Established in 1971 by Ted Flateau, Custom Fence and Masonry has built a reputation for the highest quality residential hardscaping in the Seattle metro area. We work with homeowners and the landscaping industry. From start to finish, our artisans, designers and project managers take pride in working personally with you to ensure you receive precisely the design and quality of work you intend.
Business highlights
53 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Wood fences, arbors, trellises. Wood decks. Patio and deck enclosures. All types of brick and stone work, real and faux. Outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pizza ovens, and building enclosures. Concrete and paver patios, walkways, driveways.
We were (and still are) very pleased with the job they performed. Ted had me visit an ongoing job to make sure of the type of stamped concrete we were interested in which was very helpful. The job took approximately five weeks from absolute beginning to end of project, took a little longer due to concrete availability limitations, but Ted communicated and things were done well.
Description of Work: We had an existing concrete patio demolished, and a stamped concrete patio and walkway put in along with a gas outdoor masonry fire pit, brick pavers along the outside of the concrete fire pit area. Ted and his crew were excellent with communicating about design elements (where concrete met house borders, back patio step out, taking into account tree root limitations, etc.).
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
$35,000
patrick W.
12/2016
5.0
fencing, masonry
 + 0 more
Work was done in 2 days (large fence). Carpentry is excellent. Byron, the owner, is very personable and professional. He returned my call the first day I called. Byron has five crews working all the time, so they can get the job done fairly quickly. His company had also built fences throughout our neighborhood. I checked with two neighbors and they both had great things to say. I had also called two other companies, one never returned my call, and the other told me that they didn't travel to the suburb where we live. They then recommended another contractor who had terrible Angie's reviews. (Thank you Angie's)
Description of Work: Replaced a 20 year old cedar fence.
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
Fred D.
02/2014
5.0
fencing, masonry
 + 0 more
They were outstanding from beginning to end. He was there on time to do the bid. He was there to follow up on the work. Everything was done timely. Invoice was sent right away. The crew was 100% professional. I could not have selected a better contractor.
Description of Work: I had Custom Fence & Masonry put a fence up for me. They replaced slabs in my driveway for me and put up a new fence.
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
Chris L.
02/2014
5.0
fencing
 + -1 more
Fast, well constructed, and clean.
Description of Work: 96 linear feet of wooden fencing.
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
$2,500
David S.
02/2014
5.0
decks
 + -1 more
They did very good work. Two to three people were here and it took a couple weeks to complete everything. Everything went according to plan and I was very satisfied with the results.
Description of Work: They created a patio and some stairs. They also created a cement block wall fence for the HOA.
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
Ron B.
09/2013
5.0
masonry
 + -1 more
We contacted contractor and he came over to estimate the job. He then suggested we go to material providers store to pick out stone facade that we wanted. He suggested two different manufactures and their locations. We went to manufacturer picked out style of facade. We notified the contractor, who then scheduled the installation. Contractor send us a detailed contract for signature. it was exactly as expected He came and installed as scheduled and did an excellent job! We couldn't be happier with the results!
Description of Work: Installed faux stone facade on exposed foundation below siding on front of house
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
$1,600
Melinda W.
07/2013
5.0
masonry, patios
 + 0 more
This is the second time we have had Ted and his crew do work for us. The installation was done beautifully again. We even modified the work statement after the project was started and Ted gladly accommodated our request. Ted listens extremely well and responds quickly to questions. This is a top-notch company.
Description of Work: We had pavers put in from our driveway to a circular patio and from our main driveway to our barn.
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
$28,000
Leigh B.
12/2012
5.0
decks, masonry, patios
 + 1 more
From the initial estimate where Ted was able to clearly diagnose the problem and offer a range of solutions through the close of the project Ted and Custom Fence and Masonry performed at the highest level. Ted did an excellent job of setting expectations and communicating status and schedule throughout the project. The work they did was of the highest quality. They were neat and extremely responsive. They even went as far as to help me diagnose and repair a minor but unrelated problem with our downspout. We can't recommend CUSTOM FENCE and MASONRY INC highly enough.
Description of Work: Remodel of an over-foundation slate patio that was leaking water into basement. They leveled, sealed, and installed a new stone patio with no impact to the existing structure.
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
Melinda W.
05/2012
5.0
fencing, masonry
 + 0 more
Ted, the owner, was incredibly professional the work quality is superb. I will definitely recommended him to friends and hopefully have do more work for us! i am assuming a top notch
Description of Work: Replaced driveway pad and walkway, with agreeable and surrounding buck.
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
$18,000
Mike R.
02/2012
5.0
hardscaping
 + -1 more
They did a great job. I have recommended them to others.
Description of Work: They performed work for us at our home.
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
$500
GREGORY W.
10/2011
5.0
fencing, masonry, hardscaping, driveway gates
 + 2 more
Ted's design was very good and served well for the footings and Stone wall layout. I did have to watch excavation and rebar and form layout before pouring to catch one footing out of line and rebar in the location of one bracket to be drilled in later. These were both corrected without hassle. Some contractors give arguments back, but this crew corrects the work and continues on. The fence and brackets worked well. Without significant impact to the look of a classical cedar fence, this fence has the capabilities desired. They cleaned up the place after their work and at my request left me some cedar scraps.
Description of Work: Ted helped me design column footings and layout for rock walls and excavation for a new south porch on an old house. There were several challenges and his design met them all and passed Seattle DPD inspection to boot-- first time through without corrections. During the form layout and excavation, there were errors in the work of his crew. I caught these before the cement pour and they corrected them without hassle or argument. This job was small but fairly complex with several drawings. They did an excellent job and I did ask them back for a second contract for a fence - cedar 6' plank. (not just a hypothetical "would you use them again".) This fence had an unusual feature - brackets that allowed for expansion/contraction due to cedar humidity change and also servicablility from the owner side (removability of the panels). I also specified some unusual post positions - more drawings, which they followed. They got the job done rapidly and cleanly. Some lower edges of some planks were several inches above grade however, but this was not a big problem. Ted is very knowledgeable and can help guide in design and avoiding problems. On complicated jobs its best that the owner does keep an eye on the work as its done. Ted was far more knowledgeable than the other contractors I had requested bids from. He knew rebar configurations and pour specifications and helped me create the drawings which his crew would later follow and would pass Seattle inspection and would fit to the new porch and old patio perfectly. On the fence work, he would accept my design drawings and follow them. Other contractors I had asked for bids would "translate" my drawings to their style for their quote - forcing me to review their translation catching errors and adding a lot of detail. Ted was also a lot less fussy when it came to demanding a wide vegetation clear path for their work. It seemed that the other bidders were looking for excuses. I had done quite a bit of clearing, including stumps, but there was one stump that Ted's crew removed cause they figured it was too close to the fence for a good job. He also upgraded the cedar fence posts to clear - at slightly higher cost to him- just cause it would make the fence better.
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
Charyl B.
10/2011
5.0
masonry, hardscaping, patios
 + 1 more
We don't think any company would have done a better job and everything went smoothly, the work was completed as promised and we got more than we could have hoped for. Thank you, Ted Flateau, Custom Fence and Masonry!
Description of Work: Ted and his very capable crew arrived on time and meticulously worked around my plants and annuals blooming (not one plant was destroyed). They replaced the aggregate concrete that was removed earlier in the year by another contractor who did extensive foundation repair. Several places on our concrete patio had to be dug up or drilled through for slab jacking and Custom Fence and Masonry replaced and matched the existing concrete so well that you cannot tell which is old and new! Ted replaced a concrete step that was broken due to the ground settling underneath. The steps had a beautiful bull nose brick coping which they saved and reused carefully. As I said, they were extremely careful to protect my plants. All of the workers were friendly, careful, and dependable. They were superb and very amenable about requests such as moving pots carefully, closing our gates for protecting our pets,etc.. They beautifully restored our concrete patio for a very reasonable price. They also replaced a fence post in our wooden fence for only $100. (We had 2 much more expensive estimates for the same job; we saved about $200 having Ted do the repair.) They were very tidy, leaving no clean up for us. They even touched up some grouting for no extra charge. We would highly recommend Custom Fence and Masonry!! 5 Stars Bob and Charyl Butenko, homeowners
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
$2,545
Mike R.
09/2011
5.0
masonry, hardscaping
 + 0 more
Ted responded to my request for an estimate on the job the same day that I called. The work was scheduled and completed within two weeks of my initial call. The old bricks were removed and replaced in a single day, and the new work looks excellent. They were able to level the bricks with the concrete walkway, which had become uneven over time (due to heaving by the roots of nearby trees), and seal everything up with mortar. Very happy with the results.
Description of Work: Had some brickwork in a walkway that had deteriorated removed and replaced.
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
$500
MJoleen L.
04/2011
5.0
hardscaping
 + -1 more
It went well. They even made a special trip to my house in the south end to remove some equipment early, as I was getting ready to show my house to a potential buyer.
Description of Work: Brick walk & brick wall repair.
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
Karen M.
04/2011
5.0
masonry
 + -1 more
Everything went extremely well. It was raining off and on so after rebuilding the structure with existing bricks as we had discussed, he 'tented' the structure with plastic sheeting and came back the next day after the mortar presumably set or dried to remove it. All employees were very professional.
Description of Work: Rebuilt a neighbor's brick lampost I backed into with my car. Custom Fence & Masonry provided an estimate, corresponded w/ me in a timely manner re: doing the job and showed up on time (actually, early!) to complete 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
$250
JASON H.
12/2010
3.0
masonry
 + -1 more
Mine was a pretty simple job. I had tried a year ago to DIY but the brick did not stay despite cement. I don't know what I did wrong. Anyway, given this I decided to have someone else do the work although it was pretty minor. They charged me their minimum charge to come out. I would have liked to do this more cheaply but I was willing to pay the fee to have someone do it more professionally. The cost was fair given that they had to roll a truck to my home, overhead, labor, etc. The work looked good. Only complaint was that they were supposed to call on their way so I could meet them and they did not. This was not a huge deal as it was a simple job and the main purpose of me meeting them was to settle up. So, they just sent me a bill in the mail. I obviously can't attest to a bigger job. But, for my little job, they were easy to deal with, did what they said and the work looked good. UPDATE: Well, it's four months later and the repair fell off. Calling the company and giving them a chance to rectify.
Description of Work: This company did some brick repairs for me on a small railing leading to our door. UPDATE: Well, it's 4 months later and the repair fell apart. Calling the company and giving them a shot to rectify.
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
$120
Response from CUSTOM FENCE & MASONRY INC
I contacted Mr. Brown to refresh my memory about his job. I went by the job site and found out that we had never worked on the site. I informed him of this and asked that he check his records for the correct contractor. To this date I have had no response from him.
Peter B.
08/2010
5.0
fencing, masonry, hardscaping
 + 1 more
Very well...
Description of Work: Ted,knows his trade and is very fair,price,etc.
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
Cymthia F.
02/2010
5.0
masonry, hardscaping
 + 0 more
Fabulously. The work area was kept neat, work was top notch, high quality and utilized stone that we had available. The finished project looked was beautiful and looks as if it was the original work done when the house was built.
Description of Work: Repaired stone and rebuilt front landscape planters using existing stone that was literally crumbling away from the wall.
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
$1,500
05/2005
5.0
hardscaping
 + -1 more
THEY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. TED FLATEAU, THE OWNER, WAS ON SITE TO ENSURE EVERYTHING WAS DONE TO OUR STANDARDS (HIS STANDARDS). THEY SHOWED UP ON TIME AND STAYED ON BUDGET TO THE PENNY.
Description of Work: WE DID A MAJOR REMODEL TO OUR HOME AND USED THIS COMPANY FOR LANDSCAPING. THEY DID THE JOB FROM THE GROUND UP. SOIL PREP, LAID PAVERS AND CRUSHED ROCK AND SAND AND BROUGHT IN ROAN RIVER ROCK.
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
$14,641.22
LIONEL J.
05/2005
5.0
masonry, hardscaping
 + 0 more
CUSTOM FENCE AND MASONRY DID A PROFESSIONAL JOB. THE WORK WAS PERFORMED EFFICIENTLY AND IN A TIMELY MANNER. THEY ALSO PROVIDED ADVICE RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF THE OVERALL COST FOR THE PROJECT. THE WORK IS HOLDING UP WELL. I'D RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE LOOKING FOR A HIGH QUALITY AND PROFESSIONAL LANDSCAPER.
Description of Work: THE WORK CONSISTED OF THE EXCAVATION AND PREPARATION OF THE SITE. THEN, A WEED BARRIER WAS INSTALLED ON THE ENTIRE SITE. FINALLY, PART OF THE SITE WAS PAVED WITH BRICKS AND THE REST WAS COVERED WITH VARIEGATED GRAVEL. A 35 FT LONG BRICK STEP WAS ALSO INSTALLED ALONG THE FRONT ENTRANCE.
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Service Categories
Masonry,
Pavers and Hardscaping,
Fencing,
Patios,
Decks and Porches,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Outdoor Kitchens,
Decorative Concrete,
Fountains,
Fireplaces,
Concrete Driveways,
Concrete Pouring and Repair
FAQ
CUSTOM FENCE & MASONRY INC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
CUSTOM FENCE & MASONRY INC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, CUSTOM FENCE & MASONRY INC does not offer free project estimates.
CUSTOM FENCE & MASONRY INC offers the following services: Wood fences, arbors, trellises. Wood decks. Patio and deck enclosures. All types of brick and stone work, real and faux. Outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, pizza ovens, and building enclosures. Concrete and paver patios, walkways, driveways.