Oscar built a large deck in our backyard and did a great job. The process was quick and we got exactly what we wanted. I felt the price was fair. Communication was terrific. This was our first time working with a contractor and it was a great experience. Highly recommend. read more

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Oscar was very responsive, and responded to my request for a quote fairly quickly, and answered numerous questions I had. Although I didn't have him build our deck, I certainly appreciated his taking the time to answer the numerous questions I had. read more

I spoke with Oscar about replacing my patio cover. I chose another company to do the job, so my review is only based on my communications with Oscar. First with the good...Oscar was very responsive, which I appreciated. He came out to give me an estimate and was on time. He was very friendly and likeable. My concerns were over his professionalism and high-pressure tactics. First, I wanted the wood painted and he said no and "we are not painters" with a little laugh. He eventually agreed to it. Another concern was that he did not want to put his estimates in writing until the contract was drawn up. He was showing me contracts he had with a couple of his customers pointing out they were $50K and $80K deals. I did not feel comfortable with him showing me other customer's contracts. Multiple times he referred to these deals pointing the dollar amounts, which seemed odd I thought. Here's the final straw. He did not want to leave without a commitment. After he took his measurements, answered all my questions, and gave me multiple estimates, I thanked him and said I would give it some thought, but he didn't want to leave. I tried multiple times, but he just stuck around. It felt very awkward. He told me he would give me a discount if I committed that day. I told him I would let him know by the end of the day. Only three hours later, at 3:30pm, he was texting me asking if I made my decision. read more

If you're dreaming of an amazing outdoor space but working with contractors gives you nightmares, don't fret, call A1 Contracting Service and they'll take care of you. Oscar had a conversation with me about what I wanted and what my budget was. He presented me with options that were feasible and kept in constant contact with me throughout the process. He told me when he would show up and he actually showed up with his crew, ready to work. I told him my parents were coming into town soon, and he was able to finish my patio in two days! I'm really happy with their work. Oscar and his team won't ghost you, will work with you, and get the job done quickly. It really felt like my job was important to them even if it was a smaller job. I really appreciate it. read more

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Oscar and his team did a fantastic job building a screened-in porch on an existing concrete slab in our backyard. The result feels light and airy and is exactly what I was looking for. I felt his pricing was highly competitive and I appreciated his willingness to work within our budget and really listen to the vision. The team was courteous and professional. We have already gotten hours of enjoyment on our new porch and look forward to using it extensively in the years to come! read more

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We had Oscar and his two sons from A1 Contracting Service build our deck at one end of our pool. We had contacted a few other people to come out to give us a quote, but no one ever showed up. Oscar's work is top notch, he saw our vision and it turned out awesome! He is very knowledgeable, uses quality materials and was able to answer all of our questions. They finished the job in less than 3 days and were very respectful of our property. If you're looking for someone to improve your yard, don't hesitate to call A1 Contracting Service for your projects. You won't be disappointed! read more

A1 Contracting Service - Couldn't be happier!! - Decks & Railing Near Me

July 2, 2024 Oscar Salas of A 1 Contracting Services shows up at my door to discuss my interest in replacing a rotting elevated deck off the kitchen at the back of the house. The existing "structure" was a 5-sided polygon with railing and three steps down to the backyard. In an effort to reduce the cost , I mentioned to Oscar a scaled back version consisting of a simple rectangle. The associated square footage would drop by approximately 20% or so. Additionally, I asked Mr. Salas if he could possibly straighten out my 2 car garage which was oddly and stubbornly, leaning to the east. He immediately mentioned a price which I found INCREDIBLY reasonable compared to other estimates I had received (54% to 76% less than JUST the deck!!!). In my kitchen, Oscar pulled out a contract form and began recording the details of our conversation. (In all my home improvement projects undertaken, A 1 Contracting was the very FIRST to employ a written contract: Very Professional!) Signatures complete, funds exchanged hands and off we go! The following week, the Salas Boys, Oscar and sons Eric and Mick, arrived to demolish the rotting structure and haul it away. At that point, Oscar showed me that the support structure UNDER the rotting deck floor was sound and suggested replacing the entire original floor rather than a scaled down version FOR THE SAME PRICE! I happily agreed. With a brief pause for illness, this past week (7/22) the deck was completed with a terrific railing, steps with treads AND risers, and lattice surround. Also, yesterday, Oscar and Eric returned to straighten the garage and clean up any residual debris. Am I happy with the work of the Salas Boys of A 1 Contracting Service? ECSTATIC!!!!! How happy am I? Oscar and the boys are even now working on a couple much bigger projects at my Sister's house on the opposite side of town! Thanks Oscar! read more

We are absolutely delighted that we found Mr. Salas when we were looking for someone to build a deck. We got quotes from several contractors. His was not the highest nor the lowest. After looking at pictures of some of his projects and talking to him, it was obvious that he has extensive experience and does good work. But WOW! He said it was a relatively small project and could probably get it done in a couple of days. He came this morning and had it done (except for balusters that won't come in until next week) in less than six hours! The man knows his stuff! We highly recommend him for your project! read more

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When we say 5-star rating, we really mean a 5-star rating! We found Oscar on Yelp and we're so happy we went with him over the competitors! Oscar and his team came to remove our old deck, which was falling apart, and build a new one. He did that and more! He built us a beautiful platform deck with two benches, a cascading staircase and even went above and beyond in fixing our fence for no extra charge. They were communicative, open, transparent, organized, and followed through on everything they said they would do. We've had some bad contractors in the past, but Oscar and his team are amazing. We will definitely be recommending him to anyone that asks. If you hire A1 Contractors you will not be disappointed and will get great value for the quality of work completed. Thanks, Oscar, we appreciate you and will definitely be calling back soon! read more

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Oscar is an exceptional contractor. He is highly skilled and has high standards for his work. In addition he is an excellent communicator--no surprises. His crew is also very skilled. They are all polite, respectful, hard workers. When challenges come up they take them on. They also work fast, clean up daily, and take pride in their work. Our 2nd story deck is beautiful and safe now. We would hire them again for any project. read more

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We can't say enough amazing things about Oscar (and DJ!). I found Oscar on Yelp & we are SO happy we called him. First thing-he answers the phone. This communication carried through the months of work he put in for us. Oscar was always easy to contact and he was in constant communication. He was very up front on pricing and asked me what I thought the project would cost. He said he likes to make sure that people are realists and budgets aren't way off base. After we talked about the project, he promptly came over, talked us through everything, then left to bid out the job. He called a few hours later and said we were going to be over budget, but he was happy to keep working on the bid, but didn't want to waste anyone's time since he knew our $ amount. We were so impressed with him, we told him to continue with the bid. Once he completed the bid, he came back over to work through all the paperwork, the plans, and the budget with us again. After we signed and did a down payment (his payment requirements made total sense to us) he got to work w permits. This is where things started to slow him down. The city was extremely hard to work with on permits and was very little help in telling us what exactly was needed. We were impressed that Oscar went above and beyond to talk to multiple people, engineers, and visit the city offices over and over until it was figured out. I think many people would of said "forget it" and left us to figure it out. This gave us plenty of time to find about 4 more projects to ask him to complete while he was here, so our initial project pretty much doubled, if not tripled. After all was permitted, Oscar and DJ got to work and they were speedy, always told us how things were coming along, estimated time of them being done, and were very personable the whole time. The work was BEAUTIFUL and exactly what we had in mind. You can tell they take pride in their work and don't rush. I was especially impressed by the rounding out of all the edges on the wood. We will 110% use A1 again for all our future project needs. We feel so lucky to of found Oscar and DJ and made some friends along the way! read more

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Oscar responded to my yelp request for deck quote. Current conditions didn't allow my budget to be extravagant by any means. I had quotes from other local qualified builders, I chose Oscar/A1. Oscar understood what we wanted. The price was very fair, we accepted his offer, he did what he said he would do, end result is better than expected, he and his helper were courteous, focused on the task, with attention to detail. I will hire Oscar/A1 again. read more

After several quotes with other companies, I was feeling pretty low about the project I wanted. I had a smaller budget and big dreams for a large patio cover. Something told me to keep searching and boy am I glad I did! My husband and I knew after the first visit that Oscar was the guy for the job. He was on time, friendly, made us feel comfortable with him and his company and he listened and worked with us on our budget and goals. I was extremely nervous as this is the first construction project we didn't do ourselves as first time homeowners. He did a fantastic job! the structure is solid, the size and materials I wanted, and I can't say enough good things about A1 Contracting, Mr. Oscar Salas and his crew. Hire him and you will not regret it! read more

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Contacting Oscar and his contracting business was the best decision I could've made. I had been wanting to install a patio cover since I moved into my house two years ago, and had been saving enough money for it. When I checked yelp for contractors, A1 contracting services was one of the first results that popped up. While there weren't a lot of reviews at the time, every single review was extremely positive and gave glowing recommendations towards Oscar and his company. I was instantly convinced that this was the best choice to go with. Oscar was so quick to answer my yelp message. Within 30 minutes of sending it, he called back to discuss what it was I wanted to do. He asked a couple of questions and we quickly realized that the patio design I had in mind( which was largely made of wood with a vaulted top) was not feasible, due to my solar panels. Oscar suggested a patio cover made out of galvanized metal instead. I had seen several metal porch covers on other sites and I was a bit skeptical, however Oscar texted me examples of some he had constructed before and it completely changed my mind. His next question was how much I wanted to pay. I told him I had budgeted $10,000, to which he said that was doable and he could definitely build me a porch cover for that amount. We agreed to meet so he could take measurements and draw up a contract. After drawing up the contract, Oscar said he would be able to finish the job in a week. He finished in 2 days! He and his crew were very diligent, and Oscar kept me advised of everything he was doing. As for the finished result, I am completely in love with it. I can see that Oscar and his crew take tremendous pride in their work, and it shows in their workmanship. Everything is completely sturdy and solidly built. I didn't have to worry about clean up, because oscar and his crew were tidy and meticulous. I can't say enough good things about A1 contracting. They did a fantastic job and built me a wonderful patio. Before contacting them, I could barely enjoy my outdoor space and I felt bad about my fur babies running in the hot sun. Now I want to spend all my time outside and BBQ'ing to my hearts content. I wholeheartedly recommend Oscar Salas and his business, A1 Contracting Services. read more

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Rebuilt our very old deck. It's now beautiful and well built. Price was very reasonable. I'd definitely call A-1Contracting Service again !

Oscar originally built our shed and deck. We were so pleased that we had him build our pergola as well. The guy is professional and does quality work. I will recommend him to anyone and will be using him again on the next big project! Thanks Oscar! read more

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Oscar and his son did a phenomenal job building our patio cover! The before and after photos speak for themselves! We wanted a patio cover to provide some shade and to add value to our home, Oscar exceeded our expectations. We wanted something that didn't have the "add on" appearance, and Oscar ensured the finished product would look like it was built with the home. He kept his promise by matching the paint exactly and flawlessly constructed each aspect of the patio cover. It's perfect! Customer service was also excellent. He was very accessible and we stayed in constant communication throughout the entire project. His prices are fair and affordable, but most importantly, it was apparent that his top priority is making his customers happy. We appreciate him and his son's professionalism and expertise! We definitely recommend their services and will not hesitate to hire them for future projects. read more

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In looking for a qualified and expert company to build extension to my small covered patio, I found the best when reaching out to Mr. Oscar Salas and his crew. From the first response he reached out to me via email and phone call and introduced himself and asked me what I was looking for in my outdoor pergola plans. He was able to provide his ideas and provide numerous pictures of work he had completed. I was able to work with him with my budget and plans to successfully complete my project within a quick timeframe. His professionalism from contacting me and letting me know when he would plan to come to my house to complete work was outstanding. His craftmanship and experience are all evident in the beautiful covered pergola he created which included polycarbonate cover on one side and decorative design on the other. His friendly demeanor, professionalism, and courtesy were all superb qualities I enjoyed about him working on my project. I highly recommend A1 Contracting Service for your outdoor space needs. read more

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Oscar & Bruno did a rebuild of our deck and had to remove our spa, which they did very safely. We were very happy with the results and the way it looks. read more

Thanks again to Oscar for making these last minute additions to my deck/pergola! I once again recommend to hire Oscar if you are in need of an updated modern deck and pergola added to your home. read more

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Cannot recommend Oscar and A1 Contracting Service enough! Upon meeting in person I knew he was right for my pergola project. Oscar suggested a design of his own that was different and looked amazing, even more amazing as it was going up. Furthermore, halfway through, he added a suggestion of adding benches to the already amazing design which I am SO glad we added, and now the pergola is more functional and will be better utilized going forward. Very impressed with Oscar's professionalism; fair with pricing the project, on time every time, great with paperwork, friendly, easy going, hard working, pleasant to work with, I can go on and on. Do yourselves a favor for your next project check out Oscar and A1, you won't regret it! read more

Oscar and his team are by far the best contractor I have found in Central Texas. Many contractors now a days are attempting to increase margins on supplies and labor and Oscar was able to complete the project at a lower cost than initially estimated as well as complete the project in less time than I had thought it would take. He is a true craftsman and would recommend him for any contracting needs. read more

As a property manager I work with numerous people in the trades. I can say that Oscar is the best I've worked with. He provides outstanding service at an excellent price point. I will definitely be reaching out to him in the future. read more

Oscar did a great job on our deck/pergola refurbishment! He replaced the pergola adding an r-panel roof, ceiling fan and shades, and did extensive structural repair to the deck. The deck was 16 years old and had considerable water damage. Oscar was able to assess the structural damage and point out and fix flaws from the original 2005 construction while making some great recommendations along the way. The deck turned out great! read more

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Oscar you are the one that walked out with my money and left work that was itemized out in contract unfinished. I paid you extra to paint and you did not paint 3 out of 5 items on contract. You did not provide the removable shelves called out in contract. You lied about framing out the base of a 12'6" x 12' bookcase. If you have a clear conscience about how you handled this project. All I can say is BUYER BEWARE. Your contracts means nothing to you. Checked to file complaint on your license but undoubtably you don't have one. The pictures say it all. read more

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Oscar and his son could not have been more helpful, professional and just nice. I had a collapsing deck and now I think my new one will outlast the house. They also fixed a dangerous load bearing beam and that will last forever too. He worked woth me on price and I really believe it was a win-win situation. THANKS OSCAR! read more

Oscar is the ABSOLUTE BEST contractor I have ever worked with (and we've done a lot of projects). Where to begin? First off, after reaching out on Yelp to several contractors, he called right away and we set up an appointment for a two days later. All the other contractors either just didn't get back to me or took way too long to respond. He came out and worked up a bid on the spot that was in our budget. And now for the craftsmanship....Oscar is an artist! My deck looks like a work of art! We had another deck built just a couple months before this one on another house and you can't even compare the two. One is a deck and then there is this work of art. And now for Oscar... he's so kind, courteous and easy to communicate with... he always picks up his phone and if you miss him, he calls you right back. He communicates with you every step of the way. And most importantly he's just a nice, friendly guy that you like having around. We loved him so much, we immediately asked for his help with a much bigger project. I know he only has a couple of reviews here so far, but he is THE BEST! Trust me. read more

I reached out looking for some help to hang a curtain rod. One curtain rod. Asked him to hang it so the curtains would cover the window completely and not have light come thru on the sides. He educated me on headers when building this newer home but still placed the rod 1.5 inches inside the desired area. He could have just moved it out a little further. Now I have light in my face when I am trying to sleep! I work nights and sleep days! AND he charged me $100 for 20 min of work! I provided the ladder and drill even! I waited a few days to post this thinking he may come back and do the right thing. $100 to hang a simple curtain rod that took him 20 min AND I provided the tools and ladder! Insane! maybe he's better at deck building but clearly couldn't follow simple directions and didn't provide his own tools. And charged me $100 and did a poor job of hanging a curtain rod. You decide if you want to hire him. He was on time (I was stuck with a family emergency) and he waited... but still..$100?!! read more

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I'm a little late. But I hired this company almost 2 months ago. Passing by the profile again I remembered how excellent this handyman is. He won't overcharge you, and will tell you what to expect when doing a repair. I would definitely hire him again! read more

Oscar did a fabulous job building out the rails on my deck. He is definitely a skilled craftsman who works fast and diligently. I would highly recommend him for any project. read more

We had been trying to find someone to do repairs and replacements around our 22 year old home. Oscar was very responsive, professional, and reasonable in his prices and his timeline. His work was outstanding, he communicated clearly his plans for working at our home. I highly recommend Oscar Salas with A 1 Contracting Service and will call him again when we need his services. read more

I initially called Oscar to quote a deck repair job but I ended up hiring him to repair the deck and to add on an additional large covered deck. I was very pleased with the entire process and the results of the work. Oscar wrote up the bid and made sure we had everything documented. His communication was fantastic throughout the entire process and he showed up when he said he would. What really impressed me about Oscar (and his son) was the pride they took in their work. They are craftsmen who take their time to get it right and they pay attention to the details. Oscar listened to what I wanted and provided good suggestions to improve the project. This guy knows what he is doing and it shows. I would not hesitate to hire A 1 Contracting Service again. Thanks again Oscar, I am off to enjoy my beautiful new deck! read more

Simply put A1 Contracting Services was remarkable. Let me start with the fact it has taken me a few years to even consider spending the money to update/repair my decks. After a few proposals from some other deck contractors, I elected to just do the work myself because I could have purchased a new car for simply removing and installing new 2x6s. Since my sons have grown and moved out, it was going to be low and slow as a one-man evening task. Either way, I was able to demo around 45% of the project (3 different decks) when complaining to my wife about the modifications I was going to have to make to achieve a better-quality and structurally sound deck when she told me I should have hired someone to do. I tried and was not going to pay those amounts. Well, the next day I did some more gut checking and decided to call a couple of other companies for quotes since I figured this was going to take me a good month or so by myself. I jumped on Yelp and found A1 Contracting Services. I used the message system and a few minutes later my phone rang. Oscar and I discussed my challenge, my budget, and my timeline. What was funny is that I told him I had received some crazy high bids and with only knowing the approximate square footage guessed the bid to the dollar. He told me that many companies are charging way over right now, but best guess over the phone he could do the job for half. Oscar was at the house later that day for a visual. We discussed what I wanted and the vision and 20 minutes later wrote up the contract. He and his crew were extremely professional throughout the process. Even better, during the demo/rebuild phase Oscar offered ideas on what he would do, and well, I did it. His vision truly opened the space and made the deck a place I easily see entertaining friends and family. The spaces are just so much cleaner, streamlined, and great to relax. Let me say this. My deck needed some major unforeseen repairs and backyard obstacles to work around, but they accomplished the task within budget. He called everyone morning with project updates and revised timelines and kept me in the loop every step of the way. Even better, I didn't have to figure out how to dispose of so much wood it wasn't even funny. He and his crew hauled it away leaving me with literally nothing to do but enjoy the deck with my family and dog. I can honestly say that I am not a decking professional, and Oscar IS! I can cut some boards and hammer some nails, but Oscar sees the potential. I am telling you he knows the business and is honestly a fun guy to chat with. Without hesitation I highly recommend A1 Contracting Services for upgrading, modernizing, and repairing your deck! We already plan to upgrade the final two next summer and even have a concrete sidewalk in the works now. When you find someone who is trustworthy, reliable, and just a good guy, one has no issues planning future projects and spending money. read more

Responded quickly, gave a fair estimate, arrived on time and did a great job repairing our pergola. Would definitely recommend for your project! read more

Oscar is very good at his profession. He gave a bid, completed the work on time and kept his work area clean. Very reasonably priced for the work involved, I would recommend him for your project, read more

Oscar was very professional. Came and agreed on what I wanted and finished it the next day. I'm very satisfied. Will hire again. Thx. read more

Oscar was very prompt in responding to our inquiry and came over to give us a quote on the same day. He was courteous and knowledgable about repairing our deck. Great customer service, I highly recommend! read more

Great work at a reasonable price. Considerate and punctual. Highly recommended for all phases of construction.

Oscar was great. I found him on Yelp and when I reached out to him for a quote, he got back to me very quickly. The communication with him was great the whole time and his work was awesome. I'm very satisfied and I would definitely hire him again. read more