Straka Contracting LLC

Karel Straka has helped me on and off with construction items on my townhouse for almost twenty years, making major changes to my deck and patio among other things. I find him easy to work with, very thorough, trusty-worthy, reliable and affordable. Sometimes I submit my own design, and he always does it better.

Straka Construction did a wonderful job, including us in all aspects of the process and being straightforward about any structural concerns that came up during the process. Pricing was reasonable, and we appreciated the helpful recommendations from an experienced contractor. We’ll absolutely be reaching out to Straka Construction for our future home contracting needs!

Everything went as planned. The deck came out looking great! They were very responsive and flexible. We will definitely use them again for future projects.

We could not be more pleased with the work by Straka! Karel is a brilliant contractor you can absolutely trust to do the job right. We had an unusual project for which I interviewed several well-known contractors but he was the only one who said he would actually be part of his work crew! They were all top notch - professional and thoughtful in every way...including arranging to have two dumpsters so that one could be dedicated to recycling the large aluminum beams.

They replaced my old deck and a new one and it looks great. Took the time to answer any questions I had through the process. Very professional. Definitely recommend.

Great service with a strong desire to be sure the customer is happy. Prompt service, great communicators, excellent staff. Our deck looks amazing. Highly recommended!!!

Karel & Lenny replaced our old deck with a new trex deck. They were amazing in their meticulous work. Were so patient in answering any questions. I would definitely use them again for any projects that come up. Honest, hard working, cleaned up during the job not just at the end of the day. Took their time to make sure everything was done properly. Nice to find a company & people that really take pride in their work and are fair with their estimates. Good communication during the whole project.

Karel did a superb job replacing my wooden deck with a new trex deck. Absolutely beautiful. He charged a fair price and was worth every cent!

Fantastic work performed by great people. Mr. Straka provided great feedback after discussing what we wanted in a new deck then provided a detailed and fair quote. He also oversaw all aspects of the demo and subsequent build to make sure everything was perfect. I WILL definitely hire again.

Karel is a true craftsman. He remodeled my entire basement building to plans that I had designed with another firm. The plan was not simple and contained lots of angles. Everything was completed to plan and beautiful. All work was done professionally, and he made sure everything went as smoothly as possible.

I have used Straka Contracting multiple times over the last 7 years, most recently for a MBA renovation and installation of new windows. The work they do is top notch! Karel, the owner, is extremely easy to work with and very trustworthy. The quality and attention to detail can't be beat. In fact, the quality of the work is so high that a neighbor also hired Straka Contracting to build his deck because he was so impressed by their work. If ever I need work done at my house, Straka Contracting is my first and only call.

We are so happy with the screened porch and deck that Stracka Contracting completed for us. From start to finish, Karel listened to what we wanted and the final project show that and more. Karel worked with an architect and offered great ideas as we went. Karel and Lenny worked very hard insisting each detail was completed with perfection. The project took a couple of months from start to finish. Karel and Lenny kept the work-place clean and orderly the entire time. Stracka Contracting are extreme professionals! The porch and deck are phenomenal.

I have used Straka Contracting twice. There is a reason I went back through Karel for the most recent time, which was for a master bathroom renovation and the installation of a sliding patio door and some windows. The quality of the work performed by Karel and Lenny is outstanding. When you find a contractor you can trust, you stick with them, which is why I will continue to work with Straka Contracting for any future needs.

His work is always perfect as he is a perfectionist. His pricing is fair, if not even less that others will charge. He is honest and that goes a long way. I trust his judgment and have frequently asked "What do you think about doing this?" He will respond with an even better vision. I gave him a drawing I had done on how I wanted my kitchen remodeled and he did it exactly as I had envisioned. Always follows code and never short cuts just to get it done quickly. Karel Straka is rare among contractors and I would say our near 20 year "business" relationship has created a "friendship" between our family and his.

His work is always perfect as he is a perfectionist. His pricing is fair, if not even less that others will charge. He is honest and that goes a long way. I trust his judgment and have frequently asked "What do you think about doing this?" He will respond with an even better vision. I gave him a drawing I had done on how I wanted my kitchen remodeled and he did it exactly as I had envisioned. Always follows code and never short cuts just to get it done quickly. Karel Straka is rare among contractors and I would say our near 20 year "business" relationship has created a "friendship" between our family and his.

Straka was outstanding, in both planning and executing the work. He gave us excellent advice on the design of the new railing. The shoring up of the deck was complicated and could have cost a fortune. He put in a lot of time to devise a plan that was simple and elegant, as well as cost effective. We are extremely happy with his work and would hire him again in an instant.

One of the best. Good price, the best quality, responsive, and honest as they come. Would use him again in a heartbeat.

Karel and his crew did an excellent job. His work is first rate, he communicated well with us throughout the remodeling process of our deck with regard to the schedule, and was totally professional. As he prepared the deck, he discovered issues with the existing support system and resolved those issues after consulting with us. He has our highest recommendation for your deck work.

Mr. Straka and his team were a pleasure to work with and will definitely be our go-to contractor for future work. Straka Contracting were very professional and spent time making sure they understood exactly what we were looking for in our new deck and suggested beneficial changes to help us achieve the functionality and look we wanted. During the demo of the old deck, a serious structural issue was found and the Straka team quickly and comprehensively explained the issue and worked quickly to fit the unexpected structural repair into their schedule as soon as they could to minimize the time the structural supports of the home were exposed to the elements. Straka Contracting took great care to obtain all of the necessary structural engineering plans and carefully planned a safe way to complete the dangerous repair that kept the team and occupants (including pets!) safe while the structural issues were fixed. They then worked quickly to finish the original deck rebuild and the finished products were very high quality work with great attention to aesthetic detail on the deck that provided small touches that elevated the look of the deck and matched the home’s trim and style. Their attention to detail was meticulous and the quality of work was outstanding. We will definitely be using Straka Contracting in the future for any additional large home projects!

Karel and his team were exceptional in every aspect of the demo/build. Karel was on-site every day and available for questions at any time. We could simply not be happier with out experience and final results. A+ service any way you look at it. If we need to do work in the future we will reach out to Straka Contracting first.

Karel Straka was fantastic to work with. He provided excellent guidance on what would work, how he would do the work, and why, and a reasonable quote for the performance of the work. When he saw a problem with the original approach, he completely redesigned it and gave us a lower estimate. He communicated with us reliably about the timing and other aspects of the project. Upon commencement of the work, he and his team proceeded daily to get it done in a timely fashion. They cleaned up every day, and left the project in great shape for us. The workmanship is excellent. I would highly recommend him, not only for his knowledge, skills, timeliness, but also because he is wonderful to work with.

It went seamlessly and Karel is very easy to work with. We were so pleased, we hired him again when we needed a railing installed up our front steps. Both jobs were done on time, at agreed-upon price, and beautiful! We are now calling him again for a possible bathroom remodel!

Job well done. Service after the job done was good.

Can't say enough about how happy we are with Karel and the job he did with our deck and new door. He was really easy to work with from the start, and was quick to respond to emails anytime we had questions (we had quite a few). The job was done quickly and without issue, and Karel did a great job coordinating on permits and inspections. Overall we're really happy and Karel will be the first person we call if we need more work done in the future.

This is our second time using Straka Contracting and we will use them again. This time, Karel and Lenny installed a front door with sidelites and built a porch over our front stoop. They also replaced a standard garage side door and some lighting. The porch was mostly custom built and many decisions/selections were made along the way. Karel was extremely flexible, patient and responsive to our needs. We wanted a custom piece above the door that was delayed. Karel returned to install it the day after it arrived. With respect to CoVID-19, the team worked safely and was responsive to our concerns and needs. Karel is professional, responsible and performs high quality work at a reasonable price. He sweats the details.