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How to Prep Your Deck to Use All Winter Long

Decks are often considered to be the most useful when the weather is at its best. Many homeowners perform fall maintenance and then put their backyard haven down for a long winter’s nap. No more dinners under the stars or cozying up with a good book. They don’t stop and consider that they can enjoy … Continue reading

Planning a Halloween Party? Book a Deck Inspection

With Autumn comes fun and festivities. We all understand that the holiday season comes with the calendar turning from September to October. Halloween is one of the holidays that people enjoy decorating and getting dressed up for. If you drive down a neighborhood street, you can spot those who love this time of year. They … Continue reading

6 Creative Decorating Ideas to Revamp Your Old Deck

Occasionally, you need a change. Some people go on vacation. Some people switch jobs. What do you do when you are happy with all aspects of your life but feel the itch to make a change? Look outside. Is it time to revamp your old deck? Yes! Your outdoor haven is the perfect place for … Continue reading

How to Create a Staycation Haven in Your Backyard

Summertime travels are a fun part of life. Choosing a destination, planning the route, packing up, and heading out, add to the anticipation of an adventure. Some frustrations also, unfortunately, come with going on vacation, such as missed flights, lost baggage, and crowded vacation spots. What if you could set up your backyard so that … Continue reading

Revamp Your Outdoor Space: 6 Tips for Bringing Your Deck Back to Life

Even in the mild climate of the Bay area, decks take a bit of a beating during the winter months. Often, homeowners don’t head outside as often as they do in the warmer months. If you have left your outdoor oasis to weather the cooler months, it’s time to bring some life back into it. … Continue reading

Planning Your Spring and Summer Deck Activities

Do you want to make the most of your Spring evenings and create unforgettable memories with your family? As the school year comes to a close and vacation season begins, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the great outdoors. Imagine hosting nightly dinners on your very own deck or relaxing outside with a refreshing glass … Continue reading

Get Your Siding, Windows, and Doors Redone this Summer

Summer is a time of parties and fun. People gather together to eat good food and have many laughs. Sometimes, the best place to party is in your backyard. It’s convenient to pull up some chairs and tables and get the grill out. Many homeowners like stringing lights across their patios and decks to create … Continue reading

Tips for Having Thanksgiving Dinner Outside on the Deck

Thanksgiving is a beautiful time to gather together with family over a meal. There is no hustle and bustle or impatience from the kids to unwrap gifts. Instead, your loved ones and friends can soak in each other’s company. One way to enhance the meal is to skip professional catering and get all hands on … Continue reading

How Much Deck Do I Need? Key Factors to Consider

Decks offer us the opportunity to relax after a long day, entertain family and friends, or get away from the kids with a good book. These outdoor havens come in many shapes and sizes. You find them in squares, rectangles, octagons, and other exciting designs. Some have seating built in. Some sit out in the … Continue reading

Lumber Prices Have Risen! What Material Options Should I Consider for a New Deck?

Prices are rising across the United States, and it has affected every aspect of our lives, from groceries to real estate to the lumber you need for your deck. What should you do if you are ready for a deck, but the cost of wood has you back-pedaling on your decision? You have options that … 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

Schafer Construction Inc

5.0

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

Schafer Construction Inc

5.0

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

Schafer Construction Inc

5.0

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

Schafer Construction Inc

5.0

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

Schafer Construction Inc

5.0

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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