Our project was a small-ish deck replacement. The old one was well passed its prime as several of the wooden posts and the stairs were rotten and/or splitting. I added a picture for reference. We didn't have any special requests for the new deck so it was a standard deck replacement project. Estimates: Dmitriy came out soon after we contacted Open Space Design. He had good suggestions on how to tweak the layout of the new deck to move the stairs to a better place. The estimate provided was right around what we expected to pay. We got other estimates but the other decking companies we tried didn't really listen to our requests for simplicity, and as such, their estimates were much higher. Build: It was about a month or so from estimate to build which was quick. Jose and his crew were great. From soup to nuts, I think they completed the project in about a week. The weather was typical for Seattle this time of year, sunny one minute and pouring the next, but they kept on going all day long regardless. I couldn't be happier with the look and quality of the new deck. You can tell when people are experts in their craft. If I ever need a new deck, I will be calling Dmitriy again. read more

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I am so grateful for Dmitriy (and his crew, led by Jose). Easy to deal with, incredibly fast scheduling, thorough job. My deck took some punishment when a tree from the property owned by Normandy Park Town Center's absentee owner came down. They used all of the same materials as the original and it looks terrific. Much appreciated. read more

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Dmitriy and his crew demo'd our old, decaying deck and built a new one in its place earlier this year, and it turned out great - we've gotten nothing but compliments from everyone who's seen it. From the beginning, Dmitriy was responsive to all of my questions and transparent about labor and material costs, even getting a detailed quote for all materials from Dunn Lumber when I first reached out for an estimate. The crew did a great job and worked quickly, and Jose (the crew lead) kept me updated on how things were going throughout the project. If I have another deck project in the future, Dmitriy's the first person I'll call. read more

I'm really glad that we hired Dmitriy and his crew to replace our deck. His bid was close to the lowest yet the quality of the work is excellent. Also, Dmitriy is very knowledgeable and very honest. A couple of examples... When they tore down our old deck they discovered some water damage inside one of the walls of the house. We expected this, as patio doors that had been changed some years prior had not been correctly installed. Dmitriy had the needed skills to completely repair the wall in situ, and he also removed and reinstalled the two patio doors correctly using drip pans to prevent the problem from reoccurring. In truth he could have charged us anything he wanted in this situation, and he charged us a very fair amount for what ended up being a lot of work. Dmitriy and his crew are also very careful not to waste materials. Their process is to purchase what is needed and provide the customer with receipts for reimbursement, but if there are returnable materials at the end of the job, they'll get a refund on those and credit you back. It's not a big deal bu I appreciate it. Anyway, back to the deck. We had it built last fall, and now that we're finally getting to use it we're realizing just how solid and well-built it is, and it just looks fantastic. I know decks are their bread and butter and they do a great job, but we are happy enough with the quality of their work that we've actually had Dmitriy's people back for a few other projects including changing a couple of windows and installing a new front door. I like supporting a veteran-owned small business, and it's really easy to do that when they provide excellent products and services at a really honest price. I strongly recommend Dmitriy and his team. read more

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I can't say enough to recommend Dima and his team! From the very first phone call, Dima was communicative, responsive, honest, up-front, and just downright easy to work with. He laid out exactly what the plan of action would be and provided us with a quote within two business days. Once we decided to move forward with Dima, all of the next steps were laid out clearly for us. Once our materials were delivered, the schedule was adhered to and the work was completed on-time. They did a great job with our deck project (check out the pictures)! With Dima and his team, you'll get great value for the price you pay. I couldn't recommend him more and would definitely engage him for any future work needed. read more

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Dmitriy and his crew did a fantastic job on our house. There were two parts to the project: 1. Add railing on our larger deck, 2. Fully rebuild the small "landing" deck in the back. Dmitriy was prompt and professional when visiting to give an estimate. His quote was competitive, and his crew got the job done VERY FAST. After I paid, they were on-site the next day, and within 3 days they completely finished the job. What I really like is that Dmitriy doesn't mark up the materials. I got a quote from Dunn Lumber and I called them directly to pay it. Dmitriy's crew picked up the materials and did the work. Then, when they had a bit of extra materials left over, they returned that material to Dunn and I got a partial refund. read more

Open Space Design - We had a slightly larger deck that was in bad shape. Dmitriy's crew fully rebuilt it. - Decks & Railing Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Dimitriy offered us the best estimate of all the companies we asked for bids, AND he was the most transparent with his pricing. On top of that, he returned unused materials, and got us a refund of a few hundred dollars! Our smallish deck job started out as a resurfacing, but Dimitriy and team handled our changes without hesitation. The quality is top-notch, and we would definitely recommend him. read more

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Dmitriy and team did a fantastic job on our backyard deck. It was exactly what we wanted, and they finished in record time for a reasonable price. We couldn't have asked for more. I'd highly recommend. read more

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My wife and I contracted with Dmitriy to build a new composite deck. Dmitriy came to the house, took measurements and photos, and promptly provided a fair and reasonable quote. The work started on time and finished on time and the crew was professional and friendly, and the work they did was stellar. We are delighted with the job and our new deck looks great. I would not hesitate to recommend Dmitriy and his crew. As someone else mentioned, there was extra material when the job was completed so Dmitriy returned the extra for a refund and passed the savings to us! I call that honesty and a good way to run a business. read more

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Jeff from Open Space Designs came to my Beacon Hill house to provide architecture planning for a deck replacement. The consulting service was straight forward and valuable. We discussed options in person. Then Jeff translated our rough ideas into a solid plan including drawings, material estimates, and written recommendations. The real power of this documentation was hooking in a decking contractor. We shopped the plan with a few top deck builders in Seattle that Jeff suggested. I'm confident having the drawings from Open Space Designs gave us the leg up in getting the best carpenter crew. So many contractors are 6 to 18 months out, so getting their attention is a critical first step. Jeff's design gave the contractors ideas they would not have used otherwise (specifically the sky lift system that ties the deck roof into my house roof/wall). His experience paid off - giving me a dream deck. Overall Jeff was reliable and professional. Very happy I used his consulting service in my deck project. Highly recommended! read more

Open Space Design - Open Space Designs drawing of my deck. One of many documents that Jeff provided. - Decks & Railing Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I could not have been happier with my experience w/ Open Space Design! I was looking for consulting & help with a design that would align w/ my skills. It was super easy to set up a time for our consult, Jeff offered some great tips (esp on ways to simplify the design), and quickly produced not only a blueprint for the deck and materials list, but an incredibly useful DIY guide. When I started the work, he was able to provide quick/easy consulting help as I had questions, and was incredibly helpful & responsive. While I probably could have cobbled something together on my own, there is no way it would have turned out nearly as well as it did. Jeff's help was instrumental for me to build something that I'm proud of, and will enhance my life significantly. Thank you, Jeff! read more

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On time and punctual, friendly, good price, efficient, quality well done work. They were a joy to work with and I highly recommend them. Very competent and a job well done. read more

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Dimitriy and his crew did a great job on our new deck. We're quite pleased with the quality of work and price was right in line. Dimitriy was particularly good managing the materials. No markup, he just included a material list of what to order at Dunn with the quote. He even returned material that wasn't needed to get a credit. He's a busy guy, but once you get him scheduled and locked in you'll be really happy with his work! Give him a call! read more

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Dimitriy was the ideal partner for my deck build. His bid was straightforward and prompt. Upon acceptance, he worked with me through the design process, identifying materials and quantities and validating approach. The build phase was very close to what he forecast. Building a deck from scratch is not easy: building molds and prototyping, setting large, heavy footings and beams, cement pours, and significant material cutting, screwing, nailing, glueing, sealing, etc. Dimitriy was an animal during build, working long hours through crazy weather to deliver on a vision we worked through collaboratively. He and colleague Alex exceeded expectations on the build-out, keeping me informed on issues and decisions, while working very efficiently, and leaving a clean work area between shifts. I am rarely surprised (in a good way), and these guys surprised me. I'm delighted with both the process and results. I look forward to working with these guys again on any build project they are willing to accept. read more

Open Space Design - Final deck product, with custom built daybed. - Decks & Railing Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Dmitriy did a fantastic job to help us design and build our dream deck. He was great to work with, responsive, and is a meticulous craftsman. He collaborated on the design and made recommendations that honored our 1962 mid century gem. His prices were excellent for the quality and craftsmanship that we received. I would highly recommend. read more

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I can't say enough about Dmitriy and his team. They were professional, knowledgeable, very capable and did excellent work. They also cleaned the working area daily. He was transparent regarding pricing and how the team worked and competitively priced. I'm incredibly happy with my new decks and would definitely use them again. I highly recommend them. read more

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We are very happy with our new deck! Dmitriy was fair and transparent in his pricing, worked directly with Dunn Lumber to facilitate a smooth delivery of the material, consultative in the design and material of the deck, diligent and extremely detail oriented in his work, very hard working (worked through heavy rain, worked into night time), and delivered a high quality and excellent end product! We would highly recommend Dmitriy for your deck work! read more

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***5 star rating based on communication/customer service and not actual work*** I had a relatively small deck job I was looking at quotes for, but unfortunately Jeff was all booked up. He communicated that clearly and offered his coaching services, but ultimately I decided against trying to DIY this one. I appreciate Jeff's communication. Customer service builds credibility and gives a glimpse into what to expect when deciding to hire. All these other reviews that say similar things are right on point. read more

Highly recommended. Easy to work with, good communication, best price and transparent about all of it. And they were able to get me on to their schedule reasonably quick, unlike several of the other contractors I talked to. Dmitry and his crew did a great job on my rooftop deck and I am happy with the whole experience. read more

I was getting tired of the annual maintenance of replacing and finishing some of our 17-year-old deck's cedar decking. So I requested 4 bids and got 3. Dimitry spent far more time during his inspection of the deck explaining our options for decking material and fastening systems. He was also the only one to probe our pressure-treated structural members for soft spots caused by rot. He showed me that about 6 of our joists would have to be replaced and almost all of the posts for our railing. Also one support post had a significant split, requiring replacement of that post. None of the inspections for the other bids raised these structural problems. Dimitry's bid was higher as a result, but it was still close to other cost estimates. When I accepted Dimitry's plan and bid, work began within a week. Dimitry and his crew were amazingly accommodating about an earlier finish date we needed. They had to work some long hours, but they got everything done in two calendar days! read more

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Yelp says 5 stars means as good as it gets, and our deck project with Jeff and his helper, David, was as good as it could get! We hired Jeff to build a deck for us, behind our new house in North Ballard. Jeff had been recommended by our landscaper (EcoTech), and our deck project turned out perfect, on time, at a reasonable price--and that is truly a rare and wonderful thing. Feel free to get other bids, like we did, because you may have to wait a while to have the work done by Jeff. But we think if you do decide to wait for Jeff, you won't be disappointed. A busy contractor is a good thing, as it means you're probably going to get a quality installation. read more

Open Space Design - Our new Azek deck by Open Space Design. All it needs now is some landscaping! - Decks & Railing Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Dimitriy is extremely responsive and he has an excellent team. We had a rotting gable fascia. When they came out to replace it, they also inspected the others and asked if we would want them replaced because they were rotting too. What I appreciate is that they provided photos and explanations so I could make an educated decision. They also fixed an issue with my gutters while they were working on the gable fascia. I cannot recommend them enough, Very fair pricing and transparent on cost etc. I will choose to work with them again on my other projects such as remodeling a bathroom and kitchen. read more

You would be lucky to hire Dimitriy's firm to complete your projects. He completely replaced the underlying supports and my multi-leveled deck and I can't recommend him highly enough. An extremely hard worker with many talents to perform a wide range of projects for you. Definitely check him out!! He has been responsive to my varied requests and I will be hiring him again for a variety of work around my home. read more

Note: this review is for the outstanding customer service despite the fact that they were unavailable to book my job because they're just too busy. But I did want to say that this is the first time that a business too busy for my job went WAY above and beyond to introduce me to other folks who might have availability. Jeff Layton answered my initial email within 24 hours, then referred me to two other contractors with a lengthy intro sharing a bit of info about my job and a longer description of the person he was introducing me to, why they were great, some background, and their contact info. Wow. I wish everyone did business that way. I'll be sure to call them back in the future to see if they are available. read more

Although this company doesn't do the services I am looking for, Jeff took the time out of his day to refer me to a company who does which is 5 star customer service! read more

We're DIYers (the honest-to-goodness seriously-actually-doing-repairs and renovations-ourselves) and were looking for some help in a deck design. We have an old WWII 'box' house in North Ballard / Crown Hill, and the 1.5 story height of it wasn't friendly to outdoor decks. We wanted someone to help us construct a layout and new design for a compete deck rehaul, and found Jeff's consulting services. He was great to work with! Did an in-person initial consult, gave us several options of layouts and material suggestions, was completely honest and forthright, and very accessible over email. Even got to use his contractor discount in placing our material order. Would highly recommend consult services, and wouldn't hesitate on using his others complete services should we need those one day. A straight-up good small business owner, very reasonably priced, and nice rapport. read more

Are you looking for contractor who does the job as if it was his own house? Do appreciate when someone shows up on-time for appointments? Do like having projects done when they are promised and not over budget? Lastly do you wish your contractor was a good person who was nice to neighbors and didnt make a mess? If any of this is true then you should try to hire Jeff. I say this because he is booked very far in advance. He is also not the cheapest. He may be the best, though. I love the deck he built and I had to get a stack of business cards to give out for all the people stopping by to ask who built it. read more

I contacted open space design to get an estimate for repair work. Jeff got back to me within a day. Unfortunately he said they were already booked for the summer, but he offered to refer me to another contractor. I thought he'd give me a name to call, but he emailed another contractor and cc:d me to put us in touch and even provided a description of the work I was looking for. He didn't have to do any of that. Jeff is definitely the kind of guy I would like to work with in the future! read more

We had a tricky problem with removing an older second-story deck and replacing with a design that fit our backyard and the architecture of our home. Everything about our experience with Jeff was honest, clear, and professional. Our resulting cedar deck is beautiful! Highly recommended!! Jeff is awesome! read more

Jeff & his team recently replaced our crusty old front & back decks in Ballard with a new Azek deck with a stained cedar railing. We had several contractors bid on the job, and from the beginning Jeff was very friendly and helpful in discussing options for the project. His estimate was very clear, and we really appreciated his transparency re: cost of materials. During the build out, we had a few minor change requests which were accommodated without any issues. When we initially planned the project and got bids, our only concern was Jeff's availability (they were already booked out several months in advance); however, it was well worth the wait! Jeff & David were hardworking, skilled craftsmen- and the result is an affordable, well-built, and beautiful deck that we expect to bring our family years of enjoyment. Highly recommended! :-) read more

Jeff provided us with a very competitive estimate on a deck renovation project that involved replacing the existing painted (peeling) deck surface and railing with composite decking material, and rebuilding the staircase. He was easy to work with and very thorough in his work. He and his crew completed the work earlier than schedule and slightly under budget. He was able to accommodate some last minute changes in an efficient and effective manner. We look forward to fully enjoying our beautiful deck for the first time in a decade. read more

I used Open Space Design's consulting service for help on re-building our second story deck stairs. Jeff provided a design, materials list, and estimate for the project. While we were constructing our deck, he was always very prompt in returning messages on all our questions. I would definitely recommend Open Space Design to DIY'ers for their consulting service. read more

Jeff did a great job with my deck. He's easy to work with, professional, nice and builds really nice decks. His pricing was very fair and he even went to the trouble to put an ad up on craigslist for anyone who wanted the wood from my old deck. That saved me a big dump fee and plus, got the wood re-used instead of in the land fill. I fully recommend him. read more

Love the Trex Transcend Deck they put in for us! The composite deck prior Timbertech XLM turned white and much happier with Trex.

I cannot say enough good stuff about Jeff of Open Space Designs. Our deck is beautiful and his attention to detail made it one of a kind! All work was done in a timely manner (way faster than I thought actually), the price was reasonable and decisions were always made with patience. Jeff has a wonderful business philosophy and was always open and honest about his price quotes-his business will go far! I love the fact that our deck won't look like everyone else's in the neighborhood(unless they copy us!) thanks to Jeff's creative touches. read more

Jeff repaired our deck and did an excellent job. The work was completed on time and on budget. I would definitely hire him when we are ready to replace the deck. read more

We found Open Space Design on Yelp. From the initial interview to the final inspection, everything about working with Jeff was positive. Our deck is large and elevated, so the structural design was very important. We wanted everything to be legal and to code. Jeff planned and delivered exactly what we asked for, on time and within budget. In addition to being an accomplished craftsman, he is incredibly well organized. He ordered the materials, drew the plans, got a permit approved with the city, and managed the two required city inspections, all without a hitch. He showed up on time every day without fail, and worked amazingly hard. He gracefully managed extra work that came up, such as an unexpected rotted area on the wall under our old deck, for a reasonable fee. It was a delight to come home from work each day and see the amount of progress he had made. He also located a hauler to take away the old deck, and left the site clean and neat. From start to finish, the entire job took 2 weeks. We are very happy with our beautiful new deck, which is of much higher quality than our old deck! read more

Jeff and co were great. They built a small Trex deck and stairs in back of our house. The process was very smooth and pain-free. The costs and timeline estimates were spot on. They were very clean and considerate. The best part is the deck is beautiful. Couldn't have been happier with the whole process and Open Space Design. read more

Jeff is awesome! He did some work for friends/family so I already knew he was good. When he was finished with my deck he asked if it was what I was expecting and the honest answer was no, because I had no idea how to design a deck with all our trouble areas and didn't imagine anything so great. He made it look so easy and gave me the deck I had no idea I could have! He was very easy to work with, had great design ideas and always cleaned up after himself each day. He even finished a day early! I asked for many business cards to hand out to friends because this guy is that good. read more

Jeff and his crew did a great job replacing our rotted wood deck with Trex. They were easy to work with, arrived when Jeff said they would and finished the job in 2 days. We highly recommend. read more