We began our journey with Farrar Construction by exploring options for a new Deck. After initial presentations, we were convinced that Scott Ferrar was who we wanted to work with. Scott demonstrated great listening skills, and he was very patient as we worked through our options. When we were uncertain as to how to proceed, Scott created a new option for us that was exactly what we needed. Farrar Construction employees were on time, extremely skilled, and they were exceptionally courteous and respectful of our home. Their craftsmanship was evident at every stage of the project. They finished on time, on budget and they performed an immaculate clean up! Their pricing was fair, and we never had a single complaint! We could not be more pleased with the finished product, and we heartily recommend Ferrar Construction to anyone looking for an expert to design and execute their project. read more

We couldn't be happier with the work Scott and Farrar Construction did on our deck. What started as a deck with significant rot and termite damage was transformed into a beautiful, updated outdoor living area. Scott and his team were thorough, communicative, and incredibly honest throughout the entire process. When unexpected issues came up, he walked us through our options and gave clear, trustworthy recommendations. It's rare to find that level of transparency and care. Highly recommend Farrar Construction for any deck needs! read more

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20k quote over the phone, unwilling to come out and see the space. Said he didn't want to waste his time. Made me feel like I can't afford him. Would not recommend read more

This is the second project I have asked Scott and his team to do for me. The first was an Skunk exclusion issue from some very determined skunks to hang out under my deck. Job was thorough, clean up was better than when they started, and project was on time and on budget. The latest project he did for me was to design and build a much improved access from garage to house. The existing stairs were too narrow, and really looked like an after thought as opposed to designed entry. Scott designed a much more elegant and safer stair set that can be accessed from two directions. He also installed some very sturdy hand rails that add to the look as well as functionality. Scott is beyond a carpenter or builder but has a critical eye for design, but also listens to what the customer wants. In addition to garage stairs Scott also installed some hand rails on an existing deck and hand rails on concrete steps to a granny unit. Materials used were very sturdy and first class. This project was on time and on budget. Scott and his team are very respectful of the customer and show up on time, no excuses. This project took more than one day and clean up was done each day. read more

Farrar Construction: The Deck Specialist - Garage to Home Entry - Decks & Railing Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Over inflated quote. They didn't even come to my house but asked me for measurements! To be clear, I received 2 other quotes and both were a lot less and they came and did the measurements themselves! read more

I highly recommend Farrar Construction without reservation! We live in an Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) high risk fire zone, and are switching to Class A rated decking. Scott Farrar is one of TimberTech's Platinum contractors and familiar with the new fire resistant materials (theirs and others). From his quick and professional response to my online inquiry, through the completion of our very beautiful and functional decks, Scott and his team are a pleasure to work with at every step of the way. I used to teach at the UCB business school, and am impressed by Scott's high standards as a business man. He and his team demonstrate a commitment to finely-tuned craftsmanship, continuous innovation, honesty, efficiency, stellar work ethic, and a strong focus on the customer's experience. Scott's attention to elegant details is outstanding, and he holds his crew accountable to the same high standards. He pivots gracefully as needed (we had to hone and tweak my designs). They all worked hard, fast, and smart even in some really hot weather. Scott also has an exceptionally calm, patient, and kind demeanor that is perfect for brainstorming options, working through Qs or customer anxieties, and cooperatively solving any issues that arise during construction. Scott is one of those greatly appreciated company owners who truly cares and inspects every aspect of his team's work. At the business school we talked about the importance of "delighting your customers," and Scott is committed to doing that. After purchasing our home in 2017, we've practically had to rebuild it, and have worked with many contractors over the last 8 years. Farrrar Construction is among the select group I'd highly recommend to anyone and be very happy to hire again. read more

Scott Farrar and his wonderful crew built us an amazing deck, using trex and redwood accents. From the first time I met Scott when he came to our house to do a bid, until he finished the job, he was amazing and a pleasure to deal with. He was always punctual, thorough, and the deck represents superb craftsmanship. At one point we wanted to make some changes from our original plan and Scott was entirely flexible and made the changes we wanted. In general, Scott and his crew were wonderful to interact with. I would recommend him mostly highly to anyone and my wife and I feel blessed we found him to build our deck. read more

Scott finished our deck in Sonoma in Sept 2024. We couldn't be happier with the quality craftsmanship and design. His crew arrived on time every morning and our deck was done on time and right on budget. They cleaned up and swept the work area every night before leaving. The deck is gorgeous and he gets our highest recommendation. read more

Hiring Farrar Construction to build our new deck was the best decision we've made in a long time. Scott as the lead project manager was everything you'd hope for when it comes to keeping you informed and following through on his commitments. His team was very professional and kept the construction area tidy and organized. Truly, no regrets. Will absolutely look to Farrar Construction for any future projects that come up! read more

Excellent, careful craftsmanship. Scott and his crew replaced an old deck with a new Trex in a timely, meticulous, professional operation, on budget and leaving a clean worksite. Highly recommended. read more

Scott and his crew built a beautiful back deck at our home in Petaluma in 2022. We told him what our budget was and he was able to meet it while still building an incredible deck that added great additional outdoor living space for our family. He was very professional and always accommodating of our requests. It was immediately obvious that he is master carpenter and artist. On top of that he donated scrap deck material for our daughter's treehouse that we built this year! Scott is great guy all around! I would absolutely recommend him for any deck work that you are considering! read more

Great team, professional, friendly, down to earth and did an amazing job! We are very happy with the deck they built for us and for all their help dealign with our HOA read more

After looking into most of the local companies specializing in deck construction, we chose to call in Farrar Construction. They're local, they've been doing this for many years (two generations!), and their reviews are all very positive. Scott Farrar came out, we told him what we were thinking about, and he knew exactly what we wanted. In fact he made several suggestions we hadn't even thought of, he advised against things that would be unnecessarily expensive, he showed us where we could save money, where we could avoid wasting it, and gave us an estimate for a top quality deck at a very fair price. Today, a few short weeks later, that deck is done, he and his construction team were consummate professionals, everything went very smoothly, and we couldn't be happier with our new deck. If you're looking for a new or renovated deck, trust me, these are great people to go with. read more

Farrar Construction: The Deck Specialist - a deck with chairs and a table - Decks & Railing Near Me - Sebastopol, California

I couldn't be happier with Farrar Construction, which just completed a beautiful, gracefully curved Trex deck for me that has wowed every person to whom I've showed it. Scott Farrar is totally hands-on, and a perfectionist who does things right. The deck needed to fit into a complicated curved shape because of already existing landscaping. I was expecting some sort of multi-segmented approximation to the shape; but Scott determined he could build to the actual curvature desired, and that's just what he did. He was a pleasure to work with as well, responded immediately to texts and calls, met every schedule he promised. He and his workers showed up when they said they would without exception, and worked hard all day through some of the hottest weather of the summer. To top it off, when Scott was putting the finishing touches on the deck, he helped me dispose of close to a cubic yard of unneeded landscaping soil that was blocking my driveway. This is something a good friend does, not your contractor! But that's the kind of service that you get when you work with Scott. I'm fortunate I chose him and his company to do this work for me and highly recommend Farrar Construction if you need a new deck. read more

Farrar Construction: The Deck Specialist - Decks & Railing Near Me - Sebastopol, California

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Scott was very quick to reply to my request, very professional and listened to my needs. I'd use Farrar again.

Scott and his crew constructed a beautiful new deck for my inlaws. From design to finish build out they were an excellent team to work with. Quality construction, great aesthetics, super courteous, nice and clean crew. I cannot recommend their service and construction work more highly. Top rate! read more

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This company is amazing. I initially met with Mark (dad) 3 years ago to replace the deck on our summer home along the Russian River and was sold. Unfortunately life got in the way and we couldn't do the job. When we were ready this year, I contacted Scott to get an updated estimate. Scott gave me a fair price and we scheduled the job based on the impression that Mark left on me. Let me tell you, Scott is just as impressive as his dad! As an extremely picky customer, I took two weeks off of work to physically be there and watch every step of the process. The crew: Bo, John, and Marty, were nothing short of amazing! They arrived on time EVERY day and were ready to work. There was no slack time. These guys work hard every day and answered every question I had as if I were their boss. Their customer service approach was unsurpassed! The final product was simply amazing and surpasses all of my expectations. I will warn that Farrar is not the cheapest decking contractor out there. In fact, they will probably come in higher than most. But this is definitely a case of "you get what you pay for"! The work is simply top notch and their attention to detail is obvious. I actually had contractor neighbors drive by and compliment them while the job was being done. They will not disappoint. Highly recommended! read more

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Super happy with the work Scott and crew did on my back deck, replacing the post and support beam. I tend to assume all construction jobs are stressful and require much supervision, but not with this crew -- they were quick and easy to work with and came in well below their initial bid. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Scott and his crew are conscientious about deck construction.. very meticulous about the details of construction. Scott replaced my 30 year old deck with Trec, and I'm very happy with the new deck. read more

Farrar Construction: The Deck Specialist - Trec deck with overhead and step lights. - Decks & Railing Near Me - Sebastopol, California

Scott and his crew were great. Knowledgeable about Trex decking. Helped answer all my questions and concerns. Came up with great design ideas and finished in the timeline set out. Scott was kind and I would recommend his work. read more

Very impressed with Scott and his crew who completely rebuilt my deck which was 25 years old and had termites. Over a period of one week. The two-man crew were very efficient and pleasant and had even brought their dog with them for the whole job and it was a very pleasant week for me, the homeowner. By the way, he outbid a competitor for this job, coming in $4,000 cheaper (my deck was 300 sq feet). I'm a very happy customer and am enjoying my deck which looks great! Highly recommend! read more

Scott and his team did an outstanding job! They were masterful in building the deck around the existing plumbing and electrical for our outdoor kitchen. They are clear professionals and I would recommend them in a heartbeat! If I could I choose an even higher review- these guys are the BEST! read more

My Fiance (now wife) and I wanted a small (6'X8') eclectic stage to get married on and that could be incorporated into our small back yard after the wedding. We spoke with a few deck specialist companies, most of whom were not interested in this "different" project. When we spoke to Scott, he got excited about our vision and made us feel like our small project was important. With one consultation, Scott and his team made our dreams come true. They built us a perfect sized deck with the artistic flare we wanted. They delivered and installed the stage in the ceremony space (including leveling it), picked it up after the wedding, and then delivered and installed it at our house. The deck is less than a month old and already carries incredible sentiment with my wife and I. It will be a permanent fixture in our quaint back yard until we move, and then we can take it with us! I could not have asked for more. Thank YOU!!! read more

Mark Farrar has done many projects for us over the years - we keep going back to him because of his honesty and dependability, and he's just a great guy. It doesn't matter if it's a major remodel or a small retaining wall job, it always gets the same attention to detail. Also, a contractor is only as good as the guys who work for him, and his guys are the best, and stay with him a long time. Marty has done a number of projects on our place and he always takes as much care in getting it right as if it was his own home. If a friend has construction needs, I always recommend Mark and his crew. Even if you're in southern Marin or SF, I'd give him a call. read more

We wholeheartedly recommend Farrar Construction. We hired them to work on our two balconies. One needed to be completely replaced and the other refurbished. Scott was so helpful and stayed in contact throughout the process of getting the plans approved and his team were incredibly hard-working, knowledgeable, friendly and professional. Their expertise made the end result better than we could have imagined. We look forward to another opportunity to work with them again! read more

Marty, Bo and Mark replaced our 30+ year old deck in a little over a week! We are thrilled with our new redwood deck. They were most accommodating to a last minute change and we were really impressed with how hard they worked to get the job completed. They cleaned everything up when they were finished. We highly recommend this company if you are considering a replacement read more

I am so lucky to have selected Scott Farrar to build our deck. He was extremely thorough, and professional. His crew was very meticulous, caring and they got everything done on time! We will call on them for all our construction needs. I highly recommend Scott, and his crew. read more

I LOVE my new deck! Scott did a great job and I couldn't be happier! Well worth every penny spent.

When honesty and integrity meet highly skilled craftmanship... you will find Mark Farrar - He is building our 3800 sq. foot home and out buildings and we couldn't be more pleased - most people hear we are building and offer their condolences for the frustration we must be enduring but Mark continues to make the project educational, exciting and low stress! read more