Deck Contractors?

Thursday, August 28th, 2003 | Pete Stuff

Any of you San Francisco kids out there have a recommendation for a good Deck Builders / Contractors? I spent part of yesterday trying to track down a quote for some repair work on our deck and didn’t get a SINGLE returned call.. What is up with businesses – don’t they get the distinction between returning phone calls and $$ in the bank… had the same problem with my optometrist… took them 3 or 4 days just to return my phone call for an appointment (granted I could have called them again but I was kind of being a bitch and testing them)

So if anyone near by has built a deck and has a favorite (and preferably cheap) person / company let me know.

10 Comments to Deck Contractors?

Matt
August 28, 2003

He’s not the deck guy, but our hardwood floor guy is Jimmy of Jimmy’s hardwood floors. He doesn’t speak the best english, so just be prepared for that when you call. His number is 415-587-8785.

MJ
August 28, 2003

I swear – contractors in the Bay Area are the WORST! The problem is that they usually have so much work that they can pick and choose what they want. $$ isn’t really an issue. My best buds just had a new deck built and I know they were very happy with the company and the work. I’ll see if I can get the number for you.

MJ
August 28, 2003

On a completely unrelated note – I wanted to update the RSS feed for your new domain, but can’t find it anywhere here. Are you still syndicating?

MJ
August 28, 2003

Doh – nevermind – I found it under credits!

Pete
August 28, 2003

Wow… if you could track down the name that your buddies used for their deck I’d be forever in your debt… I’m sure i could find some way to repay ya! 😉

MJ
August 28, 2003

Contractor info has been sent. As for repaying the favor – maybe a drink next time we’re up in SF? Cheers !

Pete
August 28, 2003

You two are the BOMB…. And you can count on that drink… just let me know when and cocktails are on me…

matt too.. though a virgin daquri for him.. (unless you’re still forbidden from having virgins! 😉 )

Herb
October 3, 2003

I’m looking for a stairs/deck contractor myself. In general, contractors are very similar to automobile sales people, car mechanics, etc. They can quote you whatever price they can and if you don’t get a few estimates, you can be fleeced. I had a sewer job done and the bids were $7500, $8,500, and $12,000. Yes, contractors in SF are always busy and it’s not about the $$$. They have enough jobs to keep them busy.

Mitch Bruke
May 12, 2004

Great site guys… Keep up the good work 🙂

Anonymous
May 13, 2004

Did you ever get a deck contractor?
I am looking for one now myself for a house in SF.
Can you recommend one?
Many thanks.

Lawrence
415/ 661- 1260
helman@mindspring.com