Truly exceptional, above and beyond: excellent communication, workmanship, and timeliness. A…read moretotally different dynamic than the typical contractor experience. Derrick helped me navigate a very challenging situation to rebuild the entire back wall of my home and attached deck due to water damage. Scope: New insulation, plywood sheathing, composite siding, soffit, and fascia for back wall. Replaced rim joist, headers, and other structural wood as needed from water damage. Re-installed windows and sliding glass door incorrectly installed by previous contractor. Rebuilt pressure treated wood deck with improved layout. Derrick's attention to detail and pride in his work translated to a solution that addressed all of my goals and helped me understand mistakes made by previous contractors. He spent hours reviewing options and brainstorming with me as more damage was uncovered and the scope had to expand as we went. Overall, could not be happier with my experience and would highly recommend.

My deck has been a sight for sore eyes for quite some time. I've neglected it for many years but…read morethis year I was on a mission to bring it back to life. I needed a contractor that will get the job done right and Im so glad that I hired Pulse. Derrick came out and measured the deck in minutes, provided samples and suggestions. I knew composite was the way to go so I don't have to worry about maintenance. Within an hour we had a plan. I had a hard time narrowing down colors but helped by offering his suggestions. The colors I picked were some newer options Trex released and Derrick said he was excited to see how it turns out. Derrick and Luke came out and when I watched them work I was highly impressed. They worked like machines; measuring and communicating like a good team should. Luke is clearly a highly skilled carpenter. I had an idea for angled steps and even though it's a bit complicated he took on the project and built some really cool stairs that make my deck unique. Their attention to detail really showed and they kept me informed of their progress through an app with daily updates in what was complete. Communication was top notch and thats important to me. Pulse wasn't the cheapest company, but the value was great. You get what you pay for and Im glad that I finally have a beautiful deck to enjoy. I only wish the rest of my house was as nice as it puts the rest of it to shame. If you're looking for a job done right call Pulse.

I worked with Bart for installation of kitchen cabinets for a dry bar, it was a great experience…read moreand would definitely recommend his services!

From the owner: Custom woodwork, home theater projects, carpentry, and more. We can make an old deck look like new…read moreagain, or if you are dreaming of a deck or pavilion, we can help! I specialize in Carpentry and woodworking.

Gabriel was incredible to work with. From the initial estimate to final installation, Gabriel was…read moreincredibly responsive, thorough and easy. He is competitively priced, and we thought offered a better service/quality railing than his competitors. We are thrilled with the results.

We are absolutely in love with our new bannister! I messaged here on Yelp and Gabriel responded…read moreright away; came to our house two days later to measure the space and provided a quote that night. His pricing was much more reasonable than other quotes we received. He kept me apprised along the way when he was almost done with iron working the bannister and asked if we wanted powder coating (slightly extra cost) which we did opt in for. The day of install was fast - Gabriel did the install and there was no dust or particles left on our floor after he was done drilling to the ground. The little things like that make a difference to me! Would definitely recommend Gabriel!

The summer of 2025 , Andrew at Archadeck came out to our home to review our desire to remove our 25…read morex 25' deck and switch to a patio over the coming winter and spring. We weren't exactly sure what we wanted. He asked questions such as color choice, whether we were open to certain shapes, what accessories we were thinking about, such as natural fireplace, gas, fireplace, pergola, and a bunch of other stuff. A week or so later, he showed us drawings of several ideas for our space along with sample pictures and materials from job jobs. He had done previously. He quoted prices for the various options, and we all decided to go bigger than originally thought. We chose to skip the pergola, go big on the gas fireplace and settled on an awesome, shapely layout with an interesting pallet of materials that were exactly right for our home. They took care of permitting, inspectors, Julie, everything. The price seemed expensive until I saw them do the work. They worked in between frost and snowfall, holidays and beyond. Every one of their crew are super nice, wear multiple hats and work so very hard. We underestimated the amount of work that was required. These guys were amazing. Well, patio Season is finally here and we couldn't be more thrilled! After a bunch of other of life's distractions, we are so enjoying our patio of perfection! These guys are meticulous. At the end, they leveled all surrounding affected landscape and receded. Everything all the way back to the street and it came in beautifully. Thank you, Andrew and Archadeck!

They built us a beautiful screen porch and deck. Did all the plans, drawings, permits, etc from…read morestart to finish.

Last year I contacted every company advertising deck refinishing in all the NW suburban area home…read moreshoppers and mailers. One quoted an outrageous price, two quoted half the figure, and two promised to come out for a quote and never showed up. All had a number of poor reviews of their work on line. I held off getting the work done. This spring I contacted Pro Coat. Dave Marion quoted a fair price for the job, and warned me that he couldn't guarantee the old botched finish could be completely removed. He said his crew would test a small area and only if they could satisfactorily clean it, would they do my entire deck. His men arrived within the time frame Dave had estimated, the test cleaning worked perfectly, and within the day my deck was stripped, brightened and looking like new. A few days later Pro Coat was back and the deck was stained in an afternoon. Great care was taken to cover the side of the house next to the deck so no over-spray could get on the siding or brickwork. The yard was left immaculately clean. Alfredo did a great job of evenly and thoroughly applying the new stain to the inside and outside of the deck, despite the surrounding hedge making it difficult. My deck now looks like new, and the results were far better than I thought could possibly be achieved. Any future work I need will be done by Pro Coat, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their services to anyone.

Can't say enough good things about Dave and his team. Dave came out to personally inspect the deck,…read moresize and condition and his team visited at least 3x to remove and replace a handful of rotting planks, color match our existing color to what they'd apply and then power wash and seal it. He spent time with me on a call explaining the two types of sealant and left me feeling far more informed about the work they were doing than anyone else who's previously done similar work. They moved all the furniture on and off for us and made it a smooth and easy process. Would highly recommend and will use them again when the deck requires re-sealing. Wish all home contractors were as easy going, responsible and timely. Thanks Dave!

Mike did an excellent job repairing our 6' wood fence and gate. His price was very reasonable and…read moreMike not only did a super competent job but cleaned up the job site and left our yard in better shape than when he started! I really couldn't be more pleased!

Mike worked on our deck and fence for repairing woods, power wash, and stain. He works fast and is…read morevery professional and good at his work. His price quote is very reasonable and his response is very quick. I am very satisfied with this project and highly recommend him. I would like to contact him again when I need home repairs. Thank you, Mike!

I worked with Corey to replace my wooden deck that had seen better days. He came over to take…read moremeasurements, talk about what I wanted, and within the day gave me options to consider. Seeing both material samples as well as previous projects was super helpful in my decision making process, and I really appreciate Corey's quick response time and friendly demeanor. Daniel and Merrick who did the work were immaculate professionals. They worked quickly and cleanly, and they kept me informed of the progress along the way. I would highly recommend this team if you want a good deck built to last

We love our backyard now. Corey and Tom are the absolute best. Corey called me back immediately to…read morediscuss our project and came by in a very timely manner to take measurements and give us a quote. We had a very large project we were doing and Corey was very accommodating to work around our other contractors. The crew was great, respectful and clean. We had a deck with a pergola built by Corey and Tom. We are so very happy with our deck and pergola. You should look no further. Thank you Corey and Tom

Misha was wonderful from start to finish. He is kind and courteous and a pleasure to work with…read more He repaired and stained our old deck. He took great care, was conscientious and did a great job for a fair price. I will be recommending him to friends for any type of job. Thank you M&I Independence! I look forward to working with you again.

Highly recommended! Our inquiry was answered promptly and a…read moredate was scheduled with ease. The job was to repaint and repair our front door. It was done with care, precision, and excellent clean-up. Our door looks great and we are very happy with M & I Independence.