Our initial meeting with Peter was very productive. After discussing our plans, he quickly put…read moretogether a design, material and quote for the project. Thomas and crew did an incredible job. The project site was kept organized and clean. He kept us informed and construction was completed in a timely manner and with high quality work. Upon completion the deck looked amazing. We are extremely happy with the team and their great work. Good job guys!!!

This is the second project we are doing with decks by ziec and we honestly couldn't wait to be able…read moreto use their services again. This is one of the few companies that does not cut any corners. They are professional and their craftsmanship and attention to detail cannot be beat. The work speaks for itself and on top of that these guys are super honest and hardworking people. Anyone would be very lucky to work with them.

Manny was extremely detailed down to the numbers and recommend great options for my difficult…read moresituation... I hope when you reach out to this company you get him because he is amazing

From start to finish the customer service team and project manager were reaponsive and made the…read moreexperience seamless. The team worked diligently and completes the job in about 2 hours. I will definitely be contacting them again.

Bob Kiefer has designed and built decks at two of my homes. His work is as good as it gets in…read moredecking. Circular staircases, redwood railings, ipe surface. He is professional, his crews are neat and finish projects on time. He is also a nice guy. I would never use another deck builder. He is the best!

From the owner: Decks by Kiefer is a custom deck and carpentry company that serves Hunterdon, Somerset, Middlesex…read moreand Monmouth counties in New Jersey as well as much of the surrounding area. Our custom creations have won national acclaim, including features in nationwide brochures at Home Depot and Popular Mechanics. Our cabinetry compliments the beauty of your outdoor kitchen. We create granite and custom redwood cabinets, along with bluestone paving. We believe that proper design and quality craftsmanship are integral to a fine home. With Decks by Kiefer, you can always trust that we'll uphold the highest regard for proper workmanship. Call Decks by Kiefer today to schedule a consultation!

Great experience with them. Hired them for flooring replacement due to water damage. Very…read moreprofessional & reliable, explained things on the walk-through and as we went through the process. Quoting was in line with other quotes we got but the professionalism and reviews lead us to go with them. Very happy with the end results.

Alberto and his crew were amazing from the quote to completion on the renovation of our deck. They…read morearrived promptly each day and are excellent craftsmen.

George and his crew were fantastic. They tore out and replaced our old deck, and George had a lot…read moreof good recommendations about what products to use so that the new deck turned out just beautifully. Even with all of the tearing out of the old deck they kept a very clean work area and left the backyard very tidy at the end of each workday. We are very pleased with our beautiful new deck and would be happy to recommend George and his crew to anyone. Deck Experts was wonderful to work with! Thanks George!!

We had a few people come over to give estimates for our long overdue deck project. We had pressure…read moretreated wood that after, 20+ years of sun exposure, was beginning a splintered hazard. We knew we wanted Trex. At first we had George work out a 50/50 project to quote. My wife and I liked George right off of the bat. Great guy and knows his stuff. His price was right in line with the others. His knowledge and pictures of previous work, sold us. Once the deck was underway, George made some suggestions. Yes, it was more money and yes, I started to get overwhelmed with cost. That was one me, not George. His price was more than fair. So, at one point, we decided to go "all in" with Trex and lights and nice railings..... George's team was awesome. They were efficient and clean. There was never garbage strewn around our yard. The entire project took a week and the end result was WAY beyond what we originally hoped for. An added bonus was the way George built the support for the decking. Our town inspector put it best.... "The support for this deck is beyond code." When we started planning, there weren't a lot of reviews for Deck Experts which worried me. I wanted to make sure to publish a review for anyone with doubts. I would recommend George and his crew to anyone looking for a deck build or redo. You will have zero regrets and as a salesman, George is informative not pushy. Trust his design and his finished work. You'll be more than pleased with the end result. Contact me with any questions or concerns.

Danny took down our old deck and rebuilt a new trex select deck with matching rails. He…read morecommunicated through out the entire process and kept an orderly job site. The final product was beautiful.

From the owner: Located in Morristown, Danny is a third-generation master carpenter specializing in deck building &…read moredeck resurfacing.

Sebastian is so much fun to work with. He is creative and has such good ideas. I wanted to put…read morefolding stairs up to my useless attic. There I store items not presently needed but not ready for the garbage heap. Sebastian was the first to answer my call and his ideas captured me into rejecting other later applicants. After the stairs came the wonderful suggestion of reconstructing one section of the attic. In this space I could walk standing up and a beautiful bedroom and office was constructed. The work was done quickly and professionally. By Christmas I had an extra bedroom to accommodate my many overnight visitors, particularly grandchildren. The transformation is magical. Here is a picture of before and after. I am hoping to continue with this construction in some months under Sebastian's visionary supervision

I hired Sea Beast Design & Construction (Sebastian Barbagallo) as General Contractor for a…read moreresidential project in Fair Lawn, NJ under a written contract in March 2026.. I paid Sea Beast $68,190 against the contract and separately paid $17,176 directly for materials I had no contractual obligation to pay -- $85,366 total -- yet MULTIPLE major scope items remained incomplete or not meaningfully progressed with only weeks left on the schedule. These included the porticos, exterior brick samples, simple framing and finish details, unable to install simple door hardware, the HVAC condenser pad (the condenser itself was paid for but not on site), step repointing and masonry, main electrical service, exterior hardware, interior doors (despite a $3,000 advance for them), and the kitchen, which was never properly coordinated, ordered or released. Sea Beast also failed to provide the conditional lien waivers, a simple bill that wasn't a demand for money that needs to be today which was required with each progress payment, and continued to demand additional payment while materially overbilled relative to work completed. I issued a formal Notice of Performance Issue on April 4, 2026 requiring a written cure plan, manpower and sequencing plan, procurement status, revised schedule, lien waivers, and payment reconciliation. Sea Beast acknowledged receipt but did not provide the required cure documentation. I issued a Notice of Default on April 8, 2026 under the contract's default provision, which required cure commencement within 36 hours. The required cure was not provided. I terminated the contract for default and am pursuing damages. I would not hire Sea Beast Design & Construction again and would not recommend them for residential general contracting work. I've filed complaints with the Better Business Bureau and the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.

Fast and great work. Came in and got to work no issues. Removed all damage beams and replaced with…read moreneed. Plus reinforced ! Thank you

Wow! Just wow! Erick isn't your usual dreadful contractor... He gutted my front porch and rebuilt…read moreit in 5 days! I had a few quotes for 25k or more. He did it in half!! He's nice, honest and pricing is reasonable! I love him and will continue to use him going forward... And so should YOU! Before and after (finishing up) pics below!