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Guidelines to Prepare Your Deck for a Hot Tub

You love your deck. Frequently, your family and friends can find you relaxing with a cold beverage in your hand on your outdoor haven. Nothing could be more perfect, right? Maybe you could enhance your existing paradise by installing a hot tub. Yes, that’s a great idea! What better way to shake off the stress … Continue reading

Ideas for Building a Deck on Uneven Ground or in a Small Space

Just because you have a small or sloping yard does not mean you cannot have a deck. Quite the contrary! You have the opportunity to create a masterpiece that may prove to be the envy of the neighborhood. If you are an avid “do-it-yourself-er”, then all you need to do is think outside the box. … Continue reading

Your Deck Is Your Outdoor Safe Haven…Until It’s Not

Homeowners love the serenity that comes from spending an evening outside on their deck. Sitting down after a long day with a cold beverage and the symphony of the sounds of nature is pure Heaven for many. These outdoor havens are also the gathering place for family and friends to partake of food and fun. … Continue reading

Is Your Deck Truly Low-Maintenance or Maintenance-Free? There’s No Such Thing!

There is no such thing as a free lunch or a maintenance-free deck. Sure, the manufacturers used to tout that their product would mean that homeowners did not need to do anything, and their deck would always look new. When fiction did not become a reality, many consumers were upset, and rightly so. It’s important … Continue reading

Top 10 Budget-Friendly Ideas for Decorating Your Deck and Patio

Building a brand-new deck opens many opportunities to express your style. From the choice of material to the finishing touches, your personality shines through. That is, it can if you plan from the start. Add-on services for different upgrades are something many of us don’t think of until the project is already underway. They can … Continue reading

6 Common Problems with Decks and How to Avoid Them

Decks provide us with an outdoor space to visit with family and friends. They also afford many with a quiet spot to read a good book or listen to the sounds of the outdoors. These extensions of our homes can last for years, as long as they are adequately maintained. Preventing a catastrophe is possible … Continue reading

Composite vs. Wood – Which Is Best for Your New Deck? —Suggestions from Orinda’s Favorite Deck Builder

Decks are used for a variety of reasons. For example, many homeowners enjoy entertaining outdoors even throughout the colder winter months or Sunday morning brunches with the family. For all the reasons there are to build a deck, there are about as many options of materials that can be used. Deciding the best option can … Continue reading

Constructing Decks on Difficult Slopes: What You Need to Know

You can’t always control the grounds that your home is situated on, but it doesn’t mean that you’re unable to have a deck built just because the grounds are not even. Decks are the perfect way to relax, unwind, entertain, and spend quality time with friends and family. Not to mention the added style and … Continue reading

Why It’s Best to Hire a Pro When Construction Your Deck

Deck Construction If you are looking to add a deck to your property, you might be thinking about tackling it as a do-it-yourself type of project. After all, it might seem easy enough to build a deck on your own, especially if you are handy with tools. However, when you compare DIY vs. contractor, you’ll probably … Continue reading

Consider Proper Lighting When Constructing Your Residential Deck

Deck Construction For many homeowners creating a warm inviting atmosphere in their outdoor living space is equally important to creating one indoors. Depending on your exact location, many people like to create an environment in their yards that is specifically designed around lush gardens, refreshing pools, decking for entertainment, and pleasant patios to enjoy a … Continue reading

Testimonials

Schafer Construction just built a new deck for us. I recommend them highly. Decks are their thing. Rudi Schafer is...

Susan V., Oakland CA

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2018-05-23T10:30:12+00:00

Susan V., Oakland CA

Schafer Construction just built a new deck for us. I recommend them highly. Decks are their thing. Rudi Schafer is experienced, and he worked through plans with us carefully and attentively. The crew was excellent, efficient, clean, and creative about problem solving - and the prices was right.

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Schafer Construction just completed a deck repair/restoring project at my Berkeley, CA home and they were professional, knowledgeable, and wonderful...

Richard D. Berkeley, CA

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2018-05-23T10:31:32+00:00

Richard D. Berkeley, CA

Schafer Construction just completed a deck repair/restoring project at my Berkeley, CA home and they were professional, knowledgeable, and wonderful to work with. Most importantly, their work is first rate. I have a large upper and lower redwood deck in my back yard. Like many homeowners, after several of years of keeping the deck in good shape we allowed it to become weather-worn and several small areas needed replacement. I contact several companies that did deck work before I found Schafer Construction in San Leandro, CA. Rudi Schafer came out to my home and took the time to give me a concise tutorial on everything decks. He also informed me my deck was not in as bad a shape as I thought. Schafer Construction's project proposal allowed me to pick from several repair/restoration choices, depending on my budget and what I wanted to get done. The results were amazing. My 20-year-old second story deck, which looked worn and beat up, was restored by Schafer's unique process to the point where it now looks recently new. Other areas of the lower deck were expertly repaired. As with all projects, there were a few loose ends all which Schafer Construction addressed before the project was declared finished. Schafer Construction offers a variety of construction services, I can't wait to work with them again when I'm ready to do my next project.

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After interviewing and seeking bids from several companies, Schafer Construction came out on top. Thanks to the friendly professionalism and...

Roger and Aileen E., Oakland

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2018-05-23T10:32:12+00:00

Roger and Aileen E., Oakland

After interviewing and seeking bids from several companies, Schafer Construction came out on top. Thanks to the friendly professionalism and expertise of Rudi Schafer, and the thoroughness, quality, and competitive pricing of the design proposal. From the beginning to end, the entire crew of Schafer Construction exceeded our expectations. They replaced our upper and lower redwood deck (for 30+ years) with much larger, reinforced decks of quality grade redwood and repaired areas of dry rot. The crew was courteous and hard-working, and always cleaned up at the end of the day. They were much more carpenters, they were expert craftsmen who took pride in the quality and detail of their work especially in the railing of black matte balusters framed with redwood. Everyone who has seen our new decks are blown away by the transformation. Our new decks now provide an exquisite setting for entertaining and simply enjoying the beauty of the Bay. We heartily recommend Schafer Construction and would consider them again if the need arose.

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I am on the Board of Directors for a town home complex near the San Leandro Marina. Over the years...

Barbara J. – San Leandro, CA

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2018-05-23T10:32:48+00:00

Barbara J. – San Leandro, CA

I am on the Board of Directors for a town home complex near the San Leandro Marina. Over the years we have had several general contractors make repairs, unfortunately not properly. Then we found Schafer Construction. From the first inspection to the completion of various projects, the process was seamless. They were informative, and any questions were answered promptly. The work was completed on time, above and beyond our expectations. I would highly recommend Schafer Construction.

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"Schafer Construction saved our deck and our sanity. We have one of those large decks in Monclair that can only...

Lindy and Jake F. , Oakland

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2018-05-23T10:33:25+00:00

Lindy and Jake F. , Oakland

"Schafer Construction saved our deck and our sanity. We have one of those large decks in Monclair that can only be worked on with scaffolding and we knew that it was beginning to deteriorate and need some major work."

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