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    4.7 (36 reviews)
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    Jon E.

    Let's get the part out of the way that most will look for immediately; Lucian's prices are not only competitive, they're compelling. Ok, with that done, let's talk about the experience. I put out a request for bids to multiple bidders. Lucian was not only the first to respond, but he was the only one who committed to a time to be out and evaluating the site in person. He was right on time, he physically distanced to ensure no stress of COVID, and provided excellent guidance while actively listening to my wants for the fence. Lucian was exceptionally responsive to my questions in person and in email; he provided a timely and well-detailed quote. Two weeks prior, Lucian contacted me to see if I wanted to move up the date; since I'm not going anywhere, absolutely! He showed up - again, right on time with his staff. They started and worked well into the early evening, past what I would've expected on both days. My fence was completed in two days - not only was the fence EXACTLY what I wanted/what was advertised, but the area? Cleaner than it was when the crew started. Lucian is exactly the kind of business owner I want to go out of my way to support. And his crew? Top notch, worked non-stop, and the end result is that my house looks infinitely better with this quality fencing than it could have otherwise.

    The new deck!! Now we have an outdoor living room! So happy!
    Krystal F.

    My husband and I had been wanting to re-do our deck for years. We finally decided that 2017 was the year to tackle the project...or have a contractor tackle the project that is. I used Yelp to contact several contractors to have estimates done. If you have never used this tool in Yelp, I highly recommend it! We had a couple estimates done before Lucian from NW Modern came over. Right away we liked how personable and professional he was. He took the time to really listen to what we wanted for our new outdoor space. He came prepared with a bunch of photos of past jobs NW Modern had completed. We already knew that we wanted to have our deck built out of composite materials and it was nice that Lucian took the time to go over the pros, cons, and various prices of all the options. In the end, we decided to hire NW Modern to do our deck because they presented us with a much nicer finished product for a more reasonable price than our other estimates. We thought that the job was going to take about a week to complete, but NW Modern kicked some butt and had the job done in just two days. They cut down and got rid of a few bushes that were in the way of our new deck. They also demoed our old small deck, installed the new deck, and had everything cleaned up in the short two-day period. When we decide to redo our aging fence we will call Lucian over at NW Modern for sure. I would highly recommend NW Modern if you are in search of a contractor to do a new deck or fence for your house.

    Jennifer B.

    I couldn't say enough positive about working with this company! Lucian and team did quick, high-quality work - using the ideas we had to design and create the perfect cover for our patio! The end result is as much a work of art as it is functional. Their price and response time was hands down the best of all the places I requested quotes from. Thank you NW Modern for amazing work!!

    Anissa H.

    We hired Lucien and his team for fencing project and could not be happier with the result! Our fence is a work of art and we regularly get compliments from the neighbors. Lucien went above and beyond to get the wood my husband wanted and his team was incredibly efficient both building and staining the fence. I confidently recommend their work to anyone looking for a fence!

    Michael C.

    Lucian and his crew did an incredible job with our deck project. Lucian was quick to respond, had competitive rates, and finished the project on time. Overall I couldn't be happier with the outcome.

    There are fence contractors and then there are true craftsmen who are like artists. NW Modern are artists and they are the creme of the crop when it comes to fence builders in Portland. The fence they built for us ADDS VALUE to our house and it is a showpiece. I just stare at it from my porch and smile as the light shines through the meticulously built gaps in between the horizontal boards. Already, a few people have asked, "Who built your fence?" and it has only been up a week. They are the best horizontal fence builders in town and trust this statement bc I inspected the work and got quotes from all the other big names who also had 5 star reviews on Yelp. I think this might be the first review I have ever written and I am doing it because you need to know that NW Modern is the VERY BEST in Portland/Vancouver. I knew they would do a good job but honestly the work of Mihi (Lucian's cousin) BLEW ME away. And not only can Mihi build a fence but he is a GENTLEMAN with a "can do" attitude who is kind, responsive, patient and open to communicating while on the job to any needed tweaks I requested. He is a pleasure to be around and not creepy or dirty. And he is super organized and cleans up after himself so well! Lucian is equally as kind, patient, communicative etc. Mihi had to fix something and said he would be back on Thursday, several days after the job was finished and he came. He is a MAN OF HIS WORD which means a lot in flaky contractor world. NW Modern is a SMALL family business with very high quality control so everything is top notch with the best materials. The prices are competitive. If you have any doubt in their skill just ask them for a few addresses of some fences they built around town and go visit them. You will begin to see the difference between them and the other big companies around. They are detail oriented. And what they build for you will LAST FOREVER and is durable. They don't want to cut corners and they take extreme PRIDE in their work. Before our fence job started I thought to myself that I would not allow any fence company to put up their advertising sign on our fence bc I thought it would look gaudy. Well what do you know--the fence is finished and my jaw dropped at its beauty and the least I could do to say thank you was to ALLOW THEM TO PUT THEIR ADVERTISEMENT SIGN UP. That should speak for itself. :)

    We are really happy with our experience with Lucian and NW Modern Fence and Deck. Lucian came out to the site and gave us a detailed bid for several projects we were considering. We selected 2 of the 4 projects to do immediately and love the new fences. We selected their steel post option in spite of our concern that the steel wouldn't look as nice as the wood posts. But boy were we wrong. In these pictures you can see how beautiful the fence is when NWM was finished. They covered the steel posts with beautiful fence boards so even up close you can barely tell these are steel pots. Such a great experience. We highly recommend them for how easy they are to work with and how affordable the project was.

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    Brandon R.

    Great experience from the beginning of getting a quote to the clean up after completion. Lucian and his team were very organized, professional, and on time for everything. Pricing was very reasonable and was the highest quality material from all the quotes I received. My neighbor and I split the cost of the fence and NW Modern made that part very easy by sending each of us our own proposal and taking payments separately. Overall really happy to have worked with them and will use them for anything in the future!

    Before

    Lucian was a dream to work with and so patient! I had a hard time envisioning how the project would look and he walked through it all with me until I could grasp the end result. His crew was on time and courteous and clean! Lucian did not try to up sell and explained both the positives and negatives to the products I was considering. He stuck to his budget and I couldn't recommend him enough.

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    I had a wonderful experience with NW modern building my beautiful new deck. Lucian was very patient, responsive and helped with the design. His team worked diligently all day each day in rough weather. It was an extremely positive experience and I hope to work with them again!

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    This guys made a great job. They are very professionals and we love our fence. We recommend them a lot. Thanks Lucian!

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    We hired Lucien and his team for fencing project and could not be happier with the result!

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    Adrian's Quality Fencing & Decks

    Adrian's Quality Fencing & Decks

    4.6
    (84 reviews)

    Updated Review: While my initial experience with this…read morecompany was frustrating and left me questioning their reputation, I have to commend the way they ultimately handled the situation. The owner personally reached out to me--even while overseas--to listen to my concerns and make things right. Both he and the project manager communicated clearly and professionally the second time around, and they addressed all of the issues I raised within a week. The craftsmanship was corrected, the cleanup concerns were taken seriously, and I appreciated their willingness to own the missteps and follow through quickly. Not every project goes perfectly, but how a company responds makes all the difference--and in this case, they really stepped up. I'm happy to give them a full five stars for the way they resolved everything.

    I worked with Brandon to get a quick estimate on my fencing which involved myself and three other…read moreparties/neighbors. He was quick to set up a time to come out, review the site, and provide a detailed and descriptive estimate for the project. He even walked through and pointed out different items that I hadn't thought about in options for my fencing needs. He was great at communicating whether it was on phone, text, or email. I appreciated the great communication during the project as well. The fencing was done by a father-son team, and they were efficient, diligent, and did a high quality job. The entire job took three days which was fantastic considering it was four different households whose fences were affected. I would definitely recommend using them and would use them again in the future.

    Shaffer & Sons

    Shaffer & Sons

    4.8
    (32 reviews)

    I used Shaffer & Sons to replace a gate two years ago. Knotty boards were used, and they took the…read morenice lock that was on my old gate and replaced it with a shoddy one. They also left concrete debris from removing an old post in my raised bed. They were the cheapest bid ($950), but I now have a gate with holes that I will need to replace in a few years. Wouldn't recommend.

    Bruce was very responsive when we reached out in June for estimates on our deck replacements. His…read moreestimate was affordable and we felt assured when he came out to see the project as he commented on what was required according to code (apparently our dilapidated decks were not compliant and none of the other contractors we consulted with made mention of this). Bruce confirmed his availability for install beginning in late October at that time and we coordinated via email as that time approached. Bruce and his team do very great, thorough work. They were all very friendly and trustworthy. We are very pleased with our deck replacements and the dry rot pieces they both identified and replaced on our front support columns. Bruce also hung up our new address numbers for us at the conclusion of the project, which was a big help for us! We did not receive an invoice until the very end of the project (after 3 of 4 payments were made), but did receive one nonetheless. Despite this, we don't have any concern about Bruce and his team coming out to repair anything that should arise. Though, we don't expect that to happen based on the quality work they provided. Their focus is on their craft, not the administrative pieces of the business. I highly recommend Shaffer & Sons and will keep Bruce's contact information should we, our friends, or family members require any work completed in the future.

    VIS Design

    VIS Design

    5.0
    (17 reviews)

    VIS Design rebuilt our deck as the previous one needed to be replaced due to rot issues that made…read moreit unstable as well as replacing the stairs and landing outside our laundry room. Since it is a large deck on a on a slope, we knew it was not something we could do ourselves. After listening to our hopes and ideas, they developed a couple concepts for us to consider before we settled on a plan. After we agreed on the concept Victor and John came and gave us their appraisal and bid in a very timely manner. Although they had other projects before us, they began gathering materials and doing the new foundations for the new deck in early November. Although cost does enter the picture, they were fair in their understanding of our goals and needs and stayed on our agreed upon budget. Their requests for a deposit and funds along the way were reasonable. When we needed an additional week for the funds to come into our accounts as additional materials were ordered and delivered, they understood and continued the work. It was easy to communicate with them through person to person, phone calls, e-mails and/or texts. We decided to go with the Rocky Harbor Trex design and watched each day as the project progressed until it was done. Even with the November winds and rain, they showed up and worked throughout each day. Their work ethic and skills are second to none! When it was done, the new deck exceeded our expectations not only for the design, but also the stability, their professionalism, keeping us informed throughout the process, and their understanding of the many questions we had along the way. The photos below show the end product that we are looking forward to using more in the coming days. A definite 5 Star Review and recommendation!

    I saw Victor's work van in my neighborhood and gave him a call. He quickly scheduled a meeting to…read morecome see what I needed. Within 3 days the project was complete. When I bought my house the builder didn't complete the deck rail and it was a safety issue, so Victor came and completed the work and added a bonus rail! Even more impressive, he was on time, communicated promptly and cleaned up when he left! Highly recommend!! Nice guy too!

    Legacy Decks and Fence

    Legacy Decks and Fence

    5.0
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    I have worked with Pete Popa at Legacy Decks and Fence for over 15 years and on several properties…read more Pete is dependable and honest. Most importantly, he stands behind his work. He has built three different types of decks on my current property and all of them are of top quality and built to last. The first deck Pete built for me was to replace a cedar deck attached to my home. He used Brazilian Hardwood, or IPE, because of its durability and low maintenance qualities. The picture is current of a deck that was built 14 years ago. The second deck he built was around my Koi pond and we chose Trex decking to go over existing structure. This deck is 13 years old and as attractive as the day it was built. The third deck he built was a few months ago. The deck it replaced was cedar and I wanted to replicate what was there because it lasted so well. Pete used pressure treated beams stringers. Any cuts in the wood was painted with a protective treatment that is necessary when such wood is cut and the raw wood is exposed. The cedar boards were stained on all sides prior to being laid into place. I expect this deck to last for thirty years. Pete is also excellent with fence replacement. My pressure treated wood deck was replaced with a metal fence over 14 years ago and still looks new. No problems with posts or material to date. Lastly, Pete built a retaining wall at the edge of my property. It was built to be maintained and corrected, should the ground shift and require adjustments. The crew at Legacy Decks and fence are very easy to deal with and Pete ensures that all work is up to his standards. I can't speak highly enough about the quality of the work. And the test of time has proven the durability to me.

    Love our fence that Pete and team did a few years ago! And it's holding up so well. Really nice…read moresolid work. Our gate got caught in the wind recently when left open so needed a fix. Pete came over himself on a Saturday and did the fix for us! What a kind professional. Highly recommend!

    Elite Deck and Fencing

    Elite Deck and Fencing

    5.0
    (12 reviews)

    What can I say? These guys do a legit job at a fair price…read moreand most importantly they listen and communicate with you. Juan is a very professional businessman and he's old school cuz he believes the customer is right and wants to do what they ask him to do. Meaning he wants you to be happy with the work that his company does for you. The job I hired them for initially was some fences we needed replaced. Three different locations on our property at a total of about 230 feet of fencing demoed and rebuild with gates and painted by his ace painter, Ivan. We're really happy with his professional acumen, flexibility and willingness to get our business and make sure we are happy with the results. We are taking more bids for him as we have a lot more fences and painting to do at our community. Give Elite a try, I promise they will do their best to suit your needs within your budget. Cheers!

    After 14 years, our side gate and fence was starting to collapse. Picking out any contractor always…read moreseems like a crapshoot. I had reached out to several fence contractors, but Juan responded immediately and gave me the answer I was looking for, which was an honest one: he couldn't tell me how much the job would cost without seeing it in person. I respect that. Juan came out punctually the next morning to give me an estimate. He immediately pointed out a couple of reasons why our decrepit gate and fence was failing and offered two solutions that would ensure that the replacements were durable and functional. He offered fair pricing which included hauling away the old materials. Within a couple of hours he had emailed a professional and clear estimate. Two days later, Juan and his crew arrived a few minutes earlier than scheduled to get started on our project. Each team member was very professional, clean, and fast- they worked together so quietly it almost seemed as if they had an unspoken way of communicating with each other. This was really appreciated since the work was being done just outside of our home office where my husband was on several meetings that morning. When the project was done, my husband and I were very impressed with the quality of the work and materials. Juan had called me an hour after his crew left to ensure that we were satisfied with the job. I got an estimate from him for some more work we need to get done in the future, we'll definitely hire him again! If you want a reliable, experienced, and professional contractor to build, fix, or repair your fence call Juan. Each step of the way he was great at communicating with me via text, email, and phone. It's always great to have a contractor I enjoy working with to add to my contacts.

    Embassy Enterprises

    Embassy Enterprises

    4.9
    (79 reviews)

    Honestly, Jason is the best in the game. I originally had him build a hog fence for a home six…read moreyears ago. When I moved to my new home and needed a gate to match the existing fence, I, of course, called him. The gate matches perfectly. He did it promptly. It is so high quality and beautiful. What impressed me the most is that he offers a lifetime guarantee, and he means it. The latch on my gate broke about a year after he built it, and then again later when somebody tried to kick in my gate. It was no fault of Jason's craftsmanship (the latch was high quality, just a crummy situation that made it break!), but he immediately sent over a member of his team both times to fix it free of cost and it's worked ever since! I'm so impressed by both the quality of the work but also the humanity of the company. Jason cares about what he does and is such a kind and friendly soul!

    Jason and Embassy Enterprises are committed to long-lasting, high quality work. I contracted them…read morefor a large fencing project in 2016, and now in 2026, this fence is just as strong and stable as the day they built it. It is gorgeous and they did a fantastic job. I have had them back to do a couple modifications and gate-related things over the years, and they seem to enjoy coming back to see their previous projects years later. You can really tell they take pride in their work. I would highly recommend this company for any fencing project you may have!

    NW Modern - decksrailing - Updated August 2026

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