There are several reasons that we hired Riggins Construction LLC. First, he cares about his reputation. Hardly any company owner would give feedback on the online reviews of their businesses, but Ryan does. I believe if anyone cares his reputation so much, he is both confident and competent. Second, he answered phone calls and replied every email. We are in the age of technology, but not every contractor cares about returning voicemail messages or replying an email regarding free estimate. Third, he works very hard. He actually came to check our old fence at 8:30 pm and spent long time discussing the details with us, even though we had not decided to hire him. Of course, everyone worries about cost, unless you are the richest in the town. Ryan could not offer us the lowest price for the very traditional style, which we wanted to install at first just because it's much cheaper according to another bid. But he gave us a very good price for the horizontal style, within our budget! He even offered to add an arbor above the gate for free, after we hired him. Yes, he mentioned the extra cost of soil dump runs when we signed the contract, but he did not charge it when the work was done. We made the right decision: instead of having an ordinary fence, we actually got a beautiful work of art that everyone passes by is amazed by the fine design and excellent craftsmanship! read more

We would highly recommend Riggins Construction. We were looking to have a small ground-level deck built on top of a concrete slab porch. We initially planned on composite, but after seeing how beautiful Ryan's prior work with ipe hardwood was, we knew it would be a mistake to go with anything else. We are extremely happy with the result. Ryan was friendly and responsive and easy to communicate with. After finishing another job ahead of schedule, he offered to come out early and build the deck well before the contract required. Despite not having his full crew, the entire project was completed in two days. He texted to notify me whenever they entered or left the site. Ryan was careful to understand our goals and was able to adapt the design to accommodate them (for example, lowering the height to avoid the need for a railing, extending the deck around the existing columns, and building over a raised concrete step with clever framing to avoid the need to demo it). As I observed the work in progress and he explained what he was doing, it was clear that he has very high standards of quality and craftsmanship. And the result is just beautiful. He mentioned that he does all sorts of general contracting work in addition to decks and fences, so I expect we will be repeat customers if we have any further work to be done in the future. read more

Fine North End Fence Deck Craftsperson. If you are looking for a new fence, new deck, or repairs ask for a quote from Riggin's Construction. I was having a hard time finding a company to add additional screening to my fence. Ryan jumped in there with ideas ranging from a fix to starting over with upgraded wood and a more modern look. He is willing to do what the customer asks or suggests without having his own agenda. He is fair with his material and labor costs and can have a conversation about saving costs, In the end, we went with a fix that served our needs and we are very satisfied with the final product. Thanks Riggin's Construction! One note on the bidding process.We had an honest discussion with Ryan about the nature of getting different bids and he offered some perspectives on his end of business. He receives many YELP requests daily and responds via text. Often he will then travel up to 45 minutes (each way) to look around, write-up, and then offer a bid. There is no guarantee that his bid will get accepted, if he does that 3-4 times in a day it quickly adds up for "non-revenue" for his bottom line. A bit tough for a one man business, so I am offering up a little patience and understanding for folks in the trade, like Ryan, they are trying to make a living doing what they enjoy. read more

Well, it seems I am not the only one who had a "no show". After two short notice cancellations I decided to call Ryan and tell him not to bother, he followed up with a nasty text message two days later. And after reading other negative reviews on here I thought I would do a bit of research on Riggin's Construction and I am thankful he didn't show up. I will always do a simple state license search and research any contractor before hand from now on before I even consider calling for an estimate! My time is just as important as anyones. I am in law school and time is very limited for me right now. I suggest anyone considering Riggins Construction or any contractor to do your own research on the state website checking license, bond and insurance. I also checked to see if I could find his office or address, and I could not. Only a P.O. box. and no office phone number or land line. Only a cell phone. Something just seems off with this company is what I ended up deciding especially after reading other negative reviews. Good luck! Edit: I just also found "A better fence company" is DBA (doing business as) Riggins Construction. That seems really strange to me. read more

Not only an honest, hard working contractor, but a craftsman and perfectionist to boot. Ryan and his crew installed over 150 lf of noise abatement fencing along the roadside of our house. This was a double-sided "septum fence" that sandwiches mass-loaded-vinyl sound absorption material in the panels. We contacted several contractors but they either declined to bid the job, citing unfamiliarity with the proposed design/materials, or bid the job extremely high. Ryan designed the posts/panels around the added weight of the sound-proofing, suggested a board and batten design that would meet the design suggestions of the sound-proofing manufacturer and worked tirelessly through some of the worst February weather we've seen. When the wood had dried out over the summer and a couple of the battens had shrunk/cracked, Ryan came out for a tune-up visit and fixed any issues. We're not done with projects on the house and will definitely being hiring Ryan again for decking/porch and further fencing. read more

We absolutely love our fence, Ryan and his crew did a great job! My wife designed a custom horizontal board fence and matching mailbox and Ryan delivered beautifully. He always went the extra mile for the details and was extremely friendly and reliable throughout. He genuinely cares about the quality of his work and we'll definitely use his services for annual up-keep as well. Six months after building our fence, our next door neighbor asked him to build one like it for her, and he did another great job! They look incredible side by side. We asked him to re-stain ours and he gave us a great deal, and then replaced a few small boards and built a new finishing piece around the mailbox at no charge! Our house looks refreshed and updated, so good several of our neighbors used him as well. His pictures speak to his quality and attention to detail, and we were impressed and put at ease by his professionalism and reasonable prices. read more

Riggins construction went above and beyond our expectations. We hired them to build a fence for our expansive yard, they not only built us the most cost effective fence for our area but also what would look good in the environment while meeting our needs. We have extra respect for this company while still in the process of building our fence sections were destroyed by wind damage two days in a row, they fixed the sections the second time at no additional cost to us. We feel that we got the best man for the job, he is hardworking, dependable and has the best attitude. When we had to deal with pesky and distracting neighbors to the wind storm damage, he took it all in a positive stride and got the job done right. We recommend Riggins Construction, we will be using them again for sure. read more

Ryan is awesome!!! We have used him to build our fence a year or 2 back and recently again to build a 25' bamboo planter that ties into the fence. He is as good as they come. I have worked with more than my fair share of contractors over the years and Ryan is hands down the best I have come across. He is fair. He is a man of his word and has integrity above and beyond anything that is standard in the industry. One of the biggest differences you will find when you use Ryan is that he actually cares about a quality product and getting it exactly the way you want it to look. He will redo something and make sure every cut is Perfect before you even notice anything off. Quality, Integrity, Professionalism and a Fair Price, not sure you can ask for much more. Thanks again Ryan!!! read more

I had a great experience with Riggins Construction LLC for building a wood fence with stain at my rental property. I wanted to partially remove and build new wood fence along the house. Everything was so quick from getting a bit to finishing up, but he is also clear about scope of the work, so that you don't have any issue at the end of the project. he constantly gave me the status via text message, and call if urgent. Also he was willing to answer questions from my tenants directly so that we didn't waste time. I am quite happy with the quality and the details that I would highly recommend him and his crew if you want to build a fence. You don't get this kind of positive experience with contractor often:) The money was well spent! read more

We had Ryan come in and build us a fence in April this year, and Ryan and his guys did an awesome job. We had about 160 ft worth of an old fence we needed to have replaced, and an additional 20 feet or so (plus 3 gates) to add so that our backyard was completely fenced in for our dog. We also had a few weird angles and some stubborn old posts from the previous fence that they had deal with, but everything turned out great and looks really good. They even stuck around till dark the last night they were here so that they could finish up because Ryan knew we were so excited about being able to let our dog out to enjoy the yard. We would definitely use Ryan again! read more

I am happy with the quality of workmanship Riggins provided. We had a small project (2 gates for a townhouse complex). Some larger companies were too busy for such a small project. Riggins provided the lowest bid and was available to complete the work the soonest. He takes pride in the quality of his work. After realizing that the soil does not provide the best grip, he constructed arbors for the gates at no extra cost. I was impressed with how quickly he finished the gates, especially since one of his crew members had to take leave for a family emergency. The gates look great, and Riggins did not go over the agreed-upon budget! read more

Riggins Construction did an excellent job of replacing the deck for our home. I was very pleased with the detail carpentry as well as the construction time/schedule. Ryan has done two separate jobs for us and never exceeded his budget. He has handled changes in the job scope when surprises were discovered (dry rot under the old construction & the need to replace a poor initial designed roof drain). I would definitely recommend Riggins Construction to anyone in the market for a deck, gate or fence. See our deck photos posted on Riggins Construction LLC read more

We couldn't be happier with our fence. It is well built, beautiful, and I've had people knock on our door to inquire who built the fence. I never hesitate to give Ryan's name and number. He was a pleasure to work with--professional, responsive, and friendly. My experience with Riggins Construction was positive and their bid was extremely competitive compared to the quality of fence other companies were offering for a similar price. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Ryan again. read more

Ryan and his crew did an outstanding job. All the neighbors stopped and ask for his contact information. The fence design is unique and not the typical blank wooden wall. The finishing touch was the wood preservative that brought out the texture of the cedar and set off the unique design. I am very pleased with Ryan's no hassles bid and contract approach. As a measure of success, Ryan got three bids from neighbors before the project was finished. Michael Sheehan read more

Ryan and his crew tore down and rebuilt the front porch of our house, and the whole experience was great. He made adjustments along the way, asked our opinions, and gave us his expertise. The crew was great and worked hard. It was easy to communicate with Ryan, and he kept us up-to-date as schedules shifted around for the weather and other surprises. The quote was competitive, and the work was high quality. I highly recommend them. read more

He just finished a very difficult fencing job for us on Queen Anne. On time, on budget and just the way we wanted. During inspection, we request two small modifications and those were done without any pushback. One was for an extension up over a tall rockery, which was not in the original estimate. /Users/jbaillie/Library/Containers/com.apple.mail/Data/Library/Mail Downloads/F7CA8409-E8FC-4E2E-81B9-A0E495E161D5/IMG_1454.jpg read more

We just had our fence done and the whole process was amazingly smooth. Ryan and his team were diligent and obsessed to make everything perfect and were patient as we debated what to change on them! I'm a structural engineer and I was blown away by the professionalism they embodied everyday and they quality of their design and work. I would recommend them to anyone wanting to build anything, but especially decks and fences. read more

Ryan and his great crew built a beautiful composite deck (Azek) for us this past winter, braving the cold, wind and rain!! Not only are they highly skilled, they are all genuinely considerate, caring guys who are hard workers and give attention to detail. We also appreciated Ryan's great communication with us throughout the process. When the time comes, we'll have him back to do our side and front porches too! Thanks Ryan! read more

Ryan was great and definitely went out of his way to get my fence built and sealed as soon as possible. Looks really nice and my neighbors are asking if he can do their fences. I think that doing the job as planned is worth the 5 stars, but were it possible I wouldn't hesitate to give Ryan and Riggins Construction 6 for a great home improvement experience. read more