Excellent Experience with North County Deck and Patio…read more In our case, we're replacing a 30-year-old wood deck and patio overhang supported by a 30-foot glulam beam--enough to scare away contractors. After interviewing three companies, we chose North County Deck and Patio, and we're very glad we did. George was professional from the start, arriving on time with material samples and options. Their competitive bid included a professional drawing, which helped us visualize the finished project. Tom followed up with a detailed review of the plans and an on-site walkthrough before construction began. The finished deck and patio exceeded our expectations. The workmanship, attention to detail, communication, and professionalism were excellent throughout the entire project. Thank you

North County installed our balcony about five years ago -- and we've always loved it! And to top it…read moreoff, their service has been fantastic. We called Kira a few days ago and let her know that a few of our wire end caps had fallen off. She quickly responded by sending us a whole package of end caps. And no charge! Perfect!

We selected Yoder Construction to rebuild our old, unsafe deck. It extends out over a hillside and…read moreis about 1300 square feet. Matt and his team were perfectionists and created a beautiful deck. I would have made several bad design decisions if Matt had not diplomatically led me in the right direction. He created a deck that we would not have envisioned without his help. They were careful to work around our needs during the build, and we actually miss them being here. We are ecstatic over the results. Matt's estimates on cost and timing were right on the money. We highly recommend Yoder Construction.

We build deck with Yoder construction over the hill. Matt very responsive and great to work with…read more They provided timely quote and were able to come and evaluate the site. Matt provided competitive quote and overall very happy with our deck. Matt and his associates were professional while working.

Ben Zipp repaired our aging pergola recently and he did a great job! He submitted a very…read morecompetitive quote, took the time to understand the project thoroughly, and then delivered. This was especially a tricky job since we had hired a handyman before, who did most of the demolition before we realized that this was a bigger job than he was expecting. So when Ben showed up he had to reconstruct what he couldn't see. But he did a great job! He communicated excellently, showed up when he said he would, and worked hard. On time, on budget!

We couldn't be happier with the beautiful set of steps Ben from Zip Construction installed for us!…read moreAfter talking about this project for a couple of years--and even trying to tackle it ourselves--we realized we needed a professional. That's when we found Ben, the owner of Zip Construction, and knew we were in good hands. Ben is a true perfectionist. He listened carefully to what we wanted and delivered exactly that, down to the finest detail. His craftsmanship, professionalism, and clear communication made the entire process easy and stress-free. It's also a bonus that he's local and takes great pride in his work. If you're looking for someone who does high-quality work and truly cares about getting it right, we highly recommend Ben and Zip Construction!

We had an extensive deck project that included a tear down of a wrap around 1700 sq. ft. deck along…read morewith an attached sunroom and a complete rebuild of deck and railings. We did our research and interviewed several companies. We met with Mark Picano of Picano Builders, Inc. and hit it off immediately. Mark was incredibly knowledgeable and his pricing was reasonable and fair. Mark and his team were very reliable and did things in a timely manner. Mark was incredibly patient with my indecision. I went back and forth on material and lighting choices. In the end, I trusted his opinion and he was 100% spot on. It has now been 3 years since the work has been completed and the deck is amazing! We would do everything exactly the same way if we had it to do over again. Not only did we find a great builder, we feel like we made a friend in the process. HIGHLY recommended.

So, as I am preparing for court appearances with Picano Builders, Inc. and owner Mark, I found…read moreanother alarming finding that, in my strongest opinion, is quite concerning. At CSLB's recommendation, I got owner Mark of Picano Builders, Inc to sign unconditional lien releases for the $51,000 of the $58,000 contract we had together that he got paid ($36,000 on 04Apr2025 and $15,000 on 14Apr2025). Picano Builders, Inc. and owner Mark, through his office management, unknown to me, requested $40,000 materials credit pre-liened on my home's title and on myself. These preliens came from Dixieline. He also requested approximately $6,500 in preliens from J and W Redwood. No change orders were ever made to this contract nor was additional work added that would require that much credit, in my strongest opinion, (approximately $46,500) for materials for this 500 square foot deck project. The contract stated that all redwood and Moso decking would be purchased at J and W Redwood. Additionally, all material and labor was inclusive in the contract for this project between Picano Builders, Inc, owner Mark and myself, so I was really not understanding these preliens. At Mark's direction, I called his office and spoke with his wife Kiersten, who Mark told me manages his office, his invoices and his accounts. She admitted to requesting these preliens and told me she would email me invoices from Dixieline for materials used on my project and that she would correct the pre-lien mistakes. As of 21JUN2025, I have never received this information.

XTermite recommended Block Island and we met Jim and William who performed the inspection for roof…read morerepair and they were professional, on time and thorough. Their crew included Kenneth and a couple of other persons who worked hard and cleaned up afterwards. We are very happy and pleased with their performance and we highly recommend them for roof repairs and maintenance.

While selling a house where wood rot was found, we were referred to Jim Stevenson of Block Island…read more Jim was so instrumental in getting our work scheduled quickly to meet the close of escrow. The workers, William, Mario & Kenneth, were great! So respectful, competent and efficient. We even added additional work requested by the buyer and regardless of how difficult it was we were so impressed by all they did. During a highly stressful time, they came through completing the work very efficiently, with excellent performance and genuine care from everyone we dealt with -- beyond what is typical in today's times. We would use their services again and would highly recommend using Block Island.

I had Blake and the crew at California Deck Pros replace an existing deck at my house. Blake met…read morewith my wife and I, he asked questions about design, what our needs are for the deck, and our budget. He understood what we were looking for and gave us options matching exactly what we wanted. I met with other deck builders and I felt like the other guys were just offering 1 style that they knew the could build quickly, rather than build the deck we wanted. We love our new outdoor space, both using it and looking at it

Blake did a great job on our railing. I wish I had used him for our whole deck but he came into a…read morejob that was halfway done and finished it with ease. He and his team were fast and professional. His quality of work was stellar and he stood by his guarantee. I can tell he values his customers and will never stop with a job until his customer is 100% satisfied. I'd use Blake and Cal Deck Pros again and furthermore I'd recommend them to you!!

We had our kitchen and floors redone with Mastercraft and they were great to work with. There are…read moreso many decisions to make and Janelle in their design team really helped us refine our choices. Charley was our project manager; he kept the project moving forward and was extremely responsive to texts and calls. They helped us change the cabinet layout a bit and it ends up being more functional while also having much more usable space. The flooring and baseboards turned out terrific, it really changes the look and feel of the space. We had picked out something that was not one of their usual suppliers, but that was no problem. They really work with you to get exactly what you want. All the workers were friendly, skilled and left our house clean at the end of the day. My thanks to everyone that worked on our project. Chuck finished the kitchen up and did fine work with our plumbing which required some intricate work to accommodate our layout. I highly recommend Mastercraft and would use them again for any future work.

5 STARS ARE NOT NEARLY ENOUGH! Discovery of black mold and…read moreflooding beneath bedroom floor. I consulted 5 contractors. I'm so glad I chose MASTERCRAFT! Of the many options they had the best ideas and the qualified workmen. Mike Garst considered the project from every angle, brought in members of his team on 3 occasions to suggest approaches. When they opened the dry wall we found the supports were rotted & had to be replaced. They built a roof support, replaced damaged wood, added cement inside the walls higher than outside level to prevent leaks, then filled a beautiful solid cement floor and repaired the drywall. Better than good as new, this room boasts a superior foundation that gives me confidence. Every member of Mike's team is punctual, profesional, knowledgeable and courteous. When work was done, Mike came and, on his own account, adjusted the sticky sliding door so it moves smoothly. Mike's boss, Brian, also came several times to look over the project. I feel very fortunate to have had MASTERCRAFT take on this hugely complex project and bring a disaster to a happy ending.They explained options, patiently answered my questions and were courteous and pleasant throughout. The quality of their work is outstanding. I will absolutely hire them again - next project plumbing!

I would highly recommend Dan (owner) and DMB Builders for any home remodeling you have. Dan…read moreresponded promptly to my initial inquiry for our bathroom remodel estimate and gave a competitive estimate. He was very knowledgeable and took a genuine interest in the project. Once the project began, Dan's crew arrived promptly everyday and worked a full day, each day, until the project was complete. Their cleanliness was impeccable. Dan checked in on the progress almost daily and always communicated clearly what was going on. As with all projects, there were speed bumps along the way (not DMB's fault). But Dan's clear communication and solutions made the project run smoothly, on budget, and ahead of schedule. We couldn't be happier with the final results!

Dmb Builders, General Contractor, turned our old, out dated bathrooms into five star spas. We were…read moreimpressed with the professional manner and quality workmanship provided by Dan and his crew. Dan provided unique insight in understanding our vision into an outstanding finished remodel. Thank you, Dan, you deserve five stars plus.