Testimonials
What customers are saying about J.R.’s Custom Decks
Thank you for your testimonials. We rely on word-of-mouth to build our business without passing on advertising costs and appreciate your ongoing recommendations to friends and neighbors over the years.
– J.R.
Split-Level Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewjust a note of appreciation. JR installed a large deck on the bottom floor and a second deck on the top floor last year. The work was exemplary, the team worked together so beautifully, the supervisor was excellent, and JR was out every day watching…
Deck Extension and Gates
★★★★★
Read the full reviewIn a word FABULOUS. Everyone was very professional, nothing left behind. There was one little oops, I called J R, he came back the same day and fixed. I am a little picky, but the job is now perfect. Description of work: I extended my…
Timberwood Park Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR was courteous, patient and on-time every day. His crew was clean and put up with us peeking out the window every hour to see the progress! His deck was almost half the price of the other estimates we received and the deck isn’t lacking…
Elevated Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR and his team were highly skilled and professional. His team worked in 100 degree heat and completed the work in 3 days. Very honest, straight forward to work with. The method he used were outstanding and the deck being 9ft high is very sturdy.…
Composite Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewPunctual, professional, quality work. Would hire again and recommend. Description of work: Composite deck build. Category: Decks & Porches Services Performed: Yes Work Completed Date: 4/19/2018 Hire Again: Yes Overall A Price B Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A
Customer review
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe are so pleased with our new outdoor living space! J.R. listened to our ideas, gave his input, and built just what we wanted. His crew was very professional, on time, and did quality work. He even had a followup crew to come to the…
Composite Deck & Fencing
★★★★★
Read the full reviewGreat...JR was very easy to work with and made sure the correct amount of materials was ordered so there was minimal waste. Workmen were always on time and were very professional. Some of the fencing delivered was not the best., but the workmen identified any…
Composite Replacement Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewOct., 2017 JR gave us an accurate estimate. The cost was competitive with other bids. The quality of the work is excellent. JR has two main workers who did the work. They are good. They removed the old deck and carefully installed the new composite…
Composite Replacement Deck with Rails
★★★★★
Read the full reviewStarted early, finished efficiently, cleaned up after themselves. Great communication. Description of work: Tear down and haul away of old wood deck. Rebuild, raise and slightly expand with composite deck and metal rails. Category: Decks & Porches Services Performed: Yes Cost: $9,000 Work Completed Date:…
Patio Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewGREAT JOB!!! Description of work: Built deck off back patio Category: Decks & Porches Services Performed: Yes Cost: $6,960 Work Completed Date: 3/8/2017 Hire Again: Yes Overall A Price A Quality A Responsiveness A Punctuality A Professionalism A
Screened-in Veranda
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThey did an excellent job. They finished in less than two days, and it turned out to be very well constructed and very good-looking. When one of the doors began sticking a few days after they finished, they came right back and fixed it, no…
Cedar Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewIt went great and finished the job in 2 days. Description of work: JR and his crew did an awesome job building our cedar deck. Category: Decks & Porches Services Performed: Yes Work Completed Date: 9/19/2017 Hire Again: Yes Overall A Price A Quality A…
Replacement Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewOverall it went very well. There were a few changes we made along the way, and JR was responsive to getting us what we needed. Description of work: Demolished and reconstructed deck in back yard. Category: Decks & Porches Services Performed: Yes Cost: $20,000 Work…
Deck Replacement and Arbor
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR and his guys are just awesome. They built the wood arbor, cemented in ground some posts and anchored on stone patio other posts. It was built and stained/painted all in two days. JR had special steel brackets made for it as it is freestanding…
Replacement Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe met with JR and discussed the layout of the deck and he took measurements and made note of the variance in the grade of the ground in the area and provided sketches of the design. We had underground water pipes for our irrigation system…
Replacement Composite Deck with Railings
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe are very pleased with the work that he and crew did on the deck. He was very prompt in completing this rather large project. He arrived when he said he would and his crew was very respectful. The quality of the construction was outstanding.…
Cedar Deck with Arbor
★★★★★
Read the full reviewAfter contacting and receiving estimates from several vendors on Angie's list we chose J. R. Custom decks because his deck design was the best and the estimated cost was several hundred dollars less than his competitors. He gave an estimate of $6,400 for a 12.6…
Custom Composite Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThe building of our deck went extremely well. Excellent work was done. Work was started early each morning and the workers did not leave to go to other jobs. That was a big plus for us. Description of work: After one year of searching for…
Cedar Decks with Lattice, Railings, Skirting, and Bench
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe picked JR because of his reviews on Angie's List after getting reviews from other companies that left us feeling uneasy. JR came out to our home, listened to what we wanted, took measurements and e-mailed us a plan and a price within 2 days.…
Patio Cover
★★★★★
Read the full reviewOutstanding! J.R. provided what I needed to get approval from my HOA, got the permit, and got my patio cover built. I couldn't ask for more or better service. Description of work: I had a cover built for my patio. The experience with this company…
Replacement Cedar Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR came for a site visit and promptly sent an estimate for the work. He understood exactly what I described and provided an excellent picture with the estimate. JR started work on the day promised. He was on site each day with his crew and…
Covered Cedar Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewHis company did an outstanding job building it and picked up after themselves. JR helped us decide what kind of deck would best suit what we wanted to do with it and designed it with us ahead of time and gave us an accurate estimate.…
Custom Replacement Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewIt was done quickly and efficiently with excellent building materials. We decided we wanted more decking later and even though it was a small job, J.R. and his crew came right back out and got it done expeditiously. Description of work: J.R. s decks constructed…
Replacement Cedar Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThe crew started on Monday morning and worked to remove the old deck. They moved forward on only minor delays due to rain. The project was very smooth and completed very professionally Description of work: JR and his crew removed an old deck that was…
Cedar Deck with Skirting
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR showed up when he stated, performed the job as described and ensured the work was permitted through the city. The work was top notch and the end product was better than expected. I would recommend JR's company to anyone in the market for a…
Emergency Covered Deck Repair
★★★★★
Read the full reviewIf you enjoy dealing with a old fashioned craftsman, you will enjoy JR. He is the true professional. If he says he will call you back, he does. He calls, when he is coming over. It is, what he quotes. And his work looks really,…
Cedar Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThis company was contracted based on reviews on Angie's list. I contacted two other deck companies but neither was responsive in terms of providing an estimate. The owner of the company was the one who gave the estimate and provided the plans for the new…
Custom Pergola
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJose was very professional and called me within a day of receiving my first inquiry. He e-mailed a rendition immediately and it was exactly what we wanted....PLUS the price was unbelievably reasonable. He used top of the line red cedar (which smells so good) and…
Custom Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe called to set up an estimate for a new deck to replace an old deck. JR was punctual from day 1. We were pleased with his proposal and after the signed agreement he set a start date and an end date. Each day his…
Composite Deck and Cedar Arbor
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR is the consummate professional. He showed up when he said he would, was always prompt in returning phone calls, and his final price was exactly what he quoted to us. He drew up plans to our specifications, made recommendations to us that he thought…
Tri-Level Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewI contacted JR due to good reviews on Angie's List. He came out promptly to discuss the project, offered good solutions and his price was very reasonable. He provided good references, started on time and finished the work when he said he would. JR communicates…
Custom Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewPERFECT! Description of work: J.R. and his team are excellent! They arrived on time each day and finished the job as promised. I wish I could load pictures, maybe later. I would definitely use his services again. Category: Decks & Porches Services Performed: Yes Work…
Deck Addition
★★★★★
Read the full reviewExtremely well done. Description of work: I had an add on to my existing deck and they did a great job and completed the work on the same day. I am very happy with my extended outdoor living space. Category: Decks & Porches Services Performed:…
Custom Arbor
★★★★★
Read the full reviewCalled JR to query about his services and he got back with me quickly and came over and gave me an estimation. I changed a few things and he was flexible and did everything the way we wanted it to be done. It took his…
Composite Deck, Rails, and Fence
★★★★★
Read the full reviewAfter contacting about 7 contractors I decide to go with JR because when I spoke to him and explained that I wanted to build a deck along side my property line he was the only person who told me about the city ordinance and what…
Composite Deck, Arbor, Steps, and Railing
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWhen looking for a deck builder I asked my neighbors who had built their beautiful deck. The gave me J.R.'s name and I looked him up on Angie's List before contacting him. He had good reviews so I went with him. At our first meeting…
Attached Cedar Arbor
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThe job was started and completed in one day. JR returned the next day to review the completed job and pick up any remaining materials.Excellent work all around. Description of work: JR built a wood cedar patio arbor (pergola). It was constructed to fasten to…
Cedar Deck, Bench and Screened Patio
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJ R & his guys did an amazing job. We had them tear out our existing deck and rebuild & extend it out further into the yard. The new cedar deck is beautiful! The attention to detail is amazing & the new deck fits around…
Composite Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewMy experience with JR was pretty good to go all around. I did really like that he supervises the job while his guys are getting it done.He was very professional and so was his crew. I don't have any complaints. I would use his business…
Patio Deck with Hot Tub Area
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThe entire project went very smoothly. JR's men working on the deck were courteous, hard-working, and efficient. JR was on-site most of the time which was very nice for me. It provided me with a lot of confidence that things were on-track. I'd highly recommend…
Cedar Arbor/Pergola
★★★★★
Read the full reviewMy husband and I bought a beautiful Armadillo home. But because it is a new build we have no trees in our backyard. The back yard is brutal in the summer and we couldn't enjoy the back yard. But because our house is a new…
Custom Arbor
★★★★★
Read the full reviewIt went exceptionally well and we are highly pleased. We have no complaints. Description of work: J.R. is a very polite, professional, punctual man of business. Our plan for the arbor he built was interrupted by 2 deaths in our family but he was understanding…
Composite Wood Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThese are professionals who kept a clean work area and completed the deck in 2 days. I am extremely pleased with the end result, the estimate JR provided was what I paid, and would not hesitate to recommend JR’s services to anyone. Description of work:…
Replacement Composite Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewVery professional, showed up on time, completed work on time and as promised. J.R. worked with us as we made minor changes both before and during the project. Estimate was exactly what we paid at the end of the project. We would not hesitate to…
Cedar Arbor
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR designed a perfect solution to our west afternoon sun heat. The cedar construction used heavier lumber that most. He and his crew arrived on time and completed the work in less than a day. The finished product was excellent. No complaints. Description of work:…
Patio Deck with Hot Tub Gazebo
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe contacted JR for an estimate and he was prompt, patient and courteous. He supplied us with the name of a reference. We did check with the reference who praised JR's work. JR came back with a design and a quote and was quick with…
Pine Deck, Arbor, and Stairs
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThe project went very well. JR's team took down the old rotted parts of my deck and replaced them with new treated lumber. His men replaced the wood walk with new treated lumber. The stairs to my deck are now sturdy. They have a solid…
Replacement Deck and Stairs
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThe project went very well. JR's team took down the old rotted parts of my deck and replaced them with new treated lumber. His men replaced the wood walk with new treated lumber. The stairs to my deck are now sturdy. They have a solid…
Covered Patio Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewCalled J R's for an estimate. He worked with our time constraints and came to our home on a Sunday afternoon. We were wanting a roof put over our back concrete slab. He was honest in that the job was more than his normal scope…
Custom Patio Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR came out within 24 hours and wrote me an estimate. He emailed me very detailed plans. I was impressed with JR's friendliness and patience with answering all my questions. I was interested in composite decking and JR showed me samples and a brochure. He…
Cedar Deck and Arbor
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe contacted JR and had him meet us at our home that was being built. He met us on time at the property and took down what we wanted to build. A couple of days later he called with a price that was over $500…
Cedar Railing, Steps, and Benches
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe simply wanted our backyard area to be more functional for our two small children but had no idea what these kinds of projects cost. We had several companies come out to share their ideas and give us bids, and JR's were by far the…
EverGrain Composite Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewI love our beautiful new deck. JR specializes in composite decking from Ever Grain. I have been researching composite vs. wood, and if you are considering composite, EverGrain has a good reputation as the one looking most like wood, with 25 year warranty for materials…
Deck and Enclosed Gazebo
★★★★★
Read the full reviewJR's custom decks did a great job for us and I would not hesitate to recommend his company to anyone wanting quality work. Details: We wanted our deck replaced and were also considering a $20,000.00 project to build a closed gazebo to house an 8'…
Composite Pool Surround and Benches
★★★★
Read the full reviewThey did a good job. Good quality, professional and expedient. I would recommend them and would hire them again. Description of work: Finished composite deck to go completely around above ground pool. Also built composite benches. Category: Decks & Porches Services Performed: Yes Cost: $3000…
Custom Deck for Irregular Space
★★★★★
Read the full reviewThis job was done very professionally from start to finish. We love our new deck, and can't wait to start future projects with this company. Description of work: Designed and constructed a custom deck (approximately 18' x 30') for an unconventional space. Provided us a…
Deck and Hot Tub Surround
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe have had some bad experiences with contractors in the past. However, JR made this project a complete success. JR was fantastic to work with. He was on-site each day. The men who worked for him were great. They cleaned up each day, they always…
Composite Deck
★★★★★
Read the full reviewWe delayed the project for several months because of the cost. When we called him to begin work, he was able to do so in just a few weeks. Description of work: This is the third time we have used JR. He built a wooden…
“We had several contractors come to review the site and submit bids, but JR was the only one to propose not only a workable solution, but also an extremely creative and attractive one… Our beautiful new composite deck has become an extension of our den, and we couldn’t be happier! I whole heartedly recommend JR’s Custom Decks to everyone looking to bring the indoors outdoors!”
– Deborah Segovia
“J.R.’s Custom Decks replaced two wooden decks at our home — the side deck and the back deck — with composite decking. Very professional and courteous, the plans reflected what we wanted done, the costs were explained in detail and what would happen during the removal and building phases outlined completely. Throughout, the worksite was kept clean. I would highly recommend this company.”
– J.W. Moran
“J.R.’s Custom Decks are absolutely the best at what they do. His attention to detail and ability to deliver a finished product that is as asthetic as it is solidly constructed is truly a tribute to his years of experience in deck building. Affordable professionalism and superior craftsmanship is hard to find these days and as a Custom Home Builder, I will never use another company to build my decks.”
– D & B Custom Homes
“Not just a deck, but a masterpiece! J.R.’s Custom Decks took my sketch on basically the back of a napkin and then designed and created a masterpiece – at a great price. AND, J.R. was there to make adjustments and modifications along the way as my dream deck came into being. I cannot recommend J.R.’s Custom Decks enough – they are the best in the San Antonio area!”
– Texas Bob
“As a recent customer of JR’s Custom Deck, my family and I are completely satisfied with the entire experience. I found them on the internet as a local deck builder in the San Antonio area. I was especially pleased as the website indicates that the price quoted is the price you pay. We received a timely phone call and got a free estimate with different materials and design options. Once we made our decision, the work was scheduled and started on time. The site was safe and clean the entire time. Thank you JR Custom Decks for your professional service.”
– Cindy, San Antonio, TX
JR built a Red Cedar Deck and Arbor on the back of our house. He did everything we asked of him and built us a fantastic deck. We had 2 obstacles to work around in order to have the deck built but JR came up with solutions to both of them. It is nice to know there are still trustworthy people in the construction industry. So many in the construction industry just seem to want to take your money and run, not JR he is a true professional. We contacted JR and had him meet us at our home that was being built. He met us on time at the property and took down what we wanted to build. A couple of days later he called with a price that was over $500 less than my three other bidders. 2 months latter after we had received approval from our HOA we let JR know we were ready to start. He started on a tuesday and was finished by noon on friday. We are very pleased with our new deck and highly recommend him.
– Barry, Cibolo, TX 78108
“Removed treated lumber railing and steps on existing patio and installed new cedar railing, steps, and matching benches. We simply wanted our backyard area to be more functional for our two small children but had no idea what these kinds of projects cost. We had several companies come out to share their ideas and give us bids, and JR’s were by far the most reasonable. After we selected his company, JR worked with us for several weeks beforehand, trying to get us a design that met our needs and our budget. We ended up tearing out the old railing and steps and adding new cedar and metal upright railing, new cedar stairs down from the house with a storage door underneath, two wide cedar steps down to the grass, and two cedar right angle benches in the corners of the patio. The ultimate design and finished product are just what we needed and for a great price, no less. His crew was friendly and in and out pretty quietly in a day and a half. He also recommended another company to do the staining, which turned out great as well. Can’t go wrong with selecting this company!”
– Eric & Peggy, San Antonio, TX 78266
“The old deck was torn down and hauled away. A new deck of composite was built. I love our beautiful new deck. JR specializes in composite decking from Ever Grain. I have been researching composite vs. wood, and if you are considering composite, EverGrain has a good reputation as the one looking most like wood, with 25 year warrenty for materials and labor. JR contacted me immediately on my sending him an email from Angie’s List site, and he was meticulous in measuring for the quote, and I could see early on his attention to detail. He was almost always on site, and the crew started work quite early each day, which I appreciated. I watched his carpenter work on a tough angle until it was perfect; their work was very carefully performed. I read that composite would be at least 1.5 times the price of wood, and JR’s quote was spot on as compared with a quote for a real wood I was given by another company. I was very satisfied and pleased and recommend JR’s Custom Decks.”
– Carol, Helotes, TX 78023
“JR replaced our deck and constructed a 12′ X 16′ fully enclosed Gazebo as an extension to the new deck. JR’s custom decks did a great job for us and I would not hesitate to recommend his company to anyone wanting quality work. We wanted our deck replaced and were also considering a $20,000.00 project to build a closed gazebo to house an 8’ X 10’ exercise spa. We called an Angie’s List highly rated company and they sent a salesman that was mainly interested in hearing himself talk and not listening to what we wanted done. We also had difficulty getting plans out of them. They deserve an “F” rating but the actual company never did any work so I didn’t rate them. We called JR and asked up front if he was sending a salesman. He said we are a small company and I perform all of these functions. We have a dedicated crew, led by Mike the carpenter (who is really good by the way). The same people come to your house every day, on time and ready to work. To be cautious we had our deck replaced first just to make sure that this company performed up to expectations. The deck that they tore out was horrible and cheap construction. The replacement deck is top notch. Quality construction, sturdy framing, screwed boards, not nailed, good steps and railing with a beautiful circular bench around a large live oak. After we saw the quality of the work on the deck and the ease of working with JR we decided to have him quote our fully enclosed gazebo. He built the 12’ X 16’ gazebo as an extension of the deck. Without going into all the details suffice it to say that we are fully satisfied with the job and the gazebo is beautiful inside and out. JR is not some slick talking guy that makes you want to double check to make sure that your wallet is secured. He will quote you up front what the defined project will cost. Is he the cheapest guy around? No he isn’t the cheapest but you wouldn’t be looking at Angie’s List trying to find a quality, honest builder either if that was all that you were looking for. We feel that we got both a fair deal and outstanding work from JR and his very capable head carpenter Mike.”
– Charles, San Antonio, TX 78260
















