Atwood Wood Deck Builders

Owner had new decking materials delivered to site. Burke construction removed and carted off existing decking, then installed new decking in a timely manner. The entry door was handled separately and finished in one day.

After we had an addition completed by Avil, we asked him to replace our old wooden deck with a new manufactured wood deck. They put in new footings and made the deck to our specifications. They adjusted aspects during building at our request. Even though we didn't think about this they also added deck lighting. They constructed a pergola out of beautiful hardwood. The deck is the best room of our house. They even bought us a hose pot to put our deck house in.

TME did a great job.  They demolished and removed the entire existing rotted deck and rail at our 100-yr old home.  The new deck required that a new floor frame be built first without nailing it to the deck surface so as not to puncture the underlying waterproof layer of tar.  The frame had to be constantly adjusted to create a reasonable amount of slope for drainage while providing a comfortable level surface to walk on.  Finally, a beautiful hardwood deck was installed with rails to perfectly match the style of the home - all custom work.  We were very happy with the result.  Great guys to work with.  My dog made new friends, too!

Ron from Nat'l Deck and Stairs came out to give an estimate to repair existing wood decks. I was told they only use another material to waterproof decks, and do not repair wood decks. I'm confused, because in previous customer reports it states repair to a wood deck was done. It seemed as if the contractor did not want to do job.

Bottom line: Kobi & co will do your job excellently at a reasonable price & on-schedule, with no surprises. In my case, they actually finished the deck early - & only because these guys worked hard every day, & even came in on Saturday for the last day to keep the momentum going. It's difficult to express how incredibly rare this is in the industry. Some more details: I am a very cautious person - it takes me a long time to "start" because I always want to do more research. That being said, Kobi managed to get my trust where many other contractors had not. He was prompt & responsive. He was also flexible in the places where we were unsure on the design, as well as the starting schedule. He's also straightforward - I had a big problem with larger construction outfits that tried to upsell me with confusing powerpoint presentations. Kobi & team also accomplished creating the backyard raised deck my wife & I were looking for just perfectly. Kobi was flexible with us, & we can be difficult clients - we were changing the design right up until the contract was actually signed. I couldn't have asked for a better process & outcome!

We have used him for many years, and he does general handyman kind of stuff like construction, etc. He has done quite a bit of work for us. He is very professional. His workers haul all the crap away when they are finished with their work.

Building a deck may not seem like a huge addition but it required an architect, a structural engineer, pulling permits and approval by the city. All of which I found intimidating. We had arranged for our own architect and engineer but in hind sight I recommend you go through Victor and Noa from start to finish. This will stream line the process and require less back and forth from all the separate entities that we found frustrating. MUCH changed during the duration of the project. What our architect had designed on paper needed adjustments during the actual building process. Victor provided us with options and alternatives. He was always patient and incredibly helpful with the coordinating required to keep our project in motion. Through our many changes Victor ensured that what we envisioned was possible and that the end product would be structurally sound lasting for many years to come. They use very good quality products and we think the time and resources were well spent. We love the end product. It adds to the house and to our enjoyment of it. Thank you Noa and Victor. I am truly grateful to you both and do not know how this project would have been completed without you. Your knowledge and guidance are indispensable. You both are a pleasure to work with. We look forward to building with you in the future.

Overall, things went well. There were some delays due to more damage to the existing deck requiring a change order as well as a delay on materials delivery but Dick and his crew kept things moving as quickly as possible. They also cleaned up at the end of each work day which was especially appreciated since I have two golden retrievers who tend to bring "new and different" things into the house. Whenever I had questions or problems I could count on hearing from Dick the same day. He was very good to work with. I am very pleased with the end result and friends have complimented the looks.

Stop searching now. Just hire California Deck Builders! Kobi, Richey, and Erika are all a sheer pleasure to work with and I highly recommend them if you want an honest and reliable contractor at a fair price, who proactively contributes great design suggestions, and takes pride in their artisan craftsmanship. We hired them to finish a deck that was started by another general landscape contractor. CDB not only finished it ahead of schedule, but their work exceeded our expectations including professionalism, material selection (ipe), and construction quality. Their work is now the crown jewel of our backyard. Of course they do the obvious stuff (which should be standard, but often is not) - showed up reliably on time, communicated clearly and frequently, cleaned after each day, had a professional setup, worked full days, presented a good solid contract, were very easy to work. But more importantly, Kobi listened to our ideas, carefully considered them, and provided alternatives to consider. For us this included: - Smaller tree opening in the top deck for safety, and can be enlarged later as needed. - Various screw options and patterns for visual interest - Alternate bench design to integrate better with the surrounding yard conditions - Various wood transitions and edge condition details - Design solution for concealing the fountain pump with a removable cap that doubled as a step to the upper deck - Cleanly notched wood panels to cover uneven tile installations at the fountain Kobi also connected us with a skilled and licensed electrician who helped us properly ground and reconnect all power in the yard, which were incorrectly installed by the previous contractors we hired. I could go on. At the end of the day, Kobi, Erika and Richie are great people. I had the pleasure of eating lunch with them during break, and we had stimulating, fun, and enjoyable conversations over mexican food. This is what it’s meant to be.

excellent job repairing old wood deck with new foundation and support. excellent job with concrete waterproofing. very professional crew. deck now looks high end and modern.