We were beyond please with our project! The customer service, the attention to detail, the…read moreefficiency were all amazing! There was great communication. They completed when they said they would. They'd fix anything we didn't like during construction. They made sure we were completely happy the whole way through! They truly wanted to give us the vision we were looking for!

Deckscapes did an amazing job installing our new 3 season porch. It is beautiful and so…read morefunctional. Their team helped us with some choices to make it useful throughout the year. The project was completed in a timely manner, (considering the amount of rain we had this past spring. ) The team was very polite and knowledgeable. We called for updates a few times and they always got back to us. Deckscapes also did our yard to help with drainage problems. Super job !!!!

We needed all the windows on the front of our house resealed and repainted and then the whole thing…read morepower washed. Ernesto gave me a great quote and told us he would be back in two weeks to do it. Sure enough two weeks later, he did it, and all in one day. Perfectly done. Highly recommended!

Ernesto and his brother Omar are great. My mom needed her 30 year old deck replaced. I brought…read moreout 3 different contractors and right away, I knew Ernesto was different. He took over an hour to measure everything and sent me the lumber quote he received so that I was fully informed, then we talked labor. He would point out problematic areas (like rotting framing) and would ask me if I wanted to have it replaced rather than just covering it up with the new surface. He did an amazing job that had my mom's tenants and the neighbors complementing the work and I felt the price was very reasonable. Based on that job, I brought him out to take a look at my townhouse to possibly replace the siding and he suggested sanding, priming and painting instead due to the price of replacement. They sanded almost every square inch of it, primed it (in some areas twice) with a peeling paint primer that is like glue to fill in gaps and keep the rest of the old paint from peeling, and then put a double coat over everything. When they finished, I was surprised to find that they had power washed our patio, porch, and front half-height fence and even painted the fence though we never talked about doing any of that work. I felt compelled to pay him extra. Deck Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wELQYf0YGKY

AMAZING! If I could give Whitmer Decks six (or more) stars, I wouldn't hesitate…read more Cliff Whitmer and his entire crew--Sam, Mike, Pavlo, Wade, and Keen--truly knocked it out of the park from start to finish. From our very first meeting with Cliff (the company owner!) to the final walk-through with Sam, the project manager, the experience was exceptional every step of the way. The communication throughout the entire process was outstanding. Not once did we feel anything less than a top priority. Texts were answered within an hour, and emails were always returned within hours. That level of responsiveness gave us complete confidence and peace of mind. Mike, Pavlo, and Wade were the primary builders, and they were phenomenal. They treated us like rock stars during the entire three-and-a-half-week build. Mike, the lead carpenter, took the time to explain every phase of the project in detail, which my wife and I truly appreciated. Whitmer Decks removed our old deck and built a beautiful new 14x12 screened porch, along with a 10x10 deck and staircase. I'm no professional photographer, but the results speak for themselves--we are absolutely thrilled. We can't wait for warmer weather so we can fully enjoy our stunning new space. The craftsmanship is simply incredible. These guys are true artists. Every time we look at the work Whitmer Decks completed, we're blown away all over again. Thank you to Cliff, Sam, Mike, Pavlo, Wade, Keen--and Spark Roofing as well. You are all amazing, and we will not hesitate to give our highest recommendation to anyone who asks. I want to mention that their estimate/upgrade process was incredibly easy and actually fun to work with! Each upgrade came with about 5-10 photos that were VERY helpful in envisioning what the final product would actually look like! With gratitude, Shawn Purcell

Complete waste of my time. To set up the appointment for a quote, I shared I wanted to replace my…read morewood decks with composite and screen in the lower deck. It was very clear. Spent an hour at my house discussing and taking measurements. Waited nearly two weeks for the quote and get a call they don't "replace" and confirmed they said they only do new construction per the "manager". Missed HOA deadline for May due to waiting on this final quote to make my decision to submit the application. Frustrating. They clearly didn't want the job or update your website to remove "deck replacement".

Last Thursday, a severe storm rolled through my town. It was so strong, it ripped some siding off…read moremy house! I immediately opened Yelp and made calls to 4 local businesses for help. It was Thusday 5pm... on my 4th call to get help, Blackstar picked up the phone on the second ring! Mark, the owner, took down my info and advised they'd find the time to help. He let me know, he's an honest person who runs an honest business. I agreed for him to assign someone to stop by. Meanwhile I got in touch with HOA for siding color and model. Mark, himself, came to the house and replaced my siding a couple days later. Took less than an hour! Super nice person, and very caring. Cost was reasonable and budget-friendly! I cancelled my request with home owners insurance assist and paid out of pocket. I'd like to put in another request with Blackstar Home Improvement once I get a good list together! *Let me add that none of the other 3 local businesses ever called me back. Thanks Blackstar Team!!

We recently hired BlackStar Home Improvements to pull and replace our deck. After several…read moreastronomically priced quotes and some unnecessary power point presentations later, we met Mark, the owner. He was super down to earth and friendly. Right away, we knew he was trustworthy and running a good, quality business. Not only did he come in at almost 1/2 the sticker price of the big wig companies, the process was seamless. Once we got HOA and county permits, the project manager, Ryan took over and was phenomenal to work with. He communicated with us daily on what to expect throughout the process and answered any questions we had. The laborers were also friendly and courteous. The job was completed within the estimated time frame and met all of our expectations. There were no hidden additional costs and it was by far, the best experience with a contractor that we have ever had. BlackStar has built many of the decks in our neighborhood and comes highly recommended.

He repaired some damaged siding/wood next to my garage. He did a great job! Very happy with…read moreservice. Would use again and recommend.

Jordan did a fantastic job painting our home. Great value! He's originally from Virginia. Very…read moreresponsive and a great communicator.

Doru came and presented our options, broke down the old deck, and removed stuff that was on it. He…read morethen commenced to build the most beautiful deck within 1 week in the winter after all county paperwork was filed. He travelled up from Virginia to work regardless of the weather. He even gave us lights on the stairs! His work is admired by family, friends, and even other licensed contractors we have working to complete other tasks. It was one of the best contractor experiences I've ever had!

After deciding to rebuild our older deck, we had to do some research on companies and speak with…read moreprospective vendors. We met with four businesses and carefully evaluated their offerings, services, quality of previous work, and costs. We ultimately chose the Deck Buddy primarily because of their professionalism, approach, and openness during the selection process. Doru was the primary point of contact throughout the entire process, and we chose to work with them because of his dedication, approach, and responsiveness. Every day, his team was punctual, courteous, and clean. They began on schedule and completed the entire project ahead of schedule. We are pleased with our deck and highly recommend his business and staff. Excellent work.

Alex is super communicative and makes everything incredibly straightforward. We had a combination…read moreof fence and deck repairs and deck staining work needed. Alex quickly scheduled a quote which was more than fair, and then got under way with the work quickly as well. Our deck looks brand new once again, our fence is once gain standing tall and straight. Hiring work like this can always be a crapshoot - very glad to have found D&R, who provided great work and made it dead simple.

From start to finish (i.e., through the initial quote and signing the contract to the actual day of…read morework), Alex was very responsive and professional. He was able to get us added to the work schedule quickly, which was appreciated. He and his team did a great job replacing my deck railing and staining the whole deck!

This is a long review, but if you want the short version. Bottom line, the company and the people…read more(Rick, Horatio, Skip, Tercio, and Willy) working here are awesome, when I save up some more money I will be looking to do a few more projects. First and foremost everyone with Before and After Home Improvement has a work ethic and it's a good one, no shabby shoddy work here. When Rick came to give me an estimate for the project he brought books that had the different colors and grades/levels of composite decking as well as a book with the different railing and baluster choices. Now I did have other estimates set up, however one did not show, and the other company was very nice but they emailed me the quote a few days later and told me they used Trex decking and that was it, no brochures or explaining the different options, nothing, made me wonder if I was supposed to do my own research. Rick explained the high and low end options and the differences in the type of boards Trex carries, which were also pictured in the brochure. If you are within a budget he will let you know what the pricing differences are, your best option, how long the product will last, warranties, ect. He takes the time to talk to you like you're a person and not just a customer in the assembly line. The gentlemen that came to do the work have a work ethic (getting harder to find in people nowadays), they showed up on time, didn't mind me asking questions here and there and wanted the installation to be and look the best. I highly recommend Rick and his company, he uses the same crews on all projects. Here are some before and after pictures.

Called to have someone come out for a leak in our basement ceiling. Guy who answered the phone was…read morenasty. When I explained what we needed, he continued with the attitude challenging me, "Well how do you know it's not coming from the roof??" Um... because that's 3 floors below our ceiling that has a leak. Wtf. He was either that stupid or going for a money grab. AVOID AVOID AVOID