I recently brought in several companies to bid on a deck project at my home. One of them thought I needed to tear down the entire existing deck along with the foundation. Another one wanted to tear down the existing deck and make repairs to the foundation as needed. Carlos, on the other hand, felt that most of my existing wood was ok and suggested that we just replace pieces as needed, and also make repairs to the foundation as needed. His approach seemed reasonable to me and much more cost effective. I also told him I had a very tight timeline because I needed to have the deck ready for an upcoming party. Carlos and he team started right away and with minimal input needed from me throughout the project, it was completed very quickly - on time and on budget. I'd alway recommend that people check with several companies before selecting a vendor, but if you are looking to repair or replace your deck, make sure your first call is to Carlos at Total Wood Preservation! read more

Professional from beginning to end. Helped us with refinishing our wooden wall at our Hillsborough residence and barely created any dust. Highly recommend! read more

I have a home in Emerald Hills that is all cedar siding and has 4 redwood decks. Both siding and decks are stained, and requires periodic maintenenace, every 3 years or so. I have hired a number of contractors over last 25 years to perform this service, and it's always been a challenge to find a service provider that was meticulous, takes pride in their work, provides good value, and also provides good advice for future maintenance. Carlos and his team have done an excellent job for my last project: they have sanded all 4 decks to bare wood, applies TSP and power wash, and applied 2 coats of new stain. Now the deck look new. They have also done some cedar siding refresh work that turned out quite well. I feel fortunate to have found Carlos and his team: they are a rare breed nowadays! read more

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Carlos and his team refreshed our deck for us and did a great job. They repaired a rotting side wall, reinforced another wall, repaired loose boards and reinforced support for those, power washed, and sanded the deck. Carlos's estimate included oiling the deck, but we elected not to do that as the deck is hardy ipe wood, and we prefer the natural look. The deck looks great. Throughout, the team was careful, neat, and responsive. Carlos, in particular, was genuinely a pleasure to interact with and was always willing to answer questions and be helpful and flexible. On top of everything, the price was quite reasonable for the work and quality. read more

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Carlos and his crew did an amazing job bringing our backyard back to life. From the start, Carlos walked us through the best staining options and handled the repairs our redwood retaining walls and deck needed, always balancing cost with long-term maintainability. We couldn't be happier with the quality of the work; even our neighbors have commented on how great everything looks from their side of the fence! We are so glad to have found someone who is as professional as he is pleasant to work with. We highly recommend Carlos and Total Wood Preservation for anyone looking to maintain and protect their outdoor spaces. read more

I had a great experience working with Carlos. I had a brand new fence and I needed it stained. Carlos came with lots of samples , he also painted the samples on my existing Fence so I can take some time to look at them and decide which color I wanted. Then they came , prepped everything, Covered everything around, Stained the fence. Everything looks great afterwards , the job site was clean and perfect. Carlos was always easy to get a hold of and easy to communicate with. Thank you very much! read more

We needed our deck restained. We reached out to a few companies including Total Wood Preservation. Carlos provides the best estimate which was very fair. Carlos provided clear instructions on the kind of stain to use and also explained the process clearly. We decided to go with Carlos and team for our project. On the day of the project, Carlos and team showed up on time. Methodically pressure washed the deck and prepared the surface for staining. The team covered all surfaces carefully. They then went about meticulously staining the deck. We were impressed with how carefully the team stained the deck and with great precision. The deck looks fantastic after staining and we are very happy that we chose Carlos and company. They are great at their job! read more

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Carlos and his team are fantastic. Thorough. Skilled. Nice. Easy to work with. Kept the house clean. Would highly recommend.

Carlos and crew just finished sanding and staining our two decks. Much sanding was required to remove an old water based product. The crew was careful in keeping the stain away from the home's painted surfaces by masking with plastic sheets. Decks and railings now look like new. After clean-up the crew moved all our plants off the deck and replaced them when finished. I would highly recommend Carlos to any of my friends in need of similar services. read more

Carlos and his team repaired and refinished my deck and pergola and even added on to my existing deck. They did a great job with attention to detail and went above and beyond to get the job done right. His team was professional and had a "can do" attitude. I highly recommend this company for any wood stain/paint, repair, deck additions. They definitely are experienced and know what they are doing. read more

We had high hopes as Total Wood had great reviews on Yelp and Carlos was very professional and responsive in his communication and when he came to do his estimate on April 18. He gave us good vibes and we were looking forward to working with him. We went with him because his quote seemed fair and a good value-$2200 to replace 6-8 damaged boards, pressure washing, sanding down and applying two coats of a solid stain on not only the deck but railing and our bench as well. He wasn't able to start until May 12 but the job was completed on May 13. The guys that he sent were hard workers but missed some details for example painting over price stickers that were still on the wood. We also weren't fortunate enough to be graced by Carlos' presence. The guys themselves didn't even know if they specifically would be back the following day to complete our job. read more

Carlos at Total Wood Preservation is not only an incredible professional, he is also an incredibly nice person. He is knowledgeable and well-connected. He is an excellent communicator. What started out as a requirement to pressure wash our roof for insurance ended up being a complete upgrade of our home's exterior. Carlos helped us pressure wash the entire house, including the roof, walls, deck, pergola and teak outdoor furniture. He recommended a company to install new gutters and downspouts and recommended a stucco company to transform our very 1980s dated stucco texture to a clean, modern texture and look. Once the roof was pressure washed, the concrete tiles that used to mimic a Spanish look, lost much of their color. Carlos came up with a tile paint that beautifully restored the original terracotta color and our roof looks brand new. Carlos and his team painted all the downspouts and fascia, taking great care to do everything perfectly. The original solid wood double front doors also needed some attention. Carlos's guys spent days painstakingly sanding every nook and cranny before staining, finishing and reinstalling the doors. I am so impressed and really cannot believe the transformation. Every time I asked Carlos about a potential new project, he would either say, "we can do that!" or "I know a guy..." The people he recommends are all real professionals. Carlos took care of communicating and coordinating with the other contractors he recommended and this took a huge load off of me. This project was worth every penny spent and more. Our 40+ year old house looks like it might have been constructed within the past five years. Carlos's work has given our house new life. I am so thankful to have found him and can't wait to tackle more projects together down the road, read more

Carlos and his team were a pleasure to work with. Carlos helped me understand how to best approach the project (a large wood cleaning/restraining project, with different areas needing different treatment), quickly got us on his schedule, and finished on time and on budget. The work is beautiful. We will work with Total Wood again and highly recommend! read more

We are so happy with how our ipe deck turned out after Carlos and his team's work on it!! They did an excellent, fast, thorough job - and Carlos was super helpful ahead of time communicating with me and helping me select the right finish for the job. I hope we get to work together again!! read more

These guys are absolutely amazing! Didn't even show up on time, instead, showed up early! The crew was meticulous, paid attention to detail, answered all my questions and solved any small issues along the way without hesitation. Affordable, reliable, and beautiful workmanship. Kind, respectful and clean crew. I would hire them anytime. read more

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Great company, great crew, and a wonderful job that was completed on time and on-budget, even with replacement of several teak and ipe planks. We'll definitely call them for our next job! read more

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We were very impressed and happy with the work that Carlos and his team did for us in September. We needed the natural cedar siding of our Eichler home revived after 20 years, and our new redwood fencing stained and preserved. The results were even better than we hoped for, especially in the western-facing areas of the house where the sun had just baked the siding to a crisp. Neighbors have said "it's beautiful!" and have asked repeatedly who did the work. We have recommended Carlos and his team for how professional, skilled, responsive and easy to work with they have been. They will be returning soon to sand and paint the fascia of our Eichler home after we had some roofing work done. read more

Our deck was 4 1/2 years old and definitely needed some rejuvenation. Carlos was quick to respond to my request for a quote the same day by providing a very competitive quote. His team showed up promptly for the first day of power washing and cleaning. We discussed the options for stain tint and settled on the most popular, redwood. The return visit to apply the preservative stain was equally prompt. The crew was pleasant and cleaned up each day. The finished product looks as good as new. read more

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Carlos's crew did an amazing job staining my new front yard fence. I highly recommend this company.

I called a couple of deck refinishers and some were so busy they offered estimates based on site pix or came without an appt to see the deck at their own schedule. Carlos took the time to meet with me to see what I wanted done, offered recommendations on which deck boards to replace. I mentioned my Eichler style window walls can get wet with the deck's power wash, and he confirmed he would protect them before doing the prep work. Another company basically declared that was not their concern and it's up to me to put towels under the doors!!! Carlos' estimate was the best, and he was able to fit me into his schedule promptly. He showed up on time with a helper and as promised, made sure water didn't get through the windows and doors into the house. I have added a new deck adjacent to an existing one. It's a challenge to stain the new and old redwood so they look somewhat blended. I went with Carlos' suggestion and it turned out looking great. Depending on the light, sometimes it's hard to tell new from old wood! The work was done ahead of schedule, and the deck held up so far despite the last recent heavy rains. I certainly will recommend him to anyone looking to refinish a deck! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about our experience working with Carlos and his team! I'm so happy with the recent work they did on our ipe fence and furniture. Our wood was in real need of restoration. The original finish had lost all of its luster and beauty, having become dark and dirty looking after several years of neglect. To make things more challenging, our fence is difficult to access as it closely borders a large pool and sensitive landscaping. Carlos and his team were 100% up for the task, taking great care to protect our plants and work clean in the process of pressure washing, sanding, and re-sealing our fence. Carlos was also an excellent communicator throughout the entire process. The results were stunning. I look forward to partnering with Carlos to keep our ipe fence and furniture looking beautiful for years to come. 5-stars, A+! read more

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Carlos and his team did an excellent job on our deck, porch and planters at a price that was very competitive. We will be calling again when it's time to renew! read more

Carlos and his crew rehabilitated my red mahogany deck by pressure washing, stripping, and sanding it. They then applied an oil preservative. They also cleaned and stained my retaining wall. They did quality work and were careful to clean up after themselves. They were a pleasure to work with. I would hire them again. read more

I hired Total Wood Preservation to refinish our redwood deck and redwood fence. They worked methodically and did not rush. Their work was excellent. The deck is 10 years old and now looks brand new. I highly recommend them. read more

Carlos and his team did a fantastic job staining our fence. Carlos gave us a very competitive bid after a survey of the job. The crew made extra effort to protect our plants along the fence and the patio furniture and pavers. They were very professional, courteous and friendly. I would highly recommend Carlos and his crew to paint/stain your fences. Kurt from Redwood City read more

Deck was filthy and in need of tlc. They did a great job repairing, painting and cleaning my deck!

Carlos and team did a great, high quality job on our tired old deck, it is really renewed! He is professional, on time and has very fair prices. And a nice person to deal with. Which for me is important ! I highly recommend him and will be using his services for years to come. read more

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We found Carlos and Total Wood Preservation from a postcard left at our door. Our decks are Ipe and Carlos was very knowledgeable and experienced with this dense hardwood. He was very personable and efficient in our communications and took great care moving the furniture and potted plants (a couple are very heavy) off and back in the decks, hooking up irrigation. His crew masked our bluestone patio and used tarps so as not to track stain. We were so impressed and pleased with their work. And the price was reasonable. We highly recommend him and will use him again next year. read more

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Carlos followed up a couple of months after refinishing our deck with doing a great job adding bolts securing our deck posts to the concrete bases in the ground. When Carlos refinishes your deck he also looks to make sure it is safe and secure. Many thanks to Carlos! read more

We had an excellent experience with Carlos and his team, from start to finish. Carlos responded promptly to my emailed inquiry, visited to review the scope of work for my ipe deck, and provided me an emailed estimate and agreement, all within a a few days' time. His price was good, and he was able to meet my near-term window of timing for start and finish of the work. He and his crew worked hard but with care. Carlos was very pleasant and easy to work with. Hire this firm, you will be pleased. read more

Carlos and his team did a great job on our redwood and pressure-treated stairs for a very reasonable price. Carlos was easy to work with and flexible, and although our redwood fence did not need staining, he stained the horizontal top, which did, for no extra charge and without even mentioning it. We had to wait between preparing and staining for better weather conditions; communications during this time were easy. This is a very professional company. Highly recommended! read more

Carlos and his team are clearly dedicated to their craft. We recently sanded and stained our mahogany decks and cedar shower/sauna. The decks needed heavy sanding to remove cupping, and the team worked tirelessly to smooth everything out flawlessly. When some uneven patches showed up after staining, Carlos came back personally to apply another coat to get it right. He checked in multiple times to make sure everything was dry and kid/dog ready ;) Carlos and his team have the exact eye for detail that you want caring for your decks. He gave us great tips on future care as well, and we'll certainly work with him again in the future. Highly recommended! read more

Carlos and his team were fantastic and did a very thorough job. I've done lots of research and gotten quotes from a bunch of vendors and knew right when he made his recommendations that Carlos was the right guy. We had a redwood pergola and reclaimed redwood wall cleaned, stained and mahogany deck refinished. He had a reasonable price and followed through on everything. Very knowledgeable , kept house, plants etc. covered with tarps to keep stain where it belonged and passionate about doing a great job. I'll use him again and would recommend in a heartbeat! read more

Carlos is very communicative and responsive! After the first day of work I was so pleased that I sent him a note saying how great his crew was working! They were on time, diligent, respectful, hard working and kind. They were on our property for two days and the results are terrific. We are very particular and they did exceptional work. They prepped, they protected and they cleaned up very well! It was one of the best experiences that we have had with any workers in a very long time! Worth the competitive cost! TY! read more

Total Wood Preservation was absolutely wonderful and I would highly recommend them. My deck looks great. They were very professional and hard working and made sure to take care of the property and surrounding landscaping. read more

Highly recommend working with Carlos and team! They did an excellent job restaining our wood shingled house. They were very detail oriented, finished within the estimated timeline, and did a very good clean up job--all for a very reasonable price. Our house looks great. Would love to work with them again. read more

I highly recommend Carlos and Total Wood Preservation! Carlos and Mario came out today to do some deck repairs and did a fantastic job. Both are very skilled craftsmen, meticulous with their work and careful to keep everything clean and neat. Carlos is very organized and is great at explaining the work that needed to be done. And both are really nice guys as well. Great job Total Wood Preservation! read more

I've used 3 different well- known deck repair/refinish companies in the last 15 years and by far ,Carlos and his crew were the best in every sense. From the first estimate meeting, all the follow up, and the actual work, I could not ask for better. The quality of the sanding and staining was excellent, plus where they saw that some boards where nails had popped, they fixed them. They were thorough and took their time to do it right. Very happy with the results. read more

Carlos and his team did an outstanding job! Our 14 yr old deck (and wood pile) in San Mateo had become lunch for termites! After our termite eradication, Total Wood Preservation replaced the planks that had to be replaced, removed old paint, sanded, power washed, and refinished the deck in a few days time. Carlos is a joy to work with (he "gets" how I love my deck, the high quality redwood we wanted to maintain, and how I was upset that it had deteriorated). His workers are pleasant and were extremely tidy with our property! They masked everything that needed to with plastic, and cleaned up each day. The quote and price were very fair and both Carlos and his crew were very responsive to my questions and requests. The Deck looks beautiful and I could not be happier! I highly recommend Total Wood Preservation for your deck needs! read more

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Total Wood Preservation did an outstanding job of doing the power washing, the sanding,  the repairs and replacements of deck boards, stairs and joists and the smooth staining of the floors and painting of the railings on the four wood decks around our home in Woodhill Estates in Redwood City. Carlos Gonsalvez was very easy to work with and very responsive to my concerns about some of the repairs required. He scheduled the work within a few days of providing the quote of each task. I will recommend him and his team's work to my neighbors and any friends I know who are seeking a contractor to do the work of preserving their wood decks. read more