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Discovering the Causes of Deck Collaspe

Deck Contractor We are well into the season for deck collapses. From June to August, we receive the most calls about the catastrophic failure of a deck. It is an all too familiar story of a family enjoying the summer when, almost without warning, they find themselves falling to the ground and covered in debris. The really … 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

Deck Repair Issues

The regular maintenance of an outdoor deck can seem a bit of a hassle. Regardless, you can avoid many common deck repair issues before they happen. Ignoring problems will not only have potential costs, but there is also the risk of injury. This is serious stuff. Improper maintenance and ignoring regular deck repair is not just an issue of appearance. … Continue reading

Deck Construction Material Choices

Deck Construction The idea of outdoor living spaces has never been more popular. In recent years, this trend has risen, driving homeowners to get more and more creative with both design and material. Deck Construction is among the smartest and most attractive ways to transform an outdoor space. The following is a run-down on the … Continue reading

Deck On a Difficult Slope?

The following true story illustrates the reason why you need to absolutely vet any contractor you plan on using. There should be a BBB recommendation as well as successful customer stories at the company’s site. What you do not want to happen is what happened to a family in Auckland, New Zealand. Even though this … Continue reading

Getting the Deck You Want

Getting the deck you want When it comes to building anything at your home, the big question that comes into play is DIY versus contractor. The temptation of cost savings may drive you toward taking on the project on your own, but it’s important to consider the advantages of hiring a contractor as well. What do you … Continue reading

Decks on difficult Slopes: Do Not DIY!

Deck Building When your home backs up to a ravine or any other steep slope, its location can make building a deck very challenging. That’s why when you are looking into building a deck on a difficult slope, you should always look to work with professionals. Why Shouldn’t You do it Yourself? When you are building a new … Continue reading

Decks in Moist or Damp Areas: What You Need to Know

Deck Inspections Most people here in the San Francisco Bay Area are quite delighted by recent rainfalls. The years-long California drought may not be entirely over yet, but the El Niño weather pattern we’re currently experiencing certainly is bringing a measure of relief to empty reservoirs and parched Oakland yards. Rain showers are great for … Continue reading

3 Tips When Choosing a Deck Construction Contractor

Deck Construction A deck adds beauty, value and functionality to any home. To get the maximum enjoyment out of the deck it is essential the structure is built correctly. It is to the homeowner’s benefit to choose a deck construction contractor that is experienced in the design, engineering and construction of decks. Let’s discuss three … Continue reading

Building Bridge Driveways

Bridge Driveways One unique distinction of the Oakland Hill, Montclair, and Piedmont areas are that homes offer stunning hillside views thanks to meandering roads that weave throughout the hills and valleys of the region. Unfortunately, this uneven terrain often makes traditional construction difficult. Homes are designed so that common areas and bedrooms overlook the hill … 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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