
About us
This is Rupert and my team at Summit Deck Doctor. We offer Deck Finishing, Deck Repairs and Deck Build within 25 miles of Los Gatos. We know you have a choice and hope you will choose us! There are three things that make us different from other contractors: LOOKS BETTER, LASTS LONGER, JOB DONE. Here’s why: 1) LOOKS BETTER. a. We avoid lap marks where two layers overlap. Not every contractor understand the import of maintaining a wet edge to avoid these dark marks on your deck. B) we stain the edges of the boards so you don’t get “zebra stripes” – very visible and distracting drips down the sides of the boards (other contractors charge extra to fix this), c) we use lots of drop cloths to avoid spills (so no more careless mess below the deck). 2) LASTS LONGER. a). We use reliable durable stains, not the cheapest ones (unlike other contractors), b) we use hybrid stains, not environmentally-unfriendly and smelly oil stains which have very poor durability. c) we apply stains in the shade or the cool of the evening to allow stain to sink in and so they last twice as long (unlike contractors who don’t seem to read the instructions on the can which say “don’t apply in sunshine”). 3). JOB DONE. a). I will be coming to give you the quote and I am the owner (unlike other contractors who send a sales guy who might make promises the company can’t keep). b) I will write up the quote then and there (no waiting a week for a contractor to type it up), c) I will be calling you every night during the work to make sure you are happy. IN SUMMARY: We put special care into refinishing your deck and handrails so they look stunning, in giving you twice the durability of other contractors, and in getting the job done efficiently. We believe we halve the cost of refinishing your deck because we apply stains in a way that doubles the durability of your deck finish which means you have it done once not twice, saving you money. WANT TO KNOW MORE? Download our 90 page book "Deckology; The Art & Science of Deck Finishing and Carpentry" which explains the refinishing and carpentry process. (Look for deckology33.pdf). WE WON’T LET YOU DOWN. We have worked on over 1000 decks, have been in business for 12 years, are accredited at A+ with the Better Business Bureau, are a Super Service Award Winner at AngiesList.com with over 50 reviews, have a 5 star rating on Yelp with over 38 reviews, and are certified by the EPA for removal of toxic finishes. We are licensed, bonded and carry workers compensation insurance for your protection. We offer Fixed Prices, which include all labor and material expenses; this gives you peace of mind with no hidden costs. Our payment schedules are all milestone-based, which means you pay only when a milestone in work is achieved, providing you with reduced risk and more peace of mind. Contracts are proper written contracts; nice and clear, and professional; how it should be. Unlike other contractors we work on your job continuously - no "dragging it out;” most jobs can be completed in 4 days' continuous work. We leave you a partial can of stain once we have finished so you know what stain we used, when it comes time to refinish the deck in the future. BEFORE YOU CALL. If you really don’t know what these things cost, then it would be helpful if you can estimate the size of your deck by pacing it out – so we can give you a ballpark estimate when you call PLEASE NOTE: Don't forget to read our reviews in both "Deck Maintenance" and "Decks and Porches" categories. Summit Deck Doctor is a DBA of Experiventures, inc.
Business highlights
Services we offer
We offer three services: 1. DECK REFINISHING: We carefully pressure-wash, scrub on fungicide and wood brightener, meticulously brush stain onto deck surfaces using a thousand-bristle brush, and spray handrails for a consistent finish. 2. DECK REPAIRS: Unlike painters, we can conveniently take care of pesky deck repairs like replacing boards. 3. DECK BUILD: if it’s less than 7 feet off the ground, we can do it!
Services we don't offer
a. We don't build or do heavy repair work on decks more than 7 ft off ground (too difficult to hold up beams for our team). b. We don't offer metacrylic or membrane flat roof deck coverings (much too difficult and messy). c. We don't stain shingles. d. We don't do build or repair tile decks or stone patios. e. We will happily finish fences but we don't build them.
Amenities
Eco Friendly Accreditations
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- PayPal
- Check
- Visa
- Discover
- MasterCard
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Assorted photos uploaded by Summit Deck Doctor
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“Rupert’s Redwood,” custom deck stain.
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Building step with handrail and concrete pad
$1500-$2500 - 82021
Deck build above creek.
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Australian Timber Oil stain.
$1600-$5000 - 82022
Deck and arbor staining
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Cabot solid stains
- 32021
Small deck build.
- 32021
Deck rebuild.
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"Thanks for your compliments on our "great value for money." We are grateful. Yes, I do get busy in mornings setting up our teams and visiting clients. It's best to reach me live after 4pm and up to 9pm; I always love talking to real clients in person. In fact, my wife has ocasionally had to "discourage" me reaching for my phone during dinner, I like talking to clients so much! Your deck repairs taxed our ingenuity a bit; time to get it finished!"
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