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Add Privacy to Your Outdoor Oasis

Decks are an excellent way to unwind after a hard day or to enjoy the company of friends and family. Most are open to all the elements of the weather including sun, rain, and wind. That’s not necessarily a bad thing until you get rain on your barbeque. Then there are nosy neighbors inviting themselves … Continue reading

Deck Design Tips for Your Outdoor Oasis

Enjoying the outdoors takes many shapes. For some, it is a hike in the mountains. For others, it is hanging out at the beach, and then there are the homebodies that love to stay in and have friends over for a cookout.Fun gatherings outside are so much more exciting and convenient when a deck is … Continue reading

Planning Your Alamo Deck Construction in Fall/Winter? -Create a Dream Space to Enjoy Next Summer

Over time, a deck wears down. With UV rays beating down on the boards, eventually, the once gorgeous wood warps and fades. Weather can also cause dry rot and splintering. Railings become weak from having too many guests leaning on them. With the advent of fall, now is a fantastic time to move forward with … Continue reading

Your Home Is Unique, So Why Should Your Deck Be Ordinary? -Experienced Deck Contractors in Orinda Can Make It Stand Out

Decks are an extension of our homes. They make the transition from indoors to outdoors seamless. Who doesn’t love enjoying a cup of coffee or herbal tea out outside at sunrise? Decks are also the perfect spot to host family and friends for cookouts and parties. Many homeowners struggle with how to make their outdoor … Continue reading

Knowing When You Need Deck Repair

Decks can be a beautiful addition to any home that can not only serve as functional living space, but also, that can help to increase your home’s value and curb appeal. However, decks can require a fair bit of maintenance, and occasionally, you may need deck repair. Here are a few of the signs you … Continue reading

Some Clever Deck Construction Ideas to Consider

You can have your deck built to be so much more than just a basic rectangle outside of your home. A deck can, and should, provide you and your family with a comfortable, peaceful, and inviting space to relax and entertain. You should absolutely customize it to fit your needs, wants, and your lifestyle. Check … Continue reading

Deck Construction: A Few Good Reasons to Build a Deck

If you’re thinking about new deck construction, but you’re having doubts because you’re not entirely sure that it’s worth the time and the money, you definitely need to take a look at what a deck can really do for you. There are many benefits that you probably can’t resist once you hear them. Take a look … Continue reading

Maintaining Decks In Moist or Damp Areas

Decks are among the most beneficial additions you can make to your property. Decks provide additional living space outdoors that can be used for recreation and entertaining when the weather permits it. Additionally, decks can prove to not only be functional, but can actually increase the value of your home. However, once you have a … Continue reading

Deck Construction: Advantages of a Cedar Deck vs. Composite

Homeowners are often encouraged to choose a composite deck over a wooden one to avoid extensive maintenance. Doing so may not be necessary, as a cedar deck could be every bit as easy to maintain for a number of reasons. Keep these four things in mind when determining which type of deck construction is best. Replacing … Continue reading

Deck Repair: Your Deck Inspection Checklist

Having a deck means also having the responsibility of keeping it in good condition and preventing any unnecessary deck repairs from occurring. It only makes sense to want to protect your investment. Check out what a good deck inspection checklist should look like. Environment and Weathering Take a look at the type of environment that your … 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

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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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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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