We give Duce the highest recommendation. It was time for us to replace an old wooden fence. We live in the Berkeley Hills it was also time to install an alternative to wood (for fire safety). After doing some research, including a neighbor's recommendation, we found Duce. They did a great job for us. Susan was professional throughout the process, from planning to installation. And she or Kayla returned our calls in a timely fashion. The crew was hard working and they worked quickly. They left the site very neat. They were done in 3 days. At the time they did the job Duce used Knotwood aluminum fencing. Knotwood offers a wide range of colors to choose from. And compared to the company our neighbors used, it shipped the material much more quickly. We wanted the fence to look like the fence we were replacing and we couldn't be happier. Showing how Susan takes care of her customers, we requested a small change. She took care of this without any additional charges. As far as cost goes, metal fencing can cost a lot more than wood. From talking to other neighbors who installed metal fences, I'd say Susan offers competitive pricing. One more positive about aluminum fencing is it's going to last a long time. read more

From Kayla to Adam to crew that put new fence up everything went smooth. Fence looks fabulous I got 5 bids they were in the middle . The main reason I used Duce was they are licensed and have workers comp plus a felt at ease with Adam. The wood fencing they used is superior and I can't believe how it changed the backyard. Thanks Adam read more

Have you ever tried to get an aluminum fence installed? I have and let me tell you, it's far more challenging than it has any right to be. It took me months to find providers that would install an aluminum fence and even longer to find one that would install a fence we actually liked. Susan came out, gave a prompt quote and also quoted on a smaller job for us. The price wasn't cheap - I was definitely used to the pricing on wood fences - but was in the range I expected. It took about 6wks because of the lead time on getting the materials, but installation was quick, and they knocked out 2 fences with gates and 1 extra gate on a barbed wire fence as well. They were pleasure to deal with, extremely professional and the fence looks great. When I had a couple minor fixes, they came back out promptly, made the fixes without hesitation, and I've had 0 issues with the fences/gates since installation. Thanks to Susan and the Duce team for a job well done. read more

Amazing job!!! We shopped around- best pricing and customer service. We had A LOT of fencing to install and the team at DUCE knew just had to add the right amount of fencing for our needs. We needed one to keep deer out and another for privacy! Goals accomplished! read more

The deck and the fence came out great. The crew worked hard and the job was done quickly. I am very pleased.

Adam is a very stand up guy. Would recommend him for any of your upcoming decking needs. Quick, professional, kind.

We had Duce Construction Deck and Fence install our new aluminum Zone Zero compliant fence. Kayla, who answers the phone, was our first contact with Duce. Kayla is so personable and helpful and set up an appointment for Susan Duce, the owner, to come to our house. Susan is amazing, answering our questions and making helpful suggestions. Susan then emailed us a list of properties that they had completed with addresses, so we could drive by and see them firsthand. Of all things, we knew one of the property owners, and she invited us to take a closer look. We ended up getting the same style fence and color, Wenge. The installation went perfectly, and the cleanup couldn't have been better. The quality of the fence is top notch, and it looks fantastic! There is absolutely no reason to choose anyone other than Duce! They are The Best! We couldn't be happier! Roger and Jan Gregory read more

If you need new fencing, look no further than Duce. Susan was top-notch in her punctuality, knowledge, communication, and follow-through. And yes, the new fence looks GREAT. Hard to believe how something like that can be finished so quickly. The crew came out, strung it out so I could approve the line, and got busy. These guys are professionals, and I could not be happier. read more

Duce Construction Deck and Fence - The upper photo actually looks better that what it looked like before they started the teardown. Below is the brand new fence. Beautiful! - Fences & Gates Near Me

Look no further than Duce Construction if you need fence and deck repair or construction! From estimate and project coordination to building and staining our new fence, Susan Duce and her crew were highly professional, thorough, knowledgeable, reasonably priced, and just plain awesome! No slick sales gimmicks or spiels! Just honest hard work and quality craftsmanship. Susan, the owner, came out and gave us an estimate with lots of tips and suggestions for our fence that was in desperate need of replacement. She booked the job within 2 weeks. (I was expecting them to book 4-5 weeks out!) Our 85' fence was done thoroughly and professionally in 1 day by Alfonso and his team of 2. They tore down the old fence and our old leaning pergola, dug out holes, put in the posts, kick boards, and top rails, before installing the alternating boards and nailing in the rest. Alfonso and his crew quickly made sure everything was level as they worked carefully and precisely. They cleaned up meticulously and didn't leave a trace other than a beautiful new fence in the end. True craftsmanship because the finished fence looks strong, sturdy, and gorgeous! Their work is top quality and they go above and beyond to do the job right! Alfonso even fixed a loose board on our aging deck and a few slanting boards on our other fence without being asked to do so. He saw something that needed to be fixed and he proactively took care of it for us. So awesome!! You will not regret hiring this wonderful company. We certainly didn't, and we'll definitely hire them for our deck project down the road. read more

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I've used Duce twice with very satisfactory results each time. It's a four star review rather than five only because the two man crew left without giving me a chance to ask how they had effected a certain repair; I would like to know in case the problem arises again. Otherwise, very quick and competent. read more

Duce Construction is one of those great, solid, consistent companies you can depend on to get the job done right. They are a true family owned and operated company that takes pride in doing a great job for their customers and it shows. Thank you Duce Construction!! read more

I had an extremely challenging deck that needed a rebuild here in the hills of Orinda. What seems like a daunting job was transformed into deck craftsmanship mastery. These could not have done a better job. True professionals. Always on time and cleaned up at the end of the day. read more

Overall I'm very happy with the results and highly recommend Duce Construction. I needed a huge section of my fence replaced due to damage from a fallen tree during the storms this summer. Luckily my fence looks directly into a bat street and Duce offered me a huge discount due to the traffic exposed to the fence work. James came out to provide an estimate on a Saturday and everything went well with his timely arrival, etc. This was in late August. He apparently left out a section of fence (right in the middle, connecting the fence to the house), which is strange. I didn't find out until months later (late October) when Susan came out to provide a new estimate. I wasn't very happy to add $725 to the already whopping $6500 original estimate, but Susan called me back to explain that I was getting a great deal still. This sounded right, as I had gotten other estimates that were more than $1500 more (though I couldn't remember for sure two full months after having signed the original estimate/agreement and threw the others out. Once the crew started work in November everything went smoothly and they finished within a few days. Susan took time to explain what to expect every step of the way, which I appreciated. Once the crew was done, I went to check and everything looked beautiful. In fact, a neighbor walked by while I was picking up garbage around it and commented how nice the new fence looked. The crew left a bunch of equipment and giant cement debris too heavy for me to lift/throw away. I let Susan know and they came by the next day to take care of it. Other than the hiccup with the original estimate and the cleanup afterwards, the work was excellent, as was their price and Susan was amazing to work with. read more

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I am SO glad we decided to go with Duce Construction to replace the fence that was falling down on the side of our house. Susan was prompt, great at communicating and her guys were so efficient and professional. And the price was slightly lower than some of the other quote we got, but with no compromise to quality. We're already looking at using them for the other side of the house! read more

Duce Construction Deck and Fence - Prior fence and pergola totally removed within a few hours - Fences & Gates Near Me

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This is the 2nd time we used Duce, the first time was good so we decided to try them again, but I was blown away, they have gotten better over time! The job was done in hours and the craftsmanship was flawless. I wouldn't consider any other fencing company, their price was fair and competitive, but the work was beyond my expectations. Thank you Adam and Susan, you outdid yourselves read more

I cannot say enough good things about Duce Construction. From the initial consultation to the finished product, Duce Construction was extremely helpful and professional! Susan was our point of contact and she was there every step of the way for us. Professionalism, top grade workmanship and excellent pricing has convinced us to use them again in the future!! read more

WOW! We chose Duce for our fence project with our neighbors because of the beautiful job they did on two other homes in our neighborhood. Susan is a total rockstar and so knowledgeable. She even showed up at 7 am to oversee the brackets being placed during a concurrent concrete project so that when they did that fence they know it would meet their quality standards. Every one of their employees was friendly, courteous, and respectful of our property, gardens, etc. read more

We're thrilled with our new fence from Duce Construction--it's greatly improved our curb appeal and the quality is excellent. The team was fast, efficient, and professional throughout. Susan was especially great to work with--she made multiple visits to help us refine the design and navigate a tricky neighbor situation. Highly recommend! read more

The crew showed up on time and our two fences were up and done within hours. The fences look good but customer service is not so good. I've reached out to Susan four times since April 2023 when they replaced our fences. Since then there has been one board with a gaping hole/open crack that I have to stare at all day, into my neighbors yard. Why even install that board? In April she said someone will come out. In May she said I'm on her list and she'll send someone to replace it. In December she reminded me that wood naturally cracks and tried to blame it on the environment, although it was installed cracked.. she also stated that it's the end of the year and she'll put me on their schedule for January. Knowing her exceptional commitment to customer care, I texted her again mid January and this time no response. Mind you, I'm not being rude or anything I'm simply asking when we can schedule a time. The way I see it, she got her money and doesn't care about customer satisfaction or for return customers for that matter, since we have 4 more older fences on the property. I would not recommend this business for this reason. What a shame for a family owned business. read more

I've used Duce twice now and the work crew does a great job. Susan is a terrific construction manager coordinating with neighbors, the City, and even tree service companies. Thank you Duce! read more

I was ghosted by the business once I asked for proof of insurance and a certificate of insurance. Very unprofessional and unresponsive.

I would not hire this company to put in a fence because basic project management is absent. In brief my neighbor was putting in a new talker fence and, because that made my fence unsightly from my side, I agreed to have it taken out. I was told by my neighbor my only inconvenience would be the sound of hammering. Unbeknownst to me, the Duce project manager had planned to operate out of my back yard. When she stopped by the morning of their project it was to "look at my fence" and she indicated they would take down my fence and load the materials on a truck they would park out front. No one indicated that all the wood & the equipment would be unloaded in my yard, that my electricity would be used, that my plants - not the neighbor's - would be crushed, shrubs and irrigation broken and that trash would be left behind in my yard. When I called the company and was connected to the project manager she said "Oh yes, there are always problems with neighbors who share a fenceline. I bet there are with this company! Good project managers know that communication is everything. read more

We hired Duce Construction to replace about 150 feet of wood fencing and build 28 feet of aluminum fencing hear the house, to meet new guidelines requiring non-flammable fencing near homes. Duce did an outstanding job on the wood fencing, using three different styles, all of which are sturdy and attractive. They were the only fencing company, of five that I contacted, that was willing to learn how to install the aluminum fencing product I selected (Knotwood is the vendor). The crew learned the new product quickly and did a fine job with this new product. Duce was pleasant to work with and the crew was both efficient and quality-conscious. I highly recommend Duce for both traditional wooden fencing and the new aluminum fencing product by Knotwood. read more

We had our 9 foot fence blow down in a recent storm. Unfortunately, this fence was between us and a very public canal walkway. Duce Construction was the second company we called. Right away, Susan Duce beat the competition by saying "You are going to need a retaining wall so the new fence will last longer". (I had to suggest the retaining wall to the previous bidder) The Duce Construction price was also better. They scheduled me for the following week and came and got the job done in two days (56 feet of fence with retaining wall). The retaining wall design used posts every four feet. (The taller posts for the fence were 8 feet apart.) Their work was excellent and the fence looks so good that I enjoy looking at it every day. In addition, Susan noticed that an adjacent fence had weak posts and was able to ADD posts to improve the longevity of the other fence. One note. Many fence builders will dig the hole, then put in the post, then pour in the dry cement, and then add water to it afterward. I called the maker of the cement who said this is a very bad idea. It will lead to cement that feels properly hardened on the surface but will be brittle and have a much shorter lifespan. In addition, using fresh water from a hose instead of letting ground water hydrate the cement will prevent impurities from further weakening the casting. At my request, Duce Construction mixed the cement for me before pouring it into the post holes. Please be sure to insist on properly pre-mixed cement no matter who makes your fence. I would not hesitate to call Duce Construction again. read more

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We used Duce Construction for two of our fence replacements and the work they did was exceptional. Susan is a pleasure to work with and gave us a very good deal for doing multiple fences with them as well. They were very efficient and got the fences up pretty quickly. I highly recommend using them for any fencing needs that you have. Would for sure use them again in the future! read more

I dealt with Susan Duce and she was amazing! She was on time for the initial inspection and had great communication along the way until the job was completed. The fencers finished demo and the 140' of fencing in one day despite being a rainy day. 10/10 would recommend. Best price, best quality, best availability, best customer service. read more

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This is an update on our deck saga: i am pleased to say that the company followed up and re built the deck. Lessons learned: With hardwoods, such as Ipe and / or batu, only screws should be used, clips fail. Following wood manufacturing instructions is important. We appreciate that the company made an effort to make sure that we are satisfied with their work. read more

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Love love love our fence and retaining wall! So easy to work with during all facets of our project. Especially when helping us deal with challenging neighbors. Highly recommend! read more

Amazing company with amazing professionals . My fence looked awesome and then had 3 neighbors hire them !! Getting ready for them to do another fence for us. read more

Had a great experience with Duce Construction. Susan was very responsive with my initial request for quote when a storm blew down our old fence. Not only could they get in to give us an estimate quickly - they were able to complete the replacement fence in three days the following week. From quote to finished fence was one week. This was after a weekend where everyone had damaged fences due to the recent wind storm. Excellent service, excellent fence, great communication and not a single issue. Yelp will only let me do 5 stars, but I'd give them 10 if I could. Would definitely use them again. read more

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Hiring Duce Construction Deck & Fence was a great decision. Alex, the foreman, and his crew did a fantastic job, from start to finish! I submitted a request for a quote from Duce Construction Deck & Fence thru their website. I received a quick response and an appointment with Susan Duce. She was on time and prepared, including a 300 ft. tape measure. My project was considerably smaller than the tape measure required, yet she gave my project her full attention. She surveyed the work we needed, a fence section, including its footing/retaining wall from fire damage on one side of my house and a Gate rebuild/replacement on the other side. The original Gate was poorly made and failed in part because the anchor posts were not seated securely in cement. Susan explained the proper way to build the gate was to anchor the posts on either side of the Gate opening in cement; she also recommended additional support by building an Arbor overhead to bridge the anchor posts to better secure the fence in place. She suggested a few options for a decorative pattern including the piano key lattice, which I chose and am happy I did. The simple piano key design compliments the style of fence bordering my property. It added interest and fit right in without being too ornate. It is attractive but primarily adds long-term stability to the structure so that my beautiful new gate will last for many years to come. Each time my husband goes thru the gate he says, "That is a damn good-looking Gate!" and comments on how smoothly the gate latch works. Hiring Duce Construction Deck & Fence was indeed a great decision read more

Duce Construction Deck and Fence - Afternoon sun effect on Gate/Fence with Piano Key Lattice and Arbor. - Fences & Gates Near Me

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I highly recommend Duce Construction and Fence! This was my second project with Susan and the Duce team in the past 2 years. Susan was quick to respond to my request for a bid and once we settled on the scope of work she scheduled her team to begin shortly there after. The project itself is 116 ft long fence with an approximate heigh of 10 feet. Additionally a gate was replaced. The crew arrived on time every morning over the expected 3 days to complete the job. Professional, efficient and clean characterize the teams work. Materials are high quality and much of the wood comes from Duce's own mill where many local redwoods are recycled from Bay Area property owners. The ultimate result is a beautiful fence and gate that I'm confident will stand the test of time. Big thanks to Susan and the Duce team for another job well done! read more

If ya need an outhouse look no farther than Duce Construction !! Take it from an old pal ! Mr. D not only is a fellow 4 string rager but can swing a Ten Ton Hammer son !! When I needed a new place to lay cable I flipped threw the handy dandy yellow pages and planted my weary eyes on the Duceman ! Now I can drop a deuce, err , go no.2 without the prying eyes of the neighbors and let me say this one's built like a shick brithouse !!! Talk about withstanding some serious low frequency modulations ! Now I can peel some paint and I'm not talking from the low end of my Ricky-Backer !! Four-ever in debt with gratitude - yer pal HO ! read more

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I have contacted Duce Construction to estimate repair of two fences at my house. Susan came out to our house within a couple of days. She came in a mask and we discussed all the details of what we wanted done. She gave advice and options without pushing me in any direction. The estimate document came within a day. There was a clear drawing of where the fences were with a breakdown of different parts of the job and alternatives. It was easy to go with the estimate to neighbors with whom we share a fence. There was also an estimate on the job start and duration. Once the job has started the crew worked very fast. The work was done within two days (estimated 2-3). The fences are very solid and beautiful. Communication was extremely easy. We used texts to go back and forth. Susan was quick on responses and I was always happy with the attitude. After the job was done I wanted to move the lock on the gate they replaced. Someone came out within few days and fixed it the way I wanted. I recommend Duce to anyone with fence related needs. They are great people who do solid work. read more

Duce Construction provides not only quality fences and decks but also reliable customer service and care. They are trustworthy owners and I highly recommend them. read more

Overall, decent job and fast, but questionable quality and value. This was completed back in the end of August. I was contacting their company through James on email and it was sometimes very slow to respond. Two times was 2 days and two times took 5 days. Much better contact with Susan. I was told it took longer due to some kind of hard stone in the ground. The guy needed an outlet from inside the house and didn't wear a mask with close communication. The fence is solid so far and looked good in the beginning. Some nails were installed crooked. After a month some of the wood looked a bit brittle before I put on some protectant. Not sure how normal that is. I tried to get in touch with someone I was referred to, to coat the fence, and that took a while too and appeared there wasn't much communication on their end. Care and cleanliness: The plants took some trauma near my fence. But two nails found on the floor, a piece of wood left on a box of mine, and some little scraps. Don't know if it is common but a bunch of dirt and rocks left from digging. The old from the fence was left on one of my plants in the front yard. Took them a little longer to pick up my debris because of a flat on their trailer. After all is said and done, I felt it was a little pricey for what I got. I wouldn't recommend them for a quality clean job, but definitely faster. read more

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We had to extend our fence. Duce Construction responded to our estimate inquiry right away. Due to the pandemic and many people were doing home improvement projects, Duce told us that they could not start our project until two months later. However, when one of their other projects was cancelled, they moved us up right away. Our fence project went on-and-off for five days (because things had to set). During the course of the project, the owners of Duce Construction came by to check on progress every day. They maintained open communication to let us know what we should expect on that particular day. We had to do a change order and the owners were very understanding of the situation. Their workers were polite, and they cleaned up after themselves. They also maintained the COVID protocol. Duce Construction was very easy to work with. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

As all the 5 star reviews say, Duce Construction is all of that and more. It is so satisfying to work with a company that really takes pride in their work. From start to finish everything was so easy. Working with Susan made it all happen with such ease with no stress. She was great at offering suggestions and the communication during the project was great with her being on site to always check things out and answer questions. The workers, Noe and Rudy were such skilled craftsmen. I highly recommend Duce Construction Deck and Fence. read more

Do yourself a favor - stop looking and call Duce construction. I know, I sound like a paid advertisement, but check my profile and you'll see I don't post often. What I'm really pleased with is 1) their responsiveness. I never had to wait for a response, wondering if they'd moved on to a younger, hotter fence job. 2) Susan, who is co-owner with her husband was sooo knowledgeable! She told me everything I needed to know, and was amazing to work with. 3) Their teams are so professional and courteous. Also, they swarmed the job so it only took two days! We didn't have to wait weeks for the work to be over. And finally 4) their prices are amazing. We did 3 quotes and Duce was a better fence design AND lower priced than the others. Do yourself a favor and stop looking. Hire them. read more

We just finished our 3rd project with Duce and they are by far the best company we have worked with on home related projects. They have helped us create usable space out of a challenging yard and built beautiful fences, stairs and retaining walls that have really enhanced our property. Susan is super creative and knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with. You can tell the team wants to deliver quality outcomes. The work is always clean and precise. When they have questions or come across challenges - they ask and don't make assumptions (which is greatly appreciated). We can't recommend them enough! read more