"},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/cibolo/j-r%27s-custom-decks-reviews-2041753.htm"},"position":7},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Quality Custom Decks","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Chris T."},"reviewBody":"They did the job very well, and provided quality work for thhe most part. We were in a time crunch (wanting it completed before the thanksgiving day celebrations) which I explained to Dennis and the crew actually doing the work and they did a great job of completeing the deck in a timely manner. Everyone who has seen the deck raves about how nice it is. You can trust Mike to help design a deck and Dennis' guys to build you on but you might have a little trouble with organization from the two, just not enough to earn my recomendation to anyone building a deck. "},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/quality-custom-decks-reviews-295684.htm"},"position":8},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Brant Home Repair & Remodeling","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Robert K."},"reviewBody":"We had Brant Home Repair and Remodeling give us an estimate on expanding our 10'x10' concrete patio in May 2011. The bid was to extend the patio slab area with decking, and additional 375 square feet. The original estimate we received was about $1450 (or thereabouts). I received a phone call Lee (owner) stating that they would do the work for $1175 if I would have the decking built during the week of 23-27 May "to fill their schedule", so of course I agreed. This job was for only the framing and decking boards, and did NOT include any railing or other items.
I had wanted to use screws instead of nails on the decking boards but I was told that doing so would increase the cost. I declined and said that I would go ahead and screw the boards down myself to keep the cost the same. I did insist that screws be used in the frames below the boards, so this was done by the contractors. In addition, I wanted to use 2x8's instead of 2x6's that they suggested. I remembered seeing something from the city requiring 2x8's. It was agreed that most of the framing except that which was directly against the concrete slab would be 2x8's. I was told by Lee that digging that deeply next to the slab might compromise the foundation of the slab.
Well, as anyone knows, the temperatures and weather down here in San Antonio, TX, has been extremely hot and dry since April, so the workers were only able to work on the deck a few hours a day. There were two guys working (one is the owner, Lee), but most of the work was done by the other guy (Ricky) who was here most of the time. Lee was here maybe 1-2 hours each day except the first day (he was there 4-5hrs). They had to quit early each day since the temperature rose to over 100 degrees by about noon.
When the job was completed, I was told that the decking materials cost them well over $900 and that the owner (Lee) was supposed to be making over $350 (or somewhere thereabouts) each day just for himself, so he had severely "underbid" the job. The price for the completed deck (less securing the decking boards) was now $1750. I was not happy at all with this, but paid anyway. I probably should not have done so. Our observation on this matter is that Lee was likely doing other jobs for most of the day while Ricky was left doing the work here. I don't believe that I should be paying Lee's nearly full daily salary when he was not here doing the work, but instead out doing other jobs and being paid by other customers.
I priced the materials at Lowes just to see if the costs panned out to what Lee stated. I figure that since I am a retired veteran and receive a 10% discount at Lowes, as a construction company, they would surely get some sort of discount on their materials. I did not include any discount when I figured up the approximate material costs following. Here is what I figured for materials (liberally with additional pieces), totalling $818.45 without ANY DISCOUNTS.
$47.76 8 - 4x4x8 posts, treated (6 visible, 2 hidden for support under-deck) $103.86 18 - 2x6x10 Prime treated lumber (16 boards, 2ft spacking, plus 2 extra) $62.79 7 - 2x8x10 Prime treated lumber (for perimeter of deck frame) $358.20 60 - 1x6x10 Appearance grade treated boards (55 boards, plus 5 extra) $42.88 16 - Quikrete 40# concrete mix, (2 bags per post) $55.48 2500 - smooth shank-bite framing nails (of which possibly 300-500 were used, so should be closer to $10) $27.48 1 - 5# box 3-1/2" x 10 exterior screws (lightly used on base since mostly nails were used) $62.38 Tax --------- Total $818.45
I had asked that since we were building over a grassy area of our back yard, would we need to put anything down below the decking so that grass would not come through. I was told that the decking boards would be so close together that they had not seen any possibility of grass coming through the deck. Boy, were they wrong! We had grass growing through the boards within 2-3 days. Funny thing about grass and weeds... they always seem to find their way to sunlight. This was a major fiasco since we had already secured ALL the boards ourselves with screws already. Pulling all the decking up in order to put material underneath to prevent grass from coming up created a mess and it really chewed up our boards pretty badly taking out the screws. We were not happy campers since we were the ones now working in the over 100 degree heat, doing the same work twice to fix this issue.
Since the contractor had lightly used fairly light-duty screws in the framing beneath, we subsequently bought large 4 1/2" heavy-duty screws to secure the frame. We noticed that after only 2 weeks that the framing nails had already started to loosen. It's a darned good thing we used the larger heavy screws to prevent any further loosening.
I had called Lee about 2 weeks after the job was done and left a message that I was not particularly happy with what had happened. I did not hear back from him for about 4-5 days. When he returned my call, it was WELL AFTER WE HAD ACTUALLY PERFORMED THE WORK to fix the issue. When he called, he said he would come over and fix it, but we told him that we had already done so. He then offered a discount to whatever our "next contracted work" would be."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/universal-city/brant-home-repair-and-remodeling-reviews-6285654.htm"},"position":9},{"@type":"ListItem","item":{"@type":"LocalBusiness","name":"Fence Doktor/Affordable Professional Landscapes","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"},"review":{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"George M."},"reviewBody":"everything about this company was outstanding. completed the job on time, well cleaned up after installing the deck for a very reasonalble price. if i ever need work on the fence, the pool deck, or a cover over the pool pump these are the only people i will call. he also put in a lawn sprinkler system and i love it."},"url":"https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/tx/san-antonio/fence-doktoraffordable-professional-landscapes-reviews-2702832.htm"},"position":10}]}
Deck Maintenance reviews from real Angi homeowners in Selma, TX
Last update on October 15, 2025
Erik S.
5.0
07/2024
We had a great experience and couldn't be happier with our new deck . the quality and customer service we got was top notch and would highly recommend them to anyone needing a new deck .
Patrice S.
5.0
07/2023
Rob was a pleasure to work with! We love our new deck and am very happy with Robâ s attention to all the details. He is very reliable and completed our deck in a timely manner.
Anthony Sylvan gave me more pool and Decking for my money than the other bids I got.
Gregory F.
5.0
06/2017
Excellent, Mark sent an email to schedule date and time. He arrived when he said he would and performed the repairs and maintenance quickly.
Josh M.
5.0
12/2016
Great. The associate even blew the leaves off of both of our decks.
Sharon M.
5.0
04/2013
I am very impressed with my new deck! The job was done promptly and exactly as it was discussed and at the price stated. I was especially happy with the way the base of the deck was done. I would be happy to recommend J.R. to anyone. R. Schaefer
Chris T.
5.0
12/2012
They did the job very well, and provided quality work for thhe most part. We were in a time crunch (wanting it completed before the thanksgiving day celebrations) which I explained to Dennis and the crew actually doing the work and they did a great job of completeing the deck in a timely...
everything about this company was outstanding. completed the job on time, well cleaned up after installing the deck for a very reasonalble price. if i ever need work on the fence, the pool deck, or a cover over the pool pump these are the only people i will call. he also put in a lawn...
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."
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!"
We know that you have a busy schedule. You want clean windows, but don't have time or desire to do them yourself. You also want a quick hassle-free experience with a competent company. We can help! We are committed to being the most responsive company in town to your needs. We do everything in our power to answer every phone call that we receive. Our website is equipped with state-of-the-art bidding software designed to make your life easier. You can generate an instant bid right from our website; No more waiting around at home for someone to show up and give you an estimate! We are reliable, dependable, and show up to our appointments on time. Your happiness is guaranteed: if you aren't thrilled with the work and the way you are treated by our company, then we don't think you should have to pay! Try us risk-free, call (210) 767-8326, text to (210) 788-0938 or visit www.gleamteam.com right now!!
"Windows look great, and the Gleam Team was super flexible in order to meet my needs. Very competent and understanding to customer needs."
Jeffrey N on October 2024
We know that you have a busy schedule. You want clean windows, but don't have time or desire to do them yourself. You also want a quick hassle-free experience with a competent company. We can help! We are committed to being the most responsive company in town to your needs. We do everything in our power to answer every phone call that we receive. Our website is equipped with state-of-the-art bidding software designed to make your life easier. You can generate an instant bid right from our website; No more waiting around at home for someone to show up and give you an estimate! We are reliable, dependable, and show up to our appointments on time. Your happiness is guaranteed: if you aren't thrilled with the work and the way you are treated by our company, then we don't think you should have to pay! Try us risk-free, call (210) 767-8326, text to (210) 788-0938 or visit www.gleamteam.com right now!!
"Windows look great, and the Gleam Team was super flexible in order to meet my needs. Very competent and understanding to customer needs."
4+ years of experience! Our mission at Chavez Properties is to provide top-notch lawn care and landscaping services that exceed our customers' expectations, while building long-lasting relationships and enhancing the beauty and value of their outdoor spaces. We strive to deliver outstanding customer service, with an eye for thorough, detail-oriented work, making us the go-to choice for lawn care and landscaping in our community.
"Excellent he mowed blew leaves and I was very pleased 😀"
Wanda B on September 2025
4+ years of experience! Our mission at Chavez Properties is to provide top-notch lawn care and landscaping services that exceed our customers' expectations, while building long-lasting relationships and enhancing the beauty and value of their outdoor spaces. We strive to deliver outstanding customer service, with an eye for thorough, detail-oriented work, making us the go-to choice for lawn care and landscaping in our community.
"Excellent he mowed blew leaves and I was very pleased 😀"
Marez Power Washing is your first choice for all of your power washing needs. We are family owned and operated, we service Austin and surrounding areas! We pay attention to detail and get the job done right, the first time! Give us a call! We look forward to working with you.
"My experience with Marez Power Washing was exactly what I was looking for in a service! Mark came to my home, evaluated the work to be done, and provided a fair estimate. He responded quickly, and was back within just a few days to power wash and then seal my fence. The job only took a part of two afternoons, and Mark was very conscientious about taking care of the property while working, and afterwards. The results are excellent! I highly recommend using Marez Power Washing, and am already talking with Mark about future work."
Paul B on November 2024
Marez Power Washing is your first choice for all of your power washing needs. We are family owned and operated, we service Austin and surrounding areas! We pay attention to detail and get the job done right, the first time! Give us a call! We look forward to working with you.
"My experience with Marez Power Washing was exactly what I was looking for in a service! Mark came to my home, evaluated the work to be done, and provided a fair estimate. He responded quickly, and was back within just a few days to power wash and then seal my fence. The job only took a part of two afternoons, and Mark was very conscientious about taking care of the property while working, and afterwards. The results are excellent! I highly recommend using Marez Power Washing, and am already talking with Mark about future work."
AND Pressure Washing proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
AND Pressure Washing proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!
Above & Beyond Surfaces, we strive for 100% customer service and satisfaction. We love what we do because we are good at what we do. Locally owned-and operated. We specialize in removal of existing flooring, and installation of decorative concrete overlay floors, as well as concrete driveways, walkways, and patios. Interior & exterior resurfacing as well as stains and sealers. Call us today! 4 YARD MINIMUM
"Michael was a very steady worker, he knew what to do and he did everything. I asked him to do. He discarded my old steps to the back porch, which were very dangerous, he built and replaced new ones., so much more sturdy. He took his time and did quality work, I would hire him again in a heartbeat.! "
Mary R on October 2025
Above & Beyond Surfaces, we strive for 100% customer service and satisfaction. We love what we do because we are good at what we do. Locally owned-and operated. We specialize in removal of existing flooring, and installation of decorative concrete overlay floors, as well as concrete driveways, walkways, and patios. Interior & exterior resurfacing as well as stains and sealers. Call us today! 4 YARD MINIMUM
"Michael was a very steady worker, he knew what to do and he did everything. I asked him to do. He discarded my old steps to the back porch, which were very dangerous, he built and replaced new ones., so much more sturdy. He took his time and did quality work, I would hire him again in a heartbeat.! "
Our goal is to provide honest and outstanding service through dedication, hard work, attention to detail, and integrity. We know that the secret to our success has and will continue to be our satisfied customers.
"They were on time, on budget and very meticulous. Very professional! I highly recommend them!"
Kyn V on July 2025
Our goal is to provide honest and outstanding service through dedication, hard work, attention to detail, and integrity. We know that the secret to our success has and will continue to be our satisfied customers.
"They were on time, on budget and very meticulous. Very professional! I highly recommend them!"
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. "
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Mike did a great job ! "
Charles C on August 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Mike did a great job ! "
Charles C on August 2025
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FAQs for deck maintenance projects in Selma, TX
There are a few ways to make your deck look new without professional power washing. First, you can use either store-bought cleaners or dish soap and water to mop your deck regularly to clean off accumulated dirt. To clean your deck and remove mold, mix two gallons of warm water with a ½ cup of distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar, rinse the area, and then scrub with a stiff-bristled broom.
For an average deck of about 300 square feet, you can expect to pay around $100. However, if you have a spacious 1,000-square-foot deck or more, expect that cost to be closer to $300 to $400. Likewise, if it’s been a long time since you deep cleaned your deck, the deck professional might need extra time and to use deck-specific detergent, which will increase the overall cost.
You should have your deck professionally cleaned twice a year—once in the spring and once in the fall. A springtime cleaning wipes away grime and mold that accumulated during the wet winter months, making it sparkly clean for summer use. Likewise, cleaning your deck in the fall allows you to wash away grease and leftover mess from the fun summer months rather than letting them soak into your deck over the winter.
Yes, you need to thoroughly clean the deck surface before staining your deck. Dirt, debris, and mildew can settle on the surface of your wood. If you do not properly clean it, these stains will get trapped between the wood and the stain. Not only does this present an unsightly surface, but your wood will only partially be protected by the stain, meaning you'll need to stain again sooner.
There are ways to clean your deck to help maintain a clean appearance. You can easily remove surface-level dirt and grime by wetting your deck with a hose and doing a quick scrub with store-bought deck cleaner monthly.
However, investing in professional deck cleaning services near you at least twice a year is worth it. This service saves you time and ensures that your deck will avoid accidentally becoming scratched by blasting the pressure washer at the wrong angle.
The Selma, TX homeowners’ guide to deck maintenance services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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