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I started Straka Contracting over a decade ago in Howard County after having gained considerable experience in all areas of home improvement. Much of that know-how came from working with my father who has been in the trade since the 1960s.
Today we serve the central Maryland area with a full array of services including remodeling, additions, decks, fencing, roofing, skylights, siding, windows, doors, gutters and gutter guards.
Straka Contracting is dedicated to quality work and we offer a guarantee to back it up on every job. What’s more, when I take on work I am personally involved from beginning to end, making sure things are done properly.
Karel Straka, Owner Straka Contracting...
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11/12/2020
Can't say enough about how happy we are with Karel and the job he did with our deck and new door. He was really easy to work with from the start, and was quick to respond to emails anytime we had questions (we had quite a few). The job was done quickly and without issue, and Karel did a great job coordinating on permits and inspections. Overall we're really happy and Karel will be the first person...
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Built a deck and replaced a sliding patio door
CATEGORY decks,doors
COST $15,000
SERVICES PERFORMED? Yes
HIRE AGAIN? Yes
WORK COMPLETED ON 10/26/2020
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10/26/2020
This is our second time using Straka Contracting and we will use them again. This time, Karel and Lenny installed a front door with sidelites and built a porch over our front stoop. They also replaced a standard garage side door and some lighting. The porch was mostly custom built and many decisions/selections were made along the way. Karel was extremely flexible, patient and responsive to our nee...
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Replace exterior doors and add porch
CATEGORY decks,woodworking,doors
SERVICES PERFORMED? Yes
HIRE AGAIN? Yes
WORK COMPLETED ON 10/09/2020
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10/14/2020
Great job and good price. We would recommend and hire again
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Deck railing
CATEGORY decks,deck cleaning,woodworking
COST $6,000
SERVICES PERFORMED? Yes
HIRE AGAIN? Yes
WORK COMPLETED ON 10/13/2020
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10/11/2020
I reached out by email to request a price quote for the remodeling of two bathrooms. He let me know that he was busy, but if I could wait until mid-winter (4 mos?) he'd be happy to take a look and supply a quote. We scheduled a meet several days hence, which he later cancelled, as a rainy week put him behind. After a number of emails, we settled on the following weekend, btwn 8 & 8:30. After waiti...
I gave you a time window, not an exact time of 8am. You mentioned previously that you are going to be home all day, not sure what the problem is with me emailing.... Same here, glad we didn't do any business as my kid will always come first.
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10/02/2020
Straka Contracting provided the best price on materials and service, was flexible on scheduling the job, did a fantastic work replacing the door and fitting the interior and exterior trim, and quite simply, just exceeded expectations all around. Sometimes you get lucky finding the right person and the right company for the job, and we had the best experience possible with Straka Contracting.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Replacement of sliding glass door
CATEGORY remodeling,woodworking,doors
SERVICES PERFORMED? Yes
HIRE AGAIN? Yes
WORK COMPLETED ON 07/16/2020
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10/02/2020
Karel and his team were extremely professional, responsive, and transparent with their pricing and project plan. They did a great job replacing our old deck with high grade composite material. I definitely recommend Straka Contracting if you are considering a deck remodeling project.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Deck Repair
CATEGORY decks,woodworking
COST $9,000
SERVICES PERFORMED? Yes
HIRE AGAIN? Yes
WORK COMPLETED ON 09/18/2020
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10/02/2020
Karel and his team did an outstanding job building a new Trex deck for me. Karel was very communicative throughout the entire project, answering all of my questions very promptly, even on weekends and evenings. The finished product was outstanding in every way. Neighbors and friends were all very impressed with the quality and workmanship of the completed deck. I highly recommend Karel and won't h...
DESCRIPTION OF WORK New Trex Deck
CATEGORY decks,drywall,interior painters
COST $14,879
SERVICES PERFORMED? Yes
HIRE AGAIN? Yes
WORK COMPLETED ON 08/08/2020
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08/10/2020
I had read the reviews and decided to call Mr. Straka for an estimate. His estimate was fair and the work was scheduled and completed in one day. I am thrilled with the quality of the work. Mr. Straka stopped back a day later to double check that everything was satisfactory. I plan to hire Straka Contracting again, and would recommend them without reservation.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Replaced the supports on a raised deck
CATEGORY woodworking
COST $1,550
SERVICES PERFORMED? Yes
HIRE AGAIN? Yes
WORK COMPLETED ON 08/05/2020
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05/16/2020
My interaction with the company was great. They were professional and quick with a response and estimate. I would reach out to them again.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK Estimate requested
CATEGORY remodeling,woodworking
HIRE AGAIN? Yes
WORK COMPLETED ON 05/15/2020
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01/24/2020
Our second time using Straka Contracting. We were so impressed by the powder room that he did for us, that we hired him again to do our master bathroom. The work is done in such a professional manner. Looking to have more projects done by him.
