We had a really old grey-aged fence that needed to be restored to it's original natural wood color. I wasnt sure who to turn to but gave Tim a call. He came later that afternoon to check out the fence and give me an estimate. He was also understanding enough to work with my schedule and my budget. The fence looks great and MUCH better! (see photos) He even gave me some advice on how to care for some of my other outdoor woodflooring which I appreciated. Tim's team is courteous (I worked with Valentin) and clean. I highly recommend Teakmasters-- they are prompt, accessible and on budget. read more

Be gentle, it's my first Yelp review. I joined Yelp just so I could add my voice to those who are also singing the praises of Tim and his team at Teak Master. Our redwood deck was falling apart. The previous owner of the house did not take proper care of it, and the deck looked (and felt) old. I'm usually a person who does some homework before calling for help, and so I had four contractors come out for a quote on possibly refinishing our deck. Of the four quotes I got, I finally chose Teak Master because of 3 factors which I feel convey the attitude of a professional contractor: (1) Tim was always on time. Always. Even for our initial meeting (to get a quote), he was punctual. His crew, too. Every day he said he's be at my house at a certain time, he truly was. They finished my deck within the pre-agreed upon time frame. (2) Teak Master excels at their niche business - wooden outdoor decks, fixtures and furniture. Working on wooden decks and furniture is what Tim does. Period. If you want concrete poured in your driveway, or a garage door installed, then call someone else. But if you have a wooden deck or wood furniture exposed to the elements, and want to revitalize it and keep it looking (and performing) like new, then Tim & his crew are the guys for the job. They sanded the whole deck down carefully, re-stabilized the corners and loose nailing, and applied the proper weatherproofing to the deck. The workers were unintrusive, and respected the neighbors and property. (3) No crazy "up-sell". The job we agreed on was done, an done right. And there was no hassle during the job about how we needed more services for which we had never talked about in the first place. Unfortunately, too many unscrupulous contractors out there try to "up-sell", knowing their client is vulnerable during the project's completion. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it. read more

Yet another satisfied customer. First of all, Tim is very accessible, and accountable on the telephone. Second, his pricing was very fair relative to the other quotes I received. Third, the work is outstanding. The deck was covered in a thick, nasty old stain which had worn through in multiple areas. In the space of two days, Tim's helpful and polite crew stripped, stained and repaired my deck. My wife and I are very pleased with the results. He is a specialist in what he does, and he and his team do an excellent job. Thanks Tim! read more

WOW ! These guys did an incredible job. They made my deck look brand new. Isaac and Diego are fantastic they took their time and paid attention to detail. I really can't say too much about how pleased I am with the job they did. They power washed and cleaned sanded and sealed my deck very professionally I am so glad I found them. I would highly recommend them to anyone who cares about their deck and wood furniture. They certainly added life to it and it looks so good. I've gotten several compliments. A+ plus plus plus recommendation. Seriously they're great ! read more

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Amazing job! Prompt, professional and beautiful work! We had two brand new mangaris decks and fences that were sealed incorrectly by our contractor. They were 6 months old and looked TERRIBLE. Tim came by to assess the situation. Two weeks later all the wood was cleaned and resealed for a lot less than we were quoted by other "handymen" and "contractors". They even worked around specific times because of our young baby's schedule. Beautiful work. We will definitely use them to maintain the wood for years to come. read more

When I first looked at the Teak Master site, I was SURE the pictures were too good to be true but I was wrong! Our mahogany deck was dry as bone, gray, splintering and just disgusting to look at period. Tim and the crew from Teak Master spent three days on this 1,000 sq ft deck and brought it back to life. Day one involved power-washing and cleaning, day two included sanding (with great care to make sure our neighbor's yard was dust free), and the third day was oiling and sealing. From the beginning of our time with Tim, we were impressed with how professional the company conducts its business. The on-site crew were clean, professional, kind, prompt, and a pleasure to have at the house. I would recommend that anyone use Teak Master! read more

We had Tim and his crew refurbish our teak sofa set and large dinning table with chairs and couldn't be happier. Customer service itself deserves 5 stars, let alone the outstanding results we received. And the price was completely reasonable. Highly, highly recommended! read more

Great results - speedy service! We had our patio set refinished - and it looks like new. Customer service was solid - very responsive. Not cheap - but worth it! read more

Tim did a great job. The 4 person crew arrived on time with a great attitude. Gama, the lead, organized everything, communicated what the plan was and quickly got to work on about 25 pieces of furniture. Each was power washed, sanded down and sealed to look perfect again. All in one day! The hard work is all in the preparation, not the sealer. I used to do this job, but no more! read more

Tim was great to work with. I have dealt with many contractors and he was very attentive and replied in a very timely manner. The crew he sent out did an amazing job on restoring my mangaris deck and fencing back to its original state. All his great reviews are well deserved!! read more

Joining the chorus of great reviews. Tim and his team are very responsive and their work is outstanding. I learned from Tim and his team about all of the misinformation out there about how to properly refinish a deck. Save your self the hours and the headaches that I went through until Tim showed up. Call Tim first and go from there. Outstanding work, reliable and no "upsell." Our deck looks amazing and he was more reasonably priced than other bids we received. Highly recommend. read more

Thanks to Teak Master for a job well done and well run! Tim, Veronica, Raul, and the crew were all so easy to work with. I was coordinating our job for 4 homes as part of a HOA project, and I had to go back to Tim with several rounds of questions to reassure all of the property owners, as well as the builder about the scope of work. Tim always answered my questions promptly, gave thorough explanation of the process, and showed an earnest interest in helping me to understand all of our options with regards to each type of wood we have on property. Veronica helped to split the bill into 4 jobs, one for each owner. Tim especially knew a lot about how to treat Ipe Brazilian hardwood, and his crew restored it to it's beautiful natural color, as Tim promised they could! Raul and the guys showed up on time every day, they were professional, clean, and courteous of our property. The photos say it all! We are so happy with Teak Master. read more

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Recently had my deck refinished and pergola weather proofed by Teak Master. Very pleased with the work, but even more impressed with Tim and his team. Tim was very responsive and professional. He kept his word on his estimate and completed the work as agreed to my satisfaction. He and his team are great! Thank you Tim! read more

We started using Teak Masters many years ago when Tim and his dad began business. They do all of our outdoor furniture every year or two. Their work is excellent and the pricing is more than fair. We are really fussy about having our teak tables, chairs, and lounges looking in "like new" condition and these guys deliver! Not only do they do great work at an excellent price, but they are very professional people to deal with. Wish we could give them ten stars, they deserve it!! read more

It is rare for me to write reviews for businesses, but in this case I felt compelled to share my excellent experience with Tim Gilliam and Teak Master. I moved into a new home about a year ago and the home had a beautiful teak deck. Fast forward one year...the deck was now discolored, worn and even had some mold. I had no idea that teak required the proper sealing and maintenance. Apparently, the prior owner had not cared for this special wood properly. I searched online and found 3 companies that specialized in teak. After interviewing all 3, I settled on hiring Tim Gilliam and Teak Master. Tim not only provided a professional estimate, but I could tell he had the most knowledge and is truly a craftsman - not a salesman! I was already upset about this unexpected expense, but Tim assured me that he and his crew would not only get the deck back to its prior condition, but it would surpass that. I was so convinced, that I also had Teak Master revive some expensive Ipe wood furniture on my property. Tim's crew worked for 3 days. They were courteous, prompt and responsible. The sanding process causes a lot of sawdust, but every particle was cleaned up. In the end, I came home to find a beautiful new deck that enhances the entire property. Tim matched the honey color and the deck is now a focal point of my Mid-Century Modern Home. When Tim finished the job, he just didn't call me to ask if I liked it. He asked to meet me at the house to make sure that I was satisfied. I assume that others will find Teak Master through an online search since they provide a very specialized process and service. Rest assured, if you hire Teak Master, you are in capable and caring hands. I can't endorse them enough and I look forward to them maintaining my deck for years to come. read more

This is the best Teak company ever. Very professional, fast, good price, and amazing results. They did such a very very good job on my deck in the canyons and very fast. I recommend to use read more

I built a composite deck with redwood railings and used a well known product to stain and protect my railing. Well that product peeled after the first rain. So I called Teak Master in 2019 based on a friends recommendation. He had patio furniture done and it looks great. Well Teak master came and removed the inferior product and re-stained the railing. It looked so much better and natural. They turned a home-made project to look like a professional one. Now a year later they contacted me about maintenance. So nice they remembered me as my job was just a small personal deck and not a high end job. They just finished maintenance and everything looks wonderful. The guys that did the work were courteous, friendly and accommodating. They moved furniture and plants out of the way and back again as I I could not due mobility limitations. Everything was left clean and as they found it. Mike was so helpful with the appointment as we had weather and other conflicting issues. He kept me apprised and everything worked out great. I know my deck will look great for years due to teak Master. read more

Let me start by saying I am a very tough customer. I research, I interview, and I stand around watching the work being done. Dealing with me is not easy. I want exactly what I want and I have been disappointed by contractors so often I cringe at the though of hiring a new one. I have an ipe deck that was neglected and in desperate need of restoration. The first few places I called I can tell right off the bat they don't know what they are talking about. Ipe is very dense and needs to be treated accordingly. When I called Tim at Teak Master I had a great experience. Tim answered right away and made a quick appointment to come talk about my deck. He was very knowledgeable and respectful during the estimate, giving me a clear picture of the work to be done, the time involved and the cost. My deck is more beautiful than when it was new. I like the product they used on the deck better than the original installer. The workers were polite, took great care to protect my house from any possible damage. After finishing the deck they cleaned up like they were never there. I cannot recommend Tim and Teak Master highly enough. I don't think it is too much to ask to get a contractor that is knowledgeable, does exactly what they say at the price they say. I will absolutely be calling Teak Master to maintain my deck. read more

Tim's crew just refinished our ten-year old IPE patio deck. Took two short days. Power-washed the first day, then sanded and refinished it on the second. Excellent job all around. They came when they said they would and they worked quickly but thoroughly. Couldn't be happier. read more

Update: After I posted my review, Tim contacted me and was very apologetic that he had dropped the ball. In the past week he has already come by and had his team re-sand and refinish the deck at no extra cost. The deck now looks great again and hopefully it will last this time! Tim obviously cares a lot about his company and the quality of its work and is intent on maintaining its reputation. I believe that he will be more diligent about following up in the future and I appreciate his commitment. I'm not sure exactly what happened before, but given his follow-up, I would now feel confident recommending Teak Master to friends. read more

The Home Depot stuff on our deck was flaking off and the whole thing was filthy. I called Tim and co., and after playing phone tag for a few weeks he came out and gave me an estimate. The most important thing at the time was that the deck would be ready for a big outdoor party we were having. Tim managed to squeeze us in over the weekend. His crew, Isaac and co. came out and worked their asses off. In two days of hard work they made the deck look pretty much brand new. The crew is friendly, polite and really hard-working. We have a 600-sf deck and they sanded and refinished the whole thing in two days. Kudos. read more

Picture this: an 11 piece outdoor teak furniture set that's 15 years old and was never covered. Unhinged hardware, pitted wood from over a decade of exposure, dirt so ingrained that cleaning it is unimaginable. It's a junker. One night at a dinner party I lament how expensive new outdoor furniture has gotten--but how necessary it is for my wife and I to replace ours. Someone pipes up suggesting we call this place called Teak Masters and have them restore what we have. I rolled my eyes so far back into my head I didn't think they'd descend again. The next morning I called Teak Master's Wizard of Oz, Tim, who whisked my set away. A month later what reappeared at my home was nothing short of miraculous. The set was brand new--absolutely gorgeous--and I don't say that lightly. Every single, solitary surface and crevice had been sanded and stained to perfection. The hardware had been replaced. And it was all handled by the folks at Teak Master in a caring and professional manner that almost seems to have gone out of fashion nowadays. They are second to none. read more

Six months ago I had an Ipe deck installed. Within just a few months it began to degrade. I lost faith in my original contractor to fix the deck correctly. At the same time I heard about Teak Masters and read on their website that the also specialize in Ipe. The owner, Tim Gilliam, met with me and discussed the process. It was immediately clear that he understood how to properly deal with this specific wood. He pointed out the mistakes that were made at installed and assured me he would be able to correct them. We scheduled his team to come while I was away on vacation. They showed up when they said they would and finished the job on schedule. The deck looks great. I plan to use Teak Masters for regular maintenance and highly recommend them. read more

This is a great company. We had them come out to do a deck that was in bad shape and they did a wonderful job. What was more impressive is that when we asked them to touch up a few areas a few weeks later, they came out on a Sunday morning and took care of business. How many companies would provide that level of customer service ? Not many. The deck looks amazing and we are happy with the final product. We worked with Tim and what was more impressive was that he was onsite each time the crew came out to work. They crew was polite and cleaned up after themselves, which is just as important as doing a stellar job. read more

This review is long overdue. I found them thru Yelp, so I feel I should pay it forward. This company restored our floor deck. It was in bad shape....looked terrible. They did an amazing job! They have compiled an excellent crew. The team removed everything from our deck, we didn't have to do anything! And afterwards, after they waited for the deck to dry, they put everything exactly where they had found it. That was also a very sweet surprise. Without a doubt, we are definitely hiring them again. We are very satisfied customers. read more

Wow! What a knowledgeable and nice guy. Been planning to refinish my deck for a while. When it came down to picking a stain, kind of hit a brick wall because the recommended stains from my diy research aren't sold in the Los Angeles area due to environmental reasons or they would have to be shipped to me online. All the other stains available locally got C+ reviews at best. So I yelped Teak Master and Tim, was more than happy to give advice, even knowing that we weren't going to use his services for the work. And the recommended stain (Superdeck) is sold at OSH - so awesome! Thanks Tim. read more

Have used Teak Master many times and recommended to several friends. Always does great work. Highly recommend!

5 stars to Teakmaster! After having another company nearly destroy our large redwood deck, Tim came by and recommended solution. His team came in a week later and did a fantastic job. Team leader Indy was the best! Meticulous job and great cleanup. I highly recommend!! read more

I totally agree with so many other reviewers that Teak Master is outstanding! Tim was great. Responsive with quote and walking me through the process. The crew, Ernie and Fernando arrived on time. They were careful, professional, hard working, and accommodating.They really cared about their work and doing the best job possible. I felt they really cared about us. The results were fantastic. So happy we went with Teak Master. Thank you guys! read more

Real pros. Tim and his crew did a super job refinishing my rather extensive deck, even cut out and rerouted a railing on my back deck that was being warped by pressure from a tree trunk (and even did some woodwork to add stability to the deck - gratis). Now my decks actually look better than when I purchased the house a year ago. read more

These guys are incredible. We have a very large property, with many out door decks near the ocean. Our decks haven't been treated for a couple years, and were showing a lot of wear. I looked on Yelp, and trusted the reviews I saw. So I called them hoping to get them to do the service within the week, and they quickly responded. Tim and Raul sent out six guys who worked from morning until night, making sure every deck and all of our lawn furniture were properly cleaned, sanded, and sealed. I couldn't recommend them any more highly. They were all very professional, and knew what they were doing. I will definitely be using this company again. read more

The guys at Teak Masters did a great job applying oil to our ipe deck. Super professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Update on Teak Master... I ended up having them treat the entire house, which has 100% wood cladding... It looks great. Beyond great. And, it's been over a year since they last treated my deck and it still looks terrific, even after all the bright hot days we have had. read more

Decades ago I was a professional yacht refinisher and I worked extensively with teak. Earlier this month I sent a weathered teak patio table and 4 chairs to Teak Master. Their work is excellent and I'm particularly impressed that they got the wood smooth again without raising the grain of the wood. I gave them a deadline of 2 weeks and they returned it a week early. I didn't know anything about them before reading the reviews on Yelp and now I agree with the other rave reviews I'd read before selecting Teak Master. read more

I have now used Teak Master a couple of times and each time I am more impressed. They bring my teak furniture back to life and I am a satisfied customer each and every time. They picked up my furniture in a timely matter and had it back quickly in time for another great summer. Thanks again to the folks at Teak Master for taking care of my furniture and bringing it back to life for a great price. I wholeheartedly recommend them to all my friends, family and anyone who needs this kind of service. I'm sure I will see you guys again soon. read more

Previous contractors have left me bitter and jaded when it comes to housing projects. Bad workmanship and unprofessional behavior seemed to be the M.O. for the contractors I've hired. However after finding Teakmaster, my point of view has changed. Like a true prince in a sea of contractor frogs, Teakmaster is actually an excellent company. After exchanging pictures of the project with Tim, reviewing pricing and setting the date, we were set to go. He and his crew were punctual everyday. Oscar, Sacy, Galeas and Franky were never rude and made sure all our concerns were met. They really took pride in their work. Not only that... a piece of tape ripped off the topcoat of my patio and they fixed it for no charge. Mind you the tape was used to put protective tarp on the floor to prevent messy drips. They went the extra mile and repainted the floor. Working with Teakmaster is the best experience I've had with contractors. I just hope Tim never retires or else I would have to find another contractor frog to take care of my house. Thanks Tim, Oscar, Sacy, Galeas and Franky for making me a believer. I am signing up for their maintenance program to keep my house looking awesome. Looking at my house you would think that the wood exterior is brand new. That's how perfect the restoration is!! read more

I saw one of Teak Masters trucks while I was driving on the freeway one day. I was doing my Eagle Project and one of the components was refinishing some teak furniture. I called Teak Master looking for some advice on how to make my project easier. The owner Tim was very nice and offered to come out and take a look at the project. When he arrived he recommended we power wash the furniture. Since we didn't have a power washer he kindly offered to let us borrow one of his. He also said he'd send some workers over to show us how to clean them properly. His workers were very helpful and stayed until we'd clean all the furniture. Without his help the project scope would have been extremely difficult. Through his generosity we were able to spend more time working on other portions of the project. I am extremely grateful to Teak Master for their help on my Eagle Project. I couldn't have done it without them! read more

Tim Gilliam and his team are superb! They are professional and kind, and most importantly, do great work. We have 720 sq ft of redwood decks that require serious maintenance and Tim and his team made them look as if they were just installed. In addition, the work was done a week after Tim came out to give us a quote. I highly recommend Teak Master to anyone who cares about the maintenance of their home and/or furniture. I will continue to use Teak Master to maintain our decks in the future. read more

Tim did a great job from start to finish. Great prices and excellent professional service. Can't recommend him enough. We will be using him to maintain our deck yearly. read more

I had Teak master refinish 15 chairs and tables that had never been done in many years. They picked them up and six days later delivered the finished pieces. The chairs, tables, chaise lounges looked as good as the day I bought them. They then said they could refinish my 20 year old wooden deck. They had a crew of four guys that sanded and prepared the wood. Then stained it. it too looks like the day it was built. I plan on using Teak Master for an annual maintenance program. Very satisfied. read more