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Decks reviews in Key West

• C

  William D. Becker, Inc.

  Be very careful if you are a snowbird contracting in Key West. Contractors, of which we have had three, see
  
  you coming and while they promise to send regular communication emails with attached photos of their progress, that just doesn?t happen unless pressed and Bill is no exception. 
  
  We contracted Bill Becker in October 2013 to do a gate and deck and he encouraged us to have him prepare and submit the
  
  drawings and paperwork in late October so that all the various approvals from the city would be done by the time
  
  we arrived in Jan so he would be ready to begin work. This long lead time was because dealing with Key West
  
  building department is frustrating and problematic but it is not just the city lead times it is the contractors as well. 
  
  Bill has lots of jibba jabba on why the process was not done in a timely manner and he can get downright offended
  
  when questioned on his lack of progress or concern when we said we did not want to have done work when we
  
  were absent. It seems as if it is always someone else?s fault but when you actually look at the paperwork and dates
  
  of submissions it tells quite a different story. 
  
  Bill finally completed the work on June 6th 2014, fully seven months after being contracted. We had to leave for
  
  home in April because nothing was being done and there was no point in waiting. Pretty horrific track record, but working three to four jobs at once and playing the game are the sad norms in Key West.
  
  Bill?s quality of work is always very good and he does not stint on materials. He had done work before on the inside
  
  of our cottage, some that maybe needed to be done but was not requested, and he did a good job. He was offended
  
  that we did not fall all over him with gratitude when we arrived and got that bill. We were also quite surprised when
  
  he offered to get pavers at a great price but he did not quote his price of delivery or stacking the pavers until we got
  
  his invoice later. We would have appreciated the full cost disclosure when we agreed but it was too late then.
  
  If you are away, then so is Bill. Just talk to your neighbors. If you are there and on top of things on a daily basis
  
  you will probably get a great job.  He does good work but his communication, and logistics in organizing his work
  
  and clients is sadly lacking. We would never ever have any further work done by any contractors unless we are there.
  - sandie b.
• A

  Fred Gaines

  Fred shows up when he says he will and they work complete days, no lunch breaks. They charge by the hour, so this is important. I've hired contractors many times before for large projects and you often see them arrive at 10:30, or sit all day working on one little piece. Not Fred. They arrive at 8AM sharp and work till 4PM. I highly recommend them for all general handyman jobs.
  - Steve W.
• A

  Fred Gaines

  In two weeks two people dug all the footings, laid the frame of the deck, and completed the decking, privacy fences, and railing. Quality was excellent. They dug many footings to make the deck very solid and stable.
  - Steve W.
• C

  Bella Railings

  The first job they did was 7 years ago, they installed a new railing around the porch. They most recently installed a rail down some stairs out to the yard. It has been a comedy of errors. They have forgotten parts three times. They were unable to match color. They have been here, they finished, and didn't talk to me. I had to call days later to find out what was going on and they finished it the next day. They end product is very good.
  - PETER K.
• F

  Seminole Tiki Huts

  IT DID NOT GO
  - JACK D.
• A

  WORKS by Jesse DeBenedictis

  Excellent on all jobs completed.
  - Linda M.
• F

  William D. Becker, Inc.

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  - chris m.
• A

  Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence Co

  The only problem I had with them is that they cut a couple of corners with the boards, but other then that they did a pretty good job.
  - Jennifer K.