The communication between the owner and is lacking. In addition to the customer. The scheduled date was pushed back a day which meant they started on a Friday and worked 3 hours and didn't show up until late Monday morning. They did not provide fence caps and used and damaged our hose. They made it right with a cashier check in the end. read more

Escapes Contracting - Fences & Gates Near Me - Lake Stevens, Washington

We've worked with Dan and Escapes twice across 5yrs, initially on the perimeter fence for our property, and most recently on the fencing between areas of our re-landscaped yard. Dan is super professional, highly reliable, and stands by the quality of the products and workmanship that goes into his jobs. It was a no-brainer to get him back in to add new cedar, and hog-wire fence/posts, as well as metal railings during our landscaping project. The quality of their work is awesome, their prices are in the middle of the ball park. Their reliability is perfect. They made coordinating with confidence our other contractors so easy. I love seeing their work every day right outside my front-door. Thanks Escapes read more

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Wish I could give 4.5 stars! They built a really nice, relatively large pergola on our back porch, that looks great and worked really well with one exception... it turned out that it doesn't overlap the roof enough (or perhaps it's a bit too high over the roof), so the rain still comes in on the deck in the part against the wall - right where you'd have a couch, it gets completely soaked. The communication was great during the project itself but became really difficult after I've reported the problem (when it rained for the first time). I ended up jury-rigging an extra screen myself out of 1x4s and greenhouse film, took me 3 hours by myself and I'd probably need to replace it every 2-3 years. I think they could have done in much better in like 30 minutes. A little torn on this one, I thing they did a great job in general but I guess next time I'd verify better before calling it done. read more

I had about 150 linear feet in various sections needing privacy fencing and Escapes Fence & Deck was not only reasonably priced, but did a great job all around. They were able to manage the varying levels of my yard and the result came out great! read more

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I had very positive experience with Escape Fence. Dan came to give estimate shortly after my inquiry. He was patient and thorough when explaining to me how my fence would be done. The work team was Justice and Julio. They did impressive work with apparent love for their job. They delivered high quality workmanship and took care of the details. One of the 3 gates they built turned an ordinary yard corner to an oriental oasis that I enjoy looking at it from inside my house all the time. Tanner the manager had fantastic communication skills and provides great customer service. He was resourceful in finding solutions during the project, and made sure the job had a strong finish. I had wanted a wood fence for long and now I can happily enjoy this beautiful one. Good value for a competitive price. Highly recommend! read more

Escapes Contracting - Beautiful side gate. - Fences & Gates Near Me - Lake Stevens, Washington

Estate fencing repair quote was fair when compared to other less professional bids. Cedar is rough hewn. Project was completed on schedule and quality work. Will rehire and recommend. read more

The most discerning experience, is the communication breakdown of owner Dan, and son Tanner. Think son would tell dad we owe client a hose and BTW Dad, they have another project. Nope...nothing. Meanwhile dad Dan just charges our cc, no contact to ensure all is satisfactory. C'mon Dan, simple customer service. Followup. Pretty sure this company has learned some helpful lessons in business to be successful forward. Better communication for sure, but Trust. Customer trust. We love the fence. Just wish a better ending, and that lies with owner (Dan) and real leadership. Lessons learned by all. They build nice fences. Not our cheapest option, BTW. We were reimbursed for errors. So good step forward. read more

In brief, STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY!! Here are the reasons: I have no idea where the other 5 star reviews came from, but I had an extremely POOR and DISAPPOINTING experience with this company. STAY AWAY from this company unless your only goal is to get the lowest price, and you don't mind wasting endless hours chasing after them for a simple invoice! 1 - They are EXTREMELY UNRESPONSIVE. Before starting the project, they said they would send me an invoice once they received my payment. However, after making my payment, I made 20+ calls/messages/voicemails/emails, and they just disappeared like ghosts. All my calls to this Dan guy went directly into voicemail. I randomly called him using another number, and surprisingly it went through. I realized that he BLOCKED my number! I don't understand why he would go so far as to block my number rather than giving me an invoice!! 2 - They project progress was WAY BELOW EXPECTATION! They are a team of three - laid the post on Tues and disappeared. They claimed they would come back on Thur to finish the fence, but they didn't. Then they showed up on Friday but only worked for 3-4 hours and left again. No progress over the weekend. Not until nthe ext Monday did they barely finished the fence. On contrast, my other side of the fence of exactly the same length only took one guy and 1.5 days, with super high quality. 3 - WORSE FENCE QUALITY compared to other company. I used two different companies for two sides of the fence. Although they claim to be the same type, this company's wood obviously has more holes and dents. There was no header board either. The prices are similar but quality was definitely worse. I'm still chasing after them to get my invoice, but I think I should just give up and stop wasting my time. Like I said, THEY DISAPPEARED after getting my payment! read more

5/19/21: Please note that I am a current customer of Escapes Fence and Deck.. I am writing a review in real time as the process unfolds to help others get a feel for my experience with the company.  I have contracted for a deck build.  The quote process was very quick and Dan was very responsive when I had additional questions.  I have paid a deposit for the work which is scheduled to start June 21, 2021.  I have an email (5/18/21) and a text (5/19/21) into the company and will let you know of response times to those. 5/19/21:  Dan responded by phone and was able to quickly answer my questions.  We discussed ordering of materials to ensure there are no surprises as things are backed up due to covid supply chain issues. 6/21/21: Today is the big day! Deck build to start. Materials were delivered today but they were not as specified in the contract! I rejected the order. I verified that this was a screw up by the supplier and that Escapes had ordered correct material. So not Escape's fault. 6/21/21: The build crew arrived today as promised and started the work. Evan, the lead, seems very knowledgeable and easy to work with. Still at 5 stars :) Initially setting 5 stars and I hope to give the same by end of this process :) @graydonb on Twitter (feel free to contact me there) read more

We contacted Escapes based on a friend's recommendation and we could not have been happier. Dan and his crew did everything we asked of them and even made another trip out on a Friday evening to correct some areas after the job was complete. Their prices and workmanship were outstanding. We had some reservations about putting up a fence in the first place, but the horizontal cedar fence turned out so well that we are more than confident that we made the best decision possible. We would definitely use or recommend Escapes Fence again. read more

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Dan's team did an excellent job on our covered patio. It took a bit longer than expected but when they were done, we were very happy with the work. After the initial meeting, we did not see Dan, only his project manager Derrick who truly did a fantastic job. Would recommend this company! read more

These guys are the best! We had an old fence removed and a new cedar fence and chain link installed. 4 gates, uneven ground, fence on an overgrown green belt, and one on a raised retaining wall, so not the easiest. They did an incredible job. Dan was fast with the quote and scheduling. No upselling. Pricing was great. The whole team were friendly, helpful, professional and worked nonstop. We have painters and landscapers here, and along with our neighbors, they've all asked who did our fence because it looks so good. Highly recommend. read more

Escapes Contracting - Backyard fence. - Fences & Gates Near Me - Lake Stevens, Washington

I had a very good experience with Escape Fence and Deck. Right from scheduling the initial estimate through to getting the deck done, Dan was very responsive and professional. The team that built the deck is amazing. The craftmanship, making sure all edges align neatly, design of the deck, everything was very high quality. Very friendly and professional crew. I would use Escape Fence and deck again and I highly recommend this business. read more

Dan's eagerness to get our business and guarantees were reassuring, until he was paid. For months after that, no response to the concern we had about the dozen or so severely cracked boards that were installed (we have a 20+ year old fence in other areas of the house without a single split board in them). He finally came out to fix the issues but didn't let us know when he was here and ended up only replacing one 2x4 and one fencepost cap. When I asked why the others weren't fixed, I was told "wood cracks". While you may pay a bit more for a competitor, peace of mind and quality of workmanship are worth much more than this sort of dishonesty and sub-par work & materials. read more

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I reached out to a handful of companies requesting an estimate to replace a stretch of fence in my backyard. Tanner responded and offered a few days/times that he could come out. I chose an appointment and provided my address. The day of Tanner did not show up...I reached out and received no response. How unprofessional to bail on an estimate appointment and not even call, text, email or message me on Yelp?! That tells me a lot about Escapes....I'm sure it goes without saying that I'll be going elsewhere with my business. read more

Received a prompt quote from Dan, with the most reasonable price. His crew was professional, prompt, and great to work with. We had a problem with a few boards after the install and their response was quick. Tanner returned to the project to make the repair and did a beautiful job, you can't tell anything was ever repaired, which is not easy. Excellent customer service. The work was done at our home in Mill Creek. We highly recommend Escapes Fence and look forward to giving them many referrals! read more

I love my Escape Fence! Dan and crew were super easy and professional to work with from bid to completion. My custom design was realized to perfection! I would recommend Escape Fence to anyone looking for a high quality wooden fence at competitive pricing. I am so happy with my fence! Thank you! read more

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Dan and his crew gave us a beautiful new deck, roof and fence. Highly recommend them. Tanner and the rest of the crew were very professional and worked with us to make minor changes (and one very large change) on the fly. We have received so many compliments on the fantastic deck and walkway. They installed a privacy screen on the deck, a beautiful feature that's added protection from the weather as well as privacy. We also had them install fencing to the sides of our house - and we are very happy with the fence as well. (And our cat loves the cat doors they added to the fence!) Great company and outstanding crew! read more

Great experience working with Escapes Fence & Deck. We added a trellis over our garage, stone accents, & a trellis & gate on the side of the house. Very pleased with the quality of the work & their ability to implement the ideas we had. read more

Just had a back fence with a gate installed by Escapes. Dan was super responsive with getting me an estimate and scheduling the work, something that is rare these days. His crew did a great job, and completed the install in a timely manner. read more

Justin's crew did a great job removing an old retaining wall and installing a new one for us earlier this year. Dan was our first point of contact and was lovely to work with. Their prices were competitive and both were quick to respond to any inquiries we had. Thinking about hiring them again in the near future and hope we have a similar experience the second time around! read more

I recently had Dan and his team build a new cedar fence (about 100 linear feet) and a huge garden box at my new home. We received 6 bids and Dan wasn't the cheapest- but he had the best vision and seemed super knowledgeable and flexible- so we ultimately selected him for the job. Two of Dan's crew- Justin & Chris- delivered the actual job- and they were nothing but top quality from start to finish. They built a beautiful fence with two gates and an arbor. The fence has an offset board top and it looks outstanding. Justin hand shaped a curved top gate- and it looks excellent. We paid to have them stain the fence as well- which, while not cheap, was absolutely worth it. We have had a number of neighbors comment on how beautiful it looks. The garden box they built for me is excellent as well. It's an L shape- 21 feet long on one side- 11 feet long on the other- and four feet deep all around. It is about 4 feet high. Dan suggested using true 4x4 beams- and it really came out beautifully. Dan stopped by every day to make sure everything looked good- and I honestly can't say enough good things about Justin and Chris. They cleaned up each day after wrapping up- made sure we did a walk through in the morning to make sure I was happy with their plans for the day- and they're simply two really nice guys who truly care about the level of quality of their work. I would be happy to serve as a reference for Dan, Justin, and Chris. If you're considering using Escapes Fences and Decks- send me a message and I'd be happy to tell you all about the excellent job they did. read more

Crew finished the job today and I just keep being more impressed with this company. The gate and gate latch are very high end, the wire used is stronger than I had hoped. They built a fence that will last for many years, used high quality lumber and left the job site clean as a whistle. read more

Escapes Fence & Deck were awesome, couldn't be happier with the new deck and the job they did... We had contacted other companies first and couldn't even get them to come and give a Bid on time. The one that did give us a bid was 6 months booked out. Dan gave us a bid with within a few days and they started work 2-3 weeks later. Olvin the contractor and his team did an outstanding job of tearing out the old deck and within a week building a larger and beautiful deck. Both my wife and I were very impressed with the entire process. Highly recommended. Brad read more

I went with this company because Dan was prompt and responsive to every question I had and reviewed the project in a timely manner, delivering me the proposal within a quick turnaround. My project was to tear out an old fence, build a retaining wall to raise the back yard, fill the new elevation with top soil, build a new fence and Hydro-seed the new lawn area. What really impressed me was they delivered everything I expected and more. They started Early, keep me in the loop all the way through the project and the crew that did my project not only worked harder that anyone I have had work for me in the past, but they did quality work all the way through the project. I would highly recommend Escapes Fence & Deck for any landscaping project you might have. read more

Dan came out to our house to quote a deck project. He was friendly and said the project was within their typical scope of work and promised a quote within a few days. Two weeks later we still have not received a quote. read more

Escapes tore down a dilapidated shed, removed concrete steps, built a fence gate, and installed an absolutely large deck, all in less than a week! They have been by far the easiest and most knowledgeable contractor that I have ever worked with, with the best prices. I'm looking forward to working with them again. I highly recommend Escapes Fence and Deck. read more

I am giving four stars only because I rated this business unfavorably in May 2015. For some reason that review does not show up. I called Dan several times in 2 weeks about the unstable fence they recently built for us. When he did not respond I wrote a poor review. Since then Dan has come to our property twice. He has been easy to communicate with and did what was needed to stabilize the fence. Anyone can be a nice guy when things are going well. I am impressed with Dan's integrity. To his credit, the crew who built our fence no longer works for him. And we have clay soils that require re-bar and/or 9' posts. My complaint is with Yelp. A company that evidently does not publish all legitimate reviews. read more

Chad and his team are a good as it gets truly. They came out and measured within 24 hours of my call. Chad discussed options with me and was able to provide a quote for different styles and woods within 7 days. The quote was fair and reasonable. He took my concerns about my dogs not being able to get under the fence into great consideration. He checked in with and my husband through out the installation that I was still happy with the progress and they completed the entire front yard in 1.5 days. It look absolutely amazing. I am so happy with the entire experience. If you need a fence or deck, you have to let these guys at least give you a quote. THANK YOU CHAD! read more

Dan and team built an amazing outdoor space, deck and cover. Their price was competitive with other quotes so we decided to go with them. Their crew that showed up on time and completed the project on time and budget were awesome. They gave us great ideas that we hadn't thought of and were very professional. If I ever need another deck, which won't be for awhile, I will be calling them again. read more

Justin and Shane provided us with excellent work! They built a beautiful retaining wall and fence with lattice top as well as two gates (just under 100 feet total). They also added some pavers to extend our patio and demolished a deck/fence that we were replacing. They executed our vision very well, and were willing to take our input which we really appreciated. We have a high standard for work and they consistently worked to meet that expectation. We appreciate the time they spent here on our place and would recommend them! The end product was great, and all at a great price too. read more

I'm the President of a small, 10 unit condo association, and we recently had about 400 feet of cedar fences replaced with Dan. Down the street from us, there's a nice fence with the Escapes tag on it, so I reached out to Dan when the time came to replace ours. We actually had a fence built only 2 years ago by an association member, but it was falling apart after the first windstorm only a few months in. Dan helped us identify a slew of amateur fence building mistakes: smooth shank nails instead of ring shank, 2x3 white wood railings instead of 2x4s in cedar, and posts not anchored deep enough in cement. He was able to give us a very competitive bid during the slower winter months. Dan got started with us a week ahead of schedule due to a roadblock in another project. Construction was quick, and the foreman, Olvin, was friendly and knowledgeable. Dan, who stopped by often to supervise the project, quickly and very professionally addressed the concerns I brought up in my inspection after the fences were complete. It was clear that customer satisfaction was his number one priority. This was the second job we've had Dan do and we have been very satisfied with the quality of his work and communication. read more

Our rental property fence line was in dire need of not only fence post excavation and repair, but also, as it turns out, a retaining wall. Dan was extremely easy to work with, providing suggestions, references and reasonable estimates up front. Once the work scope was determined, the work was completed well within the time I expected, and right on budget. I would recommend Dan to others (and have), for projects he lists on his website. I know when it comes time for our next project, whether at our own residence, or rental, Escapes Fence & Deck will be the first number I call. Hope Dan isn't too backlogged with other customers to take my project too :) read more

We have just had a 5' high and 100' long horizontal, cedar fence built. We are so pleased with what Dan's team constructed. The fence is exactly what we had envisioned and the owner, Dan Allen was great with communication and scheduling! Dan's team was friendly, timely, knowledgeable and answered any questions we had along the way. The pricing was competitive and the product was outstanding! I enthusiastically recommend Dan Allen's Escapes Fence and Deck! read more

Definitely get a quote from Dan at Escapes Fence and Deck. I had my fence replaced a year ago and it still looks great. Dan's crew came out in the snow and had the job done in a couple days. When a post warped in the sun, I emailed Dan and a couple days later I came home and it was replaced. And the price was great. I showed the quote to a local contractor friend of mine and he said he would have charged about 30% more. Don't make the mistake of not getting a quote from Escapes. read more

Dan and his team did a great job replacing our huge deck with a remodeled and redesigned cedar deck. A few issues came up along the way and we quickly worked out an adjusted plan A into plan B and kept on schedule and budget. We love our new deck and have already recommended Escapes to others. read more

Delighted to have had this problem resolved. Dan was willing to have the gate completely redone and we couldn't be happier!

This is one contractor that I will definitely contact again if I ever need backyard or front yard design work done; my project included raised garden bed, patio deck, flagstone and a sitting wall. I got several bids for the project, and theirs was not the cheapest or the most expensive, I settled on Escapes Fence because Dan was so easy to talk to during the consultation, he was very forthright in his answers to questions. Dan and his crew were phenomenal, throughout the entire project they never moved on to the next step without consulting with me to make sure we are both on the same page. There was never a sense of rush to complete because they had other projects waiting to get started which told me there was a great sense of pride in the work they do. There was a bit of a snag in selecting the stone veneer for the sitting wall because I have a picture in my mind of what the wall is supposed to look like and none of the samples looked anything like what I had in mind. Dan kept searching until the correct material was located. From the design stage to selecting materials, Dan made very helpful suggestions and answered questions to help me understand what they were doing. I highly recommend Escapes Fence; I have absolutely no complaints with any single line item of work done. read more