DS Construction/ Deckscapes, Inc. is a premier full service residential and commercial construction company that has been serving the Kansas City area for over 19 years. We specialize in room remodels and additions, basement finishing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, commercial tenant finish projects,and complete outdoor living spaces including custom decks, patios, shade structures, outdoor barbecues and kitchens, fireplaces and fire pits, pergolas, swimming pools, cabanas, and landscapes. We have built a solid reputation for quality craftsmanship, superior customer service and client satisfaction far beyond expectations. We are fully licensed and insured in both Kansas and Missouri.
Business highlights
29 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Residential and commercial design and construction including room remodels and additions, basement finishing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, commercial tenant finish projects, screened porches, custom decks, pergolas and shade structures, patios, outdoor barbecues and kitchens, fireplaces & fire pits, swimming pool cabanas, complete outdoor living spaces.
Description of Work: Replacing front entry with small deck/porch.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc.
Dear [Member Name Removed], I'm sorry I do not have a record of you calling our company to request a bid, perhaps you have us confused with another company? We make every effort to contact anyone requesting a bid and pride ourselves on the many referrals we receive from previous customers.
Mike A.
05/2017
2.0
decks
 + -1 more
Never showed Up
Description of Work: Estimate for Fence
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0
Mark H.
07/2015
5.0
decks, landscaping
 + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced deck. From the bidding process through the completion of the deck Greg and his crew were great to work with. When the old deck was removed we found some erosion around the foundation and Greg made a couple of phone calls and the next thing we knew, dirt was delivered and his crew was busy grading the area to prevent water intrusion into the basement. The quality of the work, price and service was a great experience. Would definitely use him again.
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
$18,000
Carol B.
03/2015
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Tore out old deck and installed new stone patio
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
$18,000
kristin W.
12/2014
5.0
decks, remodeling, sunrooms
 + 1 more
It went very well. I had a problem with the door and called them; they came promptly and took care of it.
Description of Work: They did a screened in porch and removed a wall in our home. It took about month to complete.
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
Joe H.
12/2014
5.0
decks, remodeling, deck cleaning
 + 1 more
It turned out really well. They were very good with follow up. They kept an eye on us and checked in to make sure everything was going well.
Description of Work: They put in a new deck to replace the old deck. It took them 2 weeks to do the job.
They worked quickly without any disruption to our home. They were personable and professional. Went above and beyond to assist with advice, sharing information.
Description of Work: Tore out deck and removed debris. ALso provided invaluable advice and assistance regarding other projects. Already have them scheduled for wood rot repair as well as misc inside projects. Professional and personal, very fair and honest.
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
$600
Thomas K.
05/2013
5.0
foundation repair
 + -1 more
Bid process very quick and responsive. Work started quickly after bid was accepted and on the agreed date. Work finished as per schedule. Very professional job. Site clean-up was excellent. Discussed solution and progress of job with me during the work. No surprises, very satisfied.
Description of Work: Rebuild a foundation and pillar that supported the roof over our patio.
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
$1,700
Kim C.
12/2012
2.0
decks, garage builders
 + 0 more
Did not go was a non starter as they never called back.
Description of Work: Came out for a bid and never came back or called on the bid. We spent about one hour discussing the project and then never heard a thing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Kevin M.
05/2011
1.0
remodeling, home remodeling
 + 0 more
Greg S overran our contract by $100,000 (40%) and 2 months late when he abandoned job without consult. Greg S. Denied all warranty work (4 major plumbing failures, sewage backup over entire basement, plus code violations.) 10 months later Greg S. added $25,000 invoice claiming "100% performance" and promptly sued me, wife, and mother separately (case 03CV06713) pre-empting arbitration mandate. Greg withheld and denied complete audit for 6 years, and cost me $23,000 more. Both arbitration and court case ruled against Deckscapes in our favor. We OWED NOTHING. $0.00. Deckscapes OWES US $9,000 but Deckscapes refuses to pay the court ordered amount. Irresponsible in project execution, despicable conduct in aftermath. Horrible, gut-wrenching experience. DO NOT RECOMMEND.
Description of Work: Add a 2 story addition on crawl space on the rear of parent's existing home, and renovated kitchen and baths. Approx 1,600 sq ft living space add-on.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
$350,000
Response from Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc.
Unfortuately, there is not a "rating system" for a manipulative customer not wanting to pay for the work performed. To our credit, 99.9% of our customers are very pleased with our quality construction. Our company has been in business for 16yrs, mostly built on the referrals of numerous satisfied customers. Greg Schmidtberger (owner) is a licensed Architectual Structural Engineer and prides himself on his knowledge and professionalism. Many of our prevoius customers contiue to call us for other home improvement needs. We greatly value our customers and do whatever it takes to build a strong professional relationship. We are happy to provide a referral list upon request, with many customers willing to meet with you to discuss their experience with our quality staff. We look forward to the opportunity to meet with you! Please visit our website to see some of our quality construction projects @ deckscapesinc.com. & dsconstruct.com. Thank You!
JOSEPH P.
09/2010
5.0
remodeling
 + -1 more
I gave them my drawing and specifications of what I wanted and they provided an estimate. Once the project was agreed, they started on time, brought in outside experts when necessary (i.e., HVAC), took extra steps to ensure a first rate job, completed the project on time and on budget.
Description of Work: Room addition plus a screen porch
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
$92,000
CLINT B.
07/2005
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
THIS COMPANY HAD DONE A NICE JOB ON A REMODEL FOR OUR NEIGHBOR'S HOUSE, SO WE WERE REFERRED BY HER. A REPRESENTATIVE ARRIVED WITHIN A COUPLE OF DAYS TO PROVIDE A FREE ESTIMATE. WE OKAYED THE WORK SEVERAL DAYS LATER. WE NEVER HEARD BACK FOR SEVERAL MONTHS. WE THOUGHT THEY WERE JUST BACKED UP WITH LARGER JOBS. FINALLY WE CALLED TO DETERMINE WHERE WE WERE ON THE SCHEDULE. APPARENTLY THE WORK ORDER HAD BEEN MISPLACED. ALTHOUGH EXCUSES WERE MADE, THE REPRESENTATIVE WAS APOLOGETIC. A WORKMAN ARRIVED WITHIN A FEW DAYS. THE WORKMAN WAS VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DID A FANTASTIC JOB PERFORMING THE REPAIR. THE WORKSMANSHIP AND MATERIALS WERE FIRST RATE. THE FINAL COST WAS ABOUT $150 LESS THAN THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE. THE WORK AREA WAS LEFT CLEAN. I FEEL THE SCHEDULING PROBLEM WAS AN HONEST MISTAKE, BUT GIVING THE NUMEROUS EXCUSES WAS UNNECESSARY. GRADE FOR RESPONSIVENESS WAS MARKED DOWN ONE NOTCH FOR THE MISTAKE AND ANOTHER FOR THE EXCUSES
Description of Work: REPAIRED ROTTED PORCH OVERHANG.
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Service Categories
Decks and Porches,
General Remodeling,
Deck Maintenance,
Foundation Repair,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Garage and Shed Building,
Landscaping,
Hauling,
Excavating,
Outdoor Kitchens
FAQ
Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc. is currently rated 4.4 overall out of 5.
Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc. accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc. offers free project estimates.
No, Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc. does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc. does not offer a senior discount.
No, Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc. does not offer emergency services.
No, Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc. does not offer warranties.
Deckscapes, Inc./DS Construction, Inc. offers the following services: Residential and commercial design and construction including room remodels and additions, basement finishing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, commercial tenant finish projects, screened porches, custom decks, pergolas and shade structures, patios, outdoor barbecues and kitchens, fireplaces & fire pits, swimming pool cabanas, complete outdoor living spaces.