We used them for the first time to refinish our deck and touch up exterior paint . Our deck and fence had weathered to gray, almost black in some areas, and were covered in a thick layer of dust. We looked at other deck refinishing services too, but we were really impressed with all the great reviews Cal Preserving got on Yelp (and also on another home services List that we subscribe to). That many 5 star reviews from Yelpsters can't be wrong. And the results were outstanding! You know those before and after pictures you see on the Yelp photos and on their website? They look almost photoshopped. But no, those are the real results. I can assure you, in our case, the difference really was like that. Our "old" deck and fence were a drab dusty grey...after refinishing they have that rich reddish brown look. Their price is right too. Some of the other services came out and quoted us twice as much, for just the deck alone! It's true, they wanted to give our deck a full spa treatment: soak it, hand scrub it, then rub it with teak oil! But cmon, really? Its just a deck. As long as the chemicals used aren't too harsh (Cal Preserving's aren't), and they take good care of the wood (they did), and the results look good, then the deck can do without the massage and incense treatment! Finally, Bruce and his team were absolute professionals from beginning to end. Bruce came out personally to give the estimate, and stayed involved with the progress every step of the way. He responds almost instantly to emails. And he cares about the results of the job and that you the owner are happy with the work. I wish all the contractors we use as homeowners were so professional and easy to work with. read more

What a great company.!! I had a deck that was sloping and Bruce sent his people to jack it up and secure it. His people were great and his price much less than I anticipated. I was in constant communication with Bruce during the process which reassured me ( since I was out of town during the work ) that all was proceeding as I expected. His price for a very difficult job was VERY fair and I will definitely contact him again next Spring when it comes time to clean, stain and preserve the deck. My deck feels new and looks beautiful again. Thank you Cal Preseving !! read more

These guys are great! As they say a picture is worth a thousand words. So I will let the pictures do the talking. Cal Preserving power washed, bleached and stained my ironwood deck. They also pressure washed the flagstone. read more

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Good morning Bruce, Guys finished yesterday, gave check for the full amount to Julio. Jose, Julio, and Abraham did a fantastic job. Our deck has been stained many times over the years by other professionals but certainly not as great as Cal Perserving. Your guys are pros and the job they did was beyond my expectations. Your crew was also very considerate of our house, furniture and property. Your pricing was fair and reasonable for a job well done. Thanks again and I will see Cal Perserving in the next couple of years. read more

Immediately after Cal Preserving was done with my deck things looked great! I would have given them a 5 star rating at that point. However, just after a couple rains our boards went back to an older weathered appearance. More than that, their solution for reinforcing a trap door in the deck rotted within a year. They used a piece of plywood that was partially coated in plastic, which served to trap water inside the wood, turning it to mush in a matter of months. I had to pay a general contractor to come and fix their mistake. read more

Cal Preserving - This is wood from a trap door that Cal Preserving installed after one year of use. So rotted through you could crumble it in your hand. - Fences & Gates Near Me - Mountain View, California

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These guys are the best!!! I can't believe I found a contractor that actually did exactly what they said they were going to do. My deck looks absolutely gorgeous better than I could have ever hoped for. Thank you Cal Preserving. read more

Cal Preserving just refinished my deck and two sets of redwood steps. They do first-rate work and I highly recommend them. Isidro and his team were very conscientious, incredibly hard-working, friendly and helpful. My steps and deck have never looked better and I look forward to having Bruce Watkins and his staff do work in the future. read more

I looked into various companies to have my IPE deck refinished and chose Cal Preserving Inc. based on other reviews. They deserve all of the 5 stars I would give them 6. My deck looks beautiful just like it did when it was installed. The crew were hard working, pleasant and efficient. This is the only company I will use going forward. Thank you!! read more

Just wanted to thank Cal Preserving, Bruce and Jamie, for their excellent customer service. They recently completed a deck restoration project. They completed the work within a week of initial contact...the work was done professionally and competently...thank you for your excellent work. I would recommend them for any future projects... read more

Excellent work, and done at a fair price. I could tell that they really care about the work they do, and wanted to make sure we were happy with how everything turned out. They were also very prompt, and easy to communicate with. I will definitely use them again if we need additional wood restoration. read more

I have an Ipe deck that I had Cal Preserving powerwash, and stain every year for about 3 or 4 years now. The first time that I used Cal Preserving, Bruce, the owner, was very informative as to the process. He was very thorough in his explanation. He has always answered my questions via phone, initially, or email. His crew are very professional, nice, and do outstanding work. I highly recommend Cal Preserving!!! Thank you Bruce, and your crew. read more

I had the cedar shingles on the front of the house cleaned and preserved. The process of getting an estimate was painless as Cal Preserving came to see the front of the house without requiring me to be home. Any time I can avoid any awkward "in person hard sell" is a plus. The workers were definitely professionals who looked like they had been doing this kind of work for years. My cedar shingles look one thousand percent better. read more

Thank you Cal Preserving! Bruce, Oswaldo and team did a great job restoring and re-finishing our 1907 Craftsman redwood porch. They're good people to work with - on time, cheerful, flexible and willing to accommodate our schedule. They were also very careful with all of our landscaping. Our front porch is now restored to its original splendor and it's gorgeous. We'll be calling them back for future projects. Highly recommended! With appreciation, Alex & Lenore read more

The did a great job on our deck. They sanded it down as the prior person had stained it badly and it needed it. They did an excellent job staining and finished on time as agreed. Their bid for the work was competitive as well. There was a misunderstanding about one area as to whether it was included and we came to an acceptable resolution on that. One small area was missed and they came back and touched it up. read more

Outstanding. Knew his stuff. Explained clearly and patiently. Heard what we were looking for and in fact pointed out where no work was required--thus losing potential business. Honesty rarely found in craftsmen. read more

I was extremely happy with the work the crew did on our deck furniture. They were prompt and courteous and did an amazing job on our old gray teak furniture. I now know the photos on the website are legit! Our furniture looks better now than the day we got it. So satisfied, the employees are amazing. Will definitely recommend them whenever anyone asks about restoring old furniture. read more

Professional approach, quality job. Completed the job quickly. Responsive on email. Love that they did not rip everything out and replace.

Pretty sure this is our fourth year using Cal Preserving to restore and maintain our 20-year old deck. The first time, it needed the whole nine yards to bring it back. Since then, power wash and reseal were all that were needed. This year, the guys felt that the deck needed sanding, but Bruce couldn't get hold of us to get our authorization. Not wanting to seal it until it was perfect, Bruce made the call to sand it. We're so glad he did. It's gorgeous! He assured us we were not obligated to pay for the sanding, but gave us a very low/fair estimate of what it cost him, and we were more than happy to pay for the additional work. Because of the extra work involved, what was first thought to require two days actually took four. On day four, we were home and watched three guys meticulously work to seal the deck and a teak table. All the workers were so polite and meticulous, and the deck and table are beautiful! Cal Preserving deserves 10 stars! read more

Our deck is over 20 years old and was looking really bad. So I researched a bunch of companies and we thought we were going to have to replace the entire deck but Cal Preserving thought they could restore it and they did a wonderful job. On time, on budget, wonderful group of people to do the work. Everything you could want from a company. The deck looks brand new. Bruce Watkins is very nice to work with, even answers email on the weekend! read more

We've worked with Bruce and Cal Preserving for the second time now, and both experiences have been excellent! Workers showed up on time and proceeded to power wash and preserve our redwood fences in a little less than 2 days. They were focused on detail, meticulous with the application of preservative - no over spray, and the fences came out looking great! I would highly recommend Cal Preserving when seeking to revitalize your outdoor fencing or decks. read more

Cal Preserving recently worked on our teak patio furtniture, and we could not be happier with the results! Bruce was thorough and clear in his communications and his team did exactly what they promised to do. They were in constant communciation with us as they progressed the work. The outcome is amazing, with our old grungy table and charis glistening like new again. I'd recommend Cal Preserving wholeheartedly for anyone looking to have their decking or wood outdoor furniture looking new again! read more

Have worked with Cal-Preserving twice, both times all went perfect (not smooth, perfect). Crews know what needs to be done & make it happen. Jobsite left clean each day. Most recent job was a larger deck well over 1000sf with years of neglect. Bruce explained what needed to be done & how it would be done (I am gald I did not do it as I would have really messed it up & no doubt had to call him & have him clean up my mistakes) with his 25+ years of experience he saves time, energy & money as you do not waste time doing not needed other items. Amazing when I was looking for references for this job, other interior floor guys recommeneded Cal-Preserving. If you are looking to have your deck done right the first time, call them first! I recommend Cal-Preserving 100% read more

I have been using Cal preserv for the last three years. People remark on the deck immediately when they come to our house--because it does look terrific. If i have a concern, Bruce, the owner, responds immediately and he really cares about the work and professionalism of his company. His crews are knowledgeable and do a great job. I will continue to use this company knowing I can relax about the results and if any problems arise, they will take care of it promptly and courteously. read more

This year Bruce instead of a fixed price they suggested I pay hourly. I was a bit leary about this but it turned out to be cheaper. I got the same great work but saved a little cash. These guys continue to great work and my deck looks amazing and perfect for summer entertaining. read more

Extremely professional and high quality firm. They were diligent in finding a time to come to the house to look at our exterior wood and develop an estimate (much better than I was). The estimate was turned around in a day and was extremely detailed. They advised me not to do several areas this year, but instead to just focus on the areas needing attention before the rainy season to avoid wood damage. This saved me about $4,000 this year. The work itself was done promptly and the quality is extremely high. I honestly couldn't be happier with how it turned out. read more

Your team did a fabulous job! The deck looks new and sparkles in the sun! The mangaris wood got sanded and the rough surface was smoothed out. The furniture looks as good as new. 10 on a scale of 10. Both my wife are very happy with the work you did. read more

This review is long over due. Gary came and provided a quote that was very fair. He never tried to over charge me and make unnecessary recommendations. I never once felt like he was trying to just "make money" off of my service. He was great to make recommendations, like this part of the fence can wait, or this fence you should wait a year before re-staining again etc...I thought I was going to invest a ton of money to redo all of my fence at once but his recommendations were very educational. Bruce and his crew worked around a busy rainy season getting me scheduled between jobs when the rains let up. They were very responsive about everything and I will continue to use them and recommend them for all my future staining needs. read more

We used Cal Preserving to remove old stain, sand and preserve our deck. It looks brand new! The crew was efficient and extremely knowledgeable. Many people have commented on our "new" deck. Will definitely use them again for future maintenance. Bruce, the owner, is responsive and an expert on wood preservation. read more

Bruce's crew did a great job preserving our outdoor wood patio furniture. The turn around is really quick! When I mentioned that his crew weren't attentive to the clean-up work after they preserved my outdoor patio, he addressed my concerns right away and made sure I was happy with everything. I would definitely refer him to my friends and neighbors. Easy to work with and excellent workmanship. read more

Had new fences and gates completed and needed to have them stained and preserved. Cal preserving personnel did an outstanding job of bleaching, power washing and hand staining. They were careful of the plants and surrounding structures. My neighbor and I are extremely happy with the results. I give them my highest recommendation. read more

Bruce at Cal Preserving took good care of me and my backyard decks and deck furniture. When his team leaves, the decks look as good as new, and I get lots of compliments. read more

My deck is now absolutely gorgeous! Thanks to Bruce for not only doing everything that needed to be done.. But for keeping job site clean throughout the whole time. Also value all his input and advice. Cal Preserving will definitely be maintaining our 1100 sq. foot deck for its lifetime! read more

We have a tight timeline to get the house rental ready. Bruce was quick to swing by and provide an estimate. His crew was efficient and were able to get our deck looking good after 3 days. My tattered old deck has received a great facelift. read more

The reviews are true! As a first time homeowner with a shortage of time and a deck in need of some tlc I needed not only a professional service but some solid advice on the care and treatment of my deck. Bruce was extremely friendly, and easy to work with. As others have mentioned, he responds to email very quickly and stays involved through the whole process. Not only was their work top notch, but Bruce was also very forthcoming and honest about what really needed to be done to care for the deck which was extremely helpful in getting the right work done within my tight budget. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a professional and honest service provider. I fully plan on being a repeat customer and look forward to their future work on my deck! Thanks guys! read more

Bruce has an excellent crew. They really know their business. I have 2 red wood decks in San Francisco. They refinished all of the decks, fences and doors and they look like new. I mean brand new. Plus customer satisfaction is a real goal and even though it was not part of the refinishing of my deck he sent a guy to replace a rotten piece of the deck (he charged me for it) 3 days after he finished the job. Now i have a perfectly beautiful deck that look like new. They are not the cheapest but fairly priced. Work that out with bruce in detail. He can work within your budget. I was not looking for a discount deck re finisher. I wanted quality and that is what i got. I recommend them highly. read more

All we could have asked for and more. Bruce was easy to contact, and very responsive when contacted. He provided an estimate for refinishing our teak patio furniture (and stuck to it). He and his crew were pleasant, communicative, and easy to deal with. When they were finished, there was no sign they had ever been there - except for the refinished furniture, of course. And the result - the result was gorgeous. Our teak furniture, now over 15 years old, looks brand new. I'll be using Cal Preserving from now on - truly an impressive find. read more

Bruce and the crew at Cal Preserving are knowledgeable, helpful, and professional. They treated my house's cedar shingles and its redwood decks & stairs. It all looks great! read more

This company is fantastic. Their employees are intelligent and knowledgeable and are good at what they do. Our decks look better than they ever did - they were efficient and honest. read more

Cal Preserving just cleaned, sanded, and preserved my front porch and back yard deck. His crew was amazing on time, professional, and hard working. My porch and deck look brand new. Thank you Cal Preserving! read more

Very displeased with overall project. Be careful. Appointment was set for 9:30, no call then crew showed up at 2:30. Power washing of deck unsatisfactory, leaked water and debris under bathroom door. Debris from power washing sprayed on house walls, fence, and down walkway. Were told that we should bring to attention of workers. This is not our job. Next day instead of returning at 2:00 we called and they appeared at 4:00. Then they had to clean up yesterday's mess and we asked crew to clean up and return next day for application of preservative. Had immediate call from Bruce stating that they too busy and could not come back for a month. We relented and clean up was not done properly and extra attention of preservative between boards was not satisfactory. We planned to pay by credit card and were told that this would entail an additional charge of $40 to cover their costs. This was not disclosed prior to the job commencing. All in all, this was not a satisfactory performance with no follow up by the owners in person. Subsequent to the above review we were contacted by the management and they acknowledged our complaints. We respect their decision not to accept payment for their work and now feel that we have been treated in a professional manner. read more