July 22, 2009

Recommendation: Deck Builder

I had an ipe deck with a cedar fence built two years ago by Steve Rayboy, a Brooklynite who runs his own company, Urban Exteriors (www.urbanexteriors.biz). Steve is a masterful carpenter who is incredibly dedicated to precision and detail and the use of fine materials. (He's also a very intelligent and good guy--and reliable, fast, clean.) The deck is beautifully built, and my family and I continue to get a ton of pleasure from it. Steve's prices are not low but they are fair and honest, and he takes complete responsibility for doing a great job. Two years later, I'm convinced the deck was a great investment, both for my family's enjoyment and for the value of the property. (I liked his work so much I hired Steve to build bookshelves in my house in the off-season.) I can't recommend Steve too highly; I'd bet he's the best there is.

Posted in Forum by babylon at 12:26 PM | Comments (2)
Categories: Decks