We needed our 35 yr old wooden deck replaced. Angie came to our house with samples of decking and…read morerailing, took measurements, gave us a ballpark estimate. Very knowledgeable about composite decking and answered all our questions. She left the samples for us and gave us time to decide. No high-pressure sales! We started this process pretty late in the spring, so had to wait till August until they could get to us, but it was so worth the wait! Chris and his crew were professional, knew exactly what they were doing, but always had time to be pleasant and chat/answer questions. Their work is pristine; every joint matches exactly. We are so impressed! Best part was it only took 3 days and they were done. Plenty of time to enjoy our beautiful new deck before winter. We also like that Deck Dogs gave us a good credit for disassembling and hauling away our old one. Win-Win. We definitely recommend this company!

If you're thinking about installing a deck, do yourself a favor and ask Deck Dogs to come give you…read morea quote! They were very responsive, personable, and so easy to work with. I spoke to several companies for quotes. Some never got back to me after our initial talk. I had quite a few companies come out to give me quotes. I choose Deck Dogs because I felt Angie really understood my needs and gave me suggestions based on that and our family's lifestyle (2 active little kids that live to be outside, puppy who can't get enough of outdoors, and a place for us to relax). We also looked at options for materials and colors and what would stand up best to my family. I appreciated that she left me with everything I needed (bag of many decking samples, information for railing and lighting packages). The quote was also the easiest and most straight forward. They're pretty busy with everyone wanting home improvements due to COVID and more time at home. My deck project was completed a good 2 months before I was expecting it. And the quickness and thoroughness when the job started was amazing. They were very efficient, very professional and went above and beyond my expectations. They removed my old deck from my home builder that was of questionable quality and installing a new, larger one. Everything looks seamless. We love it. They went above and beyond what I expected (moving my kiddos sandbox and then moving to back and refilling it), patching all the spots where our previous footings were, and spreading the mulch we had under our deck to cover the bare spot where the old stairs were. Way beyond what I expected and the deck looks amazing!

It was a joy working with this company! The free estimate was done in little under an hour and was…read morevery accurate to the actual price. They made the whole process very easy for me and I could not be happier with the final product. The deck around my pool is going to last a life time.

From the owner: At Excel Custom Decks, we’re a Madison, Wisconsin based deck building company that’s dedicated to…read moreelevating the look and functionality of your outdoor living space. With over two decades of experience in custom deck building, and an A+ BBB rating with hundreds of customer testimonials, we’ve earned a reputation as one of the best deck builders in Madison, WI. Whether you’re looking to enhance your backyard or transform your commercial property, our skilled deck contractors are equipped to bring your outdoor living vision to life. We offer a wide range of decking materials, colors, styles, and accessories from top brands such as TimberTech, Azek, Fiberon, Trex, and Deckorators, ensuring that you can choose the perfect options to match your aesthetic preferences and functional needs. At Excel Custom Decks, we understand that a deck isn’t just a structure – it’s a seamless extension of your home and outdoor living space. That’s why we take pride in our ability to construct a custom-built deck that seamlessly integrates with both your house and backyard.

DO NOT USE Quigley Decks! As another reviewer stated, Tim (the owner) is quick to come out and…read moreprovide you with a design, quote and answer questions. During the planning process he was the most responsive of all the companies we interviewed and therefore went with him. Unfortunately all that changed once deck construction began -- his crew rarely worked, he was as not responsive to emails and texts raising concerns, and now has abandoned the project unfinished. We signed a contract in May 2022, construction did not begin until October 2022 and was "mostly finished" by February. We are left with a deck with very loose railings, improperly constructed stairs, missing boards, siding missing and on and on. The deck was not built to code. We are going to have to resort to legal action to recoup costs (about $15,000) to have another contractor remedy the defects.

We hired Quigley April 2020 to build a 6x12 foot deck and he quoted us 3 weeks for the install. We…read moretherefore did not build the temporary steps from our patio door (which we already purchased the lumber for), but we held off due to the early install date. While we are realistic about rain and contractor time schedules, it took 3 months and many phone calls (mostly unanswered and never replied to) before they began the job. At that point, they built the floor but forgot we wanted surface mounted railings, rather than railings attached to the sides. We therefore have a large gap that would have been covered by the side-mounted railings, but was just left as is and has not been corrected (see picture). Then the crew disappeared. Literally, months later (November), after living with a deck with no railings with preschool age kids, our neighbor raised concern with the city about the safety of a deck with no railings and we discovered that Quigley had not actually even secured the appropriate permits (which were promised in our quote or we would have obtained ourselves). As we were facing a citation from the city, Quigley appeared, unannounced, and very roughly installed some (but not all) of the railings. The work was clearly rushed and the corners are not true. One side of our deck is still missing the privacy wall we were promised, and if it was not for our grill blocking the opening, our children could fall 5 feet off the edge. The stairs also have no rails. Given the history of ignoring the contract we signed, we insist on being present for the final installation and coordinated an install date. Nobody showed up, and again they did not return our phone calls. Roughly 2 or 3 other times this spring, they have since showed up unannounced and said they were installing the deck that day, but obviously we could not take off work with zero notice. We continue waiting for an actual, planned date so our deck is safe and up to code. Best of luck to anyone taking a risk on this company.

Our experience with Decksperts was excellent. Good communication and superb workmanship. Josh was…read moreprecise, careful, paid attention to detail and was friendly and professional. He built the deck. Craig was our salesperson and was responsive. We are very happy with the final product and look forward to many years of enjoyment.

Our new deck looks amazing! First off, Adam LOVES what he…read moredoes and it shows. He and his crew were meticulous in making sure every joint and board were perfectly aligned. I'm no carpenter but from what I could tell he did everything right, the way it should be, because he kept mentioning this code says this and this code says that, etc... They were on time every day, even worked with snow on the ground so he could complete ahead of schedule. Pricing was good, we learned the hard way with some other projects that the cheapest bid should be avoided. Decksperts came in with a fair price and it was well worth it. Highly recommended!

Very responsive. Nikki answered the phone and was very helpful right from the start. They were able…read moreto schedule me in quickly. I felt confident choosing Ace Handyman Services. They were very transparent on pricing which made this an easy choice. Would use them again.

Called to get a quote & schedule some small handyman work for home. Got their "answering service"…read morewho took a detailed message from me about what I wanted to accomplish and said someone would get back to me. No one ever did. To be honest I didn't expect much, and they certainly didn't disappoint me on that. Don't waste your time.

I would recommend Russ for any of your needs. He was so knowledgeable and pleasant. He was there in…read moremy time of need and I could not be happier. Thank you so very much Russ. :-)

We love the work DekTex did to make our backyard more modern and a great place to spend our time…read more It is clear that Russ takes pride in his work and wants the customer to be happy with the end product. Quality materials, experienced workers and couldn't believe how fast the project actually went, especially in the winter months. All parts of the job paid attention to detail and Russ worked with us when we wanted to change certain elements of the project. After the main part of the job was finished, it did take some time to finish odd and end jobs and connecting with Russ was difficult, just because he is busy, but it all got done and we can't wait to use our deck and pergula for years to come

We had Joe Hanson LLC complete our basement remodel work. This included final framing, drywall, LVP…read moreflooring and then their subs doing plumbing, electrical and HVAC. I had some framing ideas sketched up that they talked through with me but came up with some better options that turned out great. And when some issues came up they worked with me and were able to come up with a solution that I was more pleased with. The cost was a bit more than I expected but they took care of all the coordination with others to get the work done and it was done in the specified time frame.

We hired Joe and Bryce based on a strong recommendation from a very good friend. We couldn't be…read morehappier with the job that they did developing our basement. We added a bathroom, wet bar, bedroom, family room and exercise area. the construction quality and attention to detail was beyond what I'd ever seen before in residential construction. They were always willing to work with us on any timing, construction detail, quality, even custom closet design. They even came back after the construction was complete and they were paid to address a small issue we had - got it resolved quickly and very much to our satisfaction. Incredibly trustworthy - they really take pride in their work and it shows in the final product. The quality of their work is impeccable. Would hire them again in a New York minute!

This was replacing my back fence, that my neighbor decided to do, that my neighbor and I split…read more They were replacing an older wood fence of similar design. The large gaps left at the bottom was allowing my neighbors dog to get out, until we fixed it. The exposed old posts and nails are unsafe for my child and dogs. I called the company about these issues and claimed a 5" gap was "standard practice". They said they would fix the exposed old posts and nails, but here we sit 3 weeks later and nothing has been done. I would recommend looking elsewhere. Not only does this seem like a fast and lazy job, but with the posts at 10' plus apart, the fence really moves and feels cheap.

Our whole experience with Dane County Fence was absolutely amazing. From getting the pricing and…read morequotes from Keith to helping us choose our fence to the installation the whole team was professional and helped us with all of our needs. Jake and Chalen did an amazing job at installing the fence and also going through my alarm system with me to ensure we were set up correctly. The guys worked so hard and got the job done in basically a day! We were so surprised and happy with the quick turn around. So great and SO extremely happy with our experience and amazing fence! Would definitely work with them again!

We hired Scott Kiel Electric for a kitchen remodel and a panel upgrade. After taking a bunch of…read morequotes, they seemed liked they cared the most about doing a great job and they were actually the most affordable. This, combined with the quality of work that we ended up with have resulted in our highest recommendation. Nathanial found and corrected so many issues that the previous installer (who was either not an electrician or a terrible one) had made. He made sure our house was safe and took the time to show and explain to us clearly any issues that arose. Nathanial is the best and you can tell how much he cares about his work. I think our house had one of the worst electrical situations possible, and I think it would be rare to find other electricians in the state who could have handled the job as expertly as Nathanial and Scott did. Every inspector that came to our house also commented on how nice a job they did!

We had an Electric Vehicle Level 2 charger installed at our home, and Nathaniel handled the job…read morewith professionalism, courtesy, and exceptional skill. The installation was flawless. When we moved a year later, there was no question--we called Scott and his team to install a new charger at our new home. Once again, the service and quality of work were outstanding. We couldn't be happier with the experience. It's hard to imagine finding a better electrician than the team at Scott Kiel Electric.