DeckworX, Inc.

Deck did not pass building inspection. Hired another contractor to finish job.

Shoddy work, poor construction, sub-contractors hardly ever showed up; failed multiple inspections; nails stuck out of floor and benches, cuts on wood wasn't straight and was ragged due to use of a dull saw; steps were shallow and uneven, bolts were hammered instead of screwed in with a ratchet. Worst contractor ever. Plus. owner is a self-righteous pompous pig.

Company was very quick to give us a bid, and very responsive when responding to questions. Owner was knowledgeable about the process and offered good advice. The price was in line with other bids that we received and the owner was willing to work with us on any questions or concerns that we had. The deck is well built and looks great. The work was done in a skilled manner. I gave the company a B for professionalism because I felt the communication on timing could have been a little better. It was never clear when the work would be started, when they would be there etc. Some of the timing was due to waiting for a building permit, but even after that was secured, it was sometimes unclear when men would be working on the deck. I was also concerned with the preparation that was being done under the deck. I decided to have another contractor level/regrade the area under the deck. I was having concrete work done at my home at the same time and decided to have them work on the grading. Overall I am pleased with the design and construction of the deck.

The workmanship and the materials were very poor - the clean up was poor and we were very disappointed in the whole project!

The work was shoddy. The problems included: exposed nail heads and points, splintered wood, and poor fit of joints. The owner was contacted regarding these problems and simply offered excuses that his employee was going through some "tough times." Eventually the employee returned to grind down the nail head/points, but all other problems remained. We dropped additional communications based on the bad attitude of the owner.

On principle, I would never hire this company, nor would I recommend them to anyone else. The impression is certainly left that if they don't care about this part of their business, what is their actual work like? We have since hired a company, based entirely on the comments made by Angie's List subscribers about it. Early indicators are that we have chosen far more wisely, but the proof will undoubtedly be in a few weeks time when the work has been completed.