CARL ZATSICK CARPENTRY

Carl returned my calls immediately, was prompt for our initial meetings, and kept me informed throughout the process. When additional materials needed to be purchased, he discussed this with me in advance and gave me my options. This was a professional and positive experience - plus the deck looks terrific.

From bid to completion the project went well. It took some time to get quotes and scheduled in due to the spring season but once quoted, reviewed (and Karl was great to answer a lot of questions in detail), get in the schedule, materials and then complete the job. Karl and his team also did a great job with site cleaning - the left the area clean, swept and waste materials in a specific area.

I called Carl to come out, review the situation, and provide an estimate. Carl was out the following Sunday afternoon (he does all his estimates on Sundays). He pointed out how the deck wasn't really sagging, but was in fact heaving up. Two of the supporting posts had been pushed up by two to three inches. Carl described what would probably be required to do the leveling of the deck and said he would call with a better estimate in a couple of days. He did, in fact, call back in two days to advise the repairs could run as high at $1,600.00 depending on the amount of time and material required. I told him to proceed as I knew from the reviews on Angie's List that I would get a quality job at a reasonable price, and I didn't want to abandon the deck that we have loved so much. Carl came out today with his assistant and proceeded with the repairs. They arrived precisely at 8:00 a.m., just as he said they would. It turned out the job wasn't as complicated as he had thought it might be. When we came home in mid-afternoon expecting to see workmen still there, they had already completed the job, cleaned up the place immaculately, did an extremely attractive job, and were gone. The total job took less than six hours and with time and materials (over $200 worth of new cedar lumber) the total cost came out to be only $585.00! All in all, hiring Carl was a tremendous experience and I would definitely do it again.

Carl constructed a 700 sq ft deck out of Trex transcend. He meet with me several times to finalize a design. He produced a very professonal drafted drawing of my deck. It was very exciting coming home from work to see the progress done. When it was complete I was very impressed.

The work was completed as promised. Karl and his team were neat and respectful of my property. They showed up each day as planned and finished within the time frame that Karl estimated. After the project was completed, I noticed that there were issues with some of the deck material not being properly secured. I contacted Karl and he came out the house to address the issues quickly. Seems that this additional work did the trick. Karl again followed up with a phone call to be sure everything was OK. I would recommend Karl and his team for any project.

I found Carl on angie's list. I am glad I did. From the minute I met him, I could tell he was a stand up guy. I am a tough critic and he met my expectations every step of the way. Good price, no rip-off nonsense. Responsive to my calls. Start and completion date were exactly on. Deck looks great, it's exactly what we wanted and exactly what Carl and I agreed on. I'd hire him again, in a second. Conscientious, efficient, honest, does the work himself... What more could you ask for?

Job done well, fast, and at reasonable price.

I was extremely happy with all aspects of the work that Carl and his team performed. From the start, he was willing to come to the house numerous times before we signed the contract to answer any questions we had. We had other quotes from contractors, but his was both competitive and seemed more comprehensive in the details he provided about the work to be completed. Once the work began, they were professional and knowledgable about all aspects of the job. They arrived the day they were supposed right on time, worked all day, and left each day after cleaning up the work area. During the project, small issues came up (The previous substructure was not bolted to the house causing moviement, there was improper drainage from the gutters causing some old posts to rot, etc.) Carl's experience was evident as he was able to approach each issue and suggest ideas to resolve with minimal cost impact on the project. Anything that I asked to have modified during the project was done by Carl with no complaints or issues. I would highly recommend Carl Zatsick for any carpentry work that you are considering. He is one of the few contractors that I have hired over the last 10 years who consistently EXCEEDED my expectations. I would hire him in a second when I decide to use additional carpentry services in the future. David Daugherty

He was very quick to respond to my phone calls and did the job very efficiently. It was a great experience. The door frame is put together perfectly and is exactly what I wanted. I will be using Carl again in the future.

The project went smoothly from start to finish. Although there were several rain days, Carl made sure his crew was there whenever they were able to work. I didn't see anyone, which I liked. They came after I went to work in the morning and left before I got home. I work long days so that didn't mean they weren't putting in their time....I just didn't see them. It went very well and I really appreciated Carl's checking in regularly with me. Most every day he stopped by to make sure I was satisfied. If something occurred to me that I wanted done, he made sure it happened. Good job, all around!

Everything about this experience was great from start to finish. I asked Carl Zatsick (and 3 other contractors from Angies List) to come out in March to give me an estimate for this project. All four estimates were within a few hundred dollars of each other - but based on the conversations we had, my wife and I both felt that Carl was the most capable and most trustworthy of them all. Carl took the time to meet me in person at one his recent completed jobs in Northville - to show me his work and give me some ideas on the exact design and layout for my deck. After that, we arranged a meeting at Northville Lumber to select the exact colors and styles for the Azek and Trex materials. I had never done a project like this before, and Carl was very helpful in describing the various options and features that can create a perfect customized deck for the house. Contruction work was started in the last week of April and everything was completed in about 1 week. One special item to note is that Carl and his crew cleaned up EVERYTHING after the job was completed leaving a backyard that is 100% clean and tidy now. In summary, Carl did the work exactly as promised, on time, and without causing any inconvenience for me, my wife, or our two small children. I have friends who have horror stories about the disruptions and messes caused by contractors and builders working in their homes. We had none of that. I would recommend that anyone who has a home improvement project call Carl and get an estimate. You will be pleased with the results.

Unfortunately, Carl lost his post-hole digger and told us he would be unable to do the work. Even after doing so, he called back a few days later to inquire about our project, which told me that he cared about us and our deck.

In the summer of 2011 my wife and I determined our TREX deck needed work. We interviewed several carpenters including Carl

Once Carl became available, weather permitting, finished the job on a timely manner. Carl took his time to research the manufacturer's installation recommendations, and performed his work flawlessly despite the sometimes harsh weather conditions.

It turned out that the screws on the strike plate had loosened and the plate had moved, making it impossible for the door to shut. Carl tightened it up and refused to take any money for his trouble. We felt silly, but very grateful. I would definitely hire Carl to do work at our house in the future.

From the start Carl's work and professionalism left nothing to be desired. I appreciated his attention to detail and his willingness to do just about anything that was needed. His positive attitude is contagious; there wasn't anything that I threw at him that he wasn't willing to do. Carl is honest, his price is very fair and his work is excellent.

Carl promptly arrived at the scheduled time and was professional and courteous throughout the entire job. I would recommend him and will be contacting him for future work.

We needed repair of the upper level of our deck which had become warped and had rotten wood in places. Once we made contact (having played phone tag) Carl came out to gave an estimate. He gave a number of options for material to be used. I was impressed that he was not looking to replace everything or maximize the amount of work. He indicated that the main structure of the deck was in good shape. The lower level deck was also in good shape and only needed some increased support underneath. In addition, he designed the upper level so that we made the most of the wood purchased, keeping the cost to a minimum. A detailed breakdown of the estimate was provided. Carl had planned to perform the work in the Spring. However, with the nice weather in January he offered to do it early. He came out as planned on a Monday and most of the work was completed in a week (he took a break for 2 days when we had some snow/rain). His work was an improvement on the original in that the railing was stronger and secure, meeting code. The new design has also been admired by many for its aesthetic qualities. The old wood was hauled away and he cleaned up well afterwards. He pointed out that the deck needs to be better secured to the house. Once Spring arrives he promised to be back to complete the work on this and finish improving the support for the lower deck. Throughout the process Carl has been very open and honest in his assessments and work. He is personable and responsive to the customer. His work is high quality and I would recommend him to others. I hope he is not too busy to come back and complete the work in the Spring.

We love Carl. He’s great. Of course, we will use him again in the future.

It went beautifully. He was punctual, professional, and was excellent in keeping in contact and letting me know what to expect and when. He is good-natured and pleasant. He was fair and his prices were very reasonable. Great guy - would definitely hire him again, in fact, I'm hoping to.

I contacted many but he was the only one who got back to me and gave an estimate. I didn’t end up using him but he was very professional, he got in right on time and I give him high marks for that.

I did not choose them and have basically held up on what I am going to do. They were prompt and professional and I may use them again in the future.

Carl's attention to detail is impressive. He is dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction. He built the deck & screened enclosure exactly as planned. Carl loves his work & it shows in his craftsmanship and quality.

The project included demolition down to the frame of the deck (all the treated lumber held up great, it was the cedar that was in terrible shape), which went without a hitch. Karl gave us the option of disposing of the material ourselves, or having a dumpster in the driveway. We chose the dumpster as a marginal increased cost. Demo took perhaps a day and a half as he need to carefully preserve the existing frame. We had only one suprise on the demo, and Karl had me witness the removal of a window framing board, just to be extra cuatious. The material was delivered by Northville Lumber on time. Karl spent approximately the next week carefully rebuilding the deck. There were a couple of mid-stream changes, however Karl consulted us each time, with options. Today we have an Azek based deck that will never need sanded, never need stained. While I wish it were a project that improved (vs maintained) the house, I am please with the result. Karl performed all of the work that he said he would, in the time frame he committed to, and under (by a couple of hundred dollars) the budget we agreed to. Hard to do better than that.

It went great. Carl did exactly what he said he would, the stairs are now much more solid than before, and he got it all done in 1 day.