I used Shaffer & Sons to replace a gate two years ago. Knotty boards were used, and they took the nice lock that was on my old gate and replaced it with a shoddy one. They also left concrete debris from removing an old post in my raised bed. They were the cheapest bid ($950), but I now have a gate with holes that I will need to replace in a few years. Wouldn't recommend. read more

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Bruce was very responsive when we reached out in June for estimates on our deck replacements. His estimate was affordable and we felt assured when he came out to see the project as he commented on what was required according to code (apparently our dilapidated decks were not compliant and none of the other contractors we consulted with made mention of this). Bruce confirmed his availability for install beginning in late October at that time and we coordinated via email as that time approached. Bruce and his team do very great, thorough work. They were all very friendly and trustworthy. We are very pleased with our deck replacements and the dry rot pieces they both identified and replaced on our front support columns. Bruce also hung up our new address numbers for us at the conclusion of the project, which was a big help for us! We did not receive an invoice until the very end of the project (after 3 of 4 payments were made), but did receive one nonetheless. Despite this, we don't have any concern about Bruce and his team coming out to repair anything that should arise. Though, we don't expect that to happen based on the quality work they provided. Their focus is on their craft, not the administrative pieces of the business. I highly recommend Shaffer & Sons and will keep Bruce's contact information should we, our friends, or family members require any work completed in the future. read more

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We needed one side of our fence torn down and redone. Bruce was quick to produce a reasonable bid and asked questions to confirm materials and design so that it matched another section of fence. The project started on time and finished quickly and it looks wonderful. I wish we had hired him for our deck. Quality human and quality business! read more

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Wow ! Bruce and his crew did a fantastic job on our new deck/awning. The estimate was right on and we are very pleased with everything that they did. It was a bit of a challenge for them because they had to juggle our hot tub. The new location is perfectly level too! Great job! read more

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Shaffer and Sons gave us a reasonable bid, did an outstanding job on our deck and were extremely personable and reliable to deal with. We would definitely recommend them! read more

I am amazed by the service provided by Shaffer & Sons removing a rotted old fence and gate, and building a beautiful new cedar good neighbor fence. The entire operation took a few hours. The price was reasonable and the team was efficient. We may very well have them come out to do the other fences on our property next season! read more

Our deck was nearing the end of its life. We sought out multiple deck contractors and just about every one of them said it was unsalvageable and that we should replace it. However, replacing the deck would mean having to update it to current building codes and permits, which would then mean having to hire an engineer for our small 6' x 14' deck... Bruce came over, took a look and casually said, we can add more supports and fix the deck instead of having to replace it. He walked us through all the repairs he would do, he listened to our concerns and wrote up an estimate that weekend. I choose to hire him because of his straightforwardness in answering all my questions, he was so down to earth and friendly, I felt like he was trustworthy. We went from potentially having to wait months and spend $20,000 on a new replacement deck to spending about $5,000 on repairs and taking considerably less time. They were booked out till about October and would contact us when the time came closer, they did just that and were able to fix the deck in a day. We hired him to come back to build a 2nd retaining wall, his son came out and built it in less than an hour. They used high quality materials, I feel like the wood used will last a long time. A year later, we noticed that the deck was starting to sink and consulted with Bruce. He came over, took a look and figured it was probably the ground material was soft and causing the deck to sink. He offered to fix it, FREE OF CHARGE. It wasn't his fault the ground was soft, it just shows how much integrity he has in his work. Hands down, I would recommend him to anyone. My neighbor immediately asked for his contact! read more

I contacted Bruce of Shaffer and Sons and he came out within a day to see the project site for himself. I wanted a gate put in front of our side yard. This was by far the most affordable quote with the quickest turnaround time. It was a no-brainer. Corresponding with Bruce was incredibly easy, and the job itself took less than 3 hours. I'm so impressed. It came out better than I was expecting. I'll be calling Bruce when I need deck and fence work, which will be soon! Don't hesitate, and use Shaffer and Sons. read more

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We worked with Bruce on two projects, a new Timber Tech deck and fence. He always showed up when he said he would and both jobs were done quickly. Bruce and his crew were profession, hard working and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them and will be using them again with future projects. read more

I contacted Bruce for a fence repair. I just wanted a temporary fix and he fixed it right there at no charge. Will definitely use his services again in the future! read more

Bruce Shaffer and Sons worked out really well for us. Efficient, detail-oriented work, with reasonable cost, and a surprisingly short timeframe for the whole project: new composite deck to replace an old failing one. I enjoyed working with Bruce. His team did a great job and appeared to really like working together. I was amazed! read more

We loved our experience with Bruce and his team. He responded quickly, gave a fair quote and spoke honestly and knowledgeably about our options for materials and cost differences. He was also flexible with changes as issues arose. Also, the work they did was great. We've recommended him to a number of friends and neighbors and hope to have him do our front porch next year. read more

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Our deck was falling apart! It was old and ugly. We also have a small deck off our bedroom and many dogs! Bruce and his team tore down the old decks and completely rebuilt them. Including a custom made bridge from our small deck to the big one (for easier outside access to our dogs) and a ramp for our senior dogs! The crew was efficient and worked so hard. Price was fair for all our custom needs. Bruce was easy to communicate with and they have the cutest little dog! We love our new deck!!! Highly recommend them! read more

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I can't recommend Shaffer & Sons enough! I had several projects & ideas when I called Bruce out. I asked for separate bids on my ideas because I knew I could not afford them all at once--he was totally cool with it! I ended up doing three of them! And I could not be happier with the end results! Even in my awkward spaces, he made things look great! He was extremely professional and genuine in his approach to me and my project (s). Doing business with Bruce felt personal. He called often to check in on the progress and responded quickly when I had questions. He did not even ask for payment until the job was done and I had sufficient time to walk through everything and make sure it was what I wanted. He stopped by several times and made small tweaks for me (because I am picky!) and was always a joy to talk to. Working with Bruce felt like working with a long time friend....not just a business transaction! Now I just need to get it stained when the weather warms up :) Also, despite the cost of wood, his bid was very reasonable! You are doing yourself a disservice if you don't have him come out to talk about your fence & deck ideas. You'll be glad you did! read more

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We shopped around a lot before deciding to go with Shaffer & Sons. We went with them because we saw them installing a fence just a few houses away and thought it looked really well done. They did a great job with our fence and installed it quickly despite battling rain and snow! Bruce was very responsive and easy to work with. We have recommended him and his team to several neighbors. read more

our fence was rotting and partially fell over the day on December 26th. I contacted a few contractors on yelp and most of them could come out to do an estimate but we would have to wait for the repair. The fence is on a busy street and anyone could just walk in. Bruce answered my email very quickly and offered to take a look at it on Saturday January 1st which is pretty amazing. he showed up a bit early and sent me a reasonable quote. They were able to fit me in and repaired it 4 days later!!!! I was surprised to have such good service during the holidays and all the bad weather. anyway, I was very glad I called them and very happy with the fence! read more

Bruce and the crew did a fantastic job. Very happy with the deck. Bruce worked with us to figure out what we wanted and the guys got it up quickly and with a great result. I would highly recommend them. read more

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Brent and his crew are hard working and talented people. They removed the old fence and installed our new fence quickly but professionally. Pricing was in line with our expectations. I would highly recommend them for fence repair or replacement. read more

We wanted to install a doggy door and needed to close off our backyard to create an enclosed space. In total, about 8 feet of fencing, including the gate, needed to be installed. Many other companies declined our bid because it was considered a small project and those that did accept our project were quoting us anywhere from $800-$1200 for the project. Bruce's quote was so much more affordable and he completed the project without compromising on quality whatsoever. Prior to starting the project, he stopped by our home to lay eyes on the site. I met him the next morning and he completed the project without us needing to be onsite all within 4 hours. We could not be more happy with the results. The quality of materials was great and it looks better than our original fencing. We won't hesitate to reach out to Bruce again in the future with other projects. read more

Bruce gave us an estimate for the replacement of part of our fence. Jonathan and his assistant worked their butts off for a long day and the result is fantastic. I highly recommend working with Shaffer and Sons. Bruce and Jonathan are both skilled and easy to work with. Thanks so much guys. By the way for some crazy reason, Yelp has me living in San Francisco. Nope. Portland area. Just for the record. read more

I called several companies for a wooden gate on my property and Bruce was the most responsive and most reasonable across all of them. He was able to start the work within a week, showed up on time, finished the project on time, and made adjustments based on my requests and the peculiarities of my driveway. The gate is built from high quality cedar and LOOKS beautiful. It's fairly lightweight that my wife can easily open/close and matches my existing fencing. An A+ experience and I would definitely hire Bruce again for fencing and deck work. read more

We needed to replace the deck off the back of our house. We contacted Bruce and he came out to give us a quote that was super reasonable. The project only took 3 days and the end result is amazing! His team was friendly and did a great job. Bruce was quick to respond to all of our questions. read more

They did a wonderful job on a new fence for us in Sellwood. They were timely, cleaned up, and the craftsmanship is top notch. We are so excited about our new fence. Thanks Bruce and team!! read more

Bruce and his crew were outstanding! He was totally focused on making my ideas come true, didn't try to upsell extra work. During the work it became apparent that more needs to be replaced than anticipated, and they accommodated all the extra work easily. I have a beautiful deck now! I would hire Bruce again in a heartbeat. read more

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Great experience with Shaffer & Sons! They came out promptly for an estimate, quoted a fair price, and were able to give me a firm start date. They came out with a full team of guys and were able to completely remove and replace my old fence in under a day. They were quick, friendly, and were good about disturbing the landscaping as little as possible. Will keep them in mind for future projects! read more

Can't say enough positive things about Bruce and his company. We needed our front porch updated (New) not an easy project, some of the quotes we got were ridiculously high. Bruce returned my call right away scheduled and finished the work as planned with a very reasonable price. For Decks and Fences I recommend not looking elsewhere! Regards Roger read more

Bruce, his sons and the rest of the crew were awesome! We have a beautiful new deck! They always showed up on time, were highly respectful and, based on their cleanup, you wouldn't even know they had been there. Bruce was highly knowledgeable and super personable! Highly recommended! read more

Craftsmanship, Cost, Communication, Courtesy, Clean-Up - Shaffer & Sons is the whole package! I replaced my rotting 10'x20' deck, which it turned out was sitting on several slabs of uneven concrete plus some dirt. Bruce and his deck experts built a sturdy, level, well-crafted deck with finishing trim around the sides, at the lowest cost of any of our bids. Bruce always responded when we had questions, and he and his crew were courteous and completely cleaned up after themselves. I know we'll enjoy our deck for years to come. I highly recommend Shaffer & Sons! read more

I had a gate that needed to be fixed, and sooner rather than later. Bruce fit me in quickly, at a very reasonable price, and did great work. I will definitely use them again! read more

We needed a portion of our fence removed, and new fence constructed. We called several fence companies, and Shaffer & Sons were the quickest to communicate with us, and ended up having the lowest bid. Their turnaround time was great, and their work was excellent, and we could not be happier. Thanks! read more

Hire Bruce! He was cost effective, great to work with and brought the project in on time. When we had supplier problems, he went out of his way to help and fix the problem but still finished on time. I had several recommendations for him and was not disappointed. The craftsmanship was excellent. read more

I've used Bruce and his team for years for various projects. I've never been disappointed! He goes above and beyond and will exceed your expectations. His prices are fair and his work is meticulous. Highly recommend him. He's a veteran making a living with his own company. Great work ethic and highest recommendation possible. His work looks great and now my home looks even nicer. read more