We at Decks By All Means are dependable contractors with over 20 years of total experience. We are experts at enhancing your leisure experience by making your outdoor dreams come true.
At Decks By All Means, we specialize in deck building, custom decks, screen enclosures and restoration projects. Our expertise also extends to building highly durable sheds and fences. Bob Means, owner of Decks By All Means is on every job to ensure that your satisfaction is guaranteed.
Business highlights
33 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Since 1992, Decks By All Means has been producing custom designed decks and porches in and around the Triangle area. Over the years, we have refined our skills and kept up with changes in the industry in an effort to continuously provide our customers with superior building materials and craftsmanship.
Description of Work: I contacted a few deck builders about a rebuild of my existing deck. Decks By All Means has high ratings on AL so I scheduled Bob to come out on Mar 29. I'm sure it was the start of the busy season, but I called back a couple of times and never heard back. Went with another company which has done an excellent job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Robert S.
03/2016
5.0
decks
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unknown
Description of Work: Removed the old deck, built a new one. Work was completed rapidly and with excellent quality.
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
$5,265
Response from DECKS BY ALL MEANS
Thank you sir. I appreciate the excellent review.
Matthew M.
02/2016
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
unknown
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
$22,000
Response from DECKS BY ALL MEANS
Thank you much sir for the excellent report. Hope you and your family get many years of enjoyment
Brian E.
12/2015
5.0
decks
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unknown
Description of Work: Excellent builder of decks and porches.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kevin S.
03/2015
5.0
decks
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unknown
Description of Work: Bob and his team did tremendous work on our deck extension project. I highly recommend him for all your deck needs.
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
$10,280
Nat P.
03/2015
4.0
decks, sunrooms
+ 0 more
unknown
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Michael M.
05/2014
5.0
decks, sunrooms
+ 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: Screened 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
$17,000
Annette M.
01/2014
5.0
decks
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Description of Work: Bob Means met w/me at appointed time and was very professional. He took time to find out what I wanted, looked at area and gave me recommendations. The cost of what I want done exceeded my budget so have put off until I can afford the job. When I can I will definitely call Mr. Means to do the job.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Daniel G.
04/2012
5.0
decks
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Bob's estimate was fair, he and his crew were polite and professional. The job came out well and we received a lot of compliments. We are very pleased.
Description of Work: Bob Means was hired to build a pool deck off the back of our home and to move existing stairs from screen porch. The deck is about 12 x22' and ties into the existing screen porch, which is on a different level.
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
$4,000
John K.
01/2012
5.0
decks
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Excellent. 1. estimate was reasonable 2. Bob Means discussed options 3. Start to finish was quick, started over the Christmas holiday and inclement weather 4. Deck was constructed with prime wood with few knots. Excellent workmanship 5. Passed inspection first time 6. All final pick list items resolved quickly Very Satisfied
Description of Work: Remove old deck Build new larger wood 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
$7,000
Deborah N.
10/2011
5.0
decks, sunrooms
+ 0 more
Overall the process went very smoothly. Having been burned by contractors before we were very hesitant but Bob restored our confidence in having people work on our home.
Description of Work: Bob's estimate came in line with the other estimate but we got a lot more with Bob than we would have with the other company. He turned a side carport into a screened in porch and installed a ceiling fan that we had purchased. He enclosed the poles in a wood piller (something the other company was not going to do). He and his team did a fabulous job cutting the wood to meet the existing structures. When he came for the estimate he had samples of the material that he would use for the project which we had not seen with the other estimate either. All in all a very professional job and we love the porch now and spend a lot more time outside.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,400
Sally T.
10/2011
5.0
decks
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They had great ideas to accomplish what we wanted to do, and proved to be skilled at carrying them out. Bob was realistic about the cost, timeline, and what he could do. Both he and Carl were there when they said they would be, worked hard all day (I think they only broke for lunch.), and cleaned up at the end of the job. They did an excellent job, and I would highly recommend Decks by all Means.
Description of Work: Bob and Carl built a lower deck, a new staircase between the upper and lower decks, and an arbor on the upper 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
$5,000
Susan and Mark G.
10/2011
5.0
decks
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Very well. Everything was done as previously discussed. Project was on time and exactly as estimated.
Description of Work: Bob installed Azek maintenance-free decking on our front porch and rebuilt three steps which were also finished with Azek.
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
$1,300
Gregory L.
10/2010
5.0
decks
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Bob gave me a very competitive bid for replacing a 2nd story deck and stairs. His team was always on time and started work bright and early. They were very professional in how they approached the project. Bob had a very good knowledge of the local deck building codes. As a result, the inspections were a breeze. I was extremely impressed with the workmanship, attention to detail, fit and finish and overall appearance of the deck. They used premium, pre dried materials with a very low knot content. The small cosmetic touches were a nice surprise too. The crew members were pleasant and took time to answer all my questions and concerns during construction. I highly recommend Decks by All Means.
Description of Work: Removed old deck and replaced with a new, larger 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
$7,339
Allen S.
09/2010
5.0
decks, sunrooms
+ 0 more
It was great. There were no problems at all, and we would recommend them highly.
Description of Work: They installed a new deck and screen 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
$14,000
Bill W.
06/2010
5.0
decks
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The job was competitively bid and the proposal and price provided was competitive enough to win the job. High quality materials were delivered on schedule and the job started and finished on-time. The job was also finished on budget. The crew was professional, punctual, and worked hard the entire time on site to build a quality deck. They hauled away the debris from the old deck and thoroughly cleaned up the work area before leaving each day and when the job was complete. After the job was completed, my wife and I decided on some added changes she wanted to the original pergola design. Mr. Bob Means, the owner, made himself available to discuss the new work, ensuring the change was made promptly and completely to our satisfaction. I was completely satisfied with the cost, schedule, quality and management of the entire project.
Description of Work: The company removed an existing, but deteriorated, wooden deck and replaced it with a new 140 square foot deck with a linear pergola along one side.
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
$3,450
Jeff B.
06/2010
5.0
decks
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We are very pleased with Bob's work and we would encourage others to use his services.
Description of Work: Bob removed our old deck, designed our new deck, and replaced it all on time and on budget. Bob worked with us to tweak the design, he took care of all permits, etc., and his crew cleaned the work site and left no debris.
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
$6,000
Marie J.
06/2010
5.0
decks
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Everything was finished correctly and on time, and we are very pleased with the results.
Description of Work: Put a 10'x12' extention on the back porch and added an additional set of stairs.
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
$3,095
Andrea M.
01/2010
5.0
decks
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The deck that they built is a 30 by 12 raised deck and is 20 feet high. They did a good job too. The project was great and the person who came out to get the work done was great too. I chose him, as he was the only one available. It took them 1 week to build the deck and they used pine wood.
Description of Work: I used the services of Decks By All Means to build a deck for us in August.
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
$5,000
Brad I.
11/2009
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
Bob, his 2-man crew and the various subcontractors did a great job. Quality was top-notch and the process was smooth, taking approx 3 weeks start to finish even with some weather delays. The crew cleaned up the work area every night and were very low-profile. Only rarely did we need to be home during the work day (wife and I both work), as they were able to meet us around our schedule. What separates this company in my opinion is that their work included a near-complete strip-down of our existing decking and rails, as they placed brand new boards and rails. The other companies we had come out for quotes were only going to use our existing deck rails and build a roof on top. Decks by All Means tore off the existing boards (kept the foundational supports) and laid down a new decking. Our existing deck was only 7 years old so it didn't need replacing necessarily, but starting from scratch on the boards and railing was really a nice touch -- now the grilling deck matches the porch flooring in terms of newness. The permit process was handled smoothly and the deck really looks great. We are very pleased customers.
Description of Work: We had an existing 14x14 deck converted to a screened-in porch and added a 10x10 grilling deck. Job included a ceiling fan, very nice beadboard ceiling, recessed lighting, 3 outlets and 2 skylights.
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
$14,500
Jeffrey H.
08/2009
5.0
decks
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I had originally met with 4 different deck companies last year and Bob offered the best price. Delays on my end held the project up for several months and Bob waited patiently until we were ready to pull the trigger and still honored his original quote even though we had changed the design significantly. His crew was on the job by 7:30am each day of the project and were incredibly competent. They even helped figure out some design challenges. Top shelf experience every step of the way.
Description of Work: Old deck demo and removal Clean up and ground prep New deck design and construction Materials/waste removal
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
$7,550
REBECCA D.
06/2009
5.0
decks
+ -1 more
We contacted him for a quote and he was able to get started within a couple of weeks. It took about three-four weeks due a few small delays getting permits from the city.
Description of Work: Bob and his (two-man) crew put on a new deck and screened-in porch, with fan, recessed lights, skylights, beadboard ceiling, and a nifty dog door. It looks great and we have been very pleased with the work. He offered a better price than others from whom we received quotes.
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
06/2006
4.0
decks
+ -1 more
ALTHOUGH WE ARE VERY PLEASED WITH HOW THE WHOLE THING TURNED OUT, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DEADLINE. I THINK THE BOSS GOT SICK OR SOMETHING BECAUSE IT TOOK THEM TWICE AS LONG AS WHAT THEY SAID IT WOULD.
Description of Work: THEY BUILT US A SCREENED-IN PORCH AND EXTENDED OUR DECK.
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Service Categories
Decks and Porches,
Sunrooms and Patio Enclosures,
Doors,
Garage and Shed Building,
Ceiling Fans,
Lighting,
Fencing,
Electrical
FAQ
DECKS BY ALL MEANS is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
DECKS BY ALL MEANS accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, DECKS BY ALL MEANS offers free project estimates.
No, DECKS BY ALL MEANS does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, DECKS BY ALL MEANS does not offer a senior discount.
No, DECKS BY ALL MEANS does not offer emergency services.
Yes, DECKS BY ALL MEANS offers warranties.
DECKS BY ALL MEANS offers the following services: Since 1992, Decks By All Means has been producing custom designed decks and porches in and around the Triangle area. Over the years, we have refined our skills and kept up with changes in the industry in an effort to continuously provide our customers with superior building materials and craftsmanship.