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"Tay-Lind solutions was professional, timely and accountable. Good prices and work was exceptional. I used him for multiple jobs to renovate my home and yard to put on the market. He did everything from my shed, landscaping, patio, deck, flooring installation both tile and wood, multiple plumbing jobs, paint, dry wall and more. Yay-Lind solutions saved my wallet, time and expedited the sale of my home. I will never use anyone else other than Tay-Lind solutions ever again!"

Amanda P on February 2025

I have accumulated the skillset and knowledge to construct fences, patio covers, pueblas, gazebos, sheds, decks, and much more over the past 16 years. I have a background in fabrication welding as well.

"Tay-Lind solutions was professional, timely and accountable. Good prices and work was exceptional. I used him for multiple jobs to renovate my home and yard to put on the market. He did everything from my shed, landscaping, patio, deck, flooring installation both tile and wood, multiple plumbing jobs, paint, dry wall and more. Yay-Lind solutions saved my wallet, time and expedited the sale of my home. I will never use anyone else other than Tay-Lind solutions ever again!"

Amanda P on February 2025


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Diamond Decks

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Diamond Decks

4.58(
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Customers say: Quality work
90 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Diamond Decks is a trusted deck builder in San Antonio, TX with over 20 years of combined experience in designing and constructing custom outdoor living spaces. We specialize in custom decks, patios, pergolas, patio covers, and other outdoor structures that transform backyards into functional and beautiful spaces. Our team of skilled carpenters and tradesmen is dedicated to quality craftsmanship, creative designs, and lasting results. Whether you’re looking for a composite deck, a covered patio, or a unique outdoor living solution, Diamond Decks delivers with honesty, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Positive things happen to positive people—and positive results happen when you choose Diamond Decks.

"Think twice before hiring this company. This review is based on how we were treated by the owner Donnie Ferguson. We hired Diamond Decks to install a patio cover in our backyard. The cover is beautiful. The material matches the house and the craftmanship of the fireplace, roof and woodwork are exactly what we wanted. Here’s where it all went wrong. The last job was to stain the concrete both existing and the new walkway we had them install. The crew did not power wash the 10-year-old concrete before staining. We contacted the project manager right away and asked why they were not power washing and he said the crew didn’t think it needed power washed. Ten years of dirt and they didn’t think it needed power washed? Prior to staining, the crew put samples of the color on the concrete and asked for approval of the color. They didn’t wait for the stain to dry but had us sign off on the color while it was wet. The certificate we signed says “Do not sign this certificate until all services have been satisfactorily performed and material supplied or goods received and found satisfactory.” Despite this warning they had us sign the certificate prior to the stain and seal being applied. Let me also point out that no one asked us what we wanted the stain to look like or guided us in any way to get the look we wanted. The stain looked nothing like we wanted so they came back and applied another color and seal and made it worse. We reached out to Donnie and let him know we were not happy with the stain. His resolution was to charge us another $10,000 to do an overlay on the two patios and then apply another stain. Donnie believed it was the old concrete that was the problem and thought we needed an overlay. We received quotes from two other companies to fix the stain. Neither company thought we needed an overlay. Instead they would remove the seal and stain and reapply the color we wanted. We again reached out to Donnie and respectfully asked for a reduction in our final payment of $7500 to fix the concrete stain. This was his reply: Absolutely not. We are experts and what we do and the color selection you picked does not need multiple coats. I do not care who you are getting your false information from. And you cannot remove foot print and terrible texture work that is in the concrete work we did not pour. The imperfections would be difficult for anyone to see because they are enhanced once the color and sealer are applied. This has one of the best sealer you can use and this is specifically why the form says DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM Unless you approve the color. It’s not an easy product to strip off hence the reason it last much longer and that’s why we use it. The balance owed is now past due $41628. I will need payment in full by the end of day or I will need to notify the attorneys that the contract breach is made. You’ve signed all the paperwork we asked of you and now you wanna insult us by telling us you want us to refund money cause you don’t like what you selected. This is the owner of the company, threatening, insulting and hostile. We of course were not in breach of contract and he knew it. They had just completed the work seven days ago. Again, think twice about hiring this company. They showed a total lack of concern about our dissatisfaction and blaming us for the results of the concrete stain. I will say that Casey, the project manager, was always professional and showed empathy for our concerns."

Marianne B on January 2025

Diamond Decks is a trusted deck builder in San Antonio, TX with over 20 years of combined experience in designing and constructing custom outdoor living spaces. We specialize in custom decks, patios, pergolas, patio covers, and other outdoor structures that transform backyards into functional and beautiful spaces. Our team of skilled carpenters and tradesmen is dedicated to quality craftsmanship, creative designs, and lasting results. Whether you’re looking for a composite deck, a covered patio, or a unique outdoor living solution, Diamond Decks delivers with honesty, attention to detail, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Positive things happen to positive people—and positive results happen when you choose Diamond Decks.

"Think twice before hiring this company. This review is based on how we were treated by the owner Donnie Ferguson. We hired Diamond Decks to install a patio cover in our backyard. The cover is beautiful. The material matches the house and the craftmanship of the fireplace, roof and woodwork are exactly what we wanted. Here’s where it all went wrong. The last job was to stain the concrete both existing and the new walkway we had them install. The crew did not power wash the 10-year-old concrete before staining. We contacted the project manager right away and asked why they were not power washing and he said the crew didn’t think it needed power washed. Ten years of dirt and they didn’t think it needed power washed? Prior to staining, the crew put samples of the color on the concrete and asked for approval of the color. They didn’t wait for the stain to dry but had us sign off on the color while it was wet. The certificate we signed says “Do not sign this certificate until all services have been satisfactorily performed and material supplied or goods received and found satisfactory.” Despite this warning they had us sign the certificate prior to the stain and seal being applied. Let me also point out that no one asked us what we wanted the stain to look like or guided us in any way to get the look we wanted. The stain looked nothing like we wanted so they came back and applied another color and seal and made it worse. We reached out to Donnie and let him know we were not happy with the stain. His resolution was to charge us another $10,000 to do an overlay on the two patios and then apply another stain. Donnie believed it was the old concrete that was the problem and thought we needed an overlay. We received quotes from two other companies to fix the stain. Neither company thought we needed an overlay. Instead they would remove the seal and stain and reapply the color we wanted. We again reached out to Donnie and respectfully asked for a reduction in our final payment of $7500 to fix the concrete stain. This was his reply: Absolutely not. We are experts and what we do and the color selection you picked does not need multiple coats. I do not care who you are getting your false information from. And you cannot remove foot print and terrible texture work that is in the concrete work we did not pour. The imperfections would be difficult for anyone to see because they are enhanced once the color and sealer are applied. This has one of the best sealer you can use and this is specifically why the form says DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM Unless you approve the color. It’s not an easy product to strip off hence the reason it last much longer and that’s why we use it. The balance owed is now past due $41628. I will need payment in full by the end of day or I will need to notify the attorneys that the contract breach is made. You’ve signed all the paperwork we asked of you and now you wanna insult us by telling us you want us to refund money cause you don’t like what you selected. This is the owner of the company, threatening, insulting and hostile. We of course were not in breach of contract and he knew it. They had just completed the work seven days ago. Again, think twice about hiring this company. They showed a total lack of concern about our dissatisfaction and blaming us for the results of the concrete stain. I will say that Casey, the project manager, was always professional and showed empathy for our concerns."

Marianne B on January 2025


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DECK & PATIO CARE BY BARRY HAGENDORF

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DECK & PATIO CARE BY BARRY HAGENDORF

4.85(
53
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
70 local quotes requested

Deck & Patio Care is very proud of our work in the city of San Antonio and its outlying areas of Boerne, New Braunfels, and beyond. The combination of procedures now used by Deck and Patio Care are a mix of over 40 years of experience, working on over 10,000 decks blended with all the research available. Special stripping, brightening, and resealing procedures are unique to our business in every way. Deck and Patio Care also created workable solutions for cleaning and sealing wood decks, pebble stone, flagstone, and limestone patios and fences. We also build new decks. Barry will be glad to meet with you personally and provide you with a free itemized estimate.

"Barry's crew was prompt and courteous Informed us about each step of job and time required between each ie. Drying time They did not waste time or motion. ..Cleaned and refinished deck looks new. Second time to use Barry finish is better looking than original finish 6 years ago."

MORRIS M on January 2021

Deck & Patio Care is very proud of our work in the city of San Antonio and its outlying areas of Boerne, New Braunfels, and beyond. The combination of procedures now used by Deck and Patio Care are a mix of over 40 years of experience, working on over 10,000 decks blended with all the research available. Special stripping, brightening, and resealing procedures are unique to our business in every way. Deck and Patio Care also created workable solutions for cleaning and sealing wood decks, pebble stone, flagstone, and limestone patios and fences. We also build new decks. Barry will be glad to meet with you personally and provide you with a free itemized estimate.

"Barry's crew was prompt and courteous Informed us about each step of job and time required between each ie. Drying time They did not waste time or motion. ..Cleaned and refinished deck looks new. Second time to use Barry finish is better looking than original finish 6 years ago."

MORRIS M on January 2021


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JJ Hernandez Services

5.00(
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JJ Hernandez Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! (210) 219-3037

"JOSE RESPONDED TO MY REQUEST TO FIX THE YARD ON THE FRONT OF MY HOUSE THE VERY NEXT DAY. DUE TO MY TIGHT SCHEDULE, HE AND HIS CO-WORKER CAME IN FEW DAYS WITH ALL THE SUPPLIES AND LAIED SOD I REQUESTED. DESPITE THE HEAT OVER 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THEY FINISHED THE JOB IN 2 HOURS. THE RATE FOR THEIR WORK IS VERY REASONABLE (I THOUGHT IT WOULD COST ME MUCH MORE). JOSE HERNANDEZ AND HIS CO-WORKER ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PLEASANT TO HAVE BUSINESS WITH. THEY HAVE DONE WONDERFUL JOB. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND JJ HERNANDEZ TO ANYBODY."

Tatyana W on June 2022

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! (210) 219-3037

"JOSE RESPONDED TO MY REQUEST TO FIX THE YARD ON THE FRONT OF MY HOUSE THE VERY NEXT DAY. DUE TO MY TIGHT SCHEDULE, HE AND HIS CO-WORKER CAME IN FEW DAYS WITH ALL THE SUPPLIES AND LAIED SOD I REQUESTED. DESPITE THE HEAT OVER 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE, THEY FINISHED THE JOB IN 2 HOURS. THE RATE FOR THEIR WORK IS VERY REASONABLE (I THOUGHT IT WOULD COST ME MUCH MORE). JOSE HERNANDEZ AND HIS CO-WORKER ARE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND PLEASANT TO HAVE BUSINESS WITH. THEY HAVE DONE WONDERFUL JOB. I WOULD DEFINITELY RECOMMEND JJ HERNANDEZ TO ANYBODY."

Tatyana W on June 2022


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7 Bridges Services

5.00(
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7 Bridges Services

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

I have almost 20 years experience in the construction industry. My father was a carpenter/contractor, and started working for him when I was 9 years old. A common theme with my work is helping people solve problems and avoid expensive repairs down the road. Please check out "Photos of My Work" to see some of my recent work. Feel free to contact me directly at 210-833-3141 if you need help.

"High quality, professional work. Knowledgeable, thorough. Excellent customer service."

STEVE S on November 2021

I have almost 20 years experience in the construction industry. My father was a carpenter/contractor, and started working for him when I was 9 years old. A common theme with my work is helping people solve problems and avoid expensive repairs down the road. Please check out "Photos of My Work" to see some of my recent work. Feel free to contact me directly at 210-833-3141 if you need help.

"High quality, professional work. Knowledgeable, thorough. Excellent customer service."

STEVE S on November 2021


Weber Handyman Services

4.42(
12
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Weber Handyman Services

4.42(
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Customers say: Quality work
36 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Weber Handyman Services since 1989 is your locally owned and operated handyman business. We have many years of experience giving you confidence that you have chosen the right company to handle your projects, and we back all our work with a minimum 3 year guarantee. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"Good people to work with fences as well as toilets, or fire pits."

Tim R on July 2019

Weber Handyman Services since 1989 is your locally owned and operated handyman business. We have many years of experience giving you confidence that you have chosen the right company to handle your projects, and we back all our work with a minimum 3 year guarantee. Call us today and we look forward to your future business!

"Good people to work with fences as well as toilets, or fire pits."

Tim R on July 2019


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Decked Out Additions LLC

5.00(
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Decked Out Additions LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
30 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We are a Veteran owned business whose passion is restoring and building decks to expand your homes living spaces and bringing families, friends and neighbors closer together. A quality built deck can help create long lasting memories, and we are here to provide beautiful outdoor living spaces with quality local materials. We strive to provide excellent customer service and professional communication throughout the entire project.

"Decked out additions did a great job. They took the time on prepping and cleaning the fence and got every bit of the fence sealed then they cleaned up all the debris after they where finished. I will recommend them to any one that asked. "

FREDRICK T on July 2025

We are a Veteran owned business whose passion is restoring and building decks to expand your homes living spaces and bringing families, friends and neighbors closer together. A quality built deck can help create long lasting memories, and we are here to provide beautiful outdoor living spaces with quality local materials. We strive to provide excellent customer service and professional communication throughout the entire project.

"Decked out additions did a great job. They took the time on prepping and cleaning the fence and got every bit of the fence sealed then they cleaned up all the debris after they where finished. I will recommend them to any one that asked. "

FREDRICK T on July 2025


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The Dexpert

4.66(
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The Dexpert

4.66(
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Customers say: Quality work
81 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

The "Dexpert" is San Antonio's premier choice for stains and coatings. We specialize in decks, arbors, pergolas, patio covers, fences, play sets, log cabins, house painting, and decorative/epoxy concrete coatings as well as cleaning and sealing pebble-stone, concrete, and pavers. Whether you are looking to protect your new outdoor project or breathe new life into an existing structure, we have the experience, expertise, and products to make it happen. Please don't hesitate to call us at 210-480-6584 with any questions you may have. We are always happy to visit with potential customers about their projects and look forward to the opportunity to earn your trust and your business.

"Josh & Laura came on a Friday afternoon to begin staining the new wood on our deck extension. They returned Saturday to complete the job. Their work was excellent. They stained our older deck wood to match the new and it is beautiful. They also stained part of our garden house and extra boards for us to fashion a gate for the deck. They work hard and as a team and were very pleasant. Definitely recommend their work!"

Kat P on September 2024

The "Dexpert" is San Antonio's premier choice for stains and coatings. We specialize in decks, arbors, pergolas, patio covers, fences, play sets, log cabins, house painting, and decorative/epoxy concrete coatings as well as cleaning and sealing pebble-stone, concrete, and pavers. Whether you are looking to protect your new outdoor project or breathe new life into an existing structure, we have the experience, expertise, and products to make it happen. Please don't hesitate to call us at 210-480-6584 with any questions you may have. We are always happy to visit with potential customers about their projects and look forward to the opportunity to earn your trust and your business.

"Josh & Laura came on a Friday afternoon to begin staining the new wood on our deck extension. They returned Saturday to complete the job. Their work was excellent. They stained our older deck wood to match the new and it is beautiful. They also stained part of our garden house and extra boards for us to fashion a gate for the deck. They work hard and as a team and were very pleasant. Definitely recommend their work!"

Kat P on September 2024


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New Home Decks

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New Home Decks

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
53 local quotes requested

New Home Decks aims to offer the highest quality deck for your home, at the most affordable price. With an unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we offer you the best work in the industry with our satisfaction guarantee. Call (210) 789-2607, or visit us online at www.newhomedecks.com for your no-obligation in-home estimate.

"Gio and his team knocked out my project just as I had imagined. Very informative when it comes to choosing materials. Highly recommended if your looking for a deck."

Jose H on January 2025

New Home Decks aims to offer the highest quality deck for your home, at the most affordable price. With an unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, we offer you the best work in the industry with our satisfaction guarantee. Call (210) 789-2607, or visit us online at www.newhomedecks.com for your no-obligation in-home estimate.

"Gio and his team knocked out my project just as I had imagined. Very informative when it comes to choosing materials. Highly recommended if your looking for a deck."

Jose H on January 2025


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Timeless Sunsets Decks & Patios

4.63(
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Timeless Sunsets Decks & Patios

4.63(
62
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
114 local quotes requested

ENJOY LIFE INSIDE OUT!! Timeless Sunsets is a licensed and insured company. We are state HUB certified and our team has OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE building custom designed decks, patios, gazebos and more. Se Habla Espanol! We understand that our clients expect quality products, which are created by experts in their field, who pay very close attention to detail. That is why when creating your custom outdoor living space, we gather your information, listen to your needs, and have your designs hand drawn, and certified by our engineer. Our expert knowledge of construction allows us to create outdoor living spaces that let families transform daily routines into celebratory events. We look forward to creating your new outdoor living space. Contact us today to get started. Finally, WE NOW OFFER FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES!!! You can also find current reviews at pro.homeadvisor.com from clients who have bought our services recently.

"We signed a contract on 3 May 2025 for concrete extension of the driveway, the back patio; construction of a screened in porch and building an arbor over the back patio extension. The sales person was so good that we did not get any additional estimates (our mistake). He promised us excellent communication, excellent work, 5-year warranty. At the time the contract was signed the owner was out of the state as was the construction manager. Doug and Craig were always nice when they did communicate. The first part of the construction contract was for the driveway and back patio concrete extension. The person that did the concrete work ended up cutting our main water line and also destroying 2/3rds of the lines for our sprinkler system. He repaired the main water line. I watched the repair job and was very concerned as one end of the repair only overlapped about 1/8th inch with the main water line. I am concerned that over time it will not hold. In addition, the concrete contractor pulled the junction box for the main water line for the city out of the ground and when the concrete was poured the concrete hardened inside and under the box. We had to pay a sprinkler company $2900 for 2 days of work to replace the broken sprinkler lines, replace the sprinkler heads which the concrete contractor threw away and chisel the concrete out of the water main junction box and rebury it. In addition, the concrete contractor caused damage to our privacy fence gate entry with his Bobcat and tore up large parts of our yard. Timeless Sunsets did a partial repair job on the privacy fence and partially filled in the foot deep tire ruts with dirt. I had to purchase 10 bags of top soil, 8 bags of sand and grass seed to repair the damage to the yard. The sales person had also mismeasured the amount of concrete needed and charged us an additional $600 above what was in the signed contract. As far as the excellent communication I have seen the construction manager twice and the sales manager 3 times over a month and 10 days since the contract was signed. I was told our $24,000 job was a small job and they had to spend their time on their big jobs. Communication has been mainly by text msg which I have to initiate. The construction manager asked us not to include the sales person in any communications which I did not do as the sales person was the one who wrote the contracts and told us which services would be included. I have received 1 text msg which I did not initiate. The construction manager never contacted us, or visited the entire time the concrete construction was being completed and no one offered to pay for any of the damage to the sprinkler system or have the main waterline professionally repaired. The screened in porch and the arbor were completed rapidly, in a few days. The door initially was not hung properly on the screened in porch and would not open all the way. The contractor had to return to rehang the door which left about a 3/4-inch space under the door which would allow insects to enter. I asked aren't you going to add a threshold? He said I am tired of driving back and forth if you want a threshold you will have to go and buy one right now and he would install. I drove round trip about 40 minutes of driving time to Home Depot and purchased a threshold with the help of an associate. When I returned the contractor said it won't work and made one out of a 2 x 4. We have had some rain and the B board on the inside of the screened in porch is already warping. The construction manager and sales person came out and for the first time I was told that I would have to buy the stain and paint because that is their policy. This was 1 month after the contract was signed and I was told they would pay for the stain and paint and the sales person also wrote on the contract "Stain is included for the arbor" and "Paint for the exterior only" which referenced the screen in porch and I would paint the inside. They said the reason they don't buy the stain and paint is it causes too many problems if it doesn't match. I responded what if I buy the stain and paint and you reduce the amount remaining on the contract for that cost and they said no. The owner refused to uphold what was written in the contract and at that point we said we would find someone else to complete the job (June 16,2025) since they would not uphold their contract and because of all the damage which had been done. New contractor did an excellent job of painting, staining, building a handrail and stairs and I had to pay an additional $2800. We have remained civil and courteous throughout this process. The company does not uphold what their sales person says and writes in the contract. The construction manager does not inspect the subcontractors work to make sure it is done properly. They do not pay for damage that is done to the property and any damage they might attempt to correct does not return to the original quality. Communication is poor with the customers and between their contractors, managers and sales personnel. The completed work is average, nothing special and not as good as expected from the sales spiel and is the only reason I gave them 2 stars instead of 1. I cannot recommend this company and would not use them again."

Barbara G on July 2025

ENJOY LIFE INSIDE OUT!! Timeless Sunsets is a licensed and insured company. We are state HUB certified and our team has OVER 15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE building custom designed decks, patios, gazebos and more. Se Habla Espanol! We understand that our clients expect quality products, which are created by experts in their field, who pay very close attention to detail. That is why when creating your custom outdoor living space, we gather your information, listen to your needs, and have your designs hand drawn, and certified by our engineer. Our expert knowledge of construction allows us to create outdoor living spaces that let families transform daily routines into celebratory events. We look forward to creating your new outdoor living space. Contact us today to get started. Finally, WE NOW OFFER FINANCE OPPORTUNITIES!!! You can also find current reviews at pro.homeadvisor.com from clients who have bought our services recently.

"We signed a contract on 3 May 2025 for concrete extension of the driveway, the back patio; construction of a screened in porch and building an arbor over the back patio extension. The sales person was so good that we did not get any additional estimates (our mistake). He promised us excellent communication, excellent work, 5-year warranty. At the time the contract was signed the owner was out of the state as was the construction manager. Doug and Craig were always nice when they did communicate. The first part of the construction contract was for the driveway and back patio concrete extension. The person that did the concrete work ended up cutting our main water line and also destroying 2/3rds of the lines for our sprinkler system. He repaired the main water line. I watched the repair job and was very concerned as one end of the repair only overlapped about 1/8th inch with the main water line. I am concerned that over time it will not hold. In addition, the concrete contractor pulled the junction box for the main water line for the city out of the ground and when the concrete was poured the concrete hardened inside and under the box. We had to pay a sprinkler company $2900 for 2 days of work to replace the broken sprinkler lines, replace the sprinkler heads which the concrete contractor threw away and chisel the concrete out of the water main junction box and rebury it. In addition, the concrete contractor caused damage to our privacy fence gate entry with his Bobcat and tore up large parts of our yard. Timeless Sunsets did a partial repair job on the privacy fence and partially filled in the foot deep tire ruts with dirt. I had to purchase 10 bags of top soil, 8 bags of sand and grass seed to repair the damage to the yard. The sales person had also mismeasured the amount of concrete needed and charged us an additional $600 above what was in the signed contract. As far as the excellent communication I have seen the construction manager twice and the sales manager 3 times over a month and 10 days since the contract was signed. I was told our $24,000 job was a small job and they had to spend their time on their big jobs. Communication has been mainly by text msg which I have to initiate. The construction manager asked us not to include the sales person in any communications which I did not do as the sales person was the one who wrote the contracts and told us which services would be included. I have received 1 text msg which I did not initiate. The construction manager never contacted us, or visited the entire time the concrete construction was being completed and no one offered to pay for any of the damage to the sprinkler system or have the main waterline professionally repaired. The screened in porch and the arbor were completed rapidly, in a few days. The door initially was not hung properly on the screened in porch and would not open all the way. The contractor had to return to rehang the door which left about a 3/4-inch space under the door which would allow insects to enter. I asked aren't you going to add a threshold? He said I am tired of driving back and forth if you want a threshold you will have to go and buy one right now and he would install. I drove round trip about 40 minutes of driving time to Home Depot and purchased a threshold with the help of an associate. When I returned the contractor said it won't work and made one out of a 2 x 4. We have had some rain and the B board on the inside of the screened in porch is already warping. The construction manager and sales person came out and for the first time I was told that I would have to buy the stain and paint because that is their policy. This was 1 month after the contract was signed and I was told they would pay for the stain and paint and the sales person also wrote on the contract "Stain is included for the arbor" and "Paint for the exterior only" which referenced the screen in porch and I would paint the inside. They said the reason they don't buy the stain and paint is it causes too many problems if it doesn't match. I responded what if I buy the stain and paint and you reduce the amount remaining on the contract for that cost and they said no. The owner refused to uphold what was written in the contract and at that point we said we would find someone else to complete the job (June 16,2025) since they would not uphold their contract and because of all the damage which had been done. New contractor did an excellent job of painting, staining, building a handrail and stairs and I had to pay an additional $2800. We have remained civil and courteous throughout this process. The company does not uphold what their sales person says and writes in the contract. The construction manager does not inspect the subcontractors work to make sure it is done properly. They do not pay for damage that is done to the property and any damage they might attempt to correct does not return to the original quality. Communication is poor with the customers and between their contractors, managers and sales personnel. The completed work is average, nothing special and not as good as expected from the sales spiel and is the only reason I gave them 2 stars instead of 1. I cannot recommend this company and would not use them again."

Barbara G on July 2025

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Decks and Porches questions, answered by experts

The cost to install a porch column typically runs between $300 and $600, although it can range as low as $300 or as high as $2,500. Most homeowners will pay about $400 for a porch column. The materials you choose and whether the column is ornamental or load-bearing will impact the final cost.

Any wood deck provides some ventilation to the area below, as is the nature of that type of deck design. However, areas that experience excessive humidity and associated moisture benefit greatly from a dedicated ventilation system in the form of strip vents. This addition helps the various wood boards contract and expand evenly throughout the years and reduces the chances of twisting, warping, and buckling.

Hangers are one way of attaching stair stringers to a deck. These metal hangers are usually adjustable, allowing you to find the ideal angle for a secure installation. They’re the best choice for installing longer staircases, such as one on a two-story deck, to reduce the load on the deck frame while keeping the stairs stable.

Building codes vary by location, and you should always consult local codes before planning construction. Generally speaking, however, railing requirements stipulate that decks more than 30 inches off the ground need railings for safety purposes. These railings usually need to be at least 36 inches tall, although California and Washington require rails to be 42 inches or taller.

Building codes typically require handrails if your porch is 30” or more off the ground. However, it's important to check your local regulations and building codes to make sure, as this can differ depending on your location. When in doubt, check with a local porch handrail pro, who will know the local codes and be able to get permits if any are required.

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