Our project was a small-ish deck replacement. The old one was well passed its prime as several of…read morethe wooden posts and the stairs were rotten and/or splitting. I added a picture for reference. We didn't have any special requests for the new deck so it was a standard deck replacement project. Estimates: Dmitriy came out soon after we contacted Open Space Design. He had good suggestions on how to tweak the layout of the new deck to move the stairs to a better place. The estimate provided was right around what we expected to pay. We got other estimates but the other decking companies we tried didn't really listen to our requests for simplicity, and as such, their estimates were much higher. Build: It was about a month or so from estimate to build which was quick. Jose and his crew were great. From soup to nuts, I think they completed the project in about a week. The weather was typical for Seattle this time of year, sunny one minute and pouring the next, but they kept on going all day long regardless. I couldn't be happier with the look and quality of the new deck. You can tell when people are experts in their craft. If I ever need a new deck, I will be calling Dmitriy again.

I am so grateful for Dmitriy (and his crew, led by Jose). Easy to deal with, incredibly fast…read morescheduling, thorough job. My deck took some punishment when a tree from the property owned by Normandy Park Town Center's absentee owner came down. They used all of the same materials as the original and it looks terrific. Much appreciated.

Optima did an excellent job on our fence!…read more We received four quotes for our project, and Optima was the most reasonably priced. Elijah walked us through the different cedar and post options, which was very helpful. When our neighbors expressed interest in having part of their fence done as well, Elijah was happy to meet with them promptly to provide a quote. Andreii was extremely communicative and kept us updated throughout the project. They completed our fence (including our neighbor's portion) in just 2.5 days. Our fence required some shrubs to be trimmed, which they handled as well for no extra cost. They did a great job cleaning up afterward. We were thoroughly impressed with the quality of the work and the overall experience. Highly recommend Optima!

I cannot find enough good words to say about the fantastic job they did on a fence replacement…read more They were conscientious about what we wanted explaining everything they would do and having suggestions for us as well. The estimate included every detail. Work began within days and was finished after two days. The workers were polite and hard working showing great patience with changes made during construction. Nothing was sloppy as even precise cuts were made where needed. Double and single gates included steel posts for extra strength. A baseboard along the entire fence keeps animals from digging under it and holds back ground where it was uneven. On top of all this the price was reasonable and competitive. Optima gets my highest recommendation.

We needed to have our deck replaced when the decking and a support beam were both starting to fail…read more All Decks was great from beginning to end. I got several bids. They were affordable, knowledgeable, and very willing to work with my needs and my budget. They were able to obtain the permits that were needed which is an important and valuable service. They also took care of the structural engineering that was needed to make sure that we had sufficient support for the deck. Their showroom is very helpful. There are samples and some mockups of decks, railings, lighting, etc. There are lots of options and the staff was great about explaining the options but not pressure-upselling. I felt comfortable choosing the materials and extras with their help. After the project was finished, there was one support post that didn't look finished to me when I looked at it from our dining room window. All Decks was great about coming out. After seeing and understanding what I wanted to upgrade, they were able to install a matching trim piece that made the post look complete. The deck has been installed now since Oct 2024. It still looks great and I couldn't be happier.

I'm not the easiest customer. I won't hesitate to pull out a level before signing a check. All…read moreDecks was able to work with that and created a beautiful, well-constructed porch that took my requirements and concerns into account. The final result was exactly what I had imagined. Pricing was very competitive. They weren't the cheapest, but I'm reasonably confident that this was the best price I could get for the quality they delivered.

Grier was a pleasure to work with. Him and his team Tyler and Brandon couldn't have been more…read moreprofessional and also friendly. I wanted to work with him after seeing his portfolio, check out his Instagram. https://instagram.com/urban_frontier_builders?igshid=klj2a1pyffkr It was fun to collaborate on the project taking some of my ideas and adding his. The final product was a brand new pergola which I am excited to take advantage of this summer. He stands by his work and is a master craftsmen. Also a very nice guy. Definitely recommend and plan to work with him on future projects.

My wife and I decided to build our own fence but couldn't get the front gate fitted correctly. I…read morereached out to Grier with Urban Frontier to see if he could help fit and reset the gate. Even though it was a small project, he was quick to respond, had a positive attitude about the request and offered to help us out! He did a fantastic job - he reminded me of when he was coming to our house, did it quickly and professionally and now we can open/close/lock our front gate with ease :-) I highly recommend him if you have any issues with your fencing or just generally need a new fence built! Thanks again!

Very pleased with the fence set Top Rail built for our condo parking lot. Not their biggest job I'm…read moresure but they went out of their way to satisfy us after a hiccup with the project and easily earned our five star respect here. Thank you to John and his crew.

Like so many in the Seattle area, a portion of our old wooden fence came down during the strong…read morewindstorms this past Spring. We immediately got to work collecting bids to get the full fence repaired as the rest of it was in pretty bad shape anyways. Among 3-4 firms we contacted for bids, Top Rail Fence really stood out from the start - clear communication, super responsive, reasonable price and very flexible in working around our busy schedule. John and team lived up to the positive first impressions by delivering a fantastic end result - the new fence looks great, is super solid (no small feat given the hill our property is built on) and was put up on time and on budget. We couldn't have asked for anything more from Top Rail Fence, and highly recommend them for your fence needs.

GAB is great! They were the middle quote I received of 4. Mark was super easy to communicate with…read moreand very open to negotiation and discussion to make sure the project was going to contain every element I wanted and that the pricing was within my budget. Pricing was very competitive. Alex and his crew did a fantastic job installing my deck stairs and porch, they are beautifully done and very sturdy. Far better than what we had before. They were there within 2 days of hire and completed the work within 2 days. We told them not to paint but Alex threw in paint for just the cost of materials, which was nice. Although, I wish I had some say on the color since they didn't ask beforehand and I would have loved a natural stain instead. The crew was very kind, they'd even bring my packages into the garage for me and make sure to close the garage door when they were done. The work is sturdy, done right, and I feel confident will last. My only point of advice is to just be more mindful of the garden. I had just purchased and planted 6 new plants and had a succulent ground cover I had been working to grow out for years. It was all so trampled I thought maybe they had dug it out at first. It would have been nice to get warning so I could dig it up myself (since it was fresh planted) or for them to step around it. Overall, I'd definitely hire GAB again (and likely will to finish our deck soon) and will reccomend them to friends and family. They're responsive, quick, easy to communicate with, the work looks beautiful and done right, and the value for the price is terrific.

Asked for bids from multiple contractors, and this contractor was able to come out same day. I talk…read moreto him on the phone and do measurements and give an estimate. I thought the estimate was fair and appropriate for the cost of the materials, the demo, and the labor. A lot of the other contractors were giving me ridiculously low bids, which I knew were shady and they hadn't measured the area. They came within a few days in same day. I had a new, completely rebuilt dock, which is fabulous. They kept the area clean while they were working, and I barely knew they were there, totally respectful. I am so happy to have my dock back so that I can play on the lake.

I hired Rot Doctor to replace the original siding on my entire home. I am so very happy with this…read moregroup of humans and the project results. After getting several bids, I went with Vitaliy (owner) and his team. Here's why: - Vitaliy was exceptionally clear, punctual, and spoke in facts (he was not at all sales-y). - He did what he said he'd do (call me back, or prepare an estimate) when he said he'd do it. From the first interaction, it was clear he has high integrity. - Vitaliy noticed critical details (such as the fact that none of my windows had flashing!) that nobody else documented in quotes or discussed with me. - And, his responses to my questions were patient and thorough. Vitaliy helped me understand all the aspects of the project and design choices, which helped me feel confident and supported. And then the work began! - Slavic and Alex were assigned to my project and wow - they are exceptionally skilled and hard working! - Slavic and Alex have great attention to detail. The siding work is very precise and they made simple and beautiful enhancements along the way (like swapping out old and poorly installed vents). - Rot was discovered under a stairway off my kitchen, and I decided to have the staircase rebuilt. It is beautiful. They even noticed that the original staircase had a weird drop off from the interior floor and corrected that so there's now a seamless landing that is much safer and easier to use. The work Slavic and Alex did on this part of the build is as high quality as their siding work. - The work site was always SUPER tidy. Slavic and Alex took great care to clean up as they worked, paid attention to simple details like ensuring nails were picked up and that hose covers were back on (winter months), and they were very respectful of the driveway which I share with my neighbors. - Throughout the installation, Vitaliy kept me updated via text, phone calls, and site visits. I always knew where things stood and what degree of rot was uncovered (or not) at the end of a demolition day. The level and consistency of communication was outstanding. This is the biggest home project I have ever tackled, and it was by far the easiest. And that is because of Vitaliy, Slavic, and Alex. Their communication and the quality of their work is exceptional. Hire these folks!

When it came time to redo our sad decrepit deck, I made a few calls but it was Vitaly that got back…read moreto me right away...even though he was on vacation! I was impressed with him right off the bat. His knowledge, experience and professionalism was readily aparent so I had a good feeling he and his team were going to do a great job. And they surpassed all expectaions, by far. The team was prompt, friendly and knew exactly what to do. They kept the jobsite clean. And the price was very fair. We decided to add underdecking to the project as well as replacing the old deck. I didn't know how that all worked, but Vitaly explained everything . My husband and I were impressed at every step of the way. The deck is built extremely well and is so beautiful. We have a few more projects and I will be calling him again. Thank you Vitaly, Alex and crew!!

Max and crew did an amazing job on our deck and hot tub pad. I can't say enough about the quality…read moreof work and craftsmanship. He was attentive and responsive the whole way through the project and I would recommend Redrra to anyone.

Max and the team at Redrra are great and I would highly recommend them…read more I hired the team to replace two outdoor decks that were in need of repair. Max was communicative throughout the process and was honest and straightforward about needed shifts in the approach due to unforeseen structural issues. The team completed the job within the agreed upon timeframe, always keep the job site tidy, and even completed some value-added tasks like pressure washing our walkways. If an need ever presents itself, I would certainly hire Max and the Redrra team again! - Tom H

I reached out to INDEC when I first moved to the Seattle area. I wanted to get our house painted…read morebefore all of our belongings arrived from the moving company. INDEC was direct, understood my requirements & schedule, and had the high quality of execution I wanted. Throughout the painting process, Yuri was very responsive. The quality of work was fantastic. No messes, very professional, met my schedule, and the execution of the painting on the interior was great. He did the best repair work to damaged doors, used quality primers & paints and ensured I was satisfied. Highly recommend INDEC to anyone considering repainting their place.

I have had Indec do quite a few jobs over the past five years: (1) painting a room (2) putting new…read moresiding on a chimney while also painting the siding. (3) Painting wicker furniture (4) Painting the fascia of a house (5) Painting the exterior of two houses (6) Replacing the exterior boards of a deck and staining the deck. Their cut lines are sharp and the paint is beautifully applied. The quality of their woodwork is also fantastic. All jobs are done to a very high quality and for a reasonable price. Yuri makes sure that each job is done according to his exacting standards.

Update: Upon paying…read morefor the fence project in full, I expected no further contact from Josh Sanderson of Azimuth Works, but unfortunately it's only gotten worse: verbal harassment, online stalking and a series of lies and accusations. While I'm walking my dog on my own property, Mr. Sanderson drives by and begins to yell obscenities at me, says he's been looking me up on LinkedIn and doesn't approve of my career choices. He then begins to shout about how he's made millions of dollars in startups as a salesman or something and I'm just standing there bemused that this grown man is actually driving past a former customer's home to harass and intimidate. I've notified the Seattle police department about this encounter and plan to record the next time he behaves in this way so I can turn over this video to the authorities. I hope it doesn't happen again but given his behavior to date, I'm definitely ready for it! He's now spent months continuing to tell lies and spin the truth - he even tried to get the Better Business Bureau to throw out my complaint and tried to convince them that I was not an actual customer. The BBB quickly approved my complaint after I sent them documentation, and meanwhile he continued to press them and accused the BBB of not doing their job very well. I've never been through an experience like this with a contractor who would harass a customer after full payment but it just goes to show you really have to be careful choosing who to work with.

In early fall, we hired contractor Josh Sanderson of Azimuth Works for an exterior window and deck…read morerestoration project and had a very negative experience. Initially the project seemed to go well. We signed onto a bid that provided low- and high-end estimates of labor and material costs. Only part way into the project, however, we received an invoice that, together with the deposit, equaled the high-end estimate for the entire project. We were very surprised by the invoice since the project was not near completion. We also had unsettling interactions with Mr. Sanderson just before and during the new billing. The first occurred earlier on the day before receiving the new invoice. In a conversation about how work was progressing and our desire to have more priority given to our project, the contractor began shouting insults while on our property and continuing as he got into his car. We tried to lower the tension level with appeals for reasonable dialogue to no avail. Two days after we received the invoice, at 6:30 in the morning, while it was still dark out, we were awakened by a police officer at our door informing us Mr. Sanderson allegedly had tried that morning to remove the stack of boards (which hadn't yet been installed) from our porch. Later that same morning, we received an email threatening a lawsuit unless we paid the invoice immediately. This occurred even though we had communicated the day before to Mr. Sanderson that we were reviewing the invoice. Note, for clarification: We had discussed modest additions to the scope of restoration. Only one of those ideas, a strip of wood around the outside of the porch, had been completed, and was included in the new bill. Other potential additions did not and could not factor into the billing since no work had been applied to them. We paid the remaining bill although the work was far from complete. We wanted to have no more dealings with this contractor. We would like to emphasize that clients have the right to review and question billing and other work-related issues without having the threat of lawsuits and other intimidating actions aimed at them. Looking back, we regret we did not research the reviews and complaints on consumer sites, such as Yelp and the Better Business Bureau before starting the project.