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Built by Baxter

Wood Stairs and Railings Repair, Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement,

About us

Built by Baxter comes to you with over 20 years of carpentry experience. We specialize in cabinets and staircases. We pride ourselves on a job done right the first time. Give us a call to see our difference in price and quality. Www.builtbybaxter.com

Business highlights

29 years of experience

Amenities

Free Estimates

Yes

Reviews
4.829 Reviews
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Evelyn M.
Jun 2023
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Called me right away ,asked about my project,gave a quote and stuck to that amount. Removed carpeting on steps and put it in dumpster. Removed all nails and staples,tightened all steps . Now they don't squeak or feel spongy when you walk in them

Lori H.
May 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,800,000
Ken is reliabl, personable, professional and leaves the job site clean. His pricing was fair. I would recommend him any day!

Nichole C.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
We couldnâ t be happier with our new staircase! Ken did an amazing job, exactly what we asked for. He always showed up on time and completed quicker than we could have hoped for. Highly recommend and will definitely be using him for future projects!

Jen H.
Feb 2022
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken did an amazing job- very clean and reliable. My stairs look great!

Julie A.
Nov 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
He is trustworthy reliable and does quality work

Stacey W.
Oct 2021
0.5
Wood Stairs and Railings Repair
$1,300,000
We hired Built by Baxter to completely renovate the staircase in our new home. At first glance, everything look wonderful. When you start to look at the details, there were many issues with his work. The skirt was painted without sanding each side, so they look completely different. The trim along the sides were completed in scraps instead of one long piece of wood. Two of the risers were done in two pieces instead of one, and are now starting to separate. A newel post and tread each had accidental cuts in them. Each of the newel posts were fastened differently, some horizontal, some vertical, and the holes were left raw instead of being filled in. When these issues were brought to Kens attention, all he agreed to do, was fill in the the holes. He went on to tell us sometimes things just have to be done in pieces, because there is no way of getting the right size. We found the right size EASILY, and asked him once more if he d fix this work, as it looks terrible. He proceeded to tell us if we wanted it fixed, he would do it for an additional $1160. There was no way we are going to give him more money, to do a job he botched in the first place. So, we are now having to hire someone else to fix his shoddy work. I must also mention, that he kept all of our original wrought iron. When we sent him texts asking where it was, he completely ignored us. I am sure someone else will be receiving it in their house and he will be charging them for it. Meanwhile, we lost out on the money we were going to receive from selling it. To say we were disappointed, is an understatement. Built by Baxter does not stand by work, and Ken is not the honest business man we thought he was. I would not recommend him to anyone.
Response from

"I'm sorry to hear this . We give every client 110% We are 5 star and 4.71 star on both the two biggest lead site I'll stick you that for real judgment . There are times when a board can't be one piece. Just one example is flooring. When you have a 14? opening 168? the nosing comes 80? period ! You will have three pieces. We also spoke about the inside of your inside skirt being grainy ?? it will always be that way it's called rough sawn wood . No sanding will fix that . The new risers and outside skirts are mill work ?. Which is smooth . Strange that everyone that worked on your rehab was given a bad rap by you."


Cyndi B.
Sep 2021
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings Repair
WOW, just WOW …. Ken and crew did an amazing job on my staircase railing installation !!! In addition to the quality of craftsmanship provided, they showed up timely, were professional, spotless, finished the job earlier than anticipated and even came through and helped us in a serious time crunch! I would highly recommend Built By Baxter for your next project. You won’t be disappointed.

Michelle G.
Feb 2021
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$390,000
A++ work. For three years I wanted to change my white, outdated, non wood railings. I found Ken on home advisor and from the first initial call I knew I wanted to hire him. Ken is an excellent carpenter, meticulous, punctual and detailed oriented. I highly recommend Built by Baxter if you are looking for quality work. Thank you Ken for transforming my space.

Barbara G.
Sep 2020
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
We are in love with our stairs. Excellent job Ken!

Anne C.
Jul 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken is an excellent carpenter. He designed, and installed a beautiful staircase and railing for us. He is dependable, reliable and truly enjoys his work. I highly recommend Built by Baxter.

Jeremy G.
Jun 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
I could not be any happier with the job performed. The entire process was easy and very well done. The quality of the workmanship is beyond my expectations.

Marc R.
Jan 2020
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken was trustworthy and did a quality job on our new staircase. I would recommend him again.

Joseph K.
Sep 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Very dependable does what he says he will

Omar L.
Jul 2019
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro

Wade H.
Jun 2019
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken is honest guy and true to his word!! He assessed What and how to in respects to repairing our poorly done staircase. He was very fair on the top price, showed up on time, and finished on time. The quality of his work is Top Notch. Thanks Ken!!

Carl K.
Jun 2019
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$683,400
Ken provided everything one looks for in a contractor, fair price, experienced, perform quality work, punctuality, and a pleasant demeanor! In this day and age, it's hard to believe that people like Ken still exist! The job he did on our staircase was nothing short of phenomenal! This guy is fantastic!!!!

Dustin A.
May 2019
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken did an absolutely beautiful job with the staircase in our new construction home. Polite, hard working, knowledgeable, on time and he delivered a wonderful end result, increasing value and making the staircase/railings a main focal feature.

Wendy P.
Jan 2019
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken was fair priced, professional, he did a great job repairing my staircase. He was quick and cleaned up after. Highly recommend him.

Derek B.
Jan 2019
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken is a true professional! From start to finish he showed how trusting in him and his experience truly pays off. He was well organized, a man of his word, and very true to what he said he would do. He was a true blessing to people who I care about! He is a hard worker and his work was top notch to say the least! Definitely would recommend Ken Baxter to anyone dealing with staircases. The family was very happy with his work!

Marilyn V.
Dec 2018
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
We were looking for someone to redo the dated staircase in our home. After interviewing other contractors, we hired Ken for the job. He did an EXCEPTIONAL job. Ken took the time to give us a clear understanding of all our options and then completed the project on time. He cleaned up the area every day so there was little or no inconvenience during the construction. His attention to detail is amazing and the finished staircase exceeded our expectations. Our staircase is now a focal point in our home. If you are looking for a true craftsman who takes pride in his work, Ken is the one.

Darah B.
Aug 2018
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken did a great job and was very helpful during the preconstruction phase (i.e. picking out stains, materials, etc.). He arrived every day on time and completed our staircase in just 3 days. We now have a beautiful staircase we are happy to look at everyday.

Tehila M.
Aug 2018
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Baxter did a great job at a fair price! We love our new staircase and highly recommend! We were extremely satisfied

Errol M.
Mar 2018
4.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken Baxter is reliable,reasonable and does good work.

Gregory K.
Jan 2018
5.0
Wood Stairs and Railings Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350,000
He did an excellent job on our staircase, did it quickly and it looks absolutely gorgeous!! Would definitely use again!!

DENNIS B.
Jan 2018
5.0
Metal Stairs and Railings Installation and Replacement
Yes, I recommend this pro
$620,000
Ken did an excellent job and went above and beyond with his work and quality. Very pleased and will hire again in the future.
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FAQ

Built by Baxter is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed
Yes, Built by Baxter offers free project estimates.
No, Built by Baxter does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Built by Baxter does not offer a senior discount.
No, Built by Baxter does not offer emergency services.
No, Built by Baxter does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

6 South East 11th Street, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Service Hours

Sunday:Closed
Monday:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
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