomplete, and far below professional standards.

    Finished project! Power washed and stained!

    From initial estimate to completed project, Core Improve was very reliable from beginning to end. Communication is very TOP notch! Although there were a few times where I had to reach out to them, they have been very responsive nonetheless. They are that quick with response times as indicated on this site. Since submitting a request for an estimate, they promptly called within the hour to set up an appointment. From there, they sent a text reminding me of the appointment time and even an estimated time window when they would arrive at the site. The price was VERY cost effective and reasonable. And the results show. Behold the BEFORE and AFTER of the finished project (power wash & stain and replacement of the steps that have seen better days). I was astounded by the price and quality of the craftsmanship. The steps look brand new as if it was magically repaired! You will be satisfied by their work and stellar communication. And I plan to use them again in the near future.

    We used Core Improve and I was extremely happy with their services. They restored, rebuilt and re-stained our deck. They were efficient yet thoughtful in their work. I came home and there were 8 guys working on our deck the first day and everyone was very professional and they had good design ideas. They finished the job on time and really worked with us quickly since we were listing our house and wanted to get this project finished quickly. I also thought their communication was excellent. I definitely recommend their services and would not hesitate to use them again.

    Core did our Christmas lights on our house. Beautiful,professional,on time and great service. Highly recommend. Plan to use them next year

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    Thank you for your positive feedback

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    Thank you for choosing Core Improve, deck repair & staining.

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    They were supposed to come to my house and give me a quote on painting and they never showed up

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    Thank you for choosing Core Improve deck building service.

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    Thank you for choosing Core Improve!

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    Very open and punctual in communication. fair prices, Jesus and and his crew are hard workers. go above and beyond an saved my rotting deck

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    On time, easy to communicate with and did a great job!

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    Fast service. Good price. Professional equipment. Would use again. We had our 40 year old cedar fence power cleaned with great results.

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