We design and build custom outdoor living spaces in natural wood, low maintenance materials, natural stone, and concrete pavers. We're fully licensed and insured. We have been in business since 1989 and have thousands of satisfied customers throughout the DC Metro Area. We are A+ Rated with the BBB and have won Angie's List Super Service Award for 6 years in a row. We do not offer staining, sealing, and cleaning services.
Business highlights
35 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Decks, patios, screened porches, walls, fences, roof top decks, outdoor kitchens & outdoor living spaces. WE DON'T OFFER STAINING, SEALING, or CLEANING SERVICES.
Services we don't offer
WE DON'T OFFER STAINING, SEALING, or CLEANING SERVICES, as well as small screen repairs.
Sean and his team were professionals throughout the entire process. Sean came out for the estimates and thoroughly explained all our options and worked with us on our design ideas. He promptly provided us with 3 quote options and we went with the dry set. Their work was fairly quick once they started and they kept the job site clean and with minimal impact on the surrounding yard. We are thrilled with the workmanship and the final result and are looking forward to breaking in the new patio during a backyard wedding next month!
Description of Work: We had an old brick patio & stone and slate walkway removed and replaced with a dry-set flagstone & paver patio.
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
$9,800
Response from American Deck & Patio
Thank you for the review and your kind words. It was a pleasure to work with these folks and ensure we got the patio installed in time for their son's wedding. Our team worked very hard to take out the old patio and to prep the space for the new patio. We tracked down the stone at a second supplier, handpicking out the stone, which was just a beautiful lot that we secured. The rest was just plain old-fashioned hard work by our invaluable team members, with the result being a brand new natural flagstone patio with a custom dark grey cobblestone border that they can showcase for that upcoming wedding. Sean Conway, owner
Heather K.
08/2019
2.0
decks, woodworking
+ 0 more
They did a good (not great) job on the deck after much prodding. They also screwed up my lawn some. The most concerning part is Sean, the principle, is like Dr. Jeckyl and Mr. Hyde. One minute he is a delight and then his temper flairs and it is ugly both in person and his text/email messages. They also put in a door from the kitchen to the patio. This was SO BAD I had to have it redone and they didn't take responsibility. Definitely never have them do anything but decking!
Description of Work: door from house to deck and deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$26,000
Paola B.
05/2019
2.0
hardscaping
+ -1 more
Dealing with Sean was a disappointing experience. He provided an interesting draft estimate, but never followed through with an actual proposal, although he always profusely apologized and promised to send one the very same day or weekend. Eventually he stopped responding and I gave up on his promises. I spent several months waiting on him.
Description of Work: I needed to work on a patio remodeling project including demolition of an existing deck and concrete pad, installation of a pavers patio and fence replacement.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0
T. N.
11/2018
3.0
decks, pavers, gravel
+ 0 more
The person I spoke with job was too small a project for them
Description of Work: Stone wall repair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Response from American Deck & Patio
This is accurate. We are a smaller company and we maintain a busy schedule on new projects and major renovations year-round. We do have a project minimum in order to see that it meets the payout criteria in order to pay our teams. What was probably not shared is that we clearly review this with folks who call us for small repairs, and we suggest that they contact a handyman service. We do this as a courtesy since we COULD give a bid for the work but we know it would be extremely high, and possibly insulting to folks. This is why we review our "project minimum" which we quote to anyone who calls in looking for smaller repairs.
Josephine C.
09/2018
4.0
decks
+ -1 more
Very well. All exterior. Did not have to be present. Did not receive estimate yet.
Description of Work: Estimate request for pointing and new patio contrete.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
kim M.
08/2018
1.0
decks
+ -1 more
Company never got back to me. I made a few attempts and was told they would get back to me but never did with any pricing eventhough I sent over approved plans with all the details.
Description of Work: Company never got back to me even after several attempts and me forwarding the approved plans
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
Response from American Deck & Patio
I do recall being engaged with this client. It was an extremely busy period for us. And while I communicated we could do the work, our production schedule was so backlogged due to intense rains we had over the summer, it was going to be extremely challenging to meet her timing. This summer was one of the rainiest summers on record. As outdoor contractors, rain greatly slows down our ability to stay on point with our Production Calendar. She was very interested in moving forward with the project. We were very interested in bidding on the project. The timing just wasn't going to work. I should have better communicated this to the client but got caught up in current projects and just didn't circle back around effectively or quickly enough. I apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused. Sean Conway, owner
Elizabeth K.
08/2018
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
We couldn't be happier with the outcome of the projects. From the outset, Steve was an excellent communicator and very pleasant to work with. He wrote a clearly defined contract, explaining exactly what would be done, and also told us where we could go to check the materials out that would be used. We loved the 3D image that was included in the contract, which helped us visualize how the completed project would look. Steve fully answered all our questions, and was always quick to respond. The work was done mostly on time, and delays that occurred were mostly weather related. The crews sent to do the work were skillful, hard working, and pleasant to have around. They did a wonderful job and cleaned up well, too! The new portico has transformed the look of the front of our house, and we have received many compliments form friends and neighbors. My engineer husband who is very particular and knows far too much about how these projects should be done, was very satisfied with the overall quality of the work. We would happily recommend this company to anyone needing a porch or patio addition to their house.
Description of Work: We hired American Deck and Patio to build a portico for the front door, and two new brick paths. built to replace the old ones
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
John M.
07/2018
5.0
decks, hardscaping, patios
+ 1 more
In 2016, we hired American Deck to lay a flagstone patio, put up a new wooden fence, and build a small deck/staircase from the back of our house. They did a fantastic job, and we've been enjoying it ever since. After a few winters of freeze and thaw -- as well as misguided power washing on my part -- the polymeric sand that fills the joints between the flagstones required repair. I contacted Steve Schultze, our original project manager, to ask what could be done, and he had a crew out within a week to make the needed repair. The patio looks as good as new, and we look forward to enjoying it for years to come. I'd absolutely do business with them again, given how well they treat customers even after a project is done.
Description of Work: Repair joints between flagstones on patio.
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
Tammy S.
06/2018
5.0
decks, hardscaping, patios
+ 1 more
I had some vague ideas of what I wanted to do. My old deck had some rotting boards and a lot of unusable space underneath. We tried initially to incorporate the old deck into the project, but Sean did his homework and talked to others in his field. The best course was to remove the old deck for the purpose of making the space under the deck a usable entertaining area. This only increased the cost slightly but made for a much better outcome in the long run. My deck is much bigger and gorgeous. The patio is beautiful. Sean really knows his stuff. The guys he works with were all great as well. True professionals! I had a few estimates and this one came out in the middle. Much higher than what I got from the "big" company, but they were uninspired. This is a case of you get what you pay for and I think I got a lot more than I payed for.
Description of Work: New Deck and Patio
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ELISSA L.
05/2018
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Wonderful! Owner Sean Conway and his crews clearly care about their work. Sean was very busy with larger projects bur responded to my initial email within a few days. He explained options, timing, and pricing clearly and forthrightly. The crew did a marvelous job: replaced steep, unsafe stairs with code-compliant stairway and a landing, also redirecting the lower set of steps into the yard; replaced several bad floor boards; and tore out old horizontal rails, replacing them with vertical pickets. Incorporated a handrail along steps and a composite top rail cap. The crew cleaned up each day, and before leaving for good, washed the deck and the carport area where the lumber etc. had sat. The job was done in the timeframe promised and with no surprises. When I pointed out plants to be aware of (contractors often mangle plantings when doing other work), they took care, and they pruned a tree (part of which was in the way of the newly configured stairway) exactly as Inindicated. I am very impressed and we love the deck now. Not only is it code-compliant and safe, but it also frames our yard and adds aesthetically to the property. We are delighted!
Description of Work: Replaced deck stairs & several floor boards, and installed pickets
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
$6,800
Julia Q.
03/2018
5.0
decks, hardscaping, patios
+ 1 more
Before this review gets too long, just trust me when I say that you should hire Sean and American Deck & Patio. They recently completed a new composite deck and paver patio in our backyard and we could not be happier with the finished product. Before this there was nothing except a few concrete steps into the backyard . Sean expanded upon what we'd initially envisioned and brought a lot of great ideas and creativity to the design. He gave me time to make decisions, incorporated my ideas where he could, and gave solid rationale for why we shouldn't include my bad ideas. The work is very professional, construction is top notch, and everything was completed on schedule.
Description of Work: New deck and patio
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
$17,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
We appreciate the opportunity to work with you. The deck and patio space fit perfectly in your backyard and pocket well into the home. The material choices you made were top notch, especially the new Tuscan blend color of the Bristol Stone line from the EP Henry Collection. It coupled with the variegated tan colored PVC decking and custom rail with matching top rail cap, playing off the brown border cobblestone on the patio all just completely 'clicked' together. I am happy as you are how the entire project played off each other. It's going to be an awesome outdoor space for you and your growing family. Thanks again for entrusting American Deck and Patio to build this outdoor space for you. Sean Conway, Owner
Nellie P.
02/2018
5.0
decks, pavers, gravel
+ 0 more
We worked with Sean on our new deck and were very pleased with the outcome. American Deck & Patio's pricing was very competitive, and Sean through in some paver work gratis to earn our business. The deck is sturdy and seems built to last. Sean helped us tweak our original design idea to make sure it was something we'd be happy with in the end. We hope to work with AmDeck again on some future projects.
Description of Work: New composite deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from American Deck & Patio
Thanks folks for your kind words. This deck turned out great. Your overall thoughts on the design for the space were on point and the material choices were extremely attractive. The small amount of pavers we added to create a custom landing off of the expansive custom wraparound steps that transitioned one to the yard. just really brought this project home. It was 'that' finishing touch that was needed. I appreciate your trust in our services and we hope to work with you again shortly! Sean Conway, Owner
Johnarthur L.
02/2018
5.0
decks, lighting
+ 0 more
I originally contracted with American Deck and Patio in 2015. Steve Schultz worked with me and my wife to design and build a custom low-maintenance deck. (including post lighting, a pergola, and stones underneath). Steve was a pleasure to work with because: first, during the design phase, he listened closely to all our requirements, and address all of them to our satisfaction. Then, during the actual building process, Steve was always willing to make any additions/changes that we desired. The quality of the work was excellent, the workers were professional, and we have received numerous compliments from friends on the final product. In addition the customer service is also excellent as evidenced by a recent incident where I accidently caused a board on a pergola on the deck to become detached from another board. He responded quickly to examine the area, and returned to make a repair that made it like new. It is not always the case that you find contractors who continue to follow-up after they have finished a job. I would not hesitate to recommend American Deck and Patio for construction projects.
Description of Work: A custom designed low maintenance deck
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
$23,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
We appreciate you choosing to work with us and trust us with your project. The project looks awesome and is a beautiful addition to the home. The expanded outdoor living space is very functional and provides enough space for multiple seating and dining arrangements. Following up on small nuisance repairs and fixes is always a big hurdle for any smaller company to take on- just not having dedicated personnel to address these when they crop up. We do take pride in seeing them through, finding a way to get them addressed between our ongoing projects. It's a commitment we try to ensure gets done one way or the other. Thanks again for choosing American Deck and Patio to build and create your outdoor space. Sean Conway, Owner
My boss once said, "Home additions are one of the few things in life that are as bad as everyone says they are." Well, not with Steve Schultze. Steve is a RARE contractor, and I've worked with quite a few. He is responsive, polite, and patient. I originally hired Steve to just do our patio and deck. When I shared the whole vision for the back yard (including the home office), he said he wanted to offer up a design and an estimate. Not only were his designs better than others I'd received, but his all-inclusive estimate - concrete foundation, electrical, HVAC, flooring, etc. - was considerably less than a prefab manufacturer who should have been cheaper. Were there hiccups? Sure there were. But if I've learned one thing, it's this - mistakes and unexpected issues always happen, even with the best contractors. What makes Steve special is his kindness and responsiveness. If you go through these Angies List reviews, you will find that everyone says the same things about Steve, and that consistency is absolutely remarkable. I'll end with this - I spent $50,000 with Steve, and I'd easily spend $50,000 more. I have VERY high expectations of contractors, and Steve met and exceeded all of them. Steve is a gem. When you call American Deck & Patio, ask for him by name.
Description of Work: Built new stone patio, deck, and home office from the slab up
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
$50,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
Wow! Thank you for your kind words regarding our services! We attempt to please all of our clients and it's sheer pleasure to hear and see this praise. The work can be especially challenging at times and we take pride at American Deck and Patio to try and see the project thru to the very end to ensure our customers are truly happy with the work. Many thanks for posting this regarding the project. Everyone on the team here at American Deck and Patio worked hard to bring this project in, and I am sure Steve is very appreciative of the recognition. Sean Conway, Owner
Michelle S.
01/2018
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Though we didn't choose the lowest bidder, we're confident we chose the best contractor for our project. This was the largest project we'd undertaken as homeowners, so communication was extremely important to us. Though my initial phone contact with the main office did not inspire me with confidence (brusque and unfriendly person on other end) Steve Schultze called me within the week. From that point on, we have had a very positive impression of the company. Steve made excellent suggestions about our design, as well as lighting suggestions, many of which which we adopted, and we came up with a plan that fit our budget (OK, maxed our budget by adding a patio and additional lighting, but it was worth it). Steve also recommended a reasonably priced French door that's worked out very well. The job began on 9/25/17, exactly when Steve had predicted it would. Jaime and his crew arrived to demolish and haul away the old deck and storage shed. Construction began the next day. Jaime is a meticulous carpenter who clearly has a strong work ethic. He and his crew kept the work site reasonably tidy. Steve regularly visited the site, and remained in contact via phone, email and text. After a couple weeks, we expressed a desire to have all the trades together to brainstorm how the stairs would meet the patio etcetera. Steve arranged to have the Lenny (mason), Jaime (carpenter), and the electrician meet us at the site the very next day. Everyone made excellent suggestions that improved the beauty and functionality of our project. Due to a few perturbations (rain, illness, sub-contractor schedule, short supply delivery) the job was substantially completed and passed inspection 11/15/17, a couple weeks later than predicted (which was a non-issue for us). There were a couple punch list items that were not completed until 12/3/17 (due to rain, illness, part on order) but these did not prevent us from enjoying our beautiful new spaces. Overall, we received a well constructed and beautiful deck, screened porch (as well as a lovely new patio, reviewed separately), completed within a reasonable time frame, for a fair price. We would happily work with this contractor, Steve, Jaime and Lenny again. .
Description of Work: We wanted to replace our old deck with an ultra low maintenance deck and screened porch. Our home has a walk out basement, so both structures are above ground. We also wanted to replace an under deck shed with an under deck enclosure. We had been working on design ideas for years, so we had a fairly detailed plan in hand when seeking bids. We ultimately used Trex Transcends decking (Island Mist) with a Wolf vinyl coated aluminum rail system (White) for the 10x20 deck plus 5' stairs & the 14x20 screened porch. The job included the installation of French doors from the kitchen to the porch, a storm door from porch to the deck, and fairly extensive lighting. The under deck enclosure is composed of white vinyl lattice backed with screening, and an under deck ceiling to prevent rain from falling directly on our belongings. NOTE: we had a patio project (reviewed separately) done in conjunction with this project (by the same contractor)
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
$60,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
Thank you kindly for your kind words. We appreciate them and I know Steve worked diligently and tirelessly to see that this entire project came together. At American Deck and Patio we are extremely proud to now have earned our SEVENTH STRAIGHT SUPER SERVICE AWARD with Angie's List with the recognition we recently received for 2017, in part to Steve and his efforts. Steve is an integral member of our team and anyone who meets with him is lucky to have him as their project manager. His design work, efforts, and ongoing communication clearly set him apart from many others out there, and we're happy to work along side of him. Sean Conway, Owner
Michelle S.
01/2018
5.0
patios
+ -1 more
This job (including deck and porch, reviewed separately) was the largest we've undertaken as homeowners. We'd not intended to replace the patio at this time, but once we were immersed in the design details for the deck & porch, we swiftly realized how much more seamless it would be to do the projects simultaneously. Steve Schultze was a pleasure to work with, as was his mason Lenny along with Lenny's crew. Steve remained in contact throughout the job, via phone, email, and text, along with personal site inspections and conferences. Both Steve and Lenny gave us excellent design suggestions, and Steve suggested a wonderful showroom at which to view the variety of pavers available. Lenny's work (and that of his crew) was meticulous. Despite having to work around the carpentry crew and their supplies, Lenny's crew kept the job site reasonably tidy during the process. Once they had finished, they cleaned up their work areas perfectly. Excellent job. Beautiful patio, so beautiful, in fact, that we now refer to it as the terrace!
Description of Work: In conjunction with a deck and screen porch job (to be reviewed separately) we had our old patio replaced with a 14x32 dry-set paver patio and 6' seat wall. Cambridge Sherwood pavers and wall stones were used for the job.
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
$12,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
We're happy that this client chose us for their project. Steve is an excellent designer and project manager. He takes great pride in his work and in his communication with his clients. He strives to see that our dedicated teams work together so that their efforts will come together and present a beautiful finished project to our clients. Great job, Steve!! Sean Conway, Owner
Joan M.
01/2018
5.0
decks, pavers, gravel
+ 0 more
Our deck & patio were designed & installed by American Deck & Patio. We had contacted seven contractors and were most impressed by Steve Schultz who was able to create a design for our unusually shaped property. He was quick to respond, very knowledgeable & professional and we love the finished product. The people who built the deck & patio were excellent craftsmen, especially Juan Carlos. I highly recommend this company & would be happy to show off the finished product to any potential customers.
Description of Work: Deck & Patio
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
Response from American Deck & Patio
Thank you very much for your kind words. Juan Carlos loves to please, as does Steve. These are just two people, out of many special people, who work tirelessly to see that American Deck and Patio continues to be a premier regional deck, porch, and patio builder for the metro area. We have now won Angie's List coveted 'Super Service Award' for seven straight years!!! I'm extremely proud to work side-by-side with Steve and Juan Carlos, as well as our other team members. Sean Conway, Owner
Stephanie G.
11/2017
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
It went very well, especially considering the fact that they had to work around our busy travel schedule. Also there were some permit issues that needed to be resolved. The deck looks great!
Description of Work: They put on a new deck
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from American Deck & Patio
Thank you for your kinds words. Yes, as a turnkey contractor we tackle all CAD work, permitting, permit fees, provide HOA assistance, and manage the project from initial design to completion. Permitting is often necessary and can be a burden to most homeowners. Some inspectors can often be difficult to work with...and some are not. Sometimes information gleamed and received at the permit office is then different from what the field inspector wants and/or expects. After having executed countless hundreds of permits throughout the metro area, with scores of jurisdictions having different rules, selective local codes, unique processes, etc, we have become accustomed to just 'rolling with it'. In Montgomery County alone, we must be "fluent" with the City of Rockville, City of Gaithersburg, and MoCo county rules, codes, and expectations, along with seeing we also meet and/or exceed national building code. In DC, there is DCRA.....as well as DDOT, Historic Districts, Architectural Overviews for some neighborhoods, and so on and so on. There are then countless other "local" jurisdictions one must learn to 'navigate' in order to work in this vibrant, yet compressed and complex metro area. American Deck and Patio aims to provide as seamless of a service as possible to all of our clients, in whatever jurisdiction that they want to build in. Aside from explaining the pros and cons, as well as costs, for the many, many outdoor products and projects that are out there, we aim to also educate our clients on the processes one must expect for taking on these projects. Sean Conway, Owner
Douglas S.
10/2017
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
The quality of the work and the craftsmanship is outstanding. The customer service was A+. Sean frequently engaged with us to assure customer satisfaction, and to insure we got what we expected. Very well done!
Description of Work: Design and construction of a cedar pergola, with remote controlled soft lighting, atop an existing deck.
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
$20,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
This turned out to be an awesome custom pergola. I enjoyed the design process with the client as they truly wanted something custom to their specific tastes. It's one of the nicest pergolas we have built in some time. We certainly appreciate their kind words and we are happy they chose our services. Sean Conway, Owner
suresh I.
09/2017
5.0
decks, patios
+ 0 more
Really professional company. Steve was very responsive from the time we got in touch with them and through the process of contract negotiation and execution. They completed the work ahead of time and they were very professional in their work. They kept the worksite very clean and made sure all the material was removed on completion of the work. We (and our neighbors) think the deck and the patio look very nice!
Description of Work: Rebuild the existing 12x20 deck with composite decking and cocktail rails. Build deck stairs with a customized landing. Build a patio at the end of the deck stairs. Install a sunsetter motorized awning for the deck.
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
$20,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
Thank you for your very kind words. We all work tirelessly to see we deliver beautiful projects that not only our clients will be proud of, but that we're proud of as well. Steve is a dedicated designer and project manager and those lucky enough to work with him will not be disappointed! Sean Conway, Owner
Very happy with the results. This spring a few large rainstorms resulted in a leak and Sean has promised after their busy summer building season to come and correct/repair the flashing where the leak occurred. Fortunately no apparent damage from rain but we will want it corrected.
Description of Work: Bring large Trek deck to code and add a 20x20 screened porch. Sean's crew were real troopers and the job start to finish was only about 4 weeks, despite having to add new footings and support for an un-permitted deck (old owner, not me). My wife and I call the room our "happy place" and I'm convinced we've added at least $35,000 value to our home since the sunny deck which was once uninhabitable above 90 degrees, now is our second TV and dining and entertaining space.
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
$35,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
Great folks. Great people to work for. Turned out to be an awesome project. Extremely appreciative on their patience regarding the call back, which we tackled. We appreciate their kind words and know that they will enjoy the new porch for many, many, many years. Sean Conway, Owner
Robert K.
08/2017
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
+ 0 more
Steve Shultze, the project manager, provided a prompt and detailed estimate with graphics of the proposed project. His estimate was pleasingly lower than the first estimate I got from another company. The work progressed much faster then I anticipated and his crew always showed up on time. I wanted the original metal awning to be saved and re-attached, which was done. The quality of the workmanship and the materials exceeded my expectations. The upper deck was completed to my wishes and is a delight to use. The ceiling fan I picked out was installed and provides a nice breeze on warm days. The finished new back porch is completely screened-in and enhances the value and appearance of my property. I was well pleased with my experience with American Deck & Patio and would hire them again.
Description of Work: American Deck & Patio was hired to remove my old screened-in back porch and replace it with a new screen porch having a ceiling fan. In addition, I wanted the roof to be converted to a deck with railing all around. The original foot print of the old porch was to maintained. All debris from the teardown was to be removed by American Deck & Patio. The porch was to be finished in white vinyl trim.
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
$19,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your trust in our services and hope you will enjoy the porch for many, many, many years. Steve always looks to please. Sean Conway, Owner
Leonora R.
08/2017
4.0
decks
+ -1 more
My deck took 2 years to be completed, I had problems with the deck and it was a nightmare. We had a problem, because there was a problem with the deck with some boards. The guy came out and looked at it and he gave me an attitude, so I insisted that the manufacture come out. The manufacture came out, I wasn't saying it was there fault, I was just saying there was a problem with the boards. The manufacture came out and realized there was a defect in the board, so they would of had to completely redo the top boards on the deck. We tried to work with the contractor since he put the deck on, we thought he should re install it if possible. It just seemed to take forever for him to work with the manufacture, because he was always putting us on the back burner of new work that was coming in. Which did not make sense to me because the manufacture was paying him to redo the work, it wasn't like he had to come out and do this stuff for no cost. He kept saying he was busy with work and didn't have time to do an estimate to give to the manufacture. It literally took about another 7 months before the job was done, from the time it started. The guys who did the work was great, but from start to finish even the estimate, I didn't want to use them my husband want to use them, I wanted to use another company. Every time he came out to talk to me, he called me my someone else name, every single time. When it came time to finalize the contract which most of the design of the deck I did myself. I would tell him what I want and he would give me something else. So, I sat down and took that engineering paper and drew it up myself. He started to give me hard times about other things, but then he shows up the day to get the contract signed by my husband and I , he has the other lady who he keeps calling me contract instead of our contract. And after that he keeps giving my husband and I a hard time because it's take so long for my husband and I to sign the contract. From the very beginning I knew that this man was going to be a problem. Because he kept trying to design a deck that was different, I told him I didn't want paves, he kept trying to get me to get paves, I wanted solid flagstone patio I build it off the deck. And he just kind of gave me the runaround and still trying to get me to get paves. It was a nightmare, the deck is beautiful, the guys that put it down were great. The owner is trying to do so many things as a result it doesn't work, because you are going to end up giving bad customer service. We finally got it fix, but after we got he reinstall done, boards started coming up, we had to have another guy again to put the boards down. The people that work for them are amazing. the end result the quality was good, because some it was because lack of training. It took us a lot of effort to get it there. I would ask him to set up an appointment to come out to look at the problem, he would not call me he would just show up. I would have to recall him, He totally ignored everything, he was unresponsive, he was rude and arrogant. The people showing up the workers were very very good. As good as this deck is, I would never recommend them.
Description of Work: They did my deck.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
4.0
$25,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
Sometimes folks can be difficult to work with. Sometimes folks can carry on...and carry on...and carry on...and carry on. Sometimes there is another side to the story. And sometimes stuff happens. This was a very, very, very, very, very challenging person to deal with. We did so quite effectively. I'm proud of everyone who had to deal with this client, including myself. Against my better judgement, I chose to move forward in contracting with this client, after telling them I felt it was best we not get engaged, turning away the opportunity to move forward with them. The client is accurate in that the husband re-contacted me after a period of time and requested we re-open talks about moving forward. Ultimately, we did contract. After completing the project, a period of time went by and the client called in to complain about the deck. We requested that the manufacturer rep come out to review the deck. He determined that the PVC decking clearly had a manufacturer defect and he sent in a claim for all new decking. Negotiations between contractor and manufacturer ensued to see that we could replace the decking, getting a fair price for our labor services since the decking was defective. These type of things....rarely occur. In the last decade, this is only the second instance where the PVC/composite decking we represent was defective. And the manufacturer stepped up and did provide replacement decking, as well as covering our labor. They make a great product and did the right thing. But this doesn't occur overnight. It takes time to review the deck, get it addressed properly, negotiate the labor rate, and get the work scheduled. Meanwhile, we're not a large builder with teams just sitting around 'at the ready'. Luckily, our services are in demand and we are often booked out 8-10 weeks when we are in peak season. At no time did the defective decking inhibit the customer from using the deck. It was an aesthetic detail that needed to be addresses, not a structural concern. In the end, we did come back out....after gaining agreement with the manufacturer on the cost of replacement for our labor, and scheduling the project, slotting it behind other work that had been previously contracted. I do recall that we had to stagger our start time back....due to construction delays regarding comprehensive projects in front of their project. This happens in construction. It's unfortunate but occurs sometimes. We did maintain ongoing communication and updates to the client. And again, it didn't inhibit the customer from using the deck. We work hard to please all of our clients. We're exhaustive in seeing our clients understand the many, many, many different products available to folks when it comes to low maintenance decking and railing and trim options. This client was no different. She received great service from me, my dedicated carpentry team, and the manufacturer rep. Truly a team effort to bring this one to closure and then to see that we stepped up and effectively tackled the issue. Despite her unhappiness, she has an awesome deck.....installed twice! Sean Conway, Owner.
Nan D.
08/2017
5.0
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I have had an excellent experience with them. They were incredible. It is so beautiful, you would not believe it. They did a great job. The owner, Shawn, helped me design the whole project and he gave me lots of suggestions beyond what I had originally envisioned and I am so glad he did because I'm much happier with the results because of his suggestions. He spent a lot of time with me, I had a lot of questions. It was a real educational process for me because I had never done a project like this before.Even when I was getting estimates from multiple contractors, he was very attentive to me and responded to all of my questions over the phone, and via email. The team the did the work also was just outstanding. The foreman, Joe, he and I communicated very well together. Any questions I had, whatever they were going to be doing, he was very good about keeping me apprised all along the way. I was here, so of course I could see what they were doing. There were no issues with communication between me and the team that put it together. Once they started building I mostly dealt with Joe, but if I needed to talk to Shawn he was very accessible. I would rate them an A+. They gave me a very detailed estimate. I feel of Shawn and I achieved a very high rapport. I couldn't speak highly enough of American Deck. I talked to him in March, and I didn't sign any paperwork until June or July and then they started working on it in September I think, maybe the end of August. It was a project, decided what design I wanted. It was a big project. I would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: They built a screened porch and a deck onto the back of my house and also installed a sliding patio door to access the screened porch.
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
$30,000
Response from American Deck & Patio
It was truly a pleasure to work with this client. It was an important project for her to take on. She was prudent and took her time throughout the process. We gave her that time and worked on her timeline, seeing that she had the information she needed to feel comfortable. We're happy she chose us and feels so good about the project and our work. Sean Conway, Owner
Carrie M.
07/2017
5.0
patios
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Sean Conway and his crew were able to fit us in between two large projects and completed the work in a little over a week. They came out to look at and measure the space, at which point we signed the contract and gave the deposit and they started work the next day! When there was an issue with the material for the sitting wall, the crew let Sean know immediately, who then checked with us to make sure we were 100% on board with the material. It was very attentive and professional service. The only delay occurred at the end when the wall was put in a week later than the rest of it was finished.
Description of Work: We had a sad looking backyard and wanted a patio to spruce it up and add some living space. Doing the work included leveling out the yard, removing existing stairs, rerouting two roof drains, and then installing the patio. Our patio is 23 by 12 feet with a 10 foot long sitting wall, stairs from the house down, a step at the "entrance" of the patio, and a privacy wall to minimize air conditioning noise.
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Service Categories
Decks and Porches,
Patios,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Deck Maintenance,
Screen repair,
Lighting,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Concrete Pouring and Repair,
Stone and Gravel,
Fencing
FAQ
American Deck & Patio is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
American Deck & Patio accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Financing Available,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, American Deck & Patio offers free project estimates.
Yes, American Deck & Patio offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, American Deck & Patio does not offer a senior discount.
No, American Deck & Patio does not offer emergency services.
Yes, American Deck & Patio offers warranties.
American Deck & Patio offers the following services: Decks, patios, screened porches, walls, fences, roof top decks, outdoor kitchens & outdoor living spaces. WE DON'T OFFER STAINING, SEALING, or CLEANING SERVICES.
WE DON'T OFFER STAINING, SEALING, or CLEANING SERVICES, as well as small screen repairs.