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Essential Extras Inc
Deck or Porch, Gazebo or Freestanding Porch Build or Installation, Commercial Deck or Porch Build or Replacement Service,
About us
Essential Extras, Inc. creates unique outdoor spaces and structures such as screened porches, gazebos, pergolas, shade arbors, and custom fencing and privacy screening. Designs and projects often include landscaping, hardscaping, and low voltage lighting. We design to match the scale, look, style, and flow of the existing area. Our full portfolio has thousands of pictures of our decks, pergolas and other projects. We use many different railing and decking materials–mostly woods, plastics, composites and aluminum. We do most types of residential remodeling from small repairs to major projects like room additions and basement refinishing. Our process begins by determining the function or desired end result. Then we work back to the physical project so that our designs integrate the rationale, the physical setting, and our clients' taste. We strive to be truly custom and creative. No two people or projects are alike. Essential Extras, Inc. easily accommodates unusual projects, situations, and unique custom original designs. We make interior, exterior, added, or remodeled space blend into existing space structurally, functionally, and aesthetically–we make it look like it "belongs". Depending on your preference, we offer design and plans service, construction supervision, design/build agreements, or complete turnkey service.
Business highlights
Emergency services offered
54 years of experience
Services we offer
Custom decks, spa decks, gazebos, shade arbors & pergolas. Screened porches. Basement finishing. Custom home additions & remodeling. Patios. Decorative paving. Low voltage lighting. Home & deck repairs & refurbishing. Deck cleaning & staining. Plans & design service.
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Reviews
4.546 Reviews
| Number of Stars | Image of Distribution | Number of Ratings |
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| 78% | ||
| 7% | ||
| 9% | ||
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Showing 1-25 of 46 reviews
Greg S.
Jul 2023
Terry was very informative and provided lots of input during the initial design process to help us determine the best use of our space. He is very thorough and kept us informed during the construction process. Marty, is a great installer and was very tidy and meticulous with his work. Jeff from Monarch Concrete is great to work with as well. His team did a great job forming our new concrete patio and finishing it. We love our new deck and patio and would recommend Terry and his team at Essential Extras to anyone who needs this type of installation.
Martha M.
Mar 2021
Terry and his team were great to work with. They installed a new deck onto the back of my house and it looks fabulous! The price was reasonable and the quality is excellent! Plus they did some additional repairs on my screened in porch. I would highly recommend them!!
Sharon S.
Mar 2021
In 2004, Terry DeFraties of Essential Extras designed and constructed a new deck and pergola for us. We were interested in using a sustainable long lasting wood product. Terry and crew had just begun installing Ipe (Brazilian hardwood). Terry was receptive to our ideas and expanded on our requests. The outcome was a well designed unique deck that is still in great shape today. When requested, Terry inspects the deck and his crew does appropriate maintenance. In 2020, we renovated our lower level that had not been updated in thirty years. Terry presented a redesigned kitchen/bar that maintained the original footprint but reorganized the space in much better way. He co-ordinated his staff and sub contractors during the entire renovation process. I used the companies he suggested for the design elements of the project- cabinetry and counter tops, flooring and plumbing fixtures. Our downstairs area is now a comfortable and very usable living space while adding 1400 square feet of value to our home.
Doris L.
Feb 2021
Very happy with the workmanship and the workers. They also showed up when they said. Really like working with Terry. He is very knowledgeable and keep me well informed.
Bonnie P.
Feb 2021
Essential Extras had already designed and installed a beautiful deck for us. They used Ipe wood and hidden fasteners as we had asked. The professionalism was amazing and so was the craftmanship. After a wind storm blew down a fence in our yard in the middle of winter I called them again and not only did they do a stellar job, but took great care to respect our neighbors and cleaned up our side and the neigbor's side of the fence as well. The craftmanship again was better than expected. I would recommend them to anyone and definitely hire them for any projects I might have involving wood. Bonnie Pearson
Steve C.
Apr 2018
Outstanding. Terry at Essentials Extra is incredible to work with and easy to talk to. Very knowledgable with load of experience. Honest. Trustworthy. There to please. Great suggestions and answers to all our questions and concerns. Quality of the work team was fantastic. Would recommend to anyone.
MINDY M.
Nov 2017
I was told by Terry, the owner, that he couldn't design the actual plantings for my yard and would need to bring another company in to do that. I was put off for months before I got tired of waiting and asked Angie to refund my money. Unfortunately company policy only extends refunds in the first 30 days. Angie's List will put my money towards another service, but this is what I really need help with. What a disappointment!
Brenda L.
Sep 2017
Construction was very good! Communication about the schedule the crew was working, could have been better, but I would definitely use them again.
Marilyn W.
Jun 2017
Wonderful! They take great care to do a good job and were professional while doing it. Thanks Terry and crew!
Wray B.
Feb 2016
Very well, we discussed a lot of ideas and alternatives. Very helpful.
Neila W.
Sep 2014
Substandard work, inconsistent & ineffective communication, took 6 months to "complete", did not meet criteria of contract.
Carolyn N.
Jul 2014
They were timely and professional. They were very cooperative and creative in their vision. The design was fantastice. We have decided to forgo the work due to budget restraints on our end.
Nancy B.
Jun 2014
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Ryan O.
May 2014
Fine.
Greg P.
May 2014
They provided very useful ideas and will help us move forward with our future landscaping and hardscape projects. The only obstacle was the cost. It was much more than we had budgeted for so we will make this a longer term project and spread out the costs.
Linda W.
Mar 2014
Terry and Andy listened to what my needs were and what I wanted in an outdoor space. As we talked they presented possible solutions and with my input we refined the potential solution to my outdoor issues at a reasonable cost.
Philip K.
Mar 2014
Terry initially did the design of the backyard and steps involved to remodel/landscape the project quickly and was done well. He is very polite, but he did not complete all of the work. We were committed to also adding fencing, an electric gait and minor other issues that never were completed or ordered. For a month, when the weather was cooperating and work could have been completed I had no contact with him and then when we told him how we needed a timeline to complete the project, he provided one, but I did not hear from him again. Eventually we terminated our services with him by email and I left him a voicemail, but he has never acknowledged those. The quality of the work done on the stairs/fencing/swing set/slide were all excellent. The problem was following through with certain expectations to complete the work and when those fell through either because of weather or a month or so of no contact when the weather was not an issue, led to us feeling we couldn't continue. I liked working with Terry, the price was good but I wouldn't do so again.
Jeff G.
Mar 2014
After purchasing the deal, they scheduled an appointment the next day and were able to come out within the week. When they arrived the spent about an hour or so on the consultation. They delivered the design just as it as promised. Everything was fine.
Susan D.
Mar 2014
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Thomas S.
Feb 2014
He did a great job and was very professional. It turned out exactly the way we wanted it and he had some design ideas that made it even better than what we originally envisioned. He even did some extra work that I added on later.
Jim S.
Jan 2014
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Jerry M.
Jan 2014
A gentleman came out to my house twice, first to see what I was thinking about doing, didn't hear from him for quite awhile, he said he would send email of examples of his work, never did. Eventually he said he had the plans for the project I was thinking about doing and came out and showed them to us. He said he would call back in a couple of weeks and see what we had decided, and would send us pictures of what project would look like. That was in late Oct. Never heard from him again.
Kay E.
Nov 2013
.HELP! I gave them totally a picture of what I was wanting, and they didn't present me with a plan or estimate!
Steve S.
Nov 2013
We bought a backyard design package for $99. with Essential Extras. It turned out to be a collaboration between Essential Extras for construction and Landworks for landscaping.
The first meeting went well. They expected to present the design about a week later, but it ended up taking a month. They returned on February 19 with the design. The Landworks design was professionally drawn and the Essential Extras design was a pencil sketch on graph paper. It wasn't one that could have easily been handed off to another company for a comparable bid.
We were pleased with the overall design and contracted with both companies to complete the work.
The first meeting went well. They expected to present the design about a week later, but it ended up taking a month. They returned on February 19 with the design. The Landworks design was professionally drawn and the Essential Extras design was a pencil sketch on graph paper. It wasn't one that could have easily been handed off to another company for a comparable bid.
We were pleased with the overall design and contracted with both companies to complete the work.
Constance B.
Oct 2013
The estimates were detailed and the workers polite, professional and they removed the trash from the job. Everything was completed ad promised. The contractor, Terry, was responsive to e-mails and phone calls in a timely manner.
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FAQ
Essential Extras Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
No, Essential Extras Inc does not offer free project estimates.
No, Essential Extras Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Essential Extras Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Essential Extras Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Essential Extras Inc offers warranties.