This pro has maintained an average of 4.5+ stars throughout their time with Angi.
About us
Top Notch is an employee owned, full service log timber & paint contractor, located in Gypsum Colorado. We have been in business since 1999. Our employees are professional, well trained, polite, and fully insured. We also specialize in chinking, decks, log rot mitigation, and restoration. We strive to provide great service and to do so with integrity.
Business highlights
26 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español
Services we offer
Top Notch builds decks, pergolas, and patios. Metal railing, cable railing, log railing, and framed railing are all in our offerings. We experts at restoration and repair of structurally compromised decks. Top Notch also does timber frame construction, log home building, chinking, and log rot mitigation/restoration.
Dave Sante and his team have helped us with our log home for years. A more helpful, cheerful fellow, you'll never meet. He takes the time to explain why certain products and work is more effective than others. He knows logs like no other person. Kind, hardworking, patient and a true log expert, Top Notch Logworks are the best in the business. I ask a lot of questions and Dave consistently listens and answers with patience and offers sage advice to maintain our home in the best condition. His crew are just the best guys. We love having them at our house. They are clean, prompt, diligent, trustworthy and reliable. Recently, they fixed our log balcony that was cantilevered off our house and sagging. They came up with a beautiful, reliable, safe solution to improve the balcony and completed the project quicker than they told us, much to our delight. I highly recommend Top Notch Logworks for any log home repairs, chinking, staining, wood-working, cleaning, decking. You won't find a more reliable, trustworthy log home company!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Thanks Nicole! Your very kind. Teachers Rock!!
Tony Furman
02/2024
5.0
Google Review
It's been nearly a year since Top Notch completed a beautiful, new enlargement (400 s.f.) of existing elevated deck in Edwards, CO. We were thrilled when the deck was completed on time and within budget. Jerman was a joy to work with--totally responsive by voice and e-mail. Jerman oversaw the project like a true experienced professional. The crew showed up daily without ever missing a work day, starting in mid-winter and completing the deck in early spring.
All of the new elements match the existing deck elements perfectly such that it is impossible to tell Top Notch's work is not part of the original deck. From the timbers to the stone and masonry work to the decking, the staining, and fencing-everything PERFECT. Many people recommended Top Notch to me and now I'm happy to recommend Top Notch here to anyone needing this type of construction.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Wow Tony, thank you so much for the nice review! It was a pleasure working with you.
Andrew K.
12/2023
5.0
deck cleaning
+ -1 more
Top Notch was able to complete our project ahead of schedule and under budget. Their workmanship was quality and performed with care. This was specialty work and they had the experience and mindset needed to complete the project.
Description of Work: We needed a timber bridge rehabilitated by removing the rotten wood, replacement of removed material with epoxy and capping with metal flashing. This work was performed under traffic with a single lane closure.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Thank you [Member Name Removed]. It was a real pleasure working with Pitkin County personnel and with SGM engineering. Everyone worked to make it a success.
Lainie S.
12/2023
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
TopNotch was Top Notch!!!!!
Description of Work: We lost our C of O because of a horrendous Trex deck install on our front and back porches.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Joan N.
12/2023
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
The whole process with Top Notch Decks went very well. They did a professional, high quality job building a deck in my backyard. It is beautiful! They kept me informed about the process and progress every step of the way.
Description of Work: They built a deck over my existing concrete patio, extended it significantly, and built a roof over it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$38,000
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Thanks [Member Name Removed] it was a pleasure for the guys to work on your home. Love the [Member Information Removed] it turned out, makes a great place to hag out.
Dorothy B.
11/2023
5.0
decks, deck cleaning, house painters
+ 1 more
Very happy with services provided
Description of Work: log work
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Thanks [Member Name Removed]! Always appreciate your work.
Sally S.
11/2023
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
We highly recommend Top Notch Logworks. Excellent craftsmen, design and material that we would refer family and friends. Prompt project completion with the best work ethics and superior attention to details or accommodating changes. A pleasure doing business with them. Sally and Gary of Silt Colorado
Description of Work: Deck replacement
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$34,000
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Thank you so much for the work! The guys were sure spoiled by all the treats you gave them 😃. I think you’ll really enjoy the no maintenance deck.
Elaine Schuster
07/2023
5.0
Google Review
We could not be more pleased, impressed, and thankful for Dave Sante and his crew’s attention to the re-do of our Trex front and back porches and railing systems. We found ourselves in a terrible situation in January 2023. Our Certificate of Occupancy on our modular cabin in northwest Colorado was revoked as well as our Trex warranty because of a horrendous install of our porches and railing systems. The set crew sent out by the cabin company had no experience with composite decking - and the composite decking was an update for which we paid. The deck was installed with no attention to Trex guidelines or attention to detail or quality of work completion.
We decided to call Trex directly once our Certificate of Occupancy was revoked - best decision we made since our move to Colorado! Trex forwarded us a listing of Trex certified builders - and there were only two listed in Colorado. I immediately called Top Notch Log Works out of Gypsum, CO being that they were only 90 miles away - and we needed help navigating this mess of an installation.
Dave Sante, one of the owners of Top Notch, returned my call that afternoon. We began a series of conversations about what we needed and the process the rebuild would take. Dave managed a trip to our cabin in one of the worst winters Colorado has seen for years. He walked the porches and sent back his assessment and plan. We were in touch with Dave for about two months as plans were made, drawings sent, quotes given, and dates agreed upon. Dave was aware that we had a budget and keeping to it was important. Dave found ways to re-use materials, and we offered our guest room to the crew so that money could be saved on travel.
The boys: Estevan, Allan, and Derrek, showed up on the day the work was to begin and stayed with us off and on for two weeks until the job was completed. The boys demolished the decks in a day. The boys put in 10 to 12 hour days. It was an absolute joy to watch them work together! The crew was very attentive to our need to get in and out of our cabin whether from the front door or back safely - and for the dogs to access the backyard.
I absolutely love our new porches and railing systems. They are sturdy - beautiful - and safe! I was in touch with Dave Sante throughout the process - just to make sure we were on time and on budget. We just received our Trex warranty the other day once again thanks to an email sent from Dave Sante to Trex - and we had our Certificate of Occupancy reinstated by the Routt County Building Department.
My only wish is that we had had Dave Sante’s crew do the entire project. We allowed our contractor to make corrections to the staircases - and that, in retrospect, was a poor decision on our part. The staircases have not been completed to the same standard as TopNotch’s work on the porches and railings.
My husband and I would recommend Top Notch Log Works to any client for any project without reservation! Dave Sante was communicative, professional, attentive, and kind at every stage of the project. We adored the crew that worked on our porches. They were equally communicative, professional, attentive, and kind!! I smile every time I walk out on the porches!!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Thank you for the kind words Lanie. It is such a bummer you have had to put up with the nightmares so many people experience with the construction industry. Glad we were able to help.
Ramsey Romanin
12/2021
5.0
Google Review
For the past 10 yearsTop Notch has always gotten the job done on time and done it right for me. If your looking for any type of log work these guys are great. They've built gates, repaired gates and fixed numerous signs for the community I manage. Dave's bids are always competitive and the crew is TOP NOTCH, Pun intended.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Thank you so much Ramsey for being a great customer and just nice person to work with. We sure appreciate the work.
J'angie R.
03/2017
5.0
decks, deck cleaning, house painters
+ 1 more
Excellant.
Description of Work: Calking and painting exterior, decks that were very weathered.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert W.
03/2017
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
New Railings done well, staining, though interrupted by rain, went well
Description of Work: New railings on deck, stain deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Denise V.
06/2015
1.0
decks, house painters
+ 0 more
.
Description of Work: A request was sent to Top Notch Logworks to give an estimate on staining the exterior of my home. I gathered a total of four estimates from various companies. The other 3 estimates I received were quoted at $7,800, $8,500 and $13,600. As mentioned above, Top Notch came in at $36,346 - more then doubling / quadrupling the others. I would like to receive a call back to discuss this. Please contact me via email. Thank you.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
4.0
$36,346
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
Top Notch seeks to closely follow manufactures guidelines for surface preparation and material application. We have also been trained by these manufactures in these techniques. This home was quite large (near 10,000 square feet). We also use only top of the line finishes like Sashco's Transformation stain which retails for $88.75 per gallon including tax. Finally all our employees are fully insured and covered by workman's comp and liability insurance. Many of our competitors use "sub contractors" to get around employment laws. While we do our best at being very competitive we tend to not be the lowest price. On the other-hand we are very busy and do not lack for customers who see value in what we offer. We hope this better explains the situation.
Ann S.
03/2015
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
+ 0 more
Dave and his team were very responsive to my need for replacing the railings going up the front steps of our home in Vail. He also suggested some”defensive measures” to try and deter the wood ants from reentering the logs. (a minimal cost). His over all prices were fair and their service was excellent. Many of my neighbors have used TopNotch with the same results. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Description of Work: Replaced log railing going up to the front door.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Jan H.
03/2015
5.0
interior painters
+ -1 more
Smooth excellent work from beginning, I felt they really care what I need and Oto`s team met my expectations in full.
Description of Work: Custom interior painting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000
Christian L.
03/2015
5.0
decks, house painters, interior painters
+ 1 more
Very well. They just completed all the work and everything looks good.
Description of Work: Painting and staining of wood trimming.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Robert W.
02/2015
4.0
contractors, decks, house painters, interior painters
+ 2 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ELAINE B.
01/2015
5.0
contractors, decks
+ 0 more
.
Description of Work: Their service worked out very well. They did an excellent job of replacing all my very tall supporting posts to my 60 plus foot deck and my entire railing system. They also installed copper caps on the railing posts. They were prompt, professional, punctual and did a wonderful job. A+ is how I would rate them. The work was done last August (2014) as promised.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Sandra F.
01/2015
5.0
contractors, decks
+ 0 more
Everything was custom made. Their designs was exquisite. Their work was perfection. They were on time and on budget. Strangers will even stop by to comment on the appearance. I wished I would give them an A+. When I want to contact the company, every time I call there is always someone there to answer my questions or concerns. I never had to speak to a recording. Their name Top Notch is exactly correct.
Description of Work: I last used them around September of 2014. In the spring they build log handrails around my deck. It was quite a large project. They put the copper caps on in November. They are fabulous.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$14,000
Paul V.
01/2015
5.0
contractors, decks, home builders
+ 1 more
I have used them for a number of years. They are great. They are responsive. They come out when they said they are going to be there and do the job that they say they are going to do.
Description of Work: I used them last summer. I have a log home and they specialize in log homes. They do basic maintenance and anything to a log home that I need them to. For what they do their pricing is reasonable.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Stephanie S.
01/2015
5.0
contractors, house painters
+ 0 more
The staff and sales at Top Notch we're very polite, honest and knowledgeable. In their quote they made very clear where the money was going and exactly what was being purchased. The employees were polite, on time, neat and courteous. They respected my property and family and left the job site clean and organized every day. I would hire them again and recommend them.
Description of Work: Exterior log home finish.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,500
peter P.
04/2014
5.0
house painters, interior painters
+ 0 more
I hired Top Notch Painting to paint my condo in Gypsum, Colorado , and they did a great job since beginning. Mike has a professional demeanor as well as his crew. When it comes to painting, its was all about the prep work and the guys are professional in prepping the area, moving the furniture and keeping the furniture and floors covered. I was fully satisfied !!! I will hired Top Notch painting again to have my mothers garage painted as well Again, very professional and affordable. Will recommend them and use them again.
Description of Work: painting
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100
Response from Top Notch Decks inc
[member name removed] was a wonderful customer and a pleasure to deal with.
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Service Categories
Decks and Porches,
Exterior Painting,
Interior Painting,
Deck Maintenance
FAQ
Top Notch Decks inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed
Top Notch Decks inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Top Notch Decks inc offers free project estimates.
No, Top Notch Decks inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Top Notch Decks inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Top Notch Decks inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Top Notch Decks inc offers warranties.
Top Notch Decks inc offers the following services: Top Notch builds decks, pergolas, and patios. Metal railing, cable railing, log railing, and framed railing are all in our offerings. We experts at restoration and repair of structurally compromised decks. Top Notch also does timber frame construction, log home building, chinking, and log rot mitigation/restoration.