Distinctive Decks

Excellent work, stairs are better than I expected, very solid and look great Obviously John is a skilled carpenter. Highly recomended

John was very friendly, easy to work with, provided suggestions and ideas to provide most for money. John was at the job everyday. highly recommend John

I had the pleasure of working with Distinctive Decks for the second time, and just like my previous experience, I was blown away by their exceptional service and craftsmanship. Many years ago, John, the owner, built a multilevel deck at our home, and the results were fantastic. When I needed a front porch and bedroom balcony deck replaced, there was no doubt in my mind that I would call John and his team once again. From the very beginning, Distinctive Decks stood out from the competition. The estimate they provided was not only competitive but extremely fair, which immediately gave me confidence in their pricing and integrity. Unlike other contractors, John's estimate was transparent and detailed, showing his commitment to providing an honest and accurate assessment of the project. When the work began, I was once again impressed by the professionalism and care demonstrated by John and his crew. They took great care in removing the old decking, ensuring the process was smooth and thorough. Then, the transformation began as they installed the new Trex decking. The level of precision and attention to detail they exhibited was truly remarkable. Throughout the project, John's personality and dedication to his work shone through. He is not only a skilled craftsman but also a personable individual who takes pride in his work. It's clear that he genuinely cares about his customers' satisfaction and strives to deliver a final product that exceeds expectations. The finished product was nothing short of outstanding. The front porch and bedroom balcony deck looked brand new and were built to last. The quality of the materials and the workmanship were top-notch, and it's evident that Distinctive Decks takes great pride in their projects. In conclusion, if you are looking for a company that embodies quality, craftsmanship, honesty, and integrity, look no further than Distinctive Decks. John and his team have once again proven their excellence in delivering remarkable outdoor spaces. I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a reliable and skilled contractor for their decking needs. I'm thrilled with the outcome, and I know you will be too.

John, and his helper Jaime we’re professional and very precise and extremely detailed. As a team they worked great together. Was a pleasure to have them both install both our decks. Would highly recommend them . Was very satisfied. My husband and I couldn’t be happier with the results.

John and his crew did an outstanding job. They worked twelve hour days rain or shine. They were professional, reliable, reasonably priced and extremely neat. I would absolutely use them again and would highly recommend to others. Thank you to John and his hardworking team!

John did the work himself with his assistant. He is honest and practical in his estimates. He truly cares about the quality of his work. Did a wonderful job, have gotten many compliments on our new deck.

Distinctive Decks were Amazing!!! I never like any work done at my house but I loved how my front porch, backyard deck, and side entrance steps came out. I’ve been getting so many compliments. Thanks John!

Amazing work all around. The building material, lighting, decking were all world class. Very professional company. John and his guys were here long hours and always kept me in the loop of what was going on to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. I’ll definitely be calling them again for other projects I need done outside

John from Distinctive Decks was a pleasure to work with. Distinctive Decks had to demolish the existing deck and create a new deck in its place. The entire process went smoothly. John recommended we use the Trex materials and color. We love how the decks looks. We have received many compliments about the deck. My family is enjoying the view of the lake from our new deck. We are looking forward to future projects with John and Distinctive Decks.

John (owner) of Distinctive Decks and his employees did a beautiful job. John spent a lot of time explaining different options for decking materials, colors and layout. He made sure that I had many samples of colors and grades of Trex to fit within my budget. The deck came out beautiful and the craftsmanship is superb. The cuts and angles are right on point. They worked every day until the job was finished. John respected my ideas and property (neat/clean). I would definitely hire Distinctive Decks for other jobs in the future.

John and his team at Distinctive Decks did a phenominal job on the job they were hired for. The job entailed a complete demo of an existing 2nd story deck and ending with a new 2nd story deck with new frame, Trex Transcend deck boards and Trex Select railing with a cocktail rail. When John came for the initial estimate, he did a very thorough job with inspecting the current deck. He pointed things out to us about why our situation calls for a new frame and not to use the existing frame. He encouraged us to get other estimates from some competitors to see the difference in service we receive, compare costs and to get other ideas along the way. We got a total of 5 estimates. John was not the least expensive and he was not the most expensive - he was right in the middle and is competitive. We felt that his knowledge, professionalism, friendly demeanor and experience was far more superior than the other deck companies. The crew arrived on time every morning and cleaned up every day. They were very helpful when we asked questions as they did the work. We are very pleased with the final product. They made our vision come to reality. Thank you, John and team!

Porch “repair"

John and his crew were punctual, professional and very skilled. We love our new Trex deck! We got several estimates and John’s cost for what he was providing was the best! We got exactly what we discussed, agreed and promised. All materials are authentic Trex and best quality! Highly recommend him!!!

My deck is beautiful and something that my family and I enjoy every day. John is a Trex Artist. The attention to detail was impeccable. The professionalism and expertise shown by John and crew exceeded my expectations. John's years of experience shined through with the suggestions he made during the planning and execution of the project. I would recommend Distinctive Decks without reservation.

I am completely satisfied. The work was done timely neat and quality product and workmanship John Byrnes was a pleasure to work with .

As always with any project I am having done around the house I got three estimates. All three people who showed up were very nice and knowledgeable about Trex and Timber Tech products. But only one picked up on the fact that the roof was shifting downwards on my front porch and that the columns that were supporting the roof were NOT under any deck support or concrete footings. John told us what was needed to be done to correct the problem and was still priced closely to the other two estimates with the work of jacking up the roof and resetting it being included. John and his guys were professional, polite, always on time and a pleasure to deal with, so much so that I hired him again later this year to do our back deck which was over 60 feet long, had two levels, a hot tub inserted in it, railings, bench, in the deck lighting and multiple styles of steps. All were done to perfection. I hired him for his honesty and keen eye on picking up on the sloping roof but ended up getting so much more. Not only did he fix the roof and redo the front porch to perfection, he transformed our back yard far beyond our expectations. He gave us great ideas on how to do the back deck and thankfully convinced us to amend our plans and we are so so grateful we listened to him. Honesty, reliability, master planner and consultant, professional, pleasure to deal with and reasonable priced, what more can you ask from someone and their company. FYI: This is my first company review I have EVER done; John was just that good.

Fantastic. John and his team were great. John provided guidance and suggestions to create a fabulous outdoor space at my home. He is knowledgeable, experienced and courteous. I love my new deck and entryway and will enjoy them for many years to come. What a transformation!! I highly recommend this company.

Look no further!! John from Distinctive Decks is the way to go.! First off, his quote was much cheaper than others. John spent a lot of time helping us plan out the deck and made great suggestions. He is extremely knowledgeable and educated us on the different options. He was responsive to all our questions and concerns. He was honest and certainly wasn’t trying to up sale us but wanted us to be happy with our project as well as comfortable with the price. John and his crew were professional and completed the entire deck including demolition in less than a week. We love our new deck and would highly recommend John. We are so happy we are planning to hire him for another project soon!!

Excellent, great work and very professional.

John is the best. We were fortunate enough to find him through the Fiberon website after a "handyman" had incorrectly planked our 2-level deck. John replied to us right away and knew exactly what needed to be done. His pricing was reasonable, he was very upfront about his schedule and scope, and the work exceeded our expectations. After he demoed the work that had been done previously, he found that the upper and lower levels were not up to code and were quite dangerous. He showed us what needed to be done and explained why. He took pictures for our records and kept us updated every step of the way. Even when the work was finished and the last payment was made, he followed-up to make sure that everything was to our satisfaction. We HIGHLY recommend him without hesitation and are so thankful for everything he has done for us.

Let me give you the bottom line up front: Working with John of Distintive Decks was a real pleasure and we couldn’t be happier with the end result. If you are looking to work with a professional to get quality construction at a good value, then look no further. When I first started looking for deck contractors, I couldn’t believe how hard it was to get a call back in a timely fashion. John responded to emails and phone calls quickly to set up our first appointment. He was the third estimate we got and we’re sure glad we called him. John came to our home on time and ready for our appointment. He patiently listened to our concerns and the things that we were interested in before he educated us on various aspects of deck construction to include materials, manufacturers, warranties, design, permitting and labor. After getting an understanding of our budget and family needs, John guided us in selecting the best deck option for us. Throughout the process I felt like John was treating us like he would treat his friends and family. He was brutally honest with the facts and would not allow us to choose a product he felt would end up disappointing us, even if that were to happen years down the road. John’s approach to estimating and billing was as transparent and easy to understand as possible. There was no ambiguity to his estimating as we narrowed down our selection of materials and extras. He was never wishy washy about anything. His electronic billing approach was a breath of fresh air, allowing us to easily see the costs involved in the project along with having electronic documentation for our records. We had no cost overruns or surprises whatsoever. John knows his craft well and it shows. John’s knowledge of construction code along with material idiosyncrasies allowed him to guide our project smoothly while maximizing material use to our benefit. In other words, he took care of us and did the best he could to stretch out our materials given the design. I believe he did a few things extra without additional costs just because he could. John and his crew worked diligently and maintained their work area as neatly and orderly as you would expect for this kind of project. The deck was complete in a couple of days (not including the time for the concrete footings to cure) John knows the value that he and his company brings to the table. He gave me a discount for being a military veteran, but otherwise was solid on his price once we made our selection. To me that meant that he runs his business in a consistent manner, not looking to change margins up and down depending on the situation he sees. Also, I appreciate that the confidence he has in knowing the quality of his company’s work and the value at which you can get it. Let me clear here, we spent much more than we anticipated originally and his price was the highest of our three estimates, but we knew we were getting a superior product, with excellent construction, and the peace of mind that came with industry leading warranties.

John Byrnes of Distinctive Decks recently completed a new Trex deck on our property. From start to finish he was very professional, his design & material suggestions were right on point. He demolished our old deck which he carted & cleaned up after. John is very personable & professional at the same time. He communicated well throughout the entire project. Although the deck was built during the winter he completed it rapidly despite the weather. The end result is a beautiful deck that we will enjoy for many years to come. John is a pleasure to work with & I would highly recommend him.

Great experience with John from Distinctive Decks,they were very professional,they cleaned up beautifully when they were all through. Deck came out great, would highly recommend.

Responsive, competitive price. Every contractor will say "I build decks" but you don't know who will show up to do the work or what you'll get. DD only does decks, will point you to the NYS building code to say "that's what i will build", gives very detailed estimate, and then shows up and stays every minute of install. Asked what we wanted, gave good advice, didn't try to upsell, efficient and timely install. High quality, looks great.

They did an awesome job on my deck. They did a wonderful job removing the old deck and putting up a new one. . Very professional, clean with an excellent price. Highly Recommend and would did recommend them to other people.