Backyard Boys Enterprise

In November 2014 we hired Brandon to build a fence around the backyard of a home we just purchased. His pricing was in-line with the other 3 estimates we received from other companies. We chose Brandon because his price seemed fair and we anticipated using his company for additional outdoor projects over the next year or so. It was a little difficult to nail down the exact start time due to delays (he had trouble getting the wood from his usual supplier) and as time went on I had to be more persistent in my attempts to contact him before I received a response. At one point I simply asked if he still wanted the job and if not, please let me know. We liked the work he did and as of now the fence is still standing strong (although one of the gates has started to twist and although Brandon told us to contact him if this happened, that isn't so easily done as I will explain). We knew when we had the fence built that it would need to be painted and spoke with Brandon about doing that in the spring, once the winter weather was over. We contacted Brandon in the spring and had him come out to get estimates on painting the new fence and several other outdoor projects. He was quick to respond to come out, but I had to follow up with him many times to get the estimates. We took our time deciding what projects we could afford and Brandon followed up with us. We eventually decided that we would only have him paint the fence due to finances and he agreed stating that he could start the job in two weeks. Two weeks came and went with no word from Brandon. When I contacted him he said he could do the job in the upcoming week and he would call me. Still no word and its been an additional two weeks. I sent him an email earlier this week to ask what was going on and have not received a response. I really hesitated to submit a critical review because we did like Brandon and the fence seems well built. But we won't work with him again because he is simply too inconsistent in his communication and its hard to trust someone who says they will do work for you but then doesn't show up or even bother to respond to calls/emails.

The platform is currently in use holding my trailer. The Backyard Boys worked at a very steady pace without rushing and completed the project ahead of schedule. The platform was a complete success. It is so solid that any movement is not an issue. With a safety railing surrounding the floor, the trailer sits comfortably in the planting at the edge of the driveway, holds the trailer, and does not stick out as a blemish on the landscape of the area. The details of the construction easily hold up to close inspection. Corners are square, mitered perfectly, and presents a very professional job. As indicated, I would not hesitate to call on the Backyard Boys Enterprise for any additional projects in or around the house.

Everything I asked for, they did within the time frame and in a very quality way. Suggestions were made as to additional ideas and/or how they'd like to accomplish the project. At all times through out the project, they were communicating their progress, confirming my desires, and efficiently getting the job done.

When I finally did get the quote it was twice the price of the other price I had. Based on the lack of responsiveness I probably wouldn't have gone with this company anyway.

Brandon worked with me on proposals and suggested location & size of gates. He also offered the option of black vinyl coated wire, which has worked out very well. He and his men completed the job satisfactorily and cleaned up the job site after it was complete.