Deckmaster representative, Weston Levens, was very helpful in explaining his bid. He was very professional and prompt. Thank you Weston. read more

Weston and his crew were absolutely wonderful. From start to finish, Weston & his team were responsive, professional and thorough. They showed up on time, completed the work when they said they would, and left the job site spotless. The quality of their work was above and beyond! Well built and will likely last longer than I will. I would highly recommend Deckmaster Fine Decks for any deck project! read more

Deckmaster's Not-so-fine Decks. In 2023 we spent a little over $44K in a new 518 sq.ft. deck. Following the company owner's advice, we selected a high-end composite material called MonaDeck touted as the utmost durable solution we could get (compared to a wood material) while not having to compromise on the woodgrain appearance we were after. By the following Spring in 2024, we noticed about 12 boards showing signs of obvious delamination in the form of bubbles. We also noticed that 80% of the boards were faded and whitish in appearance and the only way to see the woodgrain pattern was to wet the deck. We informed the owner Weston in June 2024 with no real response for another 5 months. It's only in December 2024 that he finally visited and saw the issue with his own eyes. His explanation was that the US distributor of this made-in-India product vanished from the surface of the earth following a rash of quality issues with the products. He offered a partial replacement only of the delaminated boards which would not have addressed the overall probability of more planks failing in the coming months. We then explained in person, and through our lawyer, that we wanted the deck planks to be entirely replaced with another composite solution of equal quality to what was sold to us at no extra cost. His only offer was to replace the deck planks but that we would have to pay for the new materials. We cannot complain about our interactions with Weston and his crew or the quality of the installation itself. The only problem is that the top-of-line extremely-durable solution he recommended to us was nothing but, and failed both structurally and aesthetically within a year of its installation. And he had the nerve of asking for more money out of our pocket to remedy the situation. I have been in the world of custom fabrication and installation my entire career and it's been quite a shock and disappointment to see a company with this reputation simply walk away from its responsibility in the failure of the primary and most visible component of the solution they sold us. Unless you like to gamble, I'd recommend you steer away from this company. Thank you for your attention. read more

Deckmaster completely rebuilt our two-story deck and it looks wonderful. Weston responded quickly to our call. His friendly demeanor made it easy to share our necessities and concerns. He gave us an estimate and would have started work quickly however our property is part of an HOA. He was very patient and helped us with timelines, design approval, and building permits. Weston was helpful and accommodating in following through every step of the way. In the end we have decks that are well built and beautiful. I feel confident they will give us many years of service. We would definitely work with Weston again, and would highly recommend him. read more

Weston and company did a great job refinishing my redwood deck in Sonoma. From the very beginning of Weston quoting the job, answering questions promptly, and to the finished product it was a great experience. I highly recommend this company . read more

Weston and his team were amazing in all ways. I had a very old deck that needed to be fully replaced. Due to the sloping of the ground and level of the deck, my circumstance was trickier than most. I had quite a few other bids but Weston's was the most fair in price and his level of expertise shined through above all else. He walked me through the process step by step and everything went off without a hitch. He was knowledgeable, quick, efficient, and beyond kind and supportive. Sherri in the front office was also great to work with and responsive and helpful as well. I cannot say enough good things about this company and would highly recommend them for any deck needs. Thank you again for everything! read more

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Absolutely amazing deck, and Weston is a consummate professional. There was an issue with the company who was supplying decking materials, and Weston dealt with it immediately. Everything was on time and on budget. Would highly recommend! read more

Before we decided to replace our aging deck, we checked out a number of local contractors who specialized in building/replacing decks. Of all the bids we received from our short list of contractors, Deckmaster Fine Decks stood out for their attention to detail, professionalism, and willingness to answer our questions on various aspects of the project. Weston, the owner, met with us at our house multiple times to work out our preferences and understand our expectations. The project was done from start to finish in about six weeks including the permit process. The permit was approved in record time, we guess due Weston's reputation with the Permit Office and the detailed build plans he provided. The deck is beautifully done and exceeded our expectations in looks and built quality. We were at home during the entire build process, and saw in person the work done by Weston's crew of Darwin, Julio, and Cender. Their attention to detail and professionalism was impressive. Having custom houses built in the past, we have experience with construction, and the above mentioned crew is one of the best we have seen. In summary, we highly recommend Deckmaster for your deck construction needs. They are not the cheapest (in fact Weston had the highest bid) but this is a case of you get what you pay for, and in the long run this was the best value proposal for us. read more

Deckmasters removed our old deck and recreated a new 2100 sq. ft. deck. When they started the job the crew was on site every day, Monday through Friday until it was done 9 weeks later. The engineering of the structure insures this deck will last a long, long time. As Weston put it, " it will be a solid as a sidewalk" and so it is. At the end of each day they cleaned the area and organized their tools and equipment. Weston and each crew member were professional and conducted their activities with extreme attention to the smallest details. The project was completed on time and on budget. We are over the moon with the new deck and the courteous and highly skilled crew. The name Deckmasters is well deserved. read more

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We had Weston and his top notch crew replace or old and decaying pergola in our backyard. The work they did was outstanding and the quality of the new pergola is wonderful. Weston and his crew were very easy to work with and were great to deal with. Also, Weston was in constant contact and kept us informed and up-to date as to the progress. If I have another project I would definitely use Deckmaster. read more

We ended up not going with them, but their communication was clear and excellent! Would check them out again for a larger job...

Weston and Gabriel saved our old deck! I called Deckmaster desperate for a professional deck restorer. We bought a home in 2017 with a large ipe wood deck that had not been maintained properly. We were turned down by other deck maintenance services, who felt the deck was a goner... I am delighted with the outcome of Deckmasters work. The grain of this extraordinary wood is now visibly beautiful. The board cupping is relaxed due to the teams knowledge of wood and which products are best. We have been educated on the maintenance schedule for this type of wood. In summary, not only do the staff build beautiful new decks, they can do magic returning fine decks to their former beauty. read more

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We wholeheartedly recommend Weston's company and his talented crew. Excellent materials, excellent workmanship. Our input was sought each step of the way to make sure we were completely satisfied. Ours was a replacement project and the guys made several great suggestions for improvements in the design. Although the cost was higher than hoped, our beautiful improved deck is worth every penny we paid for Deckmaster's superior knowledge and experience. You will not be disappointed. read more

I made a telephone interview with this company but they never called me. I called the telephone number the sent me to schedule an appointment to get an estimate but no one answered. When I finally reached someone she advised me it was after hours and to call back. Tried again, no answer. If I can't reach them now how would it it be if I contracted with them for work. read more

After several decades of use our old deck finally broke. We asked the Deckmaster Fine Decks and a few other contracting companies to take a look at the project and place bids for the job. Mr. Leavens was the first one who came, and it was a pretty funny experience since he became genuinely insulted by us asking about a ballpark estimate, and told us that his company's work would be "the most expensive job we would ever find in the area". He promised to email us the estimate in 3 days. We received that estimate in two weeks, just in time for another company to be finishing the project with great results and for the half the price the Deckmaster Fine Decks was going to charge us. At least, we got a good laugh out of Mr. Leavens' supreme salesmanship skills ! read more

I had Weston come out and do a quote for a deck 10' x 48' single level with a step the length of the deck. When I reviewed the quote it was $32,700 for Douglas Fir and several thousands more to do any synthetic. He called the Douglas Fir ""Elite" as if to say that they had some special one of a kind tree that they only they could get their wood from. For a simple one level deck, and definitely not that big. I told him that I did not think the quote was within the realm of reasonable and please don't contact me further. His response was, "Well you have a crappy deck now and it looks like you're in the market for another crappy deck." Not only not professional, but absolutely with the intention of ripping people off for as much as they possibly can. For those who would say you get what you pay for, I would say that there has to be a true value equal to what you are buying. Don't call them if you value your time or your money. If I could give zero stars, I would. read more

My wife wrote a review almost three years ago, but for whatever reason, yelp decided her five-star review wasn't helpful, so it's not shown. Well, here's my review - as we are a repeat customer, and couldn't be happier. We hemmed and hawed for years about getting our back deck replaced. It was in poor but serviceable shape for a long, long time. Wife would repaint it every year. Battleship gray. Matched the house. Ick. But some of the boards were beginning to rot, which would make it unsafe sooner than later. It's a relatively small deck, and low to the ground. We finally decided to pull the trigger and have Weston come out and give us quote. His work crew was outstanding. They were here bright and early every morning, worked their butts off, and were done in a week. They worked as quietly as is possible when building a deck, they were cheerful, friendly, and courteous. It could not have gone more smoothly. We now have a beautiful new deck - exactly like the old one, but made of Zuri Brazilia, which will give us a lifetime of consistent quality and durability. We're thrilled with our new deck, with the quality of craftsmanship, the attention to detail, and the awesome work-ethic of the crew. We unreservedly recommend Weston and Deckmaster Fine Decks. read more

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Our lovely but poorly maintained deck needed extensive refinishing. We got several bids for the work, and while Deckmaster's bid was on the high side, the work they did was well- worth it. They were clearly the most knowledgeable and experienced, and when they encountered several unexpected issues with the old finish, they came up with solutions. Save yourself time and go first to Deckmasters. You won't be disappointed and the result will be a deck you will be very pleased with. read more

We were delighted with Weston and his team. Not only is the finished product spectacular, their attention to detail throughout the process was outstanding. The chosen materials delivered exactly the look we wanted. We loved the environmentally responsible choice of thermally treated ash. The hidden deck-fastening system makes for a beautiful smooth finish. The crew explained what they were doing, asked us key questions and patiently answered our questions. They kept the construction area clean throughout the project. Our friends and neighbors simply oohed and aahed when they saw the finished deck. Best of all, Deckmaster finished on budget and ahead of schedule. If you're looking for a solid deck that will last a lifetime, call Weston and Deckmaster. read more

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Recently we had the good fortune to experience the high quality services of Weston and the crew of Deckmaster Fine Decks. Our deck had needed replacement for some time. From the moment we met Weston, we appreciated his expertise and the depth of information he was able to communicate regarding all aspects of building a new deck. We decided on Americana thermally modified ash which has turned out to be very beautiful. Weston and his remarkable crew were both professional and personable from beginning to end. They were punctual each day, working incredibly hard, efficiently and focused, and in sync with one another and the deck design. They answered any questions we had and explained things every step of the way showing amazing thoughtfulness, care and attention to detail. They were all reliable, respectful, and knowledgable. Organized in all ways, the work area was left neat and clean each day. We could see our delightful deck evolve and take shape which was very exciting. Given these stressful times, we are especially grateful for Deckmaster's teamwork. They really went the extra mile throughout the entire project. Howard & Nina G. read more

All I can say is 'WOW'. As part of a much larger remodel project, we failed to realize that we would need to replace our old (30+ year redwood porch/deck). Long story short, we did not budget for this. We were convinced that since this is our main entrance we needed to have an appealing look to be in alignment with the other remodeling going on. We got three quotes from different contractors and it was clear that Deckmaster was far superior in terms of expertise, craftsmanship and frankly, thoughtfulness. Weston gave us more information and ideas than any other provider. We decided based on Weston's expertise that Tigerwood was the best for our situation. It's extremely dense, resistant to pests, very low maintenance and striking visually. We awarded Deckmaster Fine Decks the project due to our comfort level with Weston and his installers. Weston was the only provider that introduced us to his crew prior. As the project progressed, there is not one thing about what we got that one could consider 'average.' Anyone else would have built us a 'deck.' Weston built us a fine piece of furniture out of exotic tigerwood. One of the other contractors stopped by to follow up on his quote and saw the newly completed deck. His reaction too, was 'wow.' I consider myself a recovering 'do it yourselfer' as I struggle with letting go of letting someone else do what I can do myself. As it turns out.. not only could I have never in my life built a deck so beautiful... neither could any other deck builder. read more

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Top quality in materials and workmanship! The crew is amazingly fast and accurate, without sacrificing detail. I would highly recommend Wes and Deck Master!! read more

Weston was not the lowest bidder, but we were interested in the product he prefers using, Americana by Bingaman, a thermally modified Ash wood with hidden fasteners (no more screws working their way back up through the surface...). His team constructed our 40 x 16' deck with cable railing in only 9 days. It was fascinating to watch them work - no wasted motions or materials, and they were scrupulously neat with the work site - they left it cleaner than when they started! Our deck is wonderful and we can't wait until we can once again host friends and family (summer 2021???). Highly recommend! read more

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be aware that about one-tenth of all the flooring boards in your new deck will be defective and need to be replaced; fortunately, this company recognizes the problem (although it will not warn you about it up front) and will take care of it quickly read more

Weston and his crew are outstanding. We struggled to get a good deck contractor to help us complete our new construction. These guys are true masters of their trade. Mind you it's not cheap but the product you receive leaves with you without a doubt that you spent it in the right place. The crew is friendly, respectful and always happy. We loved having them at our home. If you want a jaw dropping deck, go with Deckmaster!! read more

Weston and his team built a beautiful deck for us! They worked hard and fast - there is a reason why they are the Deckmasters! We struggled to find someone who was reliable and could get the job done and we are so glad we came across Weston. They used top materials and took the time to match the style of our existing deck. Very pleased with the work and high recommend. read more

We just had our deck replaced after 30 some years. It was becoming unsafe. We contacted Deck Master and they were able to squeeze us in and get to our replacement right away. They removed a 1260 square foot redwood deck that had deteriorated over time. When removed they found considerable rot where the old deck was connected to the house. The fellows that built the deck were able to take care of the damage to the foundation, repaired it like new and assured us we would not have that problem again. We decided to go with Zuri rather than redwood, getting to old to maintain a wood deck like it should be. The fellows that built our deck were great to work with and the new deck turned out better than we imagined. Couldn't be happier, these are the only guys I would use again if I had a need. Highly recommend. John E. read more

We're not quite finished building our home that was lost in the 2017 Firestorm. but everyone loves our Thermally Treated Ash deck (including our on-site foreman who is a carpenter). Deckmaster was so easy to deal with, quick and professional and the Deckmaster hidden deck fastening system makes the deck that much cooler (no screw holes). read more

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Great experience building a low level deck for my condo with Weston and the building crew- MIke, Julio and Damian. Even Sherri, the office manager was always responsive. Weston patiently guided me through the building, HOA approval and city permit processes. Most important, the finished product is beautiful- Americana Thermally Modified Ash by Bingaman- and is the pefect size, approx 110 sq ft, for my small condo yard. I will enjoy more outdoor living during my retirement years! read more

This update is a little late in coming. I'm still pretty unhappy with the quality of the wood (about 10% of the boards have serious cupping and splintering issues), I'm kind of afraid to walk on it barefoot or let my dog play around on it for fear of getting a bad splinter. One thing I do have to mention, is that since my initial negative review, Weston has contacted me twice and offered to "see what he can do" about some of the bad boards. Once we get into the spring, I'll take him up on his offer and update my review. read more

Weston and his Crew are true professionals and we are beyond pleased with their work. The deck and fences they just built for us are truly amazing and look like a work of art. Top of the line here and we are glad that we found them. Thanks again for the awesome job you did for us! read more

I absolutely love my deck! Weston and his crew were very thorough and professional during every aspect of this project. Weston also assisted me in some decision making of the deck design to suit my needs and the landscape. The work was completed in a very timely manner- the crew even worked in the rain! I never had any trouble getting in contact or hearing from Weston throughout the process. Again, I love my deck (and so do my dogs)! read more

We forgot to mention a major innovation and improvement in the construction of our new deck. The system and fasteners designed by Weston for attaching the deck boards to the joists are invisible and not exposed to the weather. This eliminates nail and screw heads that leave holes in the deck surface. These holes in the deck surface boards weather and cause the deck boards to deteriorate over time resulting in protruding screws and nails and loose deck boards eventually leading to added maintenance and repairs if not outright replacement of the deck (we speak from experience). Plus, Weston's invisible fastener system results in a deck floor that looks every bit as beautiful as a new finished interior wood floor. I was prepared for Weston's bid to be at the high end after his presentation and free consultation. His bid was competitive making for an easy decision. Was there anything we would have done differently? Not a thing. Weston gained our confidence at the outset making the process enjoyable from start to finish. What a relief in this day and age when inexperienced lay persons like ourselves find a contractor who is excellent in all aspects. read more

Deckmasters Fine Decks just completed an amazing transformation of our yard. They built us a beautiful sustainable hardwood deck to replace a 30 year old deck in major need of replacement. The owner, Weston, was fantastic. He not only helped us envision the perfect deck for our yard, he even spent two hours with me (before we even had a signed contract) at the building permit department to determine our options after we found out that our neighborhood had been rezoned and our setbacks changed! Miguel, Otoniel and their crew of deck artisans was outstanding- true artists and craftsmen. They were clean and careful (we didn't lose a single plant!) and the results exceeded our expectations! We are very glad we contracted with them. I highly recommend Deckmaster Fine Decks! read more

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As part of a gut and rebuild, I tore off two decks from my hillside home. When it was time to contract for new decks I went to one of the Marin Civic Center "Home & Garden" shows, where I spoke to multiple companies, and had a few of them come out to the property. After getting bids, it was time to look at prior jobs by the different installers. I drove up to Sonoma county, where most of DeckMaster's work is, and was shown probably a half-dozen jobs. The work looked clean and professional, and I made the commitment. Oh - I should mention: I had decided to go with ipe ("Brazilian teak") so this was not an inexpensive project. It HAD to look great when it was finished. Well, the crew was on time every day, and they were all very professional - I still remember thinking what a classy bunch of guys they were. And of course the 5 stars means that the deck was as awesome as I could have hoped for... Thanks, guys! read more

Beautiful job. The deck crew arrived at same time every morning, rain or shine, and did a fabulous job that they obviously took pride in. On the last day, we made a request for an extra bench and despite having to adjust some of their prior work, they did it and they did it well and quickly. Highly recommend read more

Weston is my father in law and my neighbor so Im around him often and ease drop on his customer calls all the time. He offers a level of customer service that I seldom see now a days especially in the world of construction. If you have questions he can literally talk for hours about decking materials. First and foremost his top priority is quality products and quality workmanship. Weston and his team work tirelessly away at building stunning decks! 5 star service all the way! read more

I met Weston a few days ago when I purchased some recycled redwood from him for a planter box project. He gave me a very fair price which I suspect is at a loss considering the wood had all the nails pulled. I'm very excited for the opportunity to build my planter boxes without having to cut down a tree. Weston was very kind and I would not hesitate to use him for a bigger project. read more

Excellent Workmanship. Honest. Completed Work When Promised. Fair Price. These are the best descriptive words I can use to describe your company. A great job, well done! I was very happy with the deck work! The work was completed as promised and the price was very fair. I will definitely keep the contact for any possible future deck work. A very happy customer! read more

Eight years ago Weston and his crew built a fantastic set of decks for us. Last week I had them back for a thorough cleaning and they did a great job- it looks like new! These guys are very considerate and professional; I highly recommend them. read more