Cal Preserving

Deck Maintenance, Pressure Washing, Decks and Porches,

About us

Super Service Award Winner 10 years in a row and almost 35 years of experience serving the Greater San Francisco Bay Area! When it comes to wooden decks, fences, siding, etc., we are leading the industry in cleaning, restoring, refinishing, preserving (staining, sealing) and maintaining all exterior wooden surfaces that are not painted. We do not do new construction, but we do make small repairs. One of our goals is to deliver the highest quality customer service and knowledge of exterior wood restoration, preservation and maintenance. Our policy is that we don't take a dime of your money until the work is done and you are happy. Knowledge about the product is one thing, but delivering outstanding service and running a solid company is equally important. Our mission is to advocate for your money and give good honest advice whether or not you decide to hire us.

Business highlights

38 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Restoration & maintenance of all exterior natural wood such as Decks, Siding, Fences, Railings, Trellises, Arbors & Patio Furniture. Power-washing, sanding & preserving (staining with a semi-transparent stain).

Services we don't offer

Painting & solid staining, composite

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Financing Available

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8174 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
81%
4
12%
3
3%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.8

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Showing 126-150 of 174 reviews

Karen B.
08/2018
5.0
deck cleaning, pressure washing
  + 0 more
Work was well done.
Description of Work: Pressure wash of patio Stain atbor

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Tom B.
09/2017
5.0
deck cleaning, pressure washing
  + 0 more
As promised
Description of Work: Have used Cal preserving multiple times through the years to sand, stain and repair sections of 30, 450 square foot redwood deck. This year, Bruce's team pressure washed, reset nails, sanded, stained entire deck, and replaced three rotting boards. Work was completed over three day period.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

simone R.
08/2017
5.0
decks, deck cleaning, pressure washing
  + 1 more
Very, very well
Description of Work: clean and seal 2 decks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mike B.
08/2017
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
Very well--prompt and efficient
Description of Work: Sand and restain deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Sharon H.
07/2017
4.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
All right, nothing spectacular
Description of Work: Clean and refinish small deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0


Ed S.
04/2016
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: refinished deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$505

Richard H.
02/2016
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Good job. Fast and high quality.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$1,500

Sharon W.
02/2016
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: We asked them to strip and reseal our deck. We had a bit of a miscommunication at first, probably our fault because we did not listen to their good advice. So at first we were not happy with the work but they came back, re-did the whole thing and its a beautiful redwood deck and now we get great compliments on the color!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Mike C.
11/2015
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500

Martin L.
11/2015
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Chip C.
09/2015
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: refinish two decks, one with railings and perimeter fencing. All looks splendid. All workers were professional and courteous. Workers were at my home for four days.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Keith I.
09/2015
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
great
Description of Work: refinisted deck and surrounding redwood

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Allen G.
09/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, decks
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Refinished 30 year old redwood deck with opaque stain. Excellent job, cleaning, making sure that area between boards was covered, and fixing a few broken boards.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Richard O.
08/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, decks
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cal Preserving was very responsive. Because the "Angie's List deal" was not clear on several details, we had to work out what would be included, and that was done very well. Frankly, I'm not sure how much of a "deal" it was, but my only real concern was that we receive very good value and service for the price, and that was certainly true. I will be scheduling a deck restoration every 3 years with Cal Preserving from now on.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Elizabeth E.
07/2015
4.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They refinished my deck. They did a nice job. I would rate them a B+ overall.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Trent S.
07/2015
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Cleaned, dammed and preserved deck. It looks great afterwards.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,499

Diane W.
06/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, pressure washing
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: I had Cal Preserving come out because a previous business attempted to power wash and preserve my two redwood decks. In short, they did a horrible job and left the decks so sticky I couldn't walk on them! Cal Preserving came out and did a wonderful job and even though it cost me extra money to fix the previous business poor work it turned out great! The workmen were more than qualified to do the work and were professional. I highly recommend this company. If you hire them you will get a detailed estimate of all the work/cost they will do and they make it clear you will not pay until you are satisfied! Kudos to a business where they are proud of their work and believe in customer service!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Irene M.
06/2015
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Resurfaced and preserved two floors of decks and railings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

arlene or john T.
06/2015
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: The provider was not able to do the work.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Rodney S.
05/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, decks
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Refinished my Redwood Deck, ~600 Sq Ft and made it look like new!!!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Eileen L.
03/2015
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199

Uldis K.
10/2009
5.0
deck cleaning, pressure washing
  + 0 more
I wrote this to Bruce of Cal Preserving last week and copy it here for other potential customers as reference. "Both Ann and I are very delighted with the work that you and your team did to wash and sand and preserve our 300 sq foot deck. It looks like new today after years of a drab gray color. The mahogany color of the mangaris wood has re-emerged, and it now looks like a fine piece of outdoor furniture attached to our home. Your crew was very professional. I spoke with the foreman and he was friendly and accessible. And the crew put all the furniture back on the deck after the work was completed, so it looked very inviting when we got home on Wednesday evening. As for price, you were very competitive with our two other bids. Now that the work has been completed, I know that you were the right group to go with. The work has been performed well, and the results have exceeded our expectations. I’m also happy that you work well on the internet and kept in touch with us frequently via email, sending us the estimate and expected schedule of work. I would recommend you to anyone looking for a team of efficient and capable workers to wash and preserve decks." Uldis
Description of Work: Cal Preserving washed our mangaris deck and our teak deck furniture, and then sealed it with preservative.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

JEFF L.
08/2009
5.0
deck cleaning, pressure washing
  + 0 more
They were incredibly responsive, came out to do a quote right away, and by the end of the week the work was done. Very pleased with the results and would recommend them to anyone!
Description of Work: We moved into a new place and the rear deck was very dirty and needed to be resealed. Rather than try and do it myself, I called Cal Preserving

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

SARAH B.
06/2008
5.0
pressure washing
  + -1 more
They worked extremely hard, had a very good price, and my neighbors and I are pleased with the results. When I am ready to have my windows washed I am looking forward to contacting them.
Description of Work: Pressure washed concrete walkways for the townhome complex.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

ANNE T.
10/2006
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
I liked him very much. He gave me a very good price. He was convinced that I needed to treat underneath the deck, but I went with a company that was not necessary. He gave a very good estimate.
Description of Work: They did an estimate for deck restoration.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

1906 Plymouth St, Mountain View, CA 94043

http://www.calpreserving.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
711308
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2027

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Deck Maintenance,
Pressure Washing,
Decks and Porches,
Exterior Painting,
Siding

FAQ

Cal Preserving is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Cal Preserving accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available
Yes, Cal Preserving offers free project estimates.
Yes, Cal Preserving offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cal Preserving does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Cal Preserving offers emergency services.
Yes, Cal Preserving offers warranties.
Cal Preserving offers the following services: Restoration & maintenance of all exterior natural wood such as Decks, Siding, Fences, Railings, Trellises, Arbors & Patio Furniture. Power-washing, sanding & preserving (staining with a semi-transparent stain).
Painting & solid staining, composite

Contact information

1906 Plymouth St, Mountain View, CA 94043

http://www.calpreserving.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed