I had Blake and the crew at California Deck Pros replace an existing deck at my house. Blake met with my wife and I, he asked questions about design, what our needs are for the deck, and our budget. He understood what we were looking for and gave us options matching exactly what we wanted. I met with other deck builders and I felt like the other guys were just offering 1 style that they knew the could build quickly, rather than build the deck we wanted. We love our new outdoor space, both using it and looking at it read more

Blake did a great job on our railing. I wish I had used him for our whole deck but he came into a job that was halfway done and finished it with ease. He and his team were fast and professional. His quality of work was stellar and he stood by his guarantee. I can tell he values his customers and will never stop with a job until his customer is 100% satisfied. I'd use Blake and Cal Deck Pros again and furthermore I'd recommend them to you!! read more

California Deck Pros - Blake and his team added the awesome cable railing to complete our backyard! Truly the cherry on top of the sundae. - General Contractors Near Me

CA Deck Pros recently completed a large job for us. Blake was very helpful from the very beginning. He answered all of my questions on my first call and setup a consultation to review our job. He showed up on time to walk through our backyard. We have a pretty big yard with a decent slope. Initially we had imagined a deck coming right off of our house. Blake had suggested moving the deck out over our slope to maximize the usable area. Man, I am glad he did. This proved to be a much better outcome. We gained much more square footage of space and it looks awesome. We decided to extend our concrete patio with this job as well. Blake's partners handled that no problem. Bronze Pouring performed the work and Booker and his team were excellent. They showed up early each day and the concrete job is amazing. We now have a much larger patio, and a walkway connecting to the side of the house. Blake and his team killed it on the deck and railing. Blake is very genuine and professional. He paid attention to the details and followed through on everything related to our job. He kept me up to date on progress on the phases of our project. He was very knowledgeable about product and color options and I very much appreciated his demeanor and input. We went with the Trex decking in Havana Gold and the trim around the bottom in Spiced Rum. The product looks amazing. For the railing we went with galvanized and cable. We love the look and it keeps the view open as well. Thank you CA Deck Pros! read more

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Blake did what he promised. Fixed the rails, returned supplies taken, and replaced the broken tile. I'm glad that it all worked out.

Never heard back weeks after our meeting and when i reached out to ask for a quote he said he's been busy due to the rain and never heard from him again. read more

After beginning our project with a contractor who was not doing a quality job, we searched for someone else and found Blake at California Deck Pros. Blake built a beautiful Azek Timbertech deck for us. It was a seemless process from the initial phone call to completion. He was able to give us a bid and begin work in a reasonable amount of time and the workmanship is high quality as are the materials. We also wanted a glass rail and he easily made that happen. We needed a fence and were going to go with white vinyl but he came up with a much nicer option using the same materials as our deck and he also built 2 gates for us. We are already researching our next project with California Deck Pros. read more

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We searched for months to find the right contractor to build a deck around our pool and over a slope that we have in our yard. We are so glad we chose California Deck Pros after comparing five other companies. Blake had the best ideas and vision for our space. His crew did an excellent job of bringing that vision to life. There are many things we love about our new space, but our favorite is a unique privacy wall made of Outdeco panels and Trex decking that Blake designed. The panels light up at night and makes our backyard feel like a resort! We were also very impressed with the detailed work and cuts that Blake and his team made around some of our existing boulder rocks, pool coping and skimmer. Blake is super easy to work with, a talented designer, and takes pride in his work. He is committed to doing quality work and getting the job done right. We've been spending a lot of time on our new deck and are so happy!! Thank you so much Blake and team! read more

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California Deck Pros Built us a patio cover after we put in a swimming pool. There designed stood out from all the others! It's like having a extra living space added to our home. He always got back to me when I had any questions and his employees are kind and I could easily talk to them. read more

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California Decks saved us from an unfinished project with a previous company on our deck project. Upon first​ contacting Blake he responded with multiple​ railing options and quotes​ within the day. He was on site within a week to measure everything. I love his design aesthetic​ and was grateful he could suggest materials and a design that would suit our deck with a view. We absolutely​ love how the railing turned out, super modern and exactly​ what I had in mind. We are very happy with it. They do excellent work. I called dozens of companies and let me tell you it is hard to find good work and timely responses. One thing I will say is no landscape project gets done fast! Between ordering materials and waiting for them to be line up schedules it seems everything is 2 months​ out. Just know that going into a project. Once on site, the railing was done within 2 days. I will absolutely​ use California Deck Pros again. read more

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This update is for Blake's response after reading my review and what has transpired since. He texted, emailed and called the same day I posted my review. He apologized, "First off I owe you an apology as a person who values there own time I am very sorry if or that I wasted yours." I do admire people in general that can take ownership of their actions because it's speaks to their maturity, ethicality and good business practices. Moreover, I genuinely appreciated it - apology accepted! He ended his email with, "I am embarrassed that a review is what it took for me to contact you again as I should have communicated weeks ago." :-) We have since talked and he has partnered with my husband and I again to create a beautiful backyard. The demo started this past Saturday 6/16...and his associate is great :-))...so far so good. A team of 4 young men, arrived 15mins early ready to work. They were so efficient, pleasant and careful (we just had new windows & doors installed). They return tomorrow, Mon 6/18. We still have a ways to go (design, hardscaping, softscaping and the decks) and I look forward to a final 5-Star review. I will keep updating... read more

Blake is obviously a decent young deck builder but was seriously inexperienced in the values of customer relations and meeting commitments as expected from "Five Star" businesses. Heed other reviews and concerns on communication and follow-up, and being difficult to work with. We ended up having to pour a carport without post cutouts for future deck posts because he did not come by and layout post locations as promised multiple times! We would have been glad to work with them, but his was unacceptable. We saw some nice looking work and great reviews for the company, which I'm sure are accurate. Our experience was terrible. Deck Pro's subsequently built a deck for the neighbor who referred him, and the workmanship was average, at best. It would not have been acceptable to a discriminating customer. We feel fortunate that we did not move forward with Deck Pros. Proceed with caution! read more

I can't stop looking at our new deck railing! We bought our house with the deck and cable railing done by the previous owner/contractor. It was done so poorly that the I thought we would have to tear the whole thing down and rebuild at great expense before it fell down. Plus with a 4 year old son, the cable railing wasn't the safest option to keep him from falling down the steep slope our deck is built over. California Deck Pros to the rescue! Not only did they not tear the whole structure down and rebuild, they built a stylish, modern railing that is safer, looks better, and was much less of an expense than we had thought. It gave us a great aesthetic without having to tear out all the old stuff. They arrived on time, were polite and did a good job of clean up when the job was finished . read more

California Deck Pros - California Deck Pros added a modern railing to a previous contractors poorly done deck with cable railing. Much safer for our 4 year old son - General Contractors Near Me

These guys are the best! They built a huge deck in our backyard giving us twice the space and did it carefully and efficiently. We get so many compliments on it. Having them build A deck was one of the best additions to our house in asthetic appeal and in adding value. We plan to use them again in future work for sure! Highly recommended!!! read more

So pleased about our deck railing! After months and months of searching for the right company, Blake and his team really came through! He was very helpful with his recommendations and was present every day with his crew to make sure everything went well. They are a small company doing big jobs and were able to fit our smaller project in and done in 2 days, yet made us feel just as important. Will for sure be using these guys again for future projects! Thank you, Blake! read more

Highly recommend!! Blake was great to work with. His quote was not the lowest of the 3 we received, but we chose him based on his aesthetic and professionalism and were extremely happy with our choice! We would 100% use California deck pros again. read more

Not impressed at all with California Deck Pros. They came out to give us an estimate, but never even sent the quote. Poor communication and customer service. I was disappointed that they never even called back or reached out to us to follow up after our appointment. They waisted our time. Such a letdown! read more

Blake is awesome! We just completed a 140k backyard build. I shopped around a lot before I found Blake and not only was his price the best I feel like I got a lot more for my money! He put a rooftop deck on for me when others said it was not possible. Everything looks modern and clean, the workmanship is great. He was patient during permitting delays and got to work quickly and efficiently when we were ready to go! The 3D rendering and planning was free when others wanted to charge to lock you in. We made plenty of adjustments and there was no nickel and dime-ing.. He did everything from retaining walls and pavers to a multilevel deck, fencing and modern railing. He even came back after the job was done and added some more material to the fence my wife wanted without charging us extra that makes him extra special in my book. He was very easy to communicate and deal with, friendly. Bravo Blake, he is recommended to all my friends read more

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Blake and the rest of his crew did a great job for us. From concept through reality they went above and beyond with every little detail. While they were working they would have suggestions on how to make things look even better and took the time to get things done properly. We thought out of the box a bit with our design to incorporate the sunset we get from our backyard and make sure the patio cover did not affect it. They constructed a patio cover and deck for us with a wow factor that is above and beyond what anyone else could achieve. We added speakers, lights, and a fence during the process with no questions asked. I highly recommend them. read more

Nearly two weeks ago, I sent them a message asking if they were interested in providing an estimate to remove my old patio cover and put in a new wood cover. A day or so later, Blake called asking me to text a couple of pictures of my existing cover. I did that. When I did not hear from him a few days later I sent another message asking if they were still interested. Still have not heard from them. I would appreciated the courtesy of at least telling me that they were not interested. I've upped my rating to 3 stars because Blake called me and apologized. He said he had been suddenly swamped with work and did not have an office staff to handle appointments. I said I would change my rating to 3 stars but could not give him 5 stars for obvious reasons. He offered to come out and give me an estimate but I told him I had already scheduled someone else for that. I told him I would keep him in mind for future jobs. read more

STAY AWAY unless you have nothing but time on your hands. Blake has had several less than favorable reviews going back more than a year stating his lack of response or communication. We did call him initially because of great reviews but he is not a man of his word. He did show up for the estimate and seemed very knowledgeable but does not follow through at all. I have called and texted him several times but he will make empty promises like I will send the estimate this weekend or what is your email again - I sent the estimate but blah blah blah. When I texted him saying still haven't received estimate and being unhappy with response time I received... you guessed it NO response. He had mentioned being busy with his own custom home so his priorities right now are not in line with consumers. Beware. read more

We are so glad we chose Blake. We contracted with California Deck Pros to replace our deck, bridge and pergola. We spoke to many other contractors and found Blake to provide the most comprehensive plan for us to consider. He was courteous, thoughtful and interested in how we wanted our outdoor area to look. His work crew were considerate of our needs and did their best to accommodate our wishes. They checked in in the morning and cleaned up at the end of each day. They were knowledgeable about the Trex product and did an excellent job in putting the plan together. Blake came by often to see how things were progressing and at times worked alongside his team. We now have a beautiful deck, bridge and pergola thanks to California Deck Pros. read more

We could not be more pleased with the job done by Blake, Dylan and Dylan. Our Trex deck is beautifully constructed and we love the look! The guys were polite and very professional and did a great job of clean up. The price was fair and and it was a job well done. Five stars to Blake, Dylan and Dylan of California Deck Pros. read more

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When my wife and I started to think about building a deck in the back of our house I didn't expect I will be so excited about this project so that I will write a review, but this was like a Mega Decks show without the television. If I could give 7 stars to Blake and his business I would, and that is just because of his passion, experience, professionalism, great attention to the details (and I am a very picky person), patience, but mostly because of his dedication. Nowadays, when is so hard to find a good contractor who does a high quality job, delivers the project in time and at a fair price, getting to know Blake was a blessing. My project consisted of a 1,200 sqft patio with 900 sqft Ipe decking, and the rest concrete. It was a highly customized project all the way from concept to final product. Aside from the heavy timber structure needed for my deck, the floor had 3 sections, all different in shape and direction which made the structure underneath pretty complex. There was no cable railing at the edges as I planned but instead we built privacy walls made out of metal and wood, and a wood railing that mixed Ipe and Cedar. The interesting part was that some of the railing was in an "S" shape where Blake really displayed his best art. The master piece was a 9ft high custom pergola that goes through the deck and tie into the main structure, all covered by Sunbrella fabric. I can write pages about my project and how it was done, but I want to leave you with the surprises Blake is capable of. If I may say one more thing is that I really appreciate Blake for the fact that he supported me in any changes I made during that project, even though some of those changes caused delays in the schedule. But he was always smiling and having a positive attitude that really helped me move on until the end of the project. I will highly recommend Blake to anybody, he is the man! read more

Such an incredible company. They built a beautiful patio cover for my parents house. From start to finish they made exactly what we wanted and more. Super modern look and in a timely manner. We also loved how they always made it look clean after the day of working. All the workers were also very kind. Definitely go to them for all your outdoor living needs. read more

Disappointed in the results of our deck. After planning and discussing various options of pavers, a basic walk way or deck, we decided on a nice deck. We had envisioned a low to the ground deck. Simple not too expensive and appropriate for our area. After getting several estimates, and talking with other contractors, we decided on using this company. Looking at his business card with a picture of what we wanted, (low to the ground deck). How could we go wrong?. "A picture is worth a thousand words". So we decided to hire him. We experienced much of the above mentioned... the long process of lack of communication, putting off start date one month, never receiving the requested hard copies of the contract. Then one week before starting he sketched over the original rendering and changed it without our request. We still thought our deck would be nice. But these last minute changes made by Blake completely changed the deck to be elevated 17" which would enable us to look into our neighbors bedroom windows. Although he added 4 steps to the deck, its still not what we discussed December 2017. That was never my idea for 3 years of planning and budgeting for the deck. Well, its been one month and still not happy with it. If the footings could be removed we would be satisfied. R.D. April 2018 San Diego CA read more

Impressive work! We had a small job to complete and Blake was there to help where others couldn't be bothered. On time, on budget and on the project to make these beautiful custom curves, mitered inside corners and fitted in place. Great job guys! read more

Blake Carter from California Deck Pros is the only one who responded out of 6 requests I made for an estimate on railing for my patio. He explained my options and was knowledgeable about the different products available. After agreeing on a contract and start date, Blake and his crew started the job and discovered that my mobile home deck did not have enough support beams for the wooden railing. "We are problem solvers". Blake explained what needed to be done and I agreed to the extra costs. Because I decided on a less expensive gate configuration, Blake agreed to do the whole job for the price originally quoted, which covered the extra work that was done. The job was finished in a day and a half and I am completely satisfied. They expertly installed the two safety gates I purchased and replaced and painted two damaged pieces of siding. Blake and his crew were on time, efficient, skilled, and cleaned up after the job. My railing is exactly what I wanted at a price I could live with. I highly recommend Calif Deck Pros-Div of-Kopono Corporation. read more

I highly recommend California DeckPros. I have been in the building material business for 40 years and Blake is a professional builder. They were professional, detail oriented, cleaned up and very knowledgeable about all aspects of the project. Blake does quality detailed work, you will not be disappointed. read more

California Deck Pros just finished our deck a couple of days ago and we are thrilled how it turned out, We had a previous deck that was 34 years old and a bit unusual in that it was a curved structure. It needed to be replaced and we found that Blake and his crew were able to duplicate what we had, but made it even better than the previous deck. It has a perfect curvature and we chose a black and gray stain for the finish. It turned out absolutely beautiful! Once our deck was started, the crew showed up every day until the job was done. We highly recommend this company. read more

I highly recommend California Deck Pros. From their work to the owner's personality it all clicks together to make the complete package. They've done work on multiple displays for my company in which the work turns out to be exactly what I want. Blake's friendly, sociable, and very knowledgeable when it comes to the industry and work that needs to be done. read more

CDP's built 1,100 sqft of IPE decking for our Cardiff home. We were impressed with the craftsmanship for deck build, their completion ahead of schedule, and delivered the project on budget. Blake is even coming back to apply additional code of stain after our landscaping is complete. Very responsive & excellent follow up, we highly recommend. read more

Had a great experience with California Deck Pros. Blake was very responsive to texts and emails. Always showed up on time, and helped with creative input and ideas. We were unsure of the fence style we wanted, so they did a mock-up and then revised it based on our feedback. The crew was efficient and organized, and they came back promptly to fix little things that we noticed. Very happy with the new deck and fence, and would certainly use them again. read more

California Deck Pros installed a beautiful stainless steel cable railing system around our existing deck. We couldn't be happier. Everything about Blake and his team was truly outstanding. After getting quotes from other railing companies, Blake's quote seemed very reasonable. We scheduled the teardown of the old railing and the team showed up right on time. They were very courteous and very professional. The quality of the craftsmanship was top notch. His team even removed a rattlesnake from our home before they left. We highly recommend Blake and his company. read more

I found CDP and Blake through Yelp. Lots of nice ratings. I engaged Blake and his company on July 12th. Blake came out and met me at my home on Thursday July 23rd. Blake agreed to give me a quote by Monday July 27th. No Quote. I reached out to CDP on Tuesday July 24th. They responded that Blake was sorry but would get me the quote the next day on July 25th. No quote. On Thursday July 28th I once again contacted CDP to see if they were going to quote the job. The response I received was "thank you for being patient. Blake is working on getting bids out and will get to yours as quickly as possible." Then Blake responded that he was sorry and he would have a quote to me by Monday August 3rd. Today is Monday August 17th and still no quote. Hard to give them anything but 1 star. It would be OK with me if Blake let me know that he couldn't handle the job or that he was just too busy but all I received was a reassurance that the quote was coming. read more

CA Deck Pro just completed designing and building a large deck, pergola, custom fire pit, and decorative wall with fountain. They exceeded all expectations in every way. They were one of five companies I met with and none came close to the expertise, knowledge and attention to detail, Blake Carter, President, demonstrated . I had samples of every composite decking available on the market. Blake's knowlege of each sample was amazing. His eye for design and commitment to excellence was supported by the caliber of talented professionals he has on his team. Rolando and Noe were here every morning by 7:30 , measuring, hammering and doing every thing they possibly could to make me, the client satisfied. I am delighted with the beauty of my gorgeous new deck, et al, and most importantly, delighted I chose CA Deck Pro and Blake Carter as my contractor. read more

I hired Blake to build a deck for me at my house in San Diego. Blake drove to my house and gave me a free quote and 2 weeks later I had a brand new trex deck with cable railing. It is gorgeous with a picture frame design and very sturdy handrail. I could not be happier with the craftsmanship. Him and his small crew of guys are very professional and diligent. read more

Blake and his team built a deck for me last fall and I was very happy with the experience. Most notably he was willing to make adjustments and changes as things went along and still stuck to his original quote. That flexibility is rare among contractors and was very appreciated since some of this stuff is a bit of an art, you just don't know what you want exactly until you see it. Highly recommended. read more

We had an old concrete patio in our back yard that had seen its better days so we had California Deck Pros replace it with a Trex Transcend deck. It is now a much bigger area as it cantilevers out over the slope in our back yard. It turned out really beautiful. Blake and his crew were great to work with. It was a design that was evolving as it was being built and they were very patient with us and helped us with a lot of the details. We are really happy with how it turned out. read more

California Deck Pros took over a large wood replacement/Trex project for our community in La Costa. The entire crew is very accommodating to homeowner/management requests and they have gone above and beyond to make sure that all of the residents are satisfied. The quality of work is excellent! I would highly recommend California Deck Pros! read more

We couldn't be happier with the service or the results! Blake has done a couple of jobs at our house rebuilding a deck and installing cable railing in the front and back of our house. Both projects turned out beautiful! He has great ideas and is happy to help you with the design of your space if you don't already have a plan in place. The crew is professional and works quickly to get your project finished on time and on budget. I would recommend CA Deck Pros to anyone! read more