If you're looking for someone who truly understands wood, Jose from Deck Preservation is the person to call. I would not trust anyone else with projects like this. Jose brings an incredible amount of expertise, hard work, and enthusiasm to every job. He is very communicative throughout the process and works efficiently while still maintaining a very high standard. It is clear he cares deeply about doing the job right. I hired him for two projects to restore wood that had been badly maintained over the years. From the start, he was upfront about realistic expectations and worked closely with me so the final result would be both beautiful and aligned with my personal taste, even with the challenges from past wear and damage. His process is meticulous. He carefully preps, conditions, and treats the wood so the finish looks great and will last. One of the projects he worked on was restoring our outdoor patio seating, which had been heavily worn down by the elements. It had become rough, uncomfortable to sit on, and even left little splinters. Jose transformed it completely. The wood is now smooth, almost velvet to the touch, and looks beautiful again. He also took the time to tighten loose planks so everything feels solid and well cared for. If you need help restoring decks, outdoor wood furniture, benches, railings, or other exterior wood, Jose is exceptional. I am thrilled with the results and will absolutely work with him again. read more

I recently hired Jose for deck preservation, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, he was professional, communicative, and clearly takes pride in his craft. He explained every step of the process, used high-quality products, and completed the work right on schedule. In addition to doing excellent work, Jose was friendly, respectful of my property, and left everything spotless. If you're looking for someone who knows exactly what they're doing and delivers outstanding results, I highly recommend Jose for any deck preservation needs. Thank you, Jose! read more

I wrote a 5 star review in 2014 and my deck is now about 40 years old. Jose has worked on this deck since 2014. After his work this month it looks just like it did a decade ago and certainly does not look 40 years old. Jose is truly a master and incredible at his craft. If you need deck restoration, preservation or anything similar, go directly to Jose at Deck Preservation. read more

I can't say enough about how amazing our deck has come out. This is the second time Jose has resurfaced and stained our redwood deck (~1100sf). He has done a phenomenal job both times. He is very meticulous, clean and we really appreciate how respectful he is of our home. read more

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Jose did a great job cleaning and sealing our deck. He was able to give clear expectations of what was needed, and recommendations for how to extend the life of our deck. His work showed a great attention to detail. I would highly recommend him for any deck that needs servicing. read more

Jose is an excellent craftsman. He was incredibly responsive when we reached out about him refinishing our pergola and railings in our backyard. The wood had been stained from the ash that settled from the wild fires in 2020. Jose is very honest and took great care in every aspect of the job. My parents were here one of the days Jose was working and they immediately said they wanted his contact information because they were so impressed. Our pergola, benches, and railings look brand new! I recommend Jose 1000% read more

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Jose was incredible! We considered trying to restore our deck ourselves and then saw his work online. After receiving a fair bid and witnessing how passionate he was about his work, it was clear it was impossible to replicate his craft. For lack of a better analogy, this guy is the "wood whisperer." He brought a dried out, grey deck back to highlight its natural tones and colors. Our deck seriously reflects one of an indoor hardwood surface! He is truly a craftsman! Also worth mentioning, he was timely, very personable and accommodating. The whole experience and result was unmatched! A true example of owner-operated artistry! read more

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Jose is a true master. He knows and loves his wood. I reached out to him to restore our neglected decks and entrance way to our home. He was My deck looks amazing after a few years of neglect. He provided a reasonable estimate. Scheduling was a breeze. He showed up when he said he would and performed the work diligently. My neighbors have already commented on the appearance and I am certain this will allow our decks to be used more and last longer. Not only will this certainly increase curb appeal but also home value. I will continue to go to him for this service for as long as possible. read more

Jose did a fantastic job staining my fence today. It looks great. From the start, he was easy to communicate with. He described in detail the staining process and helped me select a color. He was flexible on scheduling a date for the work. On the scheduled date, he arrived promptly and described to me what he planned to do. He let me see a sample of the paint before he started the work. When he was done, he gave me an overview of how I could expect the color of the fence to change as the stain drive and also gave me tips on how to care for my fence. I highly recommended hiring Jose for your next job. read more

We cannot say enough about Jose - both about his honesty, kindness, and generosity of spirit - and his absolute dedication to perfecting his craft. We have had our deck power washed and re-stained many times, but never with such an incredible attention to detail. It is abundantly clear how much pride Jose takes in his work. Before, during, and after our job, Jose made sure to explain everything he was doing and why he was going that route. We had to replace some parts of our deck over the years, and because it was newer wood, one coat of stain did not match the rest of the deck. So of course, Jose put on two coats in these areas - without us asking. This was a multiple day job, and at the end of each day Jose made sure everything was clean and in order for work the next day. Jose was even kind enough to replace eight cap boards that were completely rotten even though that was not part of the scope of work. If you need your deck to look better than when it was first built, and at a completely reasonable price, look no further than Jose's Deck Preservation. You will not be sorry! read more

Update in October 2023: we had Jose back out to re-stain the deck after the rough last few winters. He's still doing great work at a reasonable price! Highly recommended. read more

The photos posted here speak for themselves and show what type of work Jose does. He's meticulous, efficient, and very honest. We chose to refinish our deck, but I also got quotes for the fence and gates on both sides of our house. Jose told me he would include it all in his proposal, but in his honest opinion, it wasn't needed. I won't go into the details (mainly because it's long and I don't remember all of it), but I was impressed by his honesty. Had he not said anything, he may have made more money (if we had chosen to proceed to do everything we initially had planned on). This shows so much about his character! Another bonus is that Jose does all the work. Other big companies send a "higher up" to give you a quote, and then send a work crew to come and do the job. Often times the work is not regulated. Jose is the one who comes, takes measurements, looks at everything carefully, takes photos, explains and answers questions about the process, and comes to do the actual work. He owns this business, truly cares about the customer, and loves what he does...to him it's not just about making money. Thank you for all the quick communication, beautiful work, and leaving us with a stunning deck, Jose! Contact Jose if you need any work done - he is booked several weeks in advance so don't delay! read more

Jose did a great job cleaning and refinishing our deck. He was super responsive and easy to communicate with. I really appreciated that he explained the different options for stains and finishes to me in detail, I think he really knows his business and is very invested in achieving great results. Our deck was weathered and grey, partly due to choosing a not so great finish before. It looks better than new now, we are super happy with the results. We would hire Jose again in a heartbeat. read more

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Jose was absolutely so wonderful. Everyone is right: he really takes the time to do a great job. He also ended up offering a more competitive price than the other companies we contacted, so all the better. We've always loved our deck, but love it all the more now that Jose has refinished it. Excellent work, excellent communication. Thank you, Jose! read more

Great job done by this careful, meticulous solo operator. That fact that he's also priced appropriately for his excellent work made him the perfect choice to seal a large, new deck. He even had to deal with removing inferior stain used by a prior company. A really nice guy to have around, too! read more

Jose did a wonderful job! He refinished our deck and it looks brand new again. We will be calling him when the deck needs refinishing again in a few years. read more

Jose first restored our quite large, 35 year old redwood decks six years ago and did a great job. Nothing lasts forever and we just had him restore our decks again and they came out better than before. This is an unusual company as the work is done completely by the owner. Jose is punctual, a hard and meticulous worker and very knowledgeable when suggesting work needed and preferred products to use. Jose is an absolute pleasure to deal with and his prices are quite reasonable. Deck Preservation is better than five-star. Malcolm W. read more

Jose did a great job of cleaning & staining my 180 feet fence within 2 days. Even though the fence was less than a year old, it was surprising how the weather had negatively impacted the wood's appearance. The fence now looks great again and is better protected from the elements. Jose is direct and honest in his business dealings, and clearly wants to do a good job for a fair price. He is very experienced, professional, organized and intent on doing a quality job. He takes the time to explain and answer your questions and is very COVID aware. Thank you Jose! read more

Jose does an excellent job. He just refinished our deck for the third time. The last time was in 2016. The deck looks like new! I highly recommend him for his skill and also because he is a genuinely nice guy. read more

As others have noted, Jose is excellent at what he does. He takes great pride in his work, cares about the details small and large and stays in regular communication. It seems that the folks that did not give Jose great ratings never got to the point of working with him. We have two large decks that were built within the last two years, however they were not properly finished after they were built and had started to dry out fairly quickly. Jose stipped the decks and restained them. Even though the decks are only two years old, they look far better now than when they were built. It was money well spent and has turned our decks into one of the highlights of our house, as they should be. I can't recommend Jose enough and if for some reason you do not have a great experience right away, I'd suggest staying patient and staying in touch. We had a great experience throughout and it looks like a lot of other folks did too. read more

It really is all about "looking good," isn't it? With the help of Deck Preservation, looking good comes in two ways. Our double tiered redwood deck was rough, weathered, dry, and grey. Not a pretty sight and certainly not to be walked upon with bare feet. Jose, the personable and very knowledgeable owner of DP, walked me through the process of what it would take to restore our deck. He demo'd the cleaning process on a small area of the deck, assured me that how he sanded would not abuse the wood, thoroughly discussed stain options so I was involved in choosing the stain after seeing samples of many combinations, and left me with no doubt that he was committed to me being happy with the work he would do. And when I say "work," Jose works in every sense of the word...except to him, it is not work because he enjoys what he does so much. After four days of "enjoyment," my deck is looking good. The second way DP makes "looking good" happen? DP makes me look good for choosing them. Oh, and one more way...My tan should be looking good from spending more time now on my beautiful deck (bare feet now an option)! read more

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Jose, a one man show, handled the refinishing of my deck with professionalism. He was meticulous, making sure everything was as it should be and walked me through each set of the process so I understood what and why he was doing what he was doing. Best yet, He did a professional job at a very fair price. I highly recommend using deck preservation for any wood refinishing project. read more

Jose refinished and stained four decks in our condominium complex and painted the railings on the decks. Jose is more than just a contractor, he's a true craftsman who treats your deck as if it's his own and really takes the time to make it look its best. In addition, he always showed up on time, he maintained constant communication with us during the process, he was considerate of each of the unit owners and their homes and he stood by his estimate he provided. For the effort he puts into making your deck look great, his estimates are very reasonable. Finding and working with a contractor can be a painful process. With Jose it was all pain free. We have zero complaints with him and will absolutely use him in the future for any deck needs we may have. read more

I cannot recommend Jose with Deck Preservation enough. We had a positive experience from beginning to end, and the quality of his work was outstanding. When I initially met with Jose for an estimate, I could immediately tell he knew what he was talking about and took great pride in his workmanship. He provided the estimate in a very timely manner and suggested we wait to start the work after the rainy season (if that was our preference as well). He even called me as the rainy season was coming to a close to see if I was ready to schedule the appointment. Our deck, fence, bench and trellis needed to be treated and stained, and the work was set to start right after the shelter in place order was put into place. Jose was extremely professional and worked by himself (while our family stayed indoors) every day all day for several days. I have never seen someone work harder and with more care in my life. He power washed and sanded everything with great care before eventually staining everything a beautiful, natural color. He even took each trellis piece off and stained them one by one before putting them back into place. It is such a relief to know we have found someone who can help us keep our deck, bench and fence in good condition long term. We will absolutely be calling Jose when we are ready for the work to be done again in a few years time. read more

Deck Preservation's Jose L. went above and beyond to properly prepare and finish my redwood decks. He first did some repairs and joint de-clogging, then sanded, washed, treated metal stains and sanded again. After A+ prep, he applied the finish coat. About 2.5 days to prep and 0.5 days to finish - the proper proportion for decks like mine that had not been re-finished in 10+ years. In the process he dismanteled elements of the deck rail to sand and finish on all sides and re-installed them perfectly. As he worked he took great care not to damage anything, was very respectful, was communicative regarding expectations and results, and was very careful as he passed through the home to reach the rear deck. His proposal and billing were very professional. I HIGHLY recommend Jose at Deck Preservation! Living in the hills, I've seen a lot of others just do a quick power wash before the stain/sealer - when you get your estimate, ask them exactly what the scope is! read more

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Very disappointed in the way this company handles their customer service and job inquiries. It's probably better off that the job did not pan out with them... I emailed about a couple jobs, one of the jobs being a deck that we need washed, sanded and re-stained/sealed. I heard back in response to my e-mail just saying they did not do repair work, only deck work at this time. I then wrote back asking if this meant they could do the deck work I inquired about ...to which I heard back that they could, but would not be able to do the other work I had written in about. Fine, sounds good. I finally asked, "when can someone come out to take a look and give us a price" ...it's been silence ever since. I had included my phone # and information in my initial e-mail. Quite frankly, I'm appalled that a company with such reviews would have such poor service and follow up. To not even write back to my last e-mail and to not reach out to provide us with a quote is just beyond me. I guess good for them that they don't need the additional business but have some common courtesy to at least say you are not taking on new customers at this time. Very sad. I will be sure to deter anyone from reaching out to this company. read more

Terrific job restoring our redwood decks. Jose is detail oriented, communicative and very knowledgable about wood.gave me advise and options that were very useful and informative. I would recommend Jose to all. Thanks! read more

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Wow is right! It's a combination of taking the time to do it right, and you get what you pay for! That said, the price was extremely fair for the high quality of work. Our deck went from needing a little TLC, to looking new and high quality. The quote process, scheduling, and work went very smoothly. Would definitely recommend Jose and Deck Preservation if you're looking for honest and quality work. Enough said. read more

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Jose did a beautiful job restaining our redwood deck and front stairs. Comprehensive description of the work process. Meticulous preparation and execution. Punctual. Very receptive to any questions/comments. I highly recommend. read more

Great work and communication. Sure, you can restain your own deck, but why??? You get a much nicer result with Deck Preservation.

We had a challenging project: a large deck (about 750 sq. ft.) with a full flight of stairs, all of which had been painted and were on their way to needing early replacement. Jose laboriously removed all the paint, revealing some nice redwood. He really took pains to clean not just the deck and stairs but also the railings and balusters. He works alone and he works very hard, so the quality of his work is top-notch. We now have a beautiful deck (and some great late summer days to enjoy it!). read more

Jose did a great job on our deck; he used the stain we wanted (Cabot SPF) after doing his research on the product; he explained the process (mild chemical removal of old stain, rinse, allowing the deck to dry out (2 days), sanding without gouging the wood, and finally applying the stain on a cool cloudy day to prevent the stain from drying too quickly. Great job Jose, and his assistant! read more

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We recently hired Jose and his crew to remove failed coat of stain and re-stain a large redwood deck. The process of getting an estimate, educating me on what he offers, stain and color selection, scheduling of work, and the work itself went very smoothly. There was great communication throughout. Jose is friendly and a very easy guy to talk to. What separates him from other companies I've dealt with is that Jose, even though he is the owner, is on the job site at all times and does the work himself. He is a perfectionist and passionate about his work. It showed that he treated our deck like his own. In the end, we also asked him replace several rotted boards and paint the handrails. He did it all with very reasonable pricing. I highly endorse Jose. read more

Jose and company did a GREAT job on my deck restoration. Thorough effort, attention to details, great quality. Great price, too. I had to replace a few boards, tighten other boards, tighten the wires in my railing, sanded down rough edges, ran felting across the handle boards to make them smooth again, and re-stained the entire wood surfaces... I gave him and his team a tip on top of the quoted amount, that's how much I felt they did a great job. Total recommendation. read more

I am so happy I checked through Yelp and found Jose Loera and hired him/his team to fix our deck. Our old deck needs some serious updates: build a new section, repair and repaint the whole thing. Jose has a real passion for achieving great results and he is very knowledgeable about what he is doing. It was very easy to communicate with him and he is also willing to share his expertise. Now our whole family really LOVE our new deck. Thank you Jose ! read more

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Jose is super knowledgeable about decks and is a fantastic communicator. He's also honest and will not sell you something that you don't need. Great person to work with, knows his stuff/products, and keeps things simple. Thanks Jose! read more

Deck Preservation did a fantastic job on our deck! Our deck had been neglected for years. Jose cleaned it, sanded it, stained it, and even repaired a big splinter piece and broken board end. It looks fantastic. He was polite, and really professional. I definitely recommend him. The price was fair, and the result awesome. Thank you Jose! read more

We absolutely love our deck. Jose is professional, knowledgeable and kind. He did an outstanding job pressure washing, sanding and staining our aged deck. We are completely impressed and satisfied with the outcome. I also like that he provided tips on how to maintain the deck. Thanks again Jose! You definitely have our referral. read more

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I live in San Francisco, and had Jose of "Deck Preservation & Painting" come and give me an estimate of my home. Some may ask, why a company out in Hayward and not in San Francisco. Well I shopped around, I found Jose and his crew to be the most competent of what I needed to have done. Price wise, everyone was in the same ball park. What couldn't be bought was the knowledge of knowing it was going to get done right! Well as it turned out, I got more than money could buy. Jose and his crew did exactly what I wanted, and more. He is quite knowledgable about color and its placement. I couldn't be happier how my painting job turned out. Next time you need painting or deck services, call "Deck Preservation & Painting". You won't be disappointed! read more

Unfortunately I did not have the opportunity to see the quality of Jose's work. He was initially very responsive, coming out and inspecting the deck the same week I called. However, it was all downhill from there. He said that he did not do deck repair and some boards may need to be replaced and he did not know anyone who could do that. Then, he said he was backed up and could not do the work for at least 2 months. I told him that if he was so backed up, why didn't he just let me know that with our first contact. He implied that he wanted the work by coming out immediately in response to my inquiry and inspecting the deck. I suggested that in the future that he not waste the customer's time if he will have to delay the work for 2 months. He clearly was backlogged, did not want the work, and he should have just been up front about it when scheduling... read more