Custom Deck & Porch

When we first met with Tony, saw his previous work, and heard his passion for building decks, we thought he was going to be way out of our price range. He ended up being the most reasonable of all of our quotes! Tony went above and beyond our expectations tearing down, leveling our multi-layer deck to one level, adding beautiful railings and wide stairs. He paid attention to every little detail, like stair depth and routered edges. He found that our previous deck wasn’t truly level so he fixed that before rebuilding. The hand rails have doubled railings, something we never thought of but which makes it look so much nicer. We were out of town when Tony worked on the deck but he sent us pictures and kept us updated every day by texting or calling. We have gotten so many compliments and absolutely love our new, sturdy, beautiful deck. Tony was wonderful to work with, a hard worker, really passionate about what he does. Our neighbors couldn’t believe all that he did as a one-man crew.

Really excellent work. It was so nicely built. The construction of the deck was excellent. They're very professional and they cleaned up very nicely.

Tony Puckett and his crew built us an amazing high quality deck. They created a fantastic outdoor space. We love it. They arrived and completed the work when promised. They cleaned up after when they were finished. I literally can not say enough positive things about the experience.

Tony just finished a replacement deck with benches and broad steps and a skirt around a three season porch. It looks great with wonderful details. The workmanship is top notch and meticulous. His design recommendations were spot on. If you are looking for a great deck at a great price--call Tony.

We contacted several deck contractors on Angie's List. Tony responded quickly and agreed to build a deck according to our requirements at a price within our budget. He communicated with us during the whole project, including the permit stage. He finished on time and on budget. He delivered a product that was exactly what he promised. I would use Tony again.

From beginning to end, Tony surpassed our expectations. He built a beautiful, sturdy deck that has added value to our home far above what we paid. They were polite, punctual and professional. The craftsmanship far exceeded our expectations. From the gradual slope of the stairs to the routered edges on the railings, the final product is gorgeous.

I contacted Tony via e-mail from his website and promptly received a response the next day . The new deck replaced an old 30 year deck and the entire project (including removing the old deck) took about 2 weeks.   I had been interested in black aluminum balusters but wasn’t sure which design I wanted. Tony was very patient and was willing to work with me on this and I finally chose a design that had to be custom ordered.. The resulting look of the railings and balusters is fantastic.   I am more than 100% pleased with Tony's workmanship and his workmanship.  He is a professional and pays special attention to detail and he uses quality materials.

 I highly recommend him to anyone planning a new deck.

After interviewing other contractors from Angie?s List, we hired Tony to build our deck
and he built an awesome deck.  It was a big project that took 2 weeks.
 Tony did the planning, demo, building, and cleanup for a 43? x 15? deck.  We are still getting compliments on how
great the deck looks; people are impressed.
 Tony takes pride in his work, uses quality materials, and kept us informed at every
step
 We would highly recommend Tony as a conscientious craftsman, who takes pride in
his work, is honest and hard working.

I contacted Tony in February, 2015 as I was gathering estimates for patios and decks.  My design options were somewhat limited due to having a pool on one side, a driveway on the other and then the garage set back facing the house.  Tony promptly came out, and came up with a design I had not thought of, nor had any of the others who had come out to provide an estimate.  He gave me the estimate that day and after thinking it over I decided to proceed with him and he promised to build me a beautiful deck.  My plan was to have the deck completed prior to my pool opening in May.  What Tony & I didn't count on was encountering a zoning issue whereby 20 feet is required to ensure maneuverability out of the garage.  With the expansion of my deck by 3ft, this became an issue for a small portion of the garage door.  Though I was upset, frustrated and tempted to go back to the original deck size, I decided to pursue the variance since I wanted what I wanted!  It's no small feat, and takes time gathering all of the artifacts for the BZA application submission, reviewing it with a City employee and getting on the BZA agenda to appear before the committee which has specific timelines based on application submission cutoffs.  That ended up taking two and a half additional months and Tony was very responsive in providing me with anything I needed along the way.  He had never had a client go through the variance process, so we both learned a lot.  I kept in touch with him regularly to update him on progress and he always either answered my calls or called me right back.  He was extremely professional throughout.  I told him to be ready to go as soon as I got the variance, and he ensured his schedule could accommodate me - he started on the deck about 2 weeks after I got my approval.  As a first time homeowner, and by nature pretty curious, I had loads of questions for him along the way.  He was very patient (mostly - haha) and kept assuring me he would build me a beautiful deck.  I avidly watched the daily progress and could see it was being solidly built with quality materials.  I also threw in a personal change control and decided I wanted decorative balusters rather than the standard wood ones.  He worked with me to figure out how many I should purchase and he also ensured the gate had a latch in accordance with pool regulations.  Again, because I wanted what I wanted (poor Tony, yes I'm a bit of a perfectionist as well), I also had him mount my new copper planters on the deck. Everything was finished in about a week - Tony arrived early every day and put in a solid days work.  He had one person help w/the demo and one other day, but otherwise is a one-man show.  I LOVE MY DECK!!!  He did build me a beautiful deck - I've gotten compliments from everyone and it's totally opened up my backyard due to the design he came up with - super pleased I went with Tony and would recommend him to anyone.

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Our experience with Custom Decks was awesome!!! The deck Tony built us far exceeded our expectations. He built ours in July 2014, but just now writing our review. He built a new deck which replaced our 20 year old deck. He had a great design and use quality materials. He went above and beyond and attention to details was very evident in the final result. Would highly recommend him to anyone planning on have a new deck built. You won't be disappointed. Again great job!!!!!

After reviewing the many pictures on their website, we discussed our plans with Tony in Aug/Sept 2014 and he came back with 9+ variations for our new deck based on size and style.  We decided on the 16x20.  He did not want any payment until work started.  He said it would be a week before he could start because he was finishing another project.  Work went without any interruptions - except when it rained.  Tony always kept us informed as to his work schedule.  If you want a deck or pergola of cedar or pressure treated lumber, Tony is the man to hire.  All contractors should have the professionalism, quality and service that Tony provides. 

Tony did an excellent job in building a new wood deck for my family. My wife and I are very happy with the result. Even the city inspector who came to see the deck for the final inspection praised the outcome, especially how smooth the top railing boards are built.

When I first contacted Tony to get an estimate, he came to see the site within a couple of days. At that time, my wife and I had only a vague idea of the size and shape of the deck. He measured the site and came back to us with amazing 21 different designs in about a week. We didn?t ask for it, but still he came up with them. Each had a quote with and without railings. We were able to pick one with very nice looking, 45 degree angled corners with railings. Without him showing us his designs, we wouldn?t have been able to end up with this nice deck!

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From the moment we saw the photos of the decks Custom Decks & Porch had built we knew we wanted them to build ours.  The attention to detail, the materials, the service, all top-notch.  Tony is true craftsman that takes tremendous pride in his work.  You just don't find that anymore.  The small details make the difference.  And the price was reasonable for the quality of deck that was built. Very satisfied with the results and highly recommend Tony and company.

Tony did an amazing job with the deck.  I had two other contractors come out to give quotes and neither of them even went out to look at the area.  They just told me they would get back with me ( after I gave them a rough draft).  As soon as Tony came to the house he asked to look out back.  I met with him on a Friday and by that Sunday he had 12 plans for me to choose from, from high to low and all different.  Unfortunately the weather was unpredictable, as Ohio weather can be in the spring, and I know it had to be frustrating because it pushed the end date another week and a half.  He was very professional, on time, and gave me daily calls to let me know how the progress was going.  I love the result and will be telling and showing everybody!

Tony is the owner of Custom Decks. He does the work himself and has one assistant some of the time. He does wood decks only. I was looking for a replacement for my 25 year old deck ? nothing fancy, something  similar. I got the impression during the initial visit that Tony was very professional and thorough. I thought he would do a good job and get it done soon. That is exactly what happened. I would get at least one update phone call per day from Tony. He dotted the i?s and crossed the t?s with the city inspectors. He brought up some good ideas. 



The deck looks very good. The workmanship is much better than my old deck. It was started quickly and progressed well.  There were no additional costs. It required just about zero time and effort on my part. Tony knows what he is doing.

If you're looking to replace an existing deck / porch or build a new one from the ground up then look no further . I checked with a few providers but found that Tony Puckett ( the owner) seemed well versed in his knowledge & provided more bang for the buck with such details as using mostly screws for connections, hand-picking the wood, closer spacing of the framework for maximum support than was required by standards set, etc.. Tony basically does all the work himself except when a worker ( Barry, in my case )would be needed to help move & do the larger job requirements. I needed additional soil placed under the deck as some settling had occured & Tony was gracious enough to have that picked up along with the wood order from Home Depot.  He arrived at daylight & worked hard throughout the days to get things done in a timely fashion ( approx 7 days for mine which also allowed time for the 3 inspections & time for concrete areas to dry). Tony is very willing to work with you to see that you get what you want & are pleased with the result. With the help of Angie's list I was able to pick a company that I came away very pleased with & am happy to recommend to others. My neighbors commented highly on the work as did a contractor building a garage behind my home when they saw the outcome .  Also the clean-up work was done better than I would have expected after completion & care was maintained around the cables that ran under the deck both before & after. All in all a good match up & I now a great looking & VERY sturdy & even deck.

Not long after submitting a request on his website Tony scheduled time to come and discuss our needs. Within a couple days, just as he promised, Tony gave us about a dozen design options. All of the options met or exceeded our requirements. After settling on a design choice Tony booked us for the build. Having worked with several contractors in the past I thought Tony 's two week commitment was an exaggeration and I would need to constantly stay on my toes watching his progress. I was entirely wrong. Tony started on the exact day he said he would. He worked from earlier morning to late in the day. He kept me in the loop with any problems he ran into but always had a solution that didn't require me to do anything. And, he finished exactly when he said he would be completed. Building our deck was no easy task for Tony. He had to work on a treacherous hillside while constructing this second level deck. But he still managed to pull it all together. All while adding little features at no additional cost. After he was finished I found a couple of small things I wanted corrected. Tony came out the next day and addressed my concerns. Tony has built a fantastic deck using high quality materials and craftsmanship. Top quality lumber and three inch deck screws combined with a support system that could hold a tank make us feel safe. All of the detailed routing and dressing he did make the deck look amazing. We are so happy to have hired Tony. Every one of our guests complement us how great it looks and how well constructed it is. I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you Tony!

My deck is still in progress but WOW! It's architecturally lovely and sound as can be. Tony contacts me daily now that he's working on the deck to let me know how each day has progressed and to see if I have questions. He's polite, professional, talented, very hard working, and true to his word. He's doing a lovely job and I can't wait for him to post a picture of the final product. I certainly intend to recommend him to anyone who mentions they want deck or porch work.

I will be plagiarizing from some other reviews.  Tony is a professional craftsman, and takes great pride in his workmanship.  We found him on Angie's List and his photos were very interesting.  He came a little early for our appointment and showed us dozens of pictures of previously built decks.  The pictures were spectacular.  He took our conceptable design and during his visit created a scaled drawing of our deck and then within a few minutes gave us a quote.  We immediately accepted.  We were impressed with his knowledge of the permits needed, the inspections needed and he took care of everything plus his knowledge of the building codes.   He took care of all the paperwork which made it easy for us here in Hilliard.  He did like to start early, he worked very hard and steady until mid-afternoon every day.  He even worked a Saturday during the build.  He has lots of tool boxes and his hole drilling machine was impressive. The deck was engineered to be rock solid sturdy, he does the structure with larger beams and larger joists that are 12" on center, smaller than typical 16" on center construction.  You could put an elephant on it. Our deck was built in a few weeks but he does not rush the work.  He does not skimp on materials.  There are many special details that creates a visually impressive deck.  He routed every board on the top of the railing and down the hand rails.  He also added a routed board across the top of the steps which adds a special touch.  He does have a helper for a few days here and there but in general Tony does all the work and directs the helper. Tony is very meticulous and kept us informed on his progress and what to expect each day.  We highly recommend Tony for decks and porches and you should feel lucky if he has the time to build your deck. Tony is basically a one man craftsman and doesn't have other employees.

Tony was prompt, professional, and thorough.  He showed up on time for his appointments, took care of the permits, cleaned up after his work each day, and called me with updates.

Tony is an extremely professional craftsman, and takes pride in his workmanship. Before he began, Tony showed us pictures of other decks he had built to help us decide what we wanted. After some conversation, he left and came back a week later with some conceptual drawings (drawn to scale) for us to choose from. The decision process was easy being able to see what each style would look like, and we customized our choice with built in planter boxes and a pergola. Having had several other quotations from other companies, I was impressed at Tony's knowledge of the permit requirements and the local building codes (which no other company had mentioned. His prices were comparable or less than his competitors. 
He took care of all of the paperwork (building permit, inspections, etc.) and informed us by phone at every step of the way regarding his progress, results of building inspections, when to expect him, etc. He worked extremely hard, even on some days when (due to weather in February) I didn't think that I should expect him. Only the very coldest or wettest weather slowed his progress. The entire job, removal of the old deck, digging holes, and pouring concrete, and constructing the new deck was done in a few weeks, at a time of year when he was held hostage by winter weather.
After he completed his work he cleaned up all the debris from the project and left our yard the way he had found it (except of course, for our gorgeous new deck!). My husband is an engineer and was extremely impressed with the sturdiness of the construction, as the deck went up. This guy does not skimp on materials! This has been an extremely positive experience, and we are looking forward to many years of enjoyment from our new deck.  We are thrilled with our new deck!

Tony is simply amazing. He is everything a contractor should be: responsive, thoughtful, creative, considerate and talented. He takes a great deal of pride in his work, which means he doesn't rush through the job but instead takes enough time to make sure everything is perfect. We LOVE our new deck. It is even better than we imagined it could be. There are so many details - like how Tony routed every board around the top of the railings. Our deck is a functional piece of art.
The entire experience of working with Tony is great. He first comes out and looks at the space and talks with you about what you are looking for. Then, he goes home and draws up nearly a dozen sketches of design ideas. He meets with you again to go over those designs (including prices) and if you pick one, you can sign the contract right then, or if you have a few tweaks you need, he happily accommodates the request and draws up a brand new sketch. He's not happy until you are happy.
Tony takes care of all of the approvals and inspections, from your neighborhood association to the building inspections. There are no worries at all. Once the work gets started, there's nothing to do but excitedly watch the construction.
Nearly all of the work is completed by Tony. He does have a helper to help dig holes and help move the wood and such to your backyard. But the deck is really built by Tony. The work took about 2 1/2 weeks and would have probably been less, but we had a few rainy days in there.
I really can't say enough about Tony. This review may seem too good to be true, but please trust me when I say he really is this good.

Tony does great work.  Really nice guy.  Hard worker.  Professional.  I highly recommend him.