Clough Construction transformed the entrance to our home with a beautiful Redwood fence/wall and gate. Scott and Deanne were great to work with and I can't say enough for Fecundo, who is a fencing artist (!) and Hugo. The two of them spent just a few days at our house and left us with a beautiful piece of work that we will appreciate for years. read more

Clough Construction - Fences & Gates Near Me - San Rafael, California

To be clear, we did not hire them for our job. This review is simply of their estimate/prices. I've looked at their work on their website, and from what I can tell they do excellent work. We had them come out to give us an estimate...now honestly Marin prices are outrageous to begin with... of the 10 quotes I got for our fence job, the 7 highest were from local companies, and the 3 best were from out of town. Go figure! Shows that people in our area simply are not willing to shop around...and trust me, there are plenty of good contractors that will come to Marin to do quality work. So I told them up front that I was concerned about the prices I'd received, and he offered to show me his "spreadsheet" so I could understand what his costs were. I said great! When I got the estimate, I was floored. He built in a line item for "profit." Ok, fine, every company deserves to make a profit. But then every other line item on the sheet was inflated. Labor costs that were outrageous, "company overhead" of $1,000, and even the materials cost was slightly higher than I'd priced on my own from a reputable lumber yard. Needless to say, I did not hire them. However, I did get a call 2 weeks later from their office. She was very nice, at least to start, and I tried to avoid a long discussion about the price, and told her simply that I felt the quote was unreasonable. But, she kept pressing me for more information, so eventually I calmly explained to her that while I have no problem with them charging whatever prices they are able to charge...I personally was not willing to get Marin gouged and I would not pay those prices, since other companies were willing to do it for more than 25% less. She didn't like that so much...but she asked, so I told her my honest thoughts. Finally, our sister in law told us that they had received a disturbingly high quote from Clough on their fence. I won't go into the details about it, but let's just say that it was over $12,000 for a fence that should in no way have cost more than $6,000. Bottom line, I'm sure Clough does great work. And if you're rich, you should hire them. If not, contact me for better options. There are plenty of folks in the east bay or further north that will come and do quality work for more reasonable prices. (Their price for a simple fence was over $55 per foot. Compare that with $39 per foot which we actually paid. And in other parts of the country it's standard to pay less than $30 per foot) read more

Clough built our fence and gate overlooking the water. It's a gorgeous fence and the professionalism was impeccable. These are guys that care a tremendous amount about getting the job done right. They expect to do your fence/deck work for decades, as well as every one of your neighbors. Working with a group that cares that much about their customers is a such a wonderful breath of fresh air. Really happy to see them live up to their reputation. read more

Clough exceeded my expectations! They were recommended by several local residents. Scott, the owner, arrived quickly for the estimate, and was the first one back to me. The crew was respectful, diligent, pleasant, and very very expert. They didn't mind me looking over at them whenever I wanted. They completely removed my old 320sf deck, hauled all the debris away, then built a brand new 320sf redwood deck with railing and privacy screen on one side, on the second story, on a hill. I like that they use redwood that has been sustainably harvested (FSC lumber). The final inspection garnered a rave review from THE BUILDING INSPECTOR! read more

Clough is our go to contractor whenever we need outdoor construction projects. They've handled 3 projects for us and always deliver quality work, on time and on budget. Reliable, honest and hardworking. Wouldn't use anyone else. Highly recommend them. read more

Clough Construction - Clough did an excellent job on replacing our car deck. Their attention to quality and detail is their calling card. - Fences & Gates Near Me - San Rafael, California

Finding good contractors in Marine turns out to be harder than it should be. Some fail to show up for appointments while others just won't follow-up afterwards... Fortunately, we came across Clough Construction, and I have to say that this was one of the better experiences we had with any contractor over the last few years. We have been working with Clough on a recent project that involved replacing a failing deck support post reaching up to a deck attached to the second level of the house which required a new concrete support footing, as well as building a new redwood deck towards the back of the house. Communication from Scott and Deanne was exemplary. Scott immediately put us at ease with his experience and understanding of what we wanted to accomplish, and his bid was very fair. Deanne was in constant contact regarding the scheduling and was checking in on a regular basis to make sure everything went according to plan. Getting the permits from the city, as well as all passing the inspections went very smoothly. It was obvious that these guys knew how to manage the process. The team, consisting mainly of Quinn and Lowell, worked really well together and were professional, punctual, and most of all master craftsmen that take pride in their work. In addition, they were extremely personable and fun to work with. They had a great attitude and held on to the motto of "let's do what it takes to make our clients happy". At the end, they built a beautiful deck that greatly enhanced our backyard, and they did it in the originally proposed timeframe! We are extremely happy with the result and would whole-heartedly recommend Clough to anyone. read more

We've used Clough Construction twice now. Both times they were great. Our first project involved repairing our front porch. Afterward a neighbor told me that he "couldn't see what had been fixed" ... which basically said that it was perfect. They just finished our second project ... replacing a set of deck stairs and gate. Quinn and Lowell (I hope I got their names right) did a great job ... exactly what I was looking for. Scott and Deanne are super responsive and very easy to work with. The team showed up on time every time. They were clear on their paperwork so that everyone was in sync. read more

Clough Construction was totally professional and treated our job with integrity. They built a 1200 sq ft redwood deck and balcony for us. This was a big job and needed multiple county inspections. They passed every one with zero problems. The deck is totally solid and beautiful too. Their owners and office staff are amazing as well. Their crews were complete gentlemen toward me. They were always in a good mood and really seem to enjoy their work. We can't believe how fabulous it turned out. They were happy to come back later for very minor adjustments after it was done. They made a huge job actually fun. I missed the guys and office staff when it was all over! read more

We had two projects for Clough Construction: a front gate with trellis, and a low-lying Trex deck in the back garden. Both turned out really great, done in a reasonable amount of time, and with reasonable cost. Project manager Forest did an exceptionally fine job with the deck, including inventive design elements which improved the overall aesthetic. We would definitely go with this company on any future projects. read more

I highly recommend Clough Construction for any fence building and repair. Gates too! I've hired them many times and have always been very happy with the results. They recently built an extension of a fence that made it so the existing fence extended to the wall of the house. The gate they designed as part of it is not only pretty but very functional. One latch to reach over and open it, but (such creative thinking!) another on the opposite side to latch the gate open. IfYou are carrying in groceries and kids and pets and whatever else you may have loaded up your car with,having a securely latched open gate is perfect! You can make multiple trips without having to open the gate each time. The work crew also fixed a different preexisting gate and fence, strengthening it structurally so if anyone slams the gate it won't loosen the boards and therefore make the fence fall apart. Adding support boards in several places made it even more secure. Now it closes nicely, you don't have to pull hard or slam it sit to get it to open/close. We are very happy with the work done and the Clough Construction family/company. Oh, and equally important, the people with whom you talk on the phone and Scott, the owner, are very kind and knowledgeable. It's a pleasure to work with them. This is an update, so I guess traditional white stars on red background aren't available. We hired Clough Construction again to build a new fence on the back of our property. Scott had a great idea - let more greenery in (to look at). So he had his workmen, Rafael and Salvador, build the support posts and beams, then use wire to create a beautiful fence that is "see through". Lots of greenery, which I find very calming, particularly during this extended shelter in place time. They also fixed the fence between my property and my neighbors' house. I said I wasn't ready to re-do the whole thing. No problem (or attempts to upgrade my request). The crew did a fabulous, very professional job. They also were respectful of Covid-19 protocol (masks, gloves, social distancing) and very friendly and considerate. Cleaned up their scraps of wood and took all their tools. Rechecked our irrigation system to be sure installation of back fence didn't disturb anything. I didn't even ask them to do that! What a fantastic company. I have such confidence in Clough Construction, I've already informed them that when we are ready to add on a deck, we will hire their company again. Customer for life here! read more

The best contractor experience EVER! Even before we chose them to replace our 800 sq-ft deck, they were providing great advice on how to navigate through the process of gaining a City permit. The job was completed on time and with such attention to detail. The owner's, Scott and Deanne, followed up, after the work was finished, to make sure that we were happy with the outcome. We would recommend them without ANY hesitation... read more

We recently had our deck rebuilt and a new fence built. Clough did an excellent job. They were communicative, did great high quality work, and were easy to work with. We highly recommend them. read more

I wish I could give this company more than 5 stars. They worked with us to replace our deck more than 20 years ago, and did such a fine job that we went right to them recently when we needed fence work. What comes to mind immediately when I hear "Clough Construction " is the word 'integrity.' They truly take an interest in the individual customer's needs and goals, and each job they do is unique. I have no hesitation recommending them to both friends and family members. They have a terrific reputation in the community. read more

Clough Construction just completed a 75' stepped good neighbor fence for me. I was worried about the overall project due to the fact the fence sits on uneven ground, has a retaining wall below part of it and an oak tree growing into the center of it. They had a solve for each issue and delivered an absolutely beautiful fence for way less than I expected to pay. Additionally, the customer service was stellar, they kept the job site very clean, they fixed my neighbor's gate latch and finished in 3 days. I can't wait to have them back! read more

My wife and I highly recommend Clough Construction. They replaced our home front gate and fence and we couldn't be happier with the result. From the initial consultation to the construction and cleanup - including the customer service calls - they are professional from start to finish. read more

Our deck extension was built several years ago. It is sound and nicely built, BUT the hardware used rusted. (I had to pay another contractor to replace the hardware on the handrail shortly after the deck was built and the screws or nails used now show rust spots which spoils the look of our stain.) I would be careful to specify the hardware used on handrails, and even on the deck itself. read more

Clough provided the best price and timeframe for our fence project, requiring 150 ft of fence line and four gates. The Clough team of Fausto and Benjamin were excellent and nice to work with. We strongly recommend Clough and are extremely happy with our new fence. read more

Clough Construction is a pleasure to work with. July 2017 ----------------------------- Once again we had the pleasure of working with Clough Construction and their amazing crew. Last year it was the back fence, this year is the side fence. They came in and got the job done in a couple of day. We couldn't be happier. We hope to hire them again next year to deal with another border of our property. July 2016 ------------------------- We had fresh landscaping an were hoping to put off replacing a tricky 3 ft. retaining wall + 6 ft fence. Fate would not have that and our landscaping effort pushed the old fence to the brink. The neighbor we share the fence with is why the saying "tall fences make good neighbors" was invented (i.e. cranky). Scott Clough (co-owner) is a real professional, he met with me and my neighbor and deftly smoothed out the rough edges before the project started. The crew that worked on our job was skilled, professional and left a tidy worksite each night. The job was not easy as they had to navigate fresh planting and a downward slope that ended at the seam between the fence and the retaining wall. The crew foreman communicated the status of the project each night so we knew what to expect at every step. Deanne Clough (co-owner) is the friendly voice at the other end of the phone scheduling the project and following up with me after the project was done to make sure I am satisfied. The end result is a beautiful retaining wall + fence created with sustainably harvested wood. I couldn't be happier and I would whole-heartedly recommend Clough Construction. read more

Scott Clough and his crew are friendly experts who arrived on time, tore down our old fence, completeted the new fence and cleaned up, on time and within the estimate! The fence looks terriffic. The office staff were also very friendly and professional. We couldn't ask for more, and will certainly call them for any other work we need! Julie S. read more

Karen D 7/22/2011 The best! After searching for many months and getting numerous bids we decided to go with Clough. I was so impressed with every part of this process: Scott and Deanne were so professional and helped ease me through this, ( as a first time homeowner my funds were a little tight and they worked with me to see how we could make this all work) and the guys who showed up everyday were fast, friendly and such amazing workers. The fence has totally transformed our backyard. I would recommend them to anyone! read more

Clough built our fence 12 years ago. It remains as attractive & sturdy as it did on day one. Recently 3 sections of the fence & our gate were knocked down by a fallen oak tree. Despite a backlog of requests for repairs due to the heavy rains this year, Deanna & Scott kindly squeezed our job into their schedule to minimize our inconvenience. I can't say enough nice things about the professionalism & excellence of their crew. We couldn't be happier with the work or more grateful for the incredible service. read more

We cannot say enough about Deanne and Scott's professional and thoughtful advise and construction of two major projects at our house. First was the slate tile decking in the back yard and just recently they completed the remodeling of our front entry with the slate tile (suspended) decking and cable fencing. It completely updated our entry. The workers were top-notch. Reliable, courteous, and skilled at their work. read more

We hired Clough to build a deer fence around our hillside garden. I was looking for something basic and functional -- I got a work of art. I am amazed by how beautiful and strong it is. The price was reasonable, and there were no added charges. For instance, it became apparent during construction that the design would work better if the ground rail was a 2 x 12, instead of the specified 2 x 6, but we were not charged extra. The two men who did the work, Rafael and Joe, were exceptionally skillful, courteous, and punctual, and they cleaned up thoroughly when they finished. The job was started and finished on the exact dates promised. In short, we got everything we hoped for and more. I hope to hire Clough again to restore our deck. read more

A few months ago I had a fence project to be completed. After researching several companies, I chose to hire Clough Construction to complete my new fence and gate. Scott, the owner, was very helpful and informative. The showroom was a great way to help me decide on the type of fence I wanted. The crew was very professional and left my property spotless. I was concerned about the security of my yard due to the fact that I have a dog. The crew put up a temporary fence to keep my yard secure. I was so pleased with Clough Construction that I recently decided to have the opposite fence redone. I did not hesitate to contact Scott and set up another walk-through for my other fence. The job went from phone call to completion in just over two weeks, even though the crew was available the week I called! I needed to push the work back a week and Clough was able to accommodate my availability. I highly recommend Clough Construction. These people are friendly, relialbe and very professional. read more

If all businesses functioned as well as Clough Construction does then the business world would be a much better place! Great communications, punctual for meetings and work, great office procedures, excellent crew members who know what works better than what this client thinks will work. Their prices are competitive, and the finished product turned out better than expected.Thank you Clough Construction! I look forward to doing business with you again when I need more fence work done. read more

We hired Clough to replace a 110 ft fence after a windy storm. Scott was fast with his estimate, Deanne was helpful with the scheduling and the crew was on time and courteous. We had a few issues with our neighbors and with our insurance company. Both Deanne and Scott went out of their way to help us in getting the issues resolved and the fence project completed. The fence looks beautiful and we could not be happier. Clough Construction also supports the local community and is committed to sustainability. The crew took our old fence to a local school where the wood was reused in school projects. Great business, great people! read more

Choosing Clough Construction to reconstruct all of our home's decks just may be one of the best decisions I've ever made in my life. That's speaks to everything that makes them such an outstanding company: Second-to-none quality workmanship is just the beginning. They are detail oriented, environmentally responsible, and very customer-service oriented. On every single day of our project, everyone from the on-site crew to Deanne and Scott in the office went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our gorgeous decks and our experience was executed perfectly. Their crew gets an A+ for workmanship, professionalism, courteousness, and just being kind human beings. Toward the end of our deck project I told our foreman, Rick, that our experience with them was so so enjoyable I wished I could start the whole process over again. How many times can you say that about a construction project. It's a testament to everyone at Clough Construction. Hire them!! read more

Clough Construction is one of the most professional companies we've had the opportunity to work with. They built a fence for us here in Novato that has been praised by just about everyone who sees it - neighbors and contractors alike. Not only do they do beautiful work, but the experience of dealing with the owners and their crews couldn't be better. They aren't the cheapest shop in the area but you get what you pay for and then some with Clough. read more

Clough demo-ed and built a new 8x70' deck w stairs, railing, pergola for me Nov '12. I interviewed and rec'd bids from a half a dozen contractors and chose Clough. Top quality service, communication, workmanship, and complete professionalism. I have had numerous projects done on my house over the years and Clough has set a new standard of excellence. They went above and beyond my expectations and I plan on using them again for a couple of new fences along my property as well. The pricing was fair and worth every cent. I highly recommend Clough Construction! Kevin S. read more

Clough Construction did a great job building our new deck railing. They were very professional and answered all of my questions along the process. They came out to my home for two site visits to make sure we were comfortable with the choices and visual of the proposed railing. The crew who built the railing had safety as the first priority and made sure no one could harm themselves at the end of each day. I have two little ones, so this was really important to me. The finished product looks beautiful. I would highly recommend them. read more

Clough Construction just completed a partial rebuilding of a fence at my home and I could not have been happier with the experience. The entire process from the initial contact to the completion of the project was accomplished with amazing grace and ease. They called exactly when they said they would, arrived exactly on time and did the job exactly as promised . They went way beyond my expectations to make sure I was completely satisfied. I would highly recommend them read more

I picked Clough Construction based on their stellar Yelp! reviews, and happy to add to the chorus. The entire team has been great to work with and their work is absolutely stellar. Scott has a huge depth of knowledge and design expertise and my new fence and arbor look spectacular. The construction team was equally first-rate, and I can say they always did things the right way, not the easy way, and the results reflect their attention to detail. read more

All businesses should be run like Clough Construction. From my first phone call they were prompt in responding, knowledgeable, did exactly what they said they would do, and the bill came in exactly where they said it would. I was tired of messing around with companies that couldn't deliver, so I called three of the top fence companies in Marin, including Clough. With their reputation for excellence, I expected them to be more expensive than the others, but they were less expensive. I hired them to build the ~350 foot deer fence with a custom gate and a trash enclosure. They came when scheduled, there was zero drama, Scott was professional, Deanne was always available to answer any questions, and the job foreman knew his business and was a pleasure to work with, as were the whole crew. One of the best home improvement or maintenance experiences I've ever had. Now I have a beautiful new space to garden! read more

These guys have done a great job...I have used them twice now...retaining wall and fence. I have had cheaper bids from other places...but the little extra more you pay is woth it in workmenship and most importantly communication. They have my recco!! read more

We have had an entryway deck and a balcony deck done by Clough Construction; the latter of which was just finished. The work is excellent and the contractors of the highest quality. They cleaned up every day, are very knowledgeable and the nicest guys ever. I would recommend them without hesitation. read more

I am adding to my last review on 8/3/13 - it's been three years since our deck was completed by Clough and we had some issues with the tannens bleeding through some of the wood headers. It may have been caused by incorrect stain used by our painter, and nothing to do with Clough's work - however, Clough was very agreeable to coming back out to our home and replacing the headers free of charge. Wow! That's what I call standing by the quality of their work. We thought it may have been poor grade wood, affecting only two pieces, and Deanne at Clough was wonderful to work with again. I recommend these guys for your decking, fence or any construction project you have. They may not be the cheapest, but by far and above, their dedication to quality and their professionalism is second to none! read more

Great service in the front office and on the job site as well. Great work in executing a custom fence with a lot of nuances. Great recommendations on on-the-fly adjustments. Facundo and his team were awesome - they take pride in their work and it shows. Site was left very clean. Would use again! read more

Clough Construction completed the deck repair in the time frame they gave us and didn't go a penny over the original bid. They are completely professional, reliable and competent. This company has given me a completely different perspective on working with a building contractor. My prior experiences with construction companies was exactly the opposite. They really cared about doing an excellent job and keeping the costs to a minimum. We have already hired them to do another job for us and they have again completed the job expertly and under the original bid. Can't say enough good things about this company. read more

Clough Construction is a great contractor, builder, all-in-one deck contractor that Marin County is lucky to have. Based in San Rafael, this contractor knows how to build stylish, safe, and surprisingly affordable decks. I can say that because our deck in San Rafael is astonishing with an amazing Mount Tamalpais view. I would use Clough Construction no matter where I lived in Marin County. They can handle any situation. We had an old, decrepit deck on a sloping hillside. We wanted to enjoy our killer view of Mt. Tam. Clough was skilled, smart, and serious. They listened carefully to our ideas and integrated them into the deck design. The planning process was extremely easy as Clough seems to be well-regarded by the San Rafael City planning department. The Clough crew was always friendly and professional. They even took care of my dog when I was at work. She loved them and sometimes still looks for them in the backyard. The bottom line is we now have an amazing, beautiful deck that we use every day. The pergola allows us to enjoy the view even in El Nino weather. I can unreservedly say that If you need a deck, Clough Construction is the company to choose. read more

This is one of those times you thank God for yelp. I scheduled a fence and gate replacement with Dee Ann at Clough. The week before the install my roof started to leak during the December rain and I had to cancel on short notice while I dealt with water cascading through my living room. I rescheduled in March for the last week in April. I was splitting the cost with my neighbor. The Neighbor decided to move but agreed to go forward if Clough could do it in Mid-April. Clough could not and I postponed the job with three weeks notice until the new neighbor moves in. I called today about just fixing the gate; which is all on me. Dee Anne said, "I am sorry but I just do not feel good about this job. We'll pass" What! I was incredulous. Partly that she refused my order but mostly because her attitude resembled that of a 15 year old as opposed to her more probable age of 50. Well business must be good at clough construction, and when it's good, this is what you can expect from Dee Anne. read more