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    Safe Space Construction

    4.7 (20 reviews)
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    Monica G.

    We bid out a large, 2-story deck project. Unfortunately, we did not select Safe Space Construction. The contractor that we selected "almost" finished the job before they disappeared. We had invested a considerable amount in decks that were not properly finished, did not meet code, looked terrible, and were unsafe. I contacted Steve Abbott/Safe Space Construction and asked for help. Steve and his team took on the mess that the prior contractor left behind. They corrected the structural and finishing issues and enhanced the overall look and usability of the deck, leaving us with a stunning, functional, safe deck that we can enjoy for many years to come. Steve's team does exceptional work. They are reliable and very focused on quality workmanship and materials. We highly recommend Safe Space Construction for your next project. We are so thankful that they worked on ours.

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    Haris A.

    I'm truly blown away by the 15'x30' deck with pergola and polycarbonate roofing Steve and his crew finished at my place. Amazing quality of materials and craftsmanship and they had the whole thing done in 4 days! I also thought the price was very fair and booked with Steve after getting a couple different quotes and comparing quality relative to the prices. I will definitely be using SSC for future projects!!

    Alex M.

    Steve and his crew built the framing for my composite deck and also installed the composite deck I purchased. Steve did all the due diligence to make sure the composite deck that I was purchasing was good quality and that I was buying enough material. I showed him the design that we wanted and the deck turned out exactly like the design. His crew was very diligent and professional and they made sure the finishes were done to the highest quality. My project had a lot of curves that took time and patience and his crew took the time necessary to deliver a wonderful product. Me and my family are very pleased with the end product and the price that was proposed was the most competitive. I would definitely recommend Steve and his crew for any deck project.

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    Steve provided a quick estimate with several options and then they were able to fit us in their schedule quickly.

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    512 Outdoor

    512 Outdoor

    (54 reviews)

    New 2-story deck missed the mark across code, Trex guidelines, and aesthetics. Poor planning. Won't…read moremake it right. We lost 5 figures on a 2-man crew that lacks longevity with owner. Hire inspectors before paying final invoice. FYI "Custom Deck and Fence Austin" also has poor reviews on multiple sites noting owner Todd Louis Ratajik of "Good Day Baked Energy Snacks" (Forfeited Existence). Sites now name "Cesar" as owner. Negative reviews disappeared. AFFD has pending lawsuits with Travis County Courts. Unknown AFFD subcontractor alarmingly used my name and address in another client's lawsuit wtf! Standard: Visual consistency. AFFD: Mismatched railing. Todd's words: "It's the same railing but pinched." (A contractor's FB review notes lack of materials to properly complete jobs.) Std: Concrete pad supports stairs. AFFD: Stair stringers hover in air, failing to land on concrete. Todd blatantly texted that stringers would step out (not down) from deck. I refuted the abnormality. Top step was cut off; stringers don't reach concrete. Instead of extending pad or redoing stringers, an ugly post was set. Std: Stairs treads w/o gaps. No overhangs. AFFD: Stringer cuts forgot stairs' fascia; treads weren't 11+". Gaps added to meet code, so stair noses are 1.25+", ie trip hazards. FYI Use rise-to-run guidelines. Std: 42" deck railings. 34-38" stair railings ABOVE boards. AFFD: 44" deck railings. Didn't supply 34" stair railings; boards grossly notched to lower height, which start at 44"! Std: Posts sit on existing FINISHED concrete pads. (LOL) AFFD: Post had no contact with pad (after removing makeshift shams to hide the blunder) ie ZERO deck weight on ground. Todd asked if this was okay [to not deal with]. Post not corrected at start. Rough concrete poured atop pad to meet post. Ew. Std: 16" oc MAX joist spacing (Trex specs). AFFD: 7 of 13 spacings are 16+". No blocking. Add 1 or 2 joists = ~15.5" or 14" spacings. Todd said his ways are "affordable" and "economical". Eek. Best: Competitor contracts: "12-in joist spacings", "blocking", "glulam beam". Std: Trex Cocktail Rail Kit (full-width support, hidden fasteners). AFFD: 5.5" wavy floor boards nailed to 1" rail. Visible screws, rough shavings, corner gaps, no support eg 2x4s to flatten board. No countersunk screws and putty to hide nails. Std: Professional aesthetics. AFFD: Not spraying railing cuts = RUST. No continuity in stairs fascia to meet deck edge. Silver bolts on black railings. Posts unequal distance from deck edges. Cedar's shorter lifespan requires staining / maintenance is inferior to Trex's composite fascia. Std: Disclosure of unforeseen issues. Protocols. Loyal crews. AFFD: Crew wasted a day plotting makeshift repairs after causing roof damage. Licensed roofer was furious about erroneously-cut flashing. Roofers returned after crew again made damaging cuts where told not to. Zero acknowledgement from Todd. AFFD: Crew noted holes in house's ceiling after removing joist nails. No repairmen references. Not-our-problem mentality. AFFD: 15+ days by 2 tired guys: the hire + his actual neighbor. Ditto to reviewer compelled to supervise. Days start late, end after 7pm. My neighbors had 5 deck builders who left by 6pm still jolly. AFFD: Non-recyclables in recycling bin. Concrete and stinky liquid in trash bin. Cigarette butts, nails, and construction debris across yard. AFFD: Crew won't tell owner about gray areas and errors in judgments. One unsure if he'd get paid wth. Std: Professionalism. AFFD: No final walkthroughs. Owner ignores items in emails. Condescending; when I climbed a ladder re an issue (that I called a roofer to fix), Todd muttered that I was "an inspector, eh". Instead of talking measurements, Todd's retort was "I'm the owner of a deck company", as if titles alone grant proficiency. Labor is hired out, crew turnover is high. Workmanship depends on whoever is outsourced, who aren't deck builders so much as guys who "have built decks before". Expect no corrections on what Todd Ratajik deems as "good enough".

    Estimator never came to house to provide an estimate. We rescheduled the first time at his request,…read moreand he didn't show for the second appointment with no message. I hope others have a better experience.

    Landmark Fence and Deck

    Landmark Fence and Deck

    (44 reviews)

    Merlin and his team were awesome. Fast, great job, easy to work with and a great fence!! Several…read moreneighbors have commented. Highly recommend!

    Merlin and his team SAVED THE DAY! I got about 6 or 7 quotes for my deck back in April. Landmark…read moreFence was one of them. Unfortunately, I ended up going with a different contractor who quickly proved he didn't know what he was doing. After I decided to end that relationship, I immediately called Landmark and one other company back who had given me quotes previously. The other company couldn't find the time to get someone to come out for a re-estimate and then did not return my calls. Merlin was extremely responsive and came to give me another estimate to check out what had already been done. He originally told me mid-July and at this point it was mid to late May. Everyone was booked through July at this point, so I was willing to wait. Merlin ended up starting earlier than planned around the end of June but then I had an issue with my composite boards with Home Depot where they had to reorder my boards and wait another week. Merlin was extremely understanding and worked around the Home Depot mistake. As soon as my boards arrived, they immediately picked them up at Home Depot and finished the job within the next 1-2 days and ended on a Holiday - July 4th. They are a hard working, trustworthy, and professional team and did an absolutely outstanding job! I would definitely use them again for any fence or decking needs. I'm so glad I found them!

    Hill Country Outdoor Living

    Hill Country Outdoor Living

    (13 reviews)

    Hill Country Outdoor living just completed a wonderful outdoor kitchen and cabana for us!! Here are…read moresome reason why working with them was such a pleasure! -Will look for potential savings in all areas -Open & honest about scheduling and timelines -Encouraging of your personal ideas and styles -Will problem solve around potential hurdles -Works within a budget -Attention to detail, willing to fix blemishes or imperfections for a satisfied product - All around professionalism and kindness - LOVING THE FINAL PROJECT

    Absolutely happy with how this project turned out. They were not the cheapest (you get what you pay…read morefor, in my opinion) however, the service was fantastic and the attention to detail exceeded all expectations. I often sit outside enjoying my coffee and watching my kids play (now that I can actually see the play scape!). Yes, as with any construction, there were snafus- these are to be expected. I always judge not on if there are issues but on how they address them! Adam was amazing to work with. He came in and immediately understood our vision and made it happen. The only thing I wish we had done was add more power outlets. We only did 2 and I think we should have done 4- lesson learned for the future! Overall- even with the pandemic they were able to make everything happen. They got behind but this was expected because of supplies being delayed etc. they communicated with us every step of the way though. Having completed numerous construction projects in our lives both personal and for work- you get what you pay for! It's not worth Id for us to deal with trouble and issues and fighting with the GC- we did that before- the peace of mind and known quality from Hill Country make it an easy call. They will give you the service you want and will go the extra mile if things change midway!

    Safe Space Construction - fencesgates - Updated September 2026

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