As a professional designer for many years, I have to say that Jonathan completely exceeded my expectations on this project. He is an excellent and professional carpenter, prompt, responsible, and, to top it off, super friendly. He built two gorgeous decks and a fence for my latest project. For reliable, impeccable quality, I highly recommend him! As a professional designer for many years, I have to say that Jonathan completely exceeded my expectations on this project. He is an excellent and professional carpenter, prompt, responsible, and, to top it off, super friendly. He built two gorgeous decks and a fence for my latest project. For reliable, impeccable quality, I highly recommend him! read more

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For anyone out there who wants a new fence and is looking for a talented craftsman, rather than a rote, by-the-numbers contractor, look no further than Jonathan Ratta of Covington Framing. He has a keen eye, a good design sense, and he cares about the quality of his work. Moreover, in this dubious age of fake news and false declarations, he does what he says, when he says, at the price he says, and, with the quality he promised. Highly recommended. read more

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Johnathan did an amazing job with our fence! He was professional and came up with an awesome design! Super easy to work with and very friendly! read more

Jonathan built this beautiful pergola for us that we absolutely love! He helped us figure out a solution so we didn't have to have a third post blocking the best part of our view. He's such a great guy, does quality work at a reasonable price and he's a modern day Paul Bunyan he's so strong! Thank you, Jonathan :) read more

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We reached out to Jonathan for a wooden fence with horizontal slats and a gate. The design he came up with was better than I could have imagined! He was really easy to work with, and gave a very fair price. The quality of his work is top notch, we love our new fence! read more

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We hired Covington to come back and completely rebuild our deck and pergola. We added a railing to the deck and down the steps. We also had new benching added along our pool. For the deck flooring and benching we selected Trex composite and for the pergola and railing, it was redwood with a bitterwood stain. Once again, Jonathan did a wonderful job. His work is top notch, and we couldn't be happier with the results. Thank you Jonathan! read more

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We had 50' of fence along the driveway and a bi-parting 10' gate across it that was barely standing. The removal revealed a bigger project than we'd anticipated but proved no challenge for Jonathan, even with his normal working partner out injured. We also went with some upgraded materials, planks installed at an angle, and an asymmetrical curved top to the gates, but no requests were daunting and the finished product is beyond our expectation. The whole time Jonathan was respectful and conscientious of our neighbors on the other side, the site was cleaned up impeccably and all in good time, even though rain tried to delay it. read more

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Jonathan was so pleasant and helpful to work with and he really created something so beautiful. True craftsmanship!

Legitimate review. I hired Jonathan 3 years ago to build and install a driveway gate and a fence. The gate looked beautiful but it was poorly designed. From beginning there were issues and over time the gate sagged and dragged and the lock wouldn't fit, until I was the only one who could open and close it. I even offered to pay Jonathan to come fix it or convert it into a double swing and he apparently came by without mentioning it and said he would send an estimate and then ghosted me on several texts. This week I had to hire someone else to tear out the entire gate and replace it. I am so incredibly disappointed with Jonathan; he seemed so genuine when he initially built the gate. read more

Needed a fence Paying a million didn't make sense Wanted something reasonable With work that would be feasible Jonathan came like a hero in the day Showed me what he could do and what I'd pay He came, did the work, and did it well It's tough to find a contractor, like him, who's swell Jonathan from Convington Frame came out to add a fence to my driveway. Before this I got a bunch of bids from other contractors, some seemed OK, some were definitely overpriced, and some were sleezy. However, Jonathan came out, was professional and heard me out. He gave me an idea of what they could do and let me know the cost. The price was super reasonable, and when he came to finally do the work, it was done so quickly. They did really solid work. It's definitely hard to find a good contractor, but Jonathan and his team at Convington is a solid choice. read more

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A true craftsman! We just finished our driveway gate and it's amazing! We wanted a gate to match details on our 1923 craftsman and he delivered! read more

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We hired Jonathan to build a deck and fence with gate for us. He is a pleasure to work with, he was clear and really helpful discussing the options, and he provided a reasonable quote. The deck itself is built on a slope, which made it quite challenging, but he did a meticulous job, and the result is perfect. We were so happy with the gate we hired him to do that we immediately hired him to do the gate on the other side of our house, plus some more fencing. He's a lovely guy, and his work is top quality. Highly recommended. read more

We did a second job with Jonathan and Dave and it turned out just as great. Property line fence with some special circumstances and on a hill. Both us and the neighbors really happy. He got good lumber even though that's pretty hard to do right now and happily did some extra work buffing out imperfections. Thanks, guys! read more

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Jonathan replaced an exterior porch and stairs for us. In 3 1/2 days!! A beautiful, safe, sturdy job. He is an extraordinary craftsman with an exceptional work ethic. Competitive price. Highly recommend! read more

We just had our Douglas fir patio cover installed by Jonathan and his crew and we couldn't be happier that we went with Covington. We had an idea of what we wanted but Jon gave us positive input and ended up with a patio cover that has already received so many compliments. We had several companies come to our house to give us estimates but we felt very comfortable with Covington since they were very responsive and answered all of our questions. Especially when choosing the wood stain for our patio cover. He went out of his way to make sure we were happy with our project. I am really happy with Jon and Dave's work ethic and attention to detail. I would definitely recommend them to friends and family members. read more

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I hired Jonathon to build an elevated Trex deck, redwood fence and custom redwood bench. It was a highly custom project with many tricky angles. I had several people come to look at the project but Jonathon was by far the best and most collaborative contractor. Jonathon came out and gave me a highly competitive but more importantly he had many great ideas on how to improve the project. I also made several design changes as the project moved along and Jonathon was able to work with them and keep me within the budget. The project went perfectly and I am extremely happy with the final product. I have received many compliments and my family enjoys the space almost daily. I highly recommend Jonathon and will use him for future projects again. read more

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Highly recommend Jonathan of Covington framing! I met with several contractors, and he was by far the most responsive, most pleasant and his bid was very competitive. I needed a deck built at my parent's house. I live an hour away from my parents, so I needed someone very trustworthy and patient to do the job. After watching him and his crew work the first day, I knew that I did not need to be at the job site everyday and could manage the project from home. My parents are aging so they needed a deck that would allow my father to go straight out to the deck from a new patio door. We had to consider all the factors to make the deck safe for my 92-year-old father while working with my mom to design a deck that would be esthetically pleasing to her. My mom had no idea what she wanted, so Jonathan offered many suggestions to finally nail down the design, colors and materials. We needed to consider future wheelchair use, so deck had to be flushed with patio door and a ramp was needed. Jonathan considered everything to ensure my dad could safely go out to the deck, maneuver easily around the deck and go up and down the ramp. We discussed ramp slope and width and his concern was always my father's safety and future maneuverability. The ramp proved challenging as the concrete patio had a much bigger slope than how it appeared. It required so much more time to get the ramp slope ratio/incline perfect. This added extra days, but Jonathan was more concerned to get it perfect than the additional time and labor it required. My mom is not easy to please, but she loved Jonathan. She was so impressed with his punctuality, hard work and attention to detail. I was beyond happy with the outcome. Jonathan's work and integrity is beyond excellent. Highly recommend him! read more

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Best craftsmanship and customer service. Building an amazing deck and pergola with materials that will probably outlast the house. Jonathan produces high end quality work and he is easy to work with because of his professionalism and integrity. Would highly recommend. read more

Jonathan has done two fence jobs for us and we couldn't be more thrilled with his work. Excellent communication. Friendly. Knows his stuff. Beautiful work. Highly recommend! read more

I can't say enough great things about this company. Though our house presented a few unexpected challenges--namely, a retaining wall and sidewalk that weren't as straight as they appeared--Jonathan figured out a way to work around them. Careful and meticulous, Jonathan and Dave engineered a beautiful fence that is even better than we had envisioned. Throughout the build, Jonathan went out of his way to make sure we were 100% satisfied. Covington's price is very reasonable and the quality is first-rate. I will definitely be recommending them to friends and neighbors! read more

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We hired Covington Framing roughly a year ago, and I've been meaning to leave a review ever since. Jonathan Ratta is fantastic and I cannot recommend him more highly. Jonathan built a fence for our small front yard. We had a difficult time figuring out the design of the front gate, because of the slope of our property. Jonathan patiently talked us through our options, brainstormed some creative solutions, and built us a front gate that we LOVE. The fence is beautiful, functional, and we could not be happier. Jonathan also built us a redwood enclosure for the outdoor split HVAC units off of our garage ADU...the outdoor HVAC units were an eyesore and were placed in an odd spot--required some finesse and design creativity to build the proper enclosure, and Jonathan did a fantastic job. We also have some stairs and a railing off the back door to the house. Whomever built the railing originally did not make it child-safe, and there were plenty of gaps. On the spur of the moment, we showed it to Jonathan while he was here working on the fence, and he graciously agreed to fix it. He added 2x2s to the railing, which made it safe for our toddler and also much prettier than before. He was flexible, creative, and really kind to add that task to the job. Covington's bid was not the most expensive bid we received. The combination of superior work and reasonable cost is a win, on it's own. Add to it that Jonathan Ratta (and his assistant, who was great and whose name I cannot remember) is a kind, polite, and generally lovely human being to have around--it doesn't get much better than that. Thank you, Covington Framing! read more

Jonathan and his crew are very professional and know how to do their job. They built a beautiful wall-topper fence with great materials, for a reasonable price and in a timely manner. I highly recommend them and would not hesitate to work with them again. read more

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Jonathan is a masterful deck builder. We have an older home with lots of unexpected quirks and he helped us choose the best design to work with our space. Jonathan is prompt, communicative, trustworthy and does extremely impeccable work. I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again. We love our new deck! read more

Jonathan and his crew are the Dream Team! If you are looking for a drama-free company that will exceed your expectations, they are worth wait and every penny spent. We had a big project to take on that needed a special contractor to make it happen. After purchacing a hillside home we knew all the decrepit fences and two decks would have to be completely replaced, and we also wanted to create exterior stairs running along the side of our house to access the back yard. On top of this, we wanted to take on this project with a out-of-the-ordinary elevated design concept that was cohesive with our mid-century house and it's surroundings. After getting estimates from several contractors, we instantly clicked with Jonathan. His professionalism and vision were a standout amongst his fellow competitors. He was booked out longer than we wanted our start date to be, but we took a leap of faith and decided to wait. We are beyond happy that we did! Once on the job Jonathan and/or his team were there every day on time, moving the project forward and keeping us in the loop with daily updates. Even though there were many challenges due to pre-existing property issues, they solved problems quickly and always kept our original vision intact. They ended up finishing in the timeframe quoted and went above and beyond expectations on every level. Aside from being so pleasant to work with, Jonathan, Thomas, and David are passionate about thier craft and this passion is showcased in every bit of our project...the overall WOW factor is next level! We highly reccommend this company and look forward to enjoying the finished product for years to come. read more

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We get so many compliments on our front periphery fence built by Jonathan and Dave and their crew. Jonathan listened to our ideas and crafted a unique and beautiful design, making excellent suggestions for the high quality wood and stain we were looking for to complement the metal work we asked to be a component of the fence. The work ethic was excellent, we never worried about the project being completed and we felt the price reflected the master work. We were so grateful to be able to add onto our project the element of a rolling gate and appreciated the return of the crew when an unforseen issue came up after completion. We love our fence! read more

I couldn't be happier with the experience or the result of working with Jonathan. NOTE--for the people who wrote negative reviews of him not responding to requests for work, I can understand why that would be annoying. However, given that he does all of his jobs himself, he can't handle every job request that comes through. Reason being he's not sending out separate crews to do his jobs. He's on the job site and building along with his team. So he only takes on what he can handle. Please take that into consideration when reading reviews. As someone who got to work with Jonathan directly, he is an excellent communicator, sticks to his timelines, doesn't do jobs simultaneously (only focuses on one project at a time), uses quality products, is thoughtful and problem-solving and offers fair and transparent pricing. Additionally, he leaves the job site as clean as can be and was very respectful of our home/yard. I don't have enough good things to say about him. If you are lucky enough to have him as your contractor, go for it! We love our new deck. He extended our existing deck and then sanded and stained it to look seamless to the new. Craftsmanship is on point. read more

I Jonathan is an excellent craftsman. The quality of his work, his attitude, his communication, and his transparency were all impeccable. I can highly recommend Covington framing as an excellent choice for your decking, gates, and any other framing work. If you like precise, careful, and clean detailing you will be particularly satisfied. My entry gate is the prize of the street for sure. I think no less than three of my neighbors solicited Johnathon's services as he was finishing to work on my beautiful red Balau entrance gate as he did such a great job. He also built a beautiful side gate for me. Check out the pictures read more

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Hired Jonathan to build pergola. I sent him a picture of what we wanted and he delivered. The work exceeded my expectations and Jonathan was easy to work with. He was responsive and attentive to our requests. I will gladly work with him again read more

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I could not have been happier with Jonathan and his crew and the work they do. My first contractor-hire via Yelp proved to be a complete success story. Starting from his callback, to the in-home estimate, to his timeline, Jonathan exceeded all of our expectations. He is prompt, always on time, and ready to answer any questions you have. His pricing is more than fair and he truly takes the time to do the job he sets out like it was his own home. We hired Jonathan to build a 270' fence around our hillside property and he was able to keep the build within our budget, and completely accomodated our vision into reality. You can't go wrong with CFC and these reviews truly describe his work ethics and the quality he puts into all of his jobs. I would give him 10 stars if that was an option! read more

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I never would have thought a fence can deliver a transformation to the back yard, but it truly has! In one of the great winds part of the fence fell and we realized there were no fixing it, it needed to be replaced. I asked for 5 different quotes and we decided to go with Covington Framing. We have a long fence line so initially we were just replacing the fence by the pool and potentially by the front of the house and the plan was to do the middle part at a later date. As it was around the pool area they would also replace the pool machinery enclosing. However, as they started the construction we realized it just looked too nice!! It looked far too nice for us to not replace the full line of fence so we did. The craftsmanship around the pool machinery was impressive and so much more than I anticipated. The noise from the machinery is less and its really solid with a gate. The fence line they needed to work with has a slope and a not so straight old stone edge/wall that didn't take kindly to the old fence being removed. Though, when you look down the fence it looks super straight and it has opened up the backyard. The result looks just amazing! The fence really has transformed the backyard! We also had an itsy bit of horizontal fence done on the opposite side, to make it more economical Jonathan customized the planks already being used and it looks very upscale and achieved just the look we wanted. Loving the fence and the new garden look! read more

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Had to replace a warped gate + fence, and these guys did a fantastic job. Communication was great and the work was excellent. They worked efficiently to get the job done and explained each part of the process clearly to us. Would definitely hire them again! read more

When you hire Jonathan of Covington Framing and Construction you are going to work with a highly experienced expert craftsman you can communicate and collaborate with. A sizable deck and pergola will present issues that are difficult to foresee...changes in step height..pergola end designs..placement of wood to anchor curtain rails...and drainage issues. Jonathan literally builds your project from the very beginning to the final application of oil stain. He puts his blood, sweat and tears into every project. He was at my project every day...8am to 3pm. I can't emphasize how important this is when building a deck, which is a lifetime type of investment. It has to be done right the first time. Important details about your house need to be communicated to the builder. I had to point out the location and size of the wooden headers for the French doors and the location of load bearing beams so as not to drill into them. Communication can't be emphasized enough. I also appreciate how Jonathan wouldn't compromise the integrity and longevity of the deck. He insisted that the deck be built flush to the door in order to minimize water leakage. This meant an increase in step hight by 1.5 inches. But I'm happy with result. Excellent!!! Covid makes hiring any contractor harder these days. There are supply issues. I waited 3 months for Jonathan to start my project. I used the time to prepare the area for work and fine tune my drawings. It was worth it. I'm thrilled with the results!!! The craftsmanship exceeded my expectations. Above all...I'm happy to have worked with someone I can communicate with. Thank you, Jonathan of Covington Framing and Construction!!! read more

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It honestly doesn't get any better than what Jonathan and his team deliver. From the initial visit to discuss the project to suggestions along the way to the final work, they simply do not disappoint. Jonathan recently replaced our front deck, side fence and built an enclosure around the trash cans. The work he and his team did has literally transformed the front of our house. The curb appeal has gone through the roof and he not just delivered but over-delivered on our expectations. I cannot recommend Covington Framing any more highly!!!! They're work, simply put, is next level!!! read more

When we bought our house, the first thing we needed to do was put up gates on either side to close in our backyard. Jonathan was incredibly helpful and fast, and they did such an amazing job. We couldn't be happier! read more

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Top-notch quality work, materials and service, competitive rates, and incredible follow-up when I had a question long after the job. Very grateful we found Jonathan. read more

We've worked with Jonathan for a few years now on various projects at our place. He is talented, honest and always reliable. Will happily continue to work with him. read more

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The last thing I want to do is write a wall of text and prevent you from reading the review. So here is a summary of my great experience with Jonathan and Covington Framing Construction: Work: The quality of the work is second to none. The supporting structure which is out of sight was done very professionally and structurally sound. The miter cuts and joints were extremely clean and accurate. This deck will outlast certain parts of the house for sure. Customer Service: Felt comfortable right off the bat with Jonathan. I got 5 quotes and although CFC's price was not the lowest nor the highest, it was well worth the price. Jonathan was prompt with his responses and provided a detailed and accurate proposal which stayed consistent throughout the job. Summary: This was one of the smoothest contractor jobs I've completed. Never once did I feel like CFC was cutting corners (pun intended) or trying to take advantage of our job. All materials were high quality, workmanship was fantastic and the worksite was left clean after every working day. The job was completed on time, on budget and exceeded my expectations. read more

It has been about a month since completion of our backyard deck/balcony and gates by Jonathan at Covington Framing Construction. We are so happy with the way the project has made our space so usable and no issues have been noticed so far. Jonathan is extremely professional, detail-oriented, and is not pushy in any way. He was on site M-F everyday doing the work with his partner/crew from start to finish- he didn't take on other projects and leave us hanging like many general contractor type of people do. From start to finish, he is present and hands-on. Well worth the wait!!! The craftsmanship detail and quality met/exceeded our high standards - top notch quality work without cutting corners. No sloppiness seen. We will certainly be hiring Jonathan again for future projects! Two thumbs up!!! read more

Jonathan at Covington is absolutely amazing. His work is incredible with great attention to detail. Communication and bidding was easy and he worked with us even as we changed our minds. The week he and Thomas spent at our house was fun easy and clean. He built us an 85' con common redwood fence up some very steep hills with a gate that looks amazing. He also built us a front gate from clear A redwood that is beautiful. If you've found this review you've found an incredible craftman who takes great pride in his work. HIGHEST OF RECOMMENDATIONS. read more

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Jonathan and his team at Covington Framing are absolutely amazing. Jonathan is very professional, obviously cares about the quality his work as well as the satisfaction of his clients. We did a stairs project where we actually had a few idea changes, and he was great in making adjustments and accommodating us for the project. He also made sure to follow up with us regularly during the construction, giving us updates and making sure we were happy with where things were going. He is truly an expert in his craft. His work is outstanding and we love the finished product. We are planning on other projects in the future and 100% will go back to Covington for them. Can not recommend highly enough! read more