Deck Guardian

Decks and Porches

About us

We are proud to serve most of New Jersey, with few exceptions, as the foremost Deck Builder and Deck Resurfacing Company in NJ. We bring experience, commitment and competitive pricing to the table from initial meeting until completion of our project. We love what we do and strive to bring our A-game to every project. You can rest assured that the Deck Guardian team will go above and beyond to bring your vision to life via excellent planning, budgeting and incomparable customer service.We do not provide staining and sealing services. Contact us for a Free Estimate today!

Business highlights

12 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Custom deck design,Deck Building,Deck Resurfacing, Deck Extensions, Deck Replacement!

Services we don't offer

Staining and Sealing Services or repair work

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9131 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 101-131 of 131 reviews

Karla P.
04/2017
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Our new deck is totally beautiful -- we couldn't be happier. Jon is professional, knowledgeable, very personable, and was extremely helpful in discussing options for resurfacing our old deck. His crew did an outstanding job on the project -- working long hours, cleaning up each night, and expertly crafting every detail. The result is amazing. We highly recommend Deck Guardian!
Description of Work: Deck Guardian resurfaced our existing deck with Trex, strengthened the existing frame, added new stairs, railings and deck skirt.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,500

Olga S.
02/2017
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
Guardian deck did an excellent job at building our new deck. They were very professional, fast and did a superior quality job.
Description of Work: Build a new deck.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Todd S.
02/2017
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Jon and his team exceeded all expectations with our deck resurfacing project. I'm about as detail oriented as it gets and regularly struggle when contractors don't do work to my high standards. These guys exceeded my standards. Jon is reliable and professional. He managed the project well and adjusted to our changes and needs along the way. Highly recommended!
Description of Work: Resurfacing of a rotting deck with Trex material.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$25,000

Michael S.
12/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
From the moment that I spoke with Jon and he worked around our schedule to come for an estimate until the deck was completed, the process could not have gone better. Once we signed the contract for the project, Jon was transparent when it came to scheduling the construction, working around inclement weather. A few days after the wood arrived at the house, Jon's team came and demolished the surface of our old deck. They arrived early in the morning and worked incredibly hard to finish the demolition and repair the foundation in one day. The team that was working took care to clean up all wood and nails from the yard, which was much appreciated with a 15 month old running around. Construction of the deck took a couple of days due to the size, but I couldn't be happier about how it turned out. After the wood dried, we had them back to stain and seal the pressure treated wood, and it came out perfect.
Description of Work: We needed to have our 900+ sq. ft. deck completely resurfaced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

M K.
11/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Deck Guardian did a great job on my deck! The general manager was prompt, responsive, knowledgeable, professional and nice to work with. The crew was also very courteous, did a great job and left the job site clean. I've gotten so many compliments on my new deck, including from the building inspector. I would recommend them!
Description of Work: Replace my old wooden deck with a new Trex deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Victoria T.
10/2016
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
I am so thrilled with my new deck from Deck guardian. Every part of the process was wonderful, from the initial quote to final inspection. When we first met with Jon, we really were unsure of what he wanted so he explained all of the materials and options and even had some design ideas for us. He also listened to what we wanted and incorporated our ideas. The team came early, stayed late, and worked very efficiently. We had a lot of surprises, including a creative, not-to-code foundation, but the team took it all in stride and reinforced everything to bring it to code. The final product was far better than I ever could have imagined and we could not recommend Deck Guardian enough.
Description of Work: They replaced all of our warped rotten wooden floor boards and rails with composite, changing the design slightly, and added a bar and lots of lights. They also replaced our porch columns and added porch railings.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$24,500

Linda B.
10/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
The entire process went very well .Ion, the boss was very attentive to all details of the project and very responsive by phone and email.. His crew that did the work . Two gentlemen were polite, worked hard, showed us all the steps and kept us informed .. They were near and cleaned up the site each day after they were done ...their workmanship was very good as well... I highly recommend this company.. We are very happy we chose them
Description of Work: Deck guardian replaced our old deck... It was 23 years old and I'm bad shape.. They came and demoed the old deck and were very neat and tidy and then replaced with a beautiful Trex deck ...

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,500

Tina L.
10/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
they certainly lived up to their previous 'excellent' reviews from me from 2 years ago when they installed our new deck. tree limbs falling from the storms recently damaged some of the deck railing. they were here within days of my calling, and fixed everything perfectly.
Description of Work: repair work due to tree limbs falling on deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$550

Tina L.
10/2016
5.0
contractors
  + -1 more
From start to finish, this company did everything right. From accommodating my timing needs, and keeping me informed, everything was done exactly as we agreed. The crew was neat, cleaning up every day, and friendly. John, the owner, was extremely professional in getting this job done wonderfully. The pricing was fare and the work was all first class. We couldn’t be any happier with the final product.
Description of Work: Ripped down an old wood deck and installed a new Trex deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$21,000

Marta K.
10/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
The design of my deck was very complicated - elevated with a complex design. I interviewed several deck companies but didn't feel comfortable with any of them..they didn't like the design and even made their own suggestions to simplify it! These companies seemed to want to do a predictable simple design. DG was recommended to me by a friend, who highly recommended them. I looked at their workmanship and was Impressed. John showed up on time, looked at the design, the next day he send me an estimate. I hired them and John scheduled a start day. Considering the size, material (Trex) and complexity of the project, I felt the cost was reasonable. The construction team showed up on time and worked long hours every day for 10 days to complete the project. I was very impressed with their work ethics, professionalism and obvious top quality experience. They really exceeded my expectations! I will recommend them to all my friends and family.
Description of Work: built an elevated trex deck.

Rating CategoryRating 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

Sergey G.
10/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
It was very easy to deal with Deck Guardian. I scheduled an appointment online. Ion from sales was very punctual and after taking the measurements , quickly gave me an estimate.Price was fair and competitive. Communication was very easy, mainly through emails. the crew was very professional. they built up the deck according to the pattern I suggested and did not charge extra. They did a very precise, amazing job.
Description of Work: Deck Guardian removed the old deck , old deck frame, hauled away all the debris They built up a new deck frame and trex deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,500

Penny L.
09/2016
4.0
decks
  + -1 more
They responded to my internet inquiry quickly with a phone call to set up a home visit. John brought material samples, took measurements and discussed the project. He left that day having provided a cost estimate, information on timing and the building process. He was thorough and pleasant.
Description of Work: Build a new deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Amanda K.
09/2016
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
Deck Guardians was really responsive and professional even before the work began. We got four price quotes before choosing a deck builder because ours was a large deck, lots of materials and labor. Deck Guardians was the most reasonable and was transparent about the cost of materials -vs- labor. There were a lot of "moving pieces" with my job because we had a pool install, hardscaping, electrical and plumbing. Deck Guardians worked well with our other contractors to make sure they were not interfering with each other's work. The crew that did the work were real craftsmen with a great eye for detail. They communicated with me every day regarding the status of the project and didn't hesitate to ask me about how I wanted certain details. They went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the way the deck looked. I'm very pleased with how the project turned out. I'm confident that Deck Guardians will honor their warranty should that ever come up. I heartily recommend them for any new or resurfacing deck project!
Description of Work: Deck Guardians resurfaced our existing wood deck with composite and built a new deck around an above-ground pool, connected to the existing deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$35,000

CHAKRAPANI G.
08/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
We are very glad we picked Deck Guardian to resurface our deck and build out our fence. They did a wonderful job and exceeded our expectations. Our experience with them was great from the time we met John for our quote till the job was completed. John answered all our questions and provided us with a very competitive quote. The crew did an outstanding job and were extremely professional. The project started on time as promised and the crew was were very attentive to minor details. They also left the place very clean after completing the job, making sure they picked up all the debris. We would gladly recommend Deck Guardian! If you are building a new deck or getting your old one resurfaced, we would suggest you give them a try.
Description of Work: Resurface deck and build out new stairs for the deck and build an aluminum fence

Rating CategoryRating 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

Cary H.
08/2016
5.0
decks, deck cleaning
  + 0 more
Deck Guardian did a wonderful job of rebuilding our old deck. Setting up appointment for free estimate was quick and smooth. When Jon (the manager) showed up for the appointment, he was very knowledgeable and patient to answer all our questions. Jon showed us various decking materials and combinations and gave us very competitive price quote. From start to finish the job was done in a professional and organized way. The craftsmanship of Deck Guardian crew was excellent. When the project was done, we?re so thrilled with the new beautiful deck they built. We highly recommend Deck Guardian!
Description of Work: Rebuild deck

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000

marc G.
07/2016
5.0
deck cleaning
  + -1 more
Great=very satisfied, prompt service
Description of Work: outstanding

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Kathi C.
07/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
The job was completed within 2-weeks of the estimate being provided. The job took only 2 days because the hardworking crew worked from early mornings until 7:30pm. Their workmanship was incredible and the finished work is spectacular. I could not be more pleased with the results of this project from beginning to end. In addition, the price was fair and everything went so smoothly from start to finish. I highly recommend Deck Guardian.
Description of Work: Deck Guardian replaced my old, wooden deck with a beautiful and practical Trex deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

Bob P.
07/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
The whole experience was great. They were helpful with designing our deck and offered a reasonable price that beat the other installers we looked at. The quality of our new deck is incredible. I would definitely work with them again in the future.
Description of Work: Refaced our deck with trex.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,500

William Z.
07/2016
1.0
contractors, decks, deck cleaning, woodworking, sunrooms
  + 3 more
These guys are great if you are interested in wasting your time. Spent an hour with the guy that came for an estimate. Told me he would have the quote in 1 - 2 days max. If fact, when I questioned how quickly it would come after he said that, he even gave me a look like my concerns are unsubstantiated, and then assured me again it would be in my hands within 2 days. It never came. Went on a business trip and came back, still nothing. No voice mail, no email, nothing. Sent the company an email thru their contact form, now 3 weeks after the estimate. Waited 3 business days. Nothing. Called them and spoke to a girl who transferred me to Gordon. Gordon seemed "surprised" I didn't receive my quote. Told me that "it was ready and just needed to be emailed". When I told him I need it by tomorrow so I could make my decision, he said "ohh it will be in your inbox tonight!". Nothing came. Either this company is terrible or they are very busy. If you are terrible, good luck. If you are busy then by all means don't lie to the people who took the time to call you and spend an hour with the estimator. Tell me you are booked up and can't help me. Tell me you know someone else and refer me and take a commission. Tell me you will contact me in October when you are not busy. Who is running the show over there?
Description of Work: They did nothing but waste my time.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Linda E.
06/2016
5.0
decks
  + -1 more
Deck Guardian was a pleasure to work with from beginning to end. They provided ideas to redesign the layout of the original deck. They were prompt in their responses when I had questions and they started my job within a week of when I was promised. They had advised me of the delay which was due to an entire week of rain. They just completed my 32? X 14? second floor deck in 2 ½ days. I expected it was going to take 4-5 days. They tore down the existing wood structure, redesigned a section that included the steps, and replaced it with Trex. They communicated with me along the way and when it was noticed that the supporting beam would stick out beyond the new deck, they brought it to my attention, and worked with me to find a solution to incorporate the beam so it would not protrude, even though it required additional work and materials. The group of men assigned to my job were perfectionists. They were prompt, professional, hard-working, highly skilled, and took pride in their work, going above and beyond expectations to assure that the end result was exactly as it should be, and that I was happy with it. They were a pleasure to work with. I am extremely happy with my new deck. It is just beautiful. I highly recommend Deck Guardian.
Description of Work: They provided ideas to redesign the layout of the original deck. They tore down the existing wood structure, redesigned a section that included the steps, and replaced it with a 32’ X 14’ second floorTrex deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$16,000

Emily B.
04/2016
5.0
contractors, decks
  + 0 more
We were looking to tear down our old wood deck in the backyard and front wood porch and replace with Trex materials. We got four estimates, including Deck Guardian. We had a great experience with Deck Guardian. Jon was great to work with. He went over all the details of the project, helped us decide on which color materials to use, and was willing to work with us on the price. We found their price to be reasonable- they came in around the middle of the estimates we received. The project started within the time line that Jon said it would. The crew was on time, worked hard and did a fabulous job. They were very neat and organized and left their work areas spotless when they left. They even offered really great advice about which color material to use for one part of the project, and I really appreciated their expertise. We would recommend Deck Guardian.
Description of Work: They replaced our old wood deck in the backyard and wood front porch with Trex materials.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,300

Chris R.
04/2016
5.0
deck cleaning, decks, contractors, woodworking
  + 2 more
They were solid, professional, efficient, punctual, and everything else you could ask for from a professional decking company. From the start the owner was a breeze to work with, providing a very direct and hassle-free quote, and was clearly able to work with us to make sure we were happy with the plan for the project - from the overall idea for the deck to the details of styling. He came over immediately, and even after considering a couple other companies, we decided to go with Deck Guardian because of how easy it was to come to a reasonable price and how quickly Deck Guardian could both start AND PLAN TO FINISH our project. Their workers arrived 30 mins early on the day the project started, and got to work immediately - wasting little time. They worked through rain, +30-50 mph wind gusts, and just never stopped! They were driven, professional, and incredibly meticulous with our project as it showed they were caring for our deck as if they were building their own. They wasted no material in the entire process, and were always willing to answer questions and ensure we were kept aware of adjustments to the plan (all for the better). I am only disappointed with the fact that I have 1 x deck, because I would love to rehire these guys again - my solace will be to recommend them to our friends and other people in the area. Do yourselves a favor and at least give them a call for an estimate - you'll be pleasantly surprised how they don't just treat you like just another project but an extended member of their company.
Description of Work: Deck guardian installed new deck boards, shored up our existing structure, and completely transformed our old and neglected deck.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500

Ashish S.
04/2016
5.0
decks, contractors
  + 0 more
The guys were amazing. Awesome attitude, hard working. The entire process was smooth, they kept in touch in every step. They accommodated my request to change in design the last moment and didn't show any panic when I said my recommendation might be against city codes. We just had to figure out what that was and whatever the guys were doing exceeded the city codes. We had been quoted exorbitant prices just for living in Marlboro. Deck Guardian gave the most reasonable quote and the results were amazing. Truly happy. Now I can get to enjoy my deck. Thanks so much guys.
Description of Work: Replaced railing and deck boards with pressure treated wood boards and vinyl railing.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$13,000

Abhirup C.
07/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, decks, house painters, contractors, woodworking
  + 3 more
The salesman came out a couple of evenings to accomodate my work schedule. We asked for and checked out the references. The work started within a couple of days of signing of the contract. They powerwashed the deck for 3 hours on the first day. Couple of days later they came back to replace the cracked boards. It was followed up with sanding and painting (multiple coats) of the deck surface, the steps and railings. They did a bit more than what was stated in the contract without changing the price. The paint dried fairly fast. They came back the following day for a final inspection and collecting the final payment. The whole job was done in a week. They taped the side of the house during the work and left everything clean. Our ten year old deck looks like new. This is a higher end professional unit. One of the few companies where phones are answered by a live person. Appointments are confirmed by e-mails and texts. Every contract is assigned a coordinator who calls and follows up. They offered a 10 year warranty for re-surfacing. But they are not cheap.
Description of Work: Re-surfaced the deck which included Powerwashing, replacement of cracked boards, sanding and painting.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Andrew E.
07/2015
1.0
contractors
  + -1 more
Appointment to estimate resurfacing my deck was set up a week in advance. Received several email and text confirming appointment, as recent as 60 minutes before scheduled start time. 35 minutes before appointment received text and email that appointment was cancelled. No reason, no call. When I called number provided, person who answered did not know why it was cancelled. Will not do business with this company
Description of Work: Suppose to estimate deck resurfacing job

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Contact information

458 Elizabeth Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873

http://www.deckguardian.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
13VH08509200
Trade License Locale
New Jersey
Trade License Authority
New Jersey: General
Trade License Expiration
03/31/2025
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Service Categories

Decks and Porches

FAQ

Deck Guardian is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Deck Guardian accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Deck Guardian offers free project estimates.
No, Deck Guardian does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Deck Guardian does not offer a senior discount.
No, Deck Guardian does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Deck Guardian offers warranties.
Deck Guardian offers the following services: Custom deck design,Deck Building,Deck Resurfacing, Deck Extensions, Deck Replacement!
Staining and Sealing Services or repair work

Contact information

458 Elizabeth Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873

http://www.deckguardian.com

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM