I was looking for a large selection of maintenance-free decking so I could be better educated…read moreabout this expensive purchase I was about to make. Tommy helped me make a decision, patiently answering my many questions even though it was almost closing time. Through his help, I picked a cheaper product (Trex) although I was prepared to pay much more, after visiting Chesterfield Fence and Deck earlier in the week. They had everything I needed and my contractor picked it all up a couple days later. I only wish their window to return or exchange product was longer than 10 days, as a different length of board would have been slightly more economical. Other than that, service was great. My contractor and I have used them numerous times since.

Had our covered porch and deck installed by Outdoor Living. Extremely professional and high…read morequality. Pat Leahy's organization is very thoughtful, they run a clean work site and deliver on commitments with no hassle. We are so glad that we chose Outdoor Living for our project.

I signed a contract with this business to finish a room & he abandoned the job. He was unreliable,…read moreleft my home a mess, caused damage in my home & never returned to finish. He wired my basement wrong to where I didn't have power to half of my property & cut the internet line. I had to pay over $300 to other technicians to restore power & internet. I still have the contract that states he is to complete the job agreed upon. & yet, he still has not responded to my texts, calls or voicemails I have left him. I had to hire a different company to finish the room. They told me he made off with $1400 of the $1600 down payment I paid as he used the wrong materials & had amateur work. I'm a single mother who was paying who I thought was a knowledgeable contractor to complete a single room in my basement for my grandmother. He's untrustworthy & I say stay clear.

From the owner: As a locally owned business, we understand the needs of Missouri homeowners and contractors. We…read moretreat every project with the same care and attention to detail—whether it’s a simple deck or the framework of a brand-new home. Over two decades of carpentry experience Trusted by contractors for on-schedule, code-compliant framing Committed to professionalism, safety, and client satisfaction ​Fully Insured

There have amazing quotes for the community def would reach out for a quote! Fast and responsive!…read more .

I am still awaiting an estimate for my kitchen remodel. Shane seems to take his time in getting…read moreback to me.

I highly recommend C Maurer Building for the construction of a new deck. David and his team were…read moreextremely professional, efficient and delivered exactly what we wanted. The project was on schedule and on budget. David went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. Many thanks to David and his team!

It's been a year since David and Thad built our fantastic deck. Still true and sturdy with quality…read moreworkmanship. Thank you, we really enjoy it. Bill and Jan B

Glenn was wonderful and communicated very well. Glenn confirmed our appointment, when he was 15…read moreminutes away let us know he was approaching arrival. Glenn was detailed, price transparent and very kind. Highly recommend.

Glenn really helped us with a small repair job that alot of other companies didn't have time for…read more We had storm damage and hired him to do some siding repair work around our front windows and exposed rafters. This custom work required a large siding brake and a good amount of skill. Not only was he able to come out in just a few days, he did the work fast, with high quality and for a good price! On top of that, Glenn was professional and friendly. Would definitely hire again!

Would not recommend they dont stand behind their installs, products, or warranty. I have asked…read morethem several times someone from Management or ownership to contact us to come up with a solution but they refuse to. They are not customer oriented simply take their money and run.

While we love our deck that cost over $80,000 9 years ago, the stringers are rotting and the…read morecomposite is sagging. We got a check for just under $1,000 to replace the boards, but California Custom Deck refuses to do the work. Obviously they do not stand behind their product!

We got bids from several contractors but were having trouble getting designs for our deck that…read morematched our vision and budget. Dave and Dan worked with us until we were satisfied and then knocked it out of the park. They gave us itemized pricing for several options for almost everything, allowing us to pick and choose while clearly understanding how it impacted the budget. I highly recommend! I think the pictures speak for themselves....

I cannot recommend doing business with this company. You pay a premium for professionalism and…read moreexpediency with these contractors. I got neither. Spend your hard earned money on a better staff that communicates and schedules at a professional level. TLDR: Because of scheduling negligence and poor communication, my project for a deck and patio cover was 3 times delayed and downgraded to just a deck because of administrative issues. Ultimately it was completed almost 3 months after the initial estimate. Our 12x20 deck ended up being $28,000. I put the initial deposit down in mid April for a deck (12x20) and screened in patio cover attaching to my house. It was an expensive project (~$41,000) that we were excited to have done. They estimated completion of the entire project by mid June. After the deposit we heard nothing from them until late May for a quick measurement on our property to verify the drawings. We expected the construction timeline to be very similar to the initial estimate. We heard nothing for weeks. Giving the benefit of the doubt, I reached out at the end of the month for an update. My PM stated they were a few weeks behind-- frustrating that the information wasn't shared, but understandable given the rainy spring. Fast forward a few weeks and yet again I was given the run around. I had many unanswered texts and phone calls. It was the end of July when I finally heard back from them. Turns out the project manager assigned to me dropped the ball. The permits for the initial deck and patio cover were approved, but allowed to expire. On resubmission it was found to be a violation of city ordinance so the patio cover had to be removed from the project. The 3rd round of permitting finally got approved. At this point I was very frustrated with the 1.5 month delay and ready to cancel. They whipped up a new contract quickly and I returned it quickly. Somehow things were still delayed. Finally they began on August 27th. The crew was FANTASTIC. They worked incredibly hard and had it up in 3 work days. I cannot praise them enough, their product was great. They are the only reason this experience was 2 stars instead of 1. At the end of the project I aired my grievances and was told they could not offer any discount despite the issues. I didn't even get an apology until I asked for some sort of reparation. Ultimately there are too many other decking companies that would be easier to work with that I would not recommend working with this one.

We love our new deck. We wanted a wood deck with a drainage system. There were some hiccups but…read morethey handled them like pros. As well, they jumped through all the hoops created by Creve Coeur building inspectors (who did 7 unannounced inspections).

From the owner: At 5th Gear Decks & Exteriors we personally connect with each of our clients to understand their…read morewants, needs, and budget. Having an outdoor space you can enjoy is important to us, and we want to make that happen for each of our clients. We will work with you one on one to understand your backyard goals and give you multiple solutions so you can choose what works best for you. Customer connection is the most important thing to us, and we want you to trust us with all your exterior needs.