Ed Gause Construction

Ed was easy to work with and responsive in communicating with me before, during and after the job. The quality of the work was excellent and the materials used were top shelf. Ed and his team were able to take on the job in a timely manner. They showed up on-time and finished the job efficiently. I have no hesitation hiring Ed for future work and I have already recommended him to my neighbors.

He was very nice and knowledgable. He answered all our questions and measured out our decks. He also left some decking samples with us to review. He spent approx an hour or so with us and said he would have an estimate to us within a week. It has now been at least 3 weeks and no estimate. Going with another company that has followed thru and wants our business.

Ed was very helpful. We were debating whether to build a composite deck or not. Ed took the time to show us one he had already built so that we could get a better idea. Ed is a hardworking individual and does due diligence and wants to make sure that his customers are fully satisfied.

Ed is a charming gentleman, who took a look at our deck and considered our dilemma of whether to try to find a hot tub to fit the hole in the deck, or to fill it in and put a bigger one on top. He gave us a fair ballpark figure, his best advice and several alternative options. We really appreciated his consideration and thoughtful advice. Although we’re still working through our choices, we would not hesitate to give him a call for any future projects. He’s not out to sell the highest price product, but rather, his goal is to meet the client’s needs in the best possible way.

He does excellent work. He helped with some siding issues that were caused by the prior deck.. He kept me up to date with the project the whole time. He was a pleasure to work with and addressed all questions and concerns I had with the project. I would recommend him highly.

It has been a year since our deck was built, but I wanted to post as we are still very pleased with the work done. Ed and his crew tore down my old dilapidated wood deck and constructed a new, beautiful Timbertech deck. He discovered the old deck was barely hanging onto the house by a nail or two, and had virtually no support system underneath. Our new deck was built to precise measurements with a framing design to compliment the house. Ed was professional, experienced, detailed, prompt and a pleasure to work with. We hope we can use him for other projects in the future.

Ed and his crew built a 10 by 16 deck in our backyard that is beautiful. They were able to complete this in a very short time. They were very friendly and would hire them again in a heartbeat!

We found our dream house. It had a scary upstairs deck and no privacy. Ed's design for the upstairs and downstairs decks were amazing. We love standing on the upstairs deck- it has gone from dangerous to darling. They are beautiful. Ed has always been prompt, reasonable and leaves the site clean. His helper, with whom he works side by side, was also skilled and pleasant. Ed only uses good wood, and could be underbid by people who use lesser quality wood. But, this being the Pacific Northwest, we always budget for good wood and really good craftsmanship. Ed's the best.

Design was superior to what others had suggested for our needs, and we love how the spindles provide a more open view of our greenspace, as well as the bonus of lower maintenance. Ed's pricing seemed more than fair, and both he and his help were hard workers, enduring continual storms to get the job done. He was also patient as we briefly pondered other material options. We feel fortunate to have contracted Ed for the work as we continually appreciate the fruits of his labor.

I cannot say enough about how pleased I am with the whole process and product. Ed was very responsive, professional and informative. He fulfilled every promise from start time to finish. At the end of the job, my back yard was clean of all debris as it should be. I highly recommend his services.

The beautiful deck is a joy to look at and is extremely sturdy and well-made. The ramps and concrete pad provide easy access to the deck for our elderly relatives. Ed's extensive experience and expert knowledge put him head and shoulders above the other contractors we talked with. His price was very competitive and we are extremely pleased with his work.

Ed is a true craftsman who delivers quality work on time. The mahogeny railing is beautiful, very well anchored on solid posts, and re-stained. The railing posts were seated to optimize the deck space. When Ed discovered that two of our deck stairs were structually deficient (while installing a post to support the deck stairs railing), he restructured the two lower stairs to provide better support. Ed ensured that both fence doors were reseated properly to ensure easy opening and a solid door closure. This had been a nagging problem for us when the previously installed fence posts warped. Ed made sure that the under-the-deck lattice was a solid barrier to animal entry. Every detail of the job was exactly as Ed defined it when quoting the job. Ed and his crew were always on time, worked hard and efficiently, and are very easy to communicate with. The cleanup was thorough. You will expecially enjoy Ed's jokes!

Ed responded to our request quickly, coming over and offering options for us to consider. He gave suggestions to make the stairs sturdier and suggested materials that would be lower maintenance. Once we had made our decision he quickly ordered the materials, stained the cedar pieces with our leftover stain so it would closely match the rest of the old deck. He and his helper arrived when they said, they were very professional and they cleaned everything up. Although we probably could have had the work done for less money, you get what you pay for and we are pleased with the work. We would not hesitate to recommend him or to use him again.

The new deck is beautifully constructed - it's a joy to look at and is extremely well made. He did very careful, thorough work. I felt his price was high but then again, the deck probably wouldn't have been as nice if I'd used the company with the much lower bid. Ed was also able to do the job very quickly - he started the job less than a week after I first contacted him about it. Everyone else was booked out for 4-6 weeks.

It was disappointing to say the least. I really liked Ed, and I hate to leave him a negative review, but he completely failed to follow through.

Ed arrived precisely at the appointed time to provide an estimate. The deck in question serviced an upstairs bedroom and was in really bad shape ... the railing was rotting and some of the deck boards were barely able to support weight, and the top of one of the support posts also had rot. The posts seemed okay where they disappeared into the lower deck, but some of the joists showed rot, as well. Unfortunately, they were cantilevered into the house and would have to be sawed off and attached to a ledger. Ed explained all the options, we talked about various types of decking (I wanted it to match, as close as possible, the material used on the lower deck, which he told me was no longer used. I also asked that the railing approximate the railing on the lower deck (metal bars anchored in cedar rails). Ed said he could do all of that and told me he would send an estimate later that afternoon, but guessed that the cost would be about $2500. He called, as promised, and confirmed that his rough estimate was correct. He also said he could pick up the material and start the job the next Monday (it was Saturday), and be done by Tuesday. I was very pleased with that news ... the bid was competitive with all but one other bid I had been given (and that one lower bid was from a painter who was bidding on a paint job for the entire house). I am of the school that I would rather have a deck guy build my deck than a painter, and being done by Tuesday rather than waiting a month to have the job start was an added bonus. I said "yes." Ed arrived on Monday morning promptly. John accompanied him. The two went directly to work. They were efficient, fast, and very professional. Ed encouraged me to watch, and explained every step of the process if I asked. He showed me all the materials he was using and explained why he used them instead of materials. The rot on the upper posts and in the decking was worse than we thought, but a real problem emerged when the whole deck was down ... the rot was really bad where the railing had been attached, and it seemed that there was also rot at the base of the posts. We discussed multiple options for addressing that problem, and agreed to take up some of the main deck in order to better see what was going on. Oops. The posts needed to be replaced. We again discussed options, agreed on a couple of alternatives, and he began calling around to see which lumber stores might have two 16' posts on hand. After knowing what was available, we again discussed options and prices, and made a decision. Ed called the store back and ordered two posts. He cleaned up, went to the store to pick up the posts and router the edges to round them off (to match the posts on the main deck), promising to be back the next day at 8:00 AM to finish. He and John returned the next morning ... at 8 ... and went right to work. They were done by 2:30 or 3. Again, whenever I expressed an interest, he and John explained what they were doing and answered all of my questions. My wife had a doctor's appointment and we had to leave at 2:00. I left a check for the new total (additional charges for the two posts and the additional time to prep and install them ... as we agreed the day before) before they were finished. When we came home, they were gone. The job was finished, and everything cleaned up nicer than before they arrived. They had offered to leave the wood behind, if I wanted to burn it, but I asked them to haul it. Other than a very attractive (and strong) deck in place of the old rotten one, there was hardly a sign they had been there. This was a very satisfactory experience, and I highly recommend Ed to anyone needing a deck. He is very good at what he does, but is also resourceful and more than able to adjust and adapt to whatever turns up.

Ed and his crew were very professional and punctual. All work was done per specifications.

The front & back decks were in serious need of replacement. The wood had rotted and seemed unsafe. I may have been able to go another winter before replacing, and did consider that since this old house needs so many repairs but really didn't want to put off the front since it's our access into the house. After bids from three companies I chose Ed Gause Construction based on his experience, willingness to offer alternative ideas that could save money, the price of the bids, and because his crew was small and he also does the work himself. He also spends time building the professional relationship with his clients. Mr. Gause came out on a weekend to give me a bid on both decks. I also asked for info on building a small set of stairs off the front deck so we could finally have access to the side yard, something I've wanted since buying this house 11 years ago. To my amazement I was able to afford the front deck and stairs. The back deck was also very reasonable but I just didn't have enough resources to commit to replacing the back at the same time. When it came time to start the work, he came out again with copies of the contract and we went over the work plan again. He would start work the next day. As promised the work was completed within 2 days. He patched/sealed the cracks in the original railing and left it in better condition than it was. He also addressed a few concerning spots that I noticed in the new boards. Basically there was a sliver coming off one side of a board that he sealed, and another spot that was easily smoothed out. 2 weeks later I noticed a 12inch crack in one of the steps, when I notified Ed he replaced the board within 2 days. It also looks like he tightened down the side stair railings. So nice!! I've spent almost every day sitting on the front deck with my dogs since it has been re-built. I wven considered sleeping out there during the heat wave.... We are very happy! I will definitely call Ed when it's time to do the back deck. Thank you!

The job went very smoothly. Ed and his crew showed up on time and completed the deck very quickly. We are very happy with the deck and the job that Ed and his crew did.

Ed came out and quoted us on deck repair and putting in new stairs. He also quoted extending the deck but we decided not to have that part done yet. He did an amazing job. Stunning appearance to his work. He came out when he said he would, and had the whole thing finished in a couple days. He ended up doing more than he charged us for, and added very nice trim that we weren't expecting. Plus, he gave me some ideas for some extra work that I'm going to do myself on the deck. His pricing was very reasonable considering the quality materials he uses. Ed is very personable and knows his stuff. I plan on using him in the future when we get ready to have more done. I highly recommend him if your looking for any sort of deck work. Thanks Ed!

This was our second time hiring Ed to build a deck for us - and my wife and I couldn't be happier with the result! Our job was finished on schedule, on budget, and it looks better than I imagined! Even though we've used Ed before, I still solicited several bids as part of my due diligence. Just like the last time, the bid from Ed was a good value. Not the lowest, but also not the highest by a long shot. And since we knew from previous experience the top level quality of work he does, it was a no-brainer to hire him again. Ed's been building decks for a long time, and his extensive experience is the reason I feel total confidence in hiring him. I get the feeling that he's already built just about any kind of deck you can imagine, probably several times. That means you don't have to worry about any surprises with Ed. I've learned first hand over the course of two deck builds, that you can really trust his estimate about how long something will take, or how much it will cost. That's really important to me. Ed's experience also means he can offer very solid advice and suggestions to make your project cost less and maybe even look better than you might have imagined. In our case, after carefully listening to my wife describe what she wanted, he offered a simple design suggestion that she hadn't even considered that made our deck look even better - without creating any additional expense! Finally, I should mention that Ed has a great crew that works along side him. They're friendly and professional, doing a good job of cleaning up at the end of each day. They are a regular team of friends and family, that have worked with Ed for a long time. If you need a deck built, hire Ed Gause Construction! That's what I tell my friends!

The deck is beautiful! Working with Ed was amazing. He was responsive and did exactly what he said that we would do. He also notice a potential safety issue and worked with us to make sure that our deck was safe for our small children.

Ed came to our house twice to discuss our project prior to accepting his bid. We had him create two bids, which he did just as requested. Ed only gives verbal bids until you give a verbal hire agreement. Then he comes over with a contract for you to review. At that point we discussed our project again. The day of the job came. Ed and his crew showed up on time as did all of the materials. Everything went well for several days. We noticed odd spotting on our deck before the project was finished. Ed came over to address some other issues (specifically how to make the stairs work with the slope of our yard) and we pointed out the spotting. He talked with the lumber company. Turns out that the outdoor screws were defective causing the stains on the deck. Ed replaced our deck top with 20 new boards in a timely fashion. We would have rated Ed with all As, but there were a few minor attention to detail things that when pointed out, Ed took care of. For example, there was a board with a significant crack placed on our stairs and there was an entire board that they forgot to screw down. The cracked board was replaced and the other board nailed down. Easy fixes that we pointed out. Overall, he was easy to work with and we would hire him again. Our deck looks beautiful and we are pleased with the job.

Ed was great to work with. I told him what I had envisioned and he provided an option I hadn't considered. I ended up going with his suggestion as it provided me with more usable space and was more cost effective. I was very surprised at how quickly he was able to start the job and that it only took 3 days. They were punctual and kept me appraised of their progress. When I expressed a concern about the deck being able to support a large fountain, they beefed up the framing even more in the area where the fountain will be displayed. I love my new deck and am happy that I went with Ed Gause Construction. Watch out for his jokes!!!

We got several bids and most of them were sales people who came out. Ed came out, gave us the bid and when work began he was here the whole time building the deck with two of his workers. They made some great suggestions about design which turned out quite nice. We're very happy with our deck. Our neighbors were wowed by it when they first saw it. Super nice, quality work!