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Thomas N.
07/09/2021
jim R.
01/20/2021
Bob Means built a new deck for us from scratch. We provided plans and he was able to not only interpret what we wanted, but he made suggestions that really helped improve the design of the deck. His team on site (led by Butch) was professional and easy to work with. They cut no corners and dealt with minor issues that came up with skill and ease. The words of the final inspector were: "He always does great work".
Description of Work
We had a deck removed and replaced with a new deck.
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you sir. Very much appreciate you taking the time to write a great review. Thanks again for the photos, I put them on my web site. Hope you enjoy your deck for years to come.Xavier R.
05/16/2020
Called in asking for quote to replace deck. Owner told my deck was to small and that this is the busiest he has been in 30 yrs of business. Owner told me he could come out and give me a quote but would likely overcharge me for the work and probably not worth it. I do appreciate honesty but there is room for tactfulness.
Description of Work
Replace Deck
Category
decks
Mark V.
04/15/2020
Seven years later and the deck is still in great shape! Bob and his crew do quality work using quality materials! One of his guys recommended treating the deck with TWP stain. TWP is FAR better than any other stain on the market! I use it every other year. This deck get direct sunlight and still looks great!
Description of Work
Deck Replacement
Category
garage builders
Service Provider Response
Thank you sir for taking the time to write a good review it is much appreciated .I'm glad you are still pleased with your deck.Al D.
02/28/2020
Bob and his team did an excellent job of building our deck. Bob took a lot of time with us at the onset, working with our ideas and helping us determine what would work, and more importantly what would not. His team was terrific. They were very pleasant to deal with, courteous, worked clean, (tarps on the ground to keep the deck clean while they worked), and were clearly excellent craftsmen truly building quality into the deck every step of the way. The result was a well designed deck that fit our need and the space we had for it perfectly. We would highly recommend these guys.
Description of Work
Replace and expand existing deck
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you sir it was a pleasure working together on your deck project. I hope you and the Mrs enjoy your new deck for many years to come.Sharon M.
10/08/2019
Bob understood what I wanted and was responsive to questions and changes. Once we settled on the design, he let me know when they would start. The project ran very smoothly. He took care of permitting and inspections. His team showed up each day and did the work without issue and we are thrilled with the results. Highly recommend!
Description of Work
Old wooden deck needed replacing. We opted to lower the deck to reduce the amount of railing required and increase the views into our yard.
Category
decks
Cynthia W.
09/19/2019
Robert H.
06/25/2019
Bob Means and his team were great. They do exceptional work and provided me with a wonderfully constructed and safe deck. The craftsmanship is top notch. It has features upon inspection that are just care and concern for details. I couldn't be happier with the deck that Decks By All Means built for my home.
Description of Work
New and enlarged deck
Category
decks
Robert H.
06/10/2019
Bob and his team were great. They do exceptional work and provided me with a wonderfully constructed and safe deck.
Description of Work
Needed a new deck constructed to replace older deck
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you sir for taking the time to write us a good review. Hope your enjoying your new deck.Joy S.
05/16/2019
Bob and his crew was a pleasure to work with! Even as I added a 12 foot 2nd tier deck just as they were finishing up! His guys showed up and worked hard every day! Very professional and I couldnt be happier! Don't make a mistake and choose anyone else to do your decks, Bob gets the job done beautifully!! Thanks Bob and the whole DBAM crew!!
Description of Work
Huge deck!
Category
decks
Jay H.
04/18/2019
Bob and his crew did an excellent job on my new deck. He responded in a timely manner to texts and calls. He and his crew were punctual and professional. I would both recommend DBAM and hire them again.
Description of Work
Install a new deck
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you sir for taking the time to write an excellent review it is very much appreciated.Adam P.
06/07/2018
Reached out to bob and he came out and tried to fix however the temporary patch did not work out, however he is committed to his craftsmanship and sent a crew later whom resolved the issue. I was overly impressed by the new deck but even more bobs ethics to stick behind his work. Thank you bob !!!
Description of Work
Bob did my custom deck in 2016, however over time the wood shrunk and caused a couple balusters to fall out. Creating a hazard
Category
decks
Teri M.
05/11/2018
Bob was awesome to work with and his crew did an excellent job repairing the structure of our oversized deck and removing and installing new trex railings. We couldn’t be any happier. Bob was prompt and communicated regularly. We plan to use him again on another project later this year and will recommend him to our friends.
Description of Work
Restoration and railing replacement for a large deck.
Category
decks
Kimberly H.
03/11/2018
Overall, the project went smoothly. We had a bit of a bump with the start date and miscommunication about the size of the new deck. Bob handled this with extreme professionalism and corrected the situation quickly. Bob and his crew removed a small grill deck and added on a new significantly larger deck running the length of our house - on a highly sloped yard. He was able to preserve the existing outdoor stairs which saved tremendously on costs. Bob handled all permits and inspections. He also coordinated with a power washing and staining crew and electrician. He handled all of the details which was a huge help to us. Bob also handled a last minute addition of a gate to complete the job. The new structure is gorgeous! And quite sturdy - we joke that should a tornado every visit our street, the house may blow away, but we’re pretty sure that the deck will still be standing 😉 I have already recommended Bob to friends and would hire him again in a second if we need additional work done,
Description of Work
Removed small grill deck and added new, larger deck, coordinated electrical and staining
Category
decks
William M.
08/01/2017
The whole experience was excellent. Normally I don't choose the least expensive provider in a contract company, but in this case I did and it was a fantastic experience. Not only was the work top notch and done on time but the price was significantly lower than the other bids I had. I would highly recommend Decks By All Means to anyone building extending or redoing deck in any manor. Quality people, quality product, quality price.
Description of Work
Extended My Deck
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you sir very much appreciated . Hope you enjoy your new outdoor space as much as I'm enjoying the grill.Mike F.
06/15/2017
Excellent company, easy to work with. Excellent quality of work 4 years later - no compliants
Description of Work
Screened porch and sub deck in 2013
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Mr [Member Name Removed] I'm glad after all this time you are still enjoying your outdoor porch and deck. Very much appreciate the excellent review as it means a great deal to me and my crew. Hope you have many more years of enjoyment . Thank you again BobTeresa C.
06/08/2017
He called to cancel less than 30 minutes before he was suppose to be at my house to give me an estimate to build a deck. Please see what I have written above. He is not true to his word, unreliable and unorganized.
Description of Work
I contacted Bob Means, the builder that I found on Angie's list about a week ago. I spoke to him twice, he left me a message once and I spoke to him today. I got off work and stayed up late, I am a nurse and I work nights to be available to meet his schedule. I explained exactly where I live and exactly what I wanted done. His business address is in Cary. I live in Fuquay. I waited for him, he was suppose to come at 12:30 today. I received a phone call today just after noon telling me that it was too far for him to drive. I asked him if he remembered me telling him exactly where I lived in Wake County, he said yes but it was just too far for him to drive. He has turned out to be like many contractors that I have come in contact with, very unreliable, unorganized and not true to his word. I would not contact Bob Means, he does not follow through.
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
I apologize for the inconvenience . Had I realized how far away you were I would have told you I don't work jobs an hour or more away. Again my apologies. Bob MeansHarv W.
06/02/2017
Very, Very professional. Bob (the owner) was on top of things. Even when we had some unexpected delays due to required city inspections, Bob kept his cool and worked through it all. Impressive!!
Description of Work
Hired By All Means to extend our rear deck and install a screened porch on part of it.
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you sir very much appreciated.Ted C.
05/17/2017
The builders were quick and professional, and they did a fantastic job with the deck and debris removal! The picture speaks for itself. Mr. Means was patient with my many questions, and worked patiently with me on some design tweaks to make it the deck we wanted.
Description of Work
Tear down an old deck attached to the upper story of my split-level house, build a new free-standing deck with the same 20x20 footprint and two sets of stairs. Add lattice along the bottom to keep the yard fenced in, and attach the existing fence to the new deck.
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write a good review as it is much appreciated. BobDAN S.
03/27/2017
Bo Z.
03/15/2017
Marsha D.
03/09/2017
We love the new deck! Bob made important changes to the design - eliminating steps leading out of the house and screened in porch to the deck, expanding its length and width, narrowing the staircase a bit to the backyard which allowed the landscaping below to remain the same, and extending the staircase so that it landed on the deck below instead of on the ground. The crew of 5-6 individuals was awesome. I was really impressed by the way the team worked together and discussed the best way to overcome the difficulties they were presented with (because the height of the deck increased, siding had to be removed and an electrical outlet was left close to deck level) . The crew was fast - the entire process was completed within a week of my initial phone call to the company! (Please note that the cost of service did not include staining which was performed by another provider).
Description of Work
An old deck was removed (including its supports) and replaced with a larger deck of new design.
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you much hope you are enjoying your new deck. BobJennifer S.
01/21/2017
Bob and his crew were a pleasure to work with and listened to my ideas and concerns throughout the project. They approached this old creaky house with sensible solutions that worked with the existing structure and created a lovely outdoor living space. Bob is very detail-oriented and goes over and above for his clients. Honestly, I've been meaning to write a review for months but put it off, because I don't like writing online reviews. But Bob really did a superlative job and his skilled crew deserve a high recommendation.
Description of Work
Screened-porch and new french doors
Category
decks, doors
Service Provider Response
Thank you for taking the time to write a great review. Very much appreciated. Hope you and your family are enjoying your porch.Joseph C.
01/03/2017
Everything went great. Bob's crew was able to build everything I wanted including some custom ideas. They even worked straight through and fixed the deck when a tree fell on it half way through construction without missing a beat, and without any evidence of the tragedy. Great crew! Attached photos were taken about 1/2 way through the staining process.
Description of Work
Large two level deck with steps, ramps, privacy lattice, gate, and landing
Category
decks
Service Provider Response
Thank you sir. I still look at the video you sent with the tree falling on deck. Definitely a first. Enjoy your new out door space.Phone
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