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Weed barrier and rocks added below the deck

It was a pleasure working with Thomas and his team on the reconstruction of my deck. I chose Thomas because he thoroughly explored design options for my deck and pergola roof, demonstrating a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. His pricing was reasonable, though it reflects the quality of his work rather than being the lowest available.

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Maria A.

Needed a sad, decrepit, old fence and gate replaced. Found Tom and his crew and couldn't be happier! He's very responsive, reliable, and meticulous in his work. He built 250 feet of redwood fence, two gates, and a cool little cover on casters to hide the unsightly pool equipment. Beautiful, quality workmanship, and the price was more reasonable than several other quotes I received . Tom will not be the fastest option if you're looking to do something quickly as his crew is small. However, he will be the best quality and take the most pride in his work, which is why he keeps the crew smaller. I plan to work with Tom on a pergola for the next project. Highly recommend!

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Ereny H.

Thomas hands down does some of the most beautiful work I have ever seen! I'm extremely OCD and thank goodness his work is flawless. He did our backyard door that was beyond beaten up and is now the most gorgeous masterpiece. No exaggeration, I smile every time I look at it! I can't wait to hire him for more projects after seeing what he can do. It's not everyday that you find talent like that!

Thomas did two beautiful brand new gates for my rental property in Long Beach: a side gate and a large driveway gate. He stained them to match other existing fencing. He was very easy to coordinate with, took photos of his work to send to me throughout the day while I was at work, and even helped pick out automatic key pads for the gates. 10/10 recommend.

I just love my new fence! I've gotten so many compliments from friends and neighbors. Always looking to hire someone local, I had came across Tom's Yelp page some time ago and started following him on IG. When I was ready I called him along with a few others to obtain quotes. As expected, Tom's work just stood out and his prices were more than reasonable. I would highly recommend Tom. His craftsmanship and attention to detail was remarkable. He provided great feedback and advice all along the way in terms of fence styles, slant openings and stain selection.

Linda Y.

Whenever we need to find local craftsmen for home improvement projects, we always turn to Yelp. And we're so glad we found Thomas! We wanted to replace our decades-old chain link fences/gates with new ones to have a modern, updated look. Thomas quickly responded to our inquiry and was great to work with - he took into account our preferences, gave us all the available options, gave us a fair quote, and provided excellent suggestions. The exterior went from blah to beautiful in 6 days. We really appreciate his expertise, attention to detail and hard work. He is a true professional and really knows his stuff. The pictures speak for themselves. We couldn't be happier with the end result and highly recommend Thomas!

Claudia E.

We just purchased our first home (multiple units) and were in desperate neeed of a fence around our properties to keep our dogs safe. We did not want to settle with just anyone. We needed someone who could be creative and quick, but most importantly produce quality work. We were so lucky that a friend of mine highly recommended Thomas. Thomas was professional, honest and worked with our budget. He was fast and efficient. WE LOVE OUR FENCE! We couldn't be happier. Thank you Thomas! You will be our guy to go to for all future projects. We highly recommend Thomas.

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Adri L.

I am always looking to hire independent and small business whenever possible and am so glad I found Thomas. He was able to design something within my budget and exceeded my expectations! He takes pride in his work and does the job right. He is an excellent craftsman and I wish I could give him more stars, because really, his work is a 10/10.

Thomas did an incredible job building our front gate. He recreated our side gates and made our vision a reality. I highly recommmend hiring Thomas, he was professional and does beautiful work!

Michelle H.

Thomas was such a pleasure to work with! We are really happy with his work. He was fair, honest, gave us great suggestions and ultimately made our house remodel look way better than we anticipated. Will definitely be hiring Thomas for all my future projects.

Jackie P.

I had just moved into my house when I realized that a fence would probably be a good idea for my front lawn. It would provide privacy, security and additional space for my dogs to run around. I also wanted this project to be completed asap and Thomas was able to work with my desired time frame. Not only did he build a beautiful fence with a front entry gate he also made two lovely side gates in a timely manner. The fence, entry gate and two side gates are the perfect compliment to my house. Everytime we have guests the first compliment to the house is always the wood fence,it never fails. Thanks!

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Prompt, professional, overall great experience. Highly recommend. Will use again in the future !

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conscientious and economical. Knowledgeable about anything pertaining to wood. Suggests economical solutions. will definitely use again.

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Thanks Mila! Let me know if you ever need anything :)

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