Dave (owner) came over for a consultation on deck repair. He was forthcoming and personable, told…read moreme the deck was fine just needed replacing the top rails. While here I mentioned we've always wanted a solid roof on our patio cover, which runs the entire width of our south-facing backyard. We decided to go with his recommendation of translucent polycarbonate panels. His crew replaced all damaged wood, added reinforced bracing and painted the entire structure. Couldn't be happier with the results. Highly recommended!

We recently had our concrete stairs, platform, and deck railing demoed and rebuilt by Dave and…read moreDennis. This was by far the easiest contractor we have ever worked with. Their attention to detail and ability to solve problems, was one of a kind. Our finished project far exceeded our expectations. We are very thankful for this team's work and communication. We would not hesitate recommending this company. They are worth the wait! We can't wait to work with them again.

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 had North County Deck and Patio replace a second floor balcony/deck for us. They gave us…read morecompetitive pricing, a beautiful deck, and were really wonderful to work with. Highly recommend them.

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!

Chris did an awesome job rebuilding my pergola. Looks beautiful & well built. I would highly…read morerecommend Sunset Outdoor Designs for their affordable quality work.

The kindness and attention detail to my unique Pergola's design was exceptional. Plus, the price…read morefor demolition of the old pergola and construction of the new one was the best.

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.

Excellent design, price, dependability, communication, and quality! This company can do it all…read more We had a beautiful end result. Josh was very competent and thorough, Jesus was the same, and so was David with his crew. This team gave a stellar result for us...just look at our pictures

Josh and Jesus (and his team including Miguel) organized and installed a beautiful backyard patio…read morefor us. They were great to work with from the first meeting where we talked about various ideas to the installation and right through to a thorough clean up. They accommodated some last minute alterations around a late change to the project with no fuss. They had some great suggestions to make the patio more functional including lighting ideas and water/power options. A great experience with this company overall. We highly recommend them!

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 requested a quote from Vinyl Pro Fence and Johnny came out soon afterward. I received it within a…read moreday or so and decided to go with them as they were competitively priced and well-reviewed on Yelp. Johnny was very flexible because my needs changed between approving the quote and the scheduled install. Cruz and Enrique performed the install. I received a text about 45 minutes before they arrived. They walked the project with me and kept me in the loop when a few minor things popped up, so we could decide how to move forward in a way that worked for me. They were very communicative, professional and kept the job very clean. Overall VPF did a great job and we'd definitely recommend!

Update: We have now used Vinyl Pro Fence again for a new fence in our front yard. My hubby and I…read moreare re-doing our front yard and wanted a fence to separate our yard from the neighbors. Jorge and Sebastian did the installation. They were great. Very friendly, helpful, and the fence was up in no time. I would still highly recommend this company for your fencing needs. They are great!