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Diamond Decks
20935 US-281 S
4.57(
65
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Approved Pro
Diamond Decks
20935 US-281 S
4.57(
65
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
569 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

Diamond Decks has over 20 years combined experience in the design and construction residential industry. We inspire to satisfy thousands of Texas homeowners with creative ideas and designs. Our goal is to surround ourselves with the most creative team of honest, positive, and skilled carpenters and tradesmen in the industry. We stand by our quality craftsmanship. Our custom work and attention to detail allows us to create unique solutions for our customers. “Positive things happen to positive people.”

"Think twice before hiring this company. This review is based on how we were treated by the owner Donnie Ferguson. We hired Diamond Decks to install a patio cover in our backyard. The cover is beautiful. The material matches the house and the craftmanship of the fireplace, roof and woodwork are exactly what we wanted. Here’s where it all went wrong. The last job was to stain the concrete both existing and the new walkway we had them install. The crew did not power wash the 10-year-old concrete before staining. We contacted the project manager right away and asked why they were not power washing and he said the crew didn’t think it needed power washed. Ten years of dirt and they didn’t think it needed power washed? Prior to staining, the crew put samples of the color on the concrete and asked for approval of the color. They didn’t wait for the stain to dry but had us sign off on the color while it was wet. The certificate we signed says “Do not sign this certificate until all services have been satisfactorily performed and material supplied or goods received and found satisfactory.” Despite this warning they had us sign the certificate prior to the stain and seal being applied. Let me also point out that no one asked us what we wanted the stain to look like or guided us in any way to get the look we wanted. The stain looked nothing like we wanted so they came back and applied another color and seal and made it worse. We reached out to Donnie and let him know we were not happy with the stain. His resolution was to charge us another $10,000 to do an overlay on the two patios and then apply another stain. Donnie believed it was the old concrete that was the problem and thought we needed an overlay. We received quotes from two other companies to fix the stain. Neither company thought we needed an overlay. Instead they would remove the seal and stain and reapply the color we wanted. We again reached out to Donnie and respectfully asked for a reduction in our final payment of $7500 to fix the concrete stain. This was his reply: Absolutely not. We are experts and what we do and the color selection you picked does not need multiple coats. I do not care who you are getting your false information from. And you cannot remove foot print and terrible texture work that is in the concrete work we did not pour. The imperfections would be difficult for anyone to see because they are enhanced once the color and sealer are applied. This has one of the best sealer you can use and this is specifically why the form says DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM Unless you approve the color. It’s not an easy product to strip off hence the reason it last much longer and that’s why we use it. The balance owed is now past due $41628. I will need payment in full by the end of day or I will need to notify the attorneys that the contract breach is made. You’ve signed all the paperwork we asked of you and now you wanna insult us by telling us you want us to refund money cause you don’t like what you selected. This is the owner of the company, threatening, insulting and hostile. We of course were not in breach of contract and he knew it. They had just completed the work seven days ago. Again, think twice about hiring this company. They showed a total lack of concern about our dissatisfaction and blaming us for the results of the concrete stain. I will say that Casey, the project manager, was always professional and showed empathy for our concerns."

Marianne B on January 2025

Diamond Decks has over 20 years combined experience in the design and construction residential industry. We inspire to satisfy thousands of Texas homeowners with creative ideas and designs. Our goal is to surround ourselves with the most creative team of honest, positive, and skilled carpenters and tradesmen in the industry. We stand by our quality craftsmanship. Our custom work and attention to detail allows us to create unique solutions for our customers. “Positive things happen to positive people.”

"Think twice before hiring this company. This review is based on how we were treated by the owner Donnie Ferguson. We hired Diamond Decks to install a patio cover in our backyard. The cover is beautiful. The material matches the house and the craftmanship of the fireplace, roof and woodwork are exactly what we wanted. Here’s where it all went wrong. The last job was to stain the concrete both existing and the new walkway we had them install. The crew did not power wash the 10-year-old concrete before staining. We contacted the project manager right away and asked why they were not power washing and he said the crew didn’t think it needed power washed. Ten years of dirt and they didn’t think it needed power washed? Prior to staining, the crew put samples of the color on the concrete and asked for approval of the color. They didn’t wait for the stain to dry but had us sign off on the color while it was wet. The certificate we signed says “Do not sign this certificate until all services have been satisfactorily performed and material supplied or goods received and found satisfactory.” Despite this warning they had us sign the certificate prior to the stain and seal being applied. Let me also point out that no one asked us what we wanted the stain to look like or guided us in any way to get the look we wanted. The stain looked nothing like we wanted so they came back and applied another color and seal and made it worse. We reached out to Donnie and let him know we were not happy with the stain. His resolution was to charge us another $10,000 to do an overlay on the two patios and then apply another stain. Donnie believed it was the old concrete that was the problem and thought we needed an overlay. We received quotes from two other companies to fix the stain. Neither company thought we needed an overlay. Instead they would remove the seal and stain and reapply the color we wanted. We again reached out to Donnie and respectfully asked for a reduction in our final payment of $7500 to fix the concrete stain. This was his reply: Absolutely not. We are experts and what we do and the color selection you picked does not need multiple coats. I do not care who you are getting your false information from. And you cannot remove foot print and terrible texture work that is in the concrete work we did not pour. The imperfections would be difficult for anyone to see because they are enhanced once the color and sealer are applied. This has one of the best sealer you can use and this is specifically why the form says DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM Unless you approve the color. It’s not an easy product to strip off hence the reason it last much longer and that’s why we use it. The balance owed is now past due $41628. I will need payment in full by the end of day or I will need to notify the attorneys that the contract breach is made. You’ve signed all the paperwork we asked of you and now you wanna insult us by telling us you want us to refund money cause you don’t like what you selected. This is the owner of the company, threatening, insulting and hostile. We of course were not in breach of contract and he knew it. They had just completed the work seven days ago. Again, think twice about hiring this company. They showed a total lack of concern about our dissatisfaction and blaming us for the results of the concrete stain. I will say that Casey, the project manager, was always professional and showed empathy for our concerns."

Marianne B on January 2025


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Benjamin's Business Concepts, LLC
2415 IH-10 W.
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Benjamin's Business Concepts, LLC
2415 IH-10 W.
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1338 local quotes requested

Benjamin's Business Concepts, LLC was formed in February of 2004 by a Veteran Army Supply Officer and spouse to build custom residential homes. Having a son with physical challenges brought interest in assisting others with their daily residential living challenges and started to offer a full range of residential ADA compliance accessibility renovations; which led to providing various interior and exterior renovation projects to the community. Our mission is to bring everyone's Concepts to a lifetime of reality. Our happy and satisfied customers always recommend us to their friends and family. We are proud of our reputation, and we feel it has been well earned.

"They did an amazing job and they deserve way more than 5 stars!! Cost was less than I expected!"

Lewis H on August 2024

Benjamin's Business Concepts, LLC was formed in February of 2004 by a Veteran Army Supply Officer and spouse to build custom residential homes. Having a son with physical challenges brought interest in assisting others with their daily residential living challenges and started to offer a full range of residential ADA compliance accessibility renovations; which led to providing various interior and exterior renovation projects to the community. Our mission is to bring everyone's Concepts to a lifetime of reality. Our happy and satisfied customers always recommend us to their friends and family. We are proud of our reputation, and we feel it has been well earned.

"They did an amazing job and they deserve way more than 5 stars!! Cost was less than I expected!"

Lewis H on August 2024


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Artistic Concrete & Masonry
141 N Wagon Wheel Dr
3.56(
9
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Approved Pro
Artistic Concrete & Masonry
141 N Wagon Wheel Dr
3.56(
9
)
Approved Pro
946 local quotes requested
46 years of experience

Decorative & Stamped Concrete, Structural Concrete, Site Concrete, Retaining Walls, Masonry, Pavers. 15 Employees, Invoice Net, 1st & 15th or Completion.

"We had a concrete sidewalk and a 12 X 11 pad poured. The team did a fantastic job and it looks great."

Bill B on May 2023

Decorative & Stamped Concrete, Structural Concrete, Site Concrete, Retaining Walls, Masonry, Pavers. 15 Employees, Invoice Net, 1st & 15th or Completion.

"We had a concrete sidewalk and a 12 X 11 pad poured. The team did a fantastic job and it looks great."

Bill B on May 2023


Chaney Family Construction
2218 Whispering Way
4.78(
9
)
Approved Pro
Chaney Family Construction
2218 Whispering Way
4.78(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
340 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Transform your home with JJS Services! Our expert team in SAN ANTONIO specializes in all aspects of general remodeling. From concept to completion, we bring your vision to life with precision and quality. Contact us today to elevate your home to new heights!

"Jesse was great to work with for kitchen remodel. Helped me pick design and made sure the details were exactly as I wanted. Easy to communicate with. Would hire again."

Trace L on March 2024

Transform your home with JJS Services! Our expert team in SAN ANTONIO specializes in all aspects of general remodeling. From concept to completion, we bring your vision to life with precision and quality. Contact us today to elevate your home to new heights!

"Jesse was great to work with for kitchen remodel. Helped me pick design and made sure the details were exactly as I wanted. Easy to communicate with. Would hire again."

Trace L on March 2024


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QScapes Outdoor Solutions, LLC
6500 SH 46 West
4.60(
5
)
Approved Pro
QScapes Outdoor Solutions, LLC
6500 SH 46 West
4.60(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
412 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

Qscapes Outdoor Solutions is a local, family-owned business that provides quality outdoor solutions around creating, enhancing and maintaining both residential and commercial outdoor spaces. Let's talk about how we can improve your outdoor living experience. Call today 830-500-3044! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"There were ups and downs, the materials were not adequate"

Warren W on July 2023

Qscapes Outdoor Solutions is a local, family-owned business that provides quality outdoor solutions around creating, enhancing and maintaining both residential and commercial outdoor spaces. Let's talk about how we can improve your outdoor living experience. Call today 830-500-3044! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!

"There were ups and downs, the materials were not adequate"

Warren W on July 2023


Avatar for Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC
Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC
PO Box 23923
4.87(
54
)
Approved Pro
Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC
PO Box 23923
4.87(
54
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
1608 local quotes requested

Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC, based in San Antonio, is your go-to choice for all your landscaping needs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch services that will transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis. With our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, we stand out from the competition. Contact us today and let us bring your landscaping vision to life. Promotions change over time.

"Excellent and professional customer service. Everything exceeded our expectations and we love our backyard makeover. Highly recommend this energetic and thorough landscaping company. Oscar, the company owner, listened to our ideas and was on top of everything and assisted all our design elements."

Russell g on May 2025

Forever Green 2 Landscaping LLC, based in San Antonio, is your go-to choice for all your landscaping needs. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing top-notch services that will transform your outdoor space into a beautiful oasis. With our attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction, we stand out from the competition. Contact us today and let us bring your landscaping vision to life. Promotions change over time.

"Excellent and professional customer service. Everything exceeded our expectations and we love our backyard makeover. Highly recommend this energetic and thorough landscaping company. Oscar, the company owner, listened to our ideas and was on top of everything and assisted all our design elements."

Russell g on May 2025


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A&V Landscaping & Design LLC
5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
A&V Landscaping & Design LLC
5.00(
7
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
696 local quotes requested

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did a very good job, good customer service, pleasant to work, very professional."

Olga G on May 2024

We specialize in all phases of landscaping, hardscaping, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"They did a very good job, good customer service, pleasant to work, very professional."

Olga G on May 2024


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L&B Home Repair
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
L&B Home Repair
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
1490 local quotes requested

Construction business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Louis came by and did an outstanding job. It took a little bit he was very patient and stayed until I was satisfied. If you need a good priced and good worker look at this company to help out."

Garland Z on November 2024

Construction business locally owned and operated we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. Call or message us to schedule an estimate today!

"Louis came by and did an outstanding job. It took a little bit he was very patient and stayed until I was satisfied. If you need a good priced and good worker look at this company to help out."

Garland Z on November 2024


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Alamo City Scapes
Cibolo
4.75(
44
)
Approved Pro
Alamo City Scapes
Cibolo
4.75(
44
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
557 local quotes requested

AT ALAMO CITY SCAPES WE KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, QUALITY WORK BY DELIVERING OUTSTANDING LANDSCAPES, SERVICE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND A HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO TRANSFORM AN IDEA, A DESIRE, A WISH INTO A REALITY. WE WILL BE GLAD TO SERVE YOU!

"This is the second project we had Eric and his crew do. Of course they did a spectacular job once more.They removed our weeds/grass and put down 8 yards of composted dirt, replaced our sprinklers and laid 3 pallets of palmetto st augustine. 1 month later it looks beautiful!!"

Susan B on May 2025

AT ALAMO CITY SCAPES WE KNOW HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL, QUALITY WORK BY DELIVERING OUTSTANDING LANDSCAPES, SERVICE, ATTENTION TO DETAIL, AND A HIGH LEVEL OF CUSTOMER SERVICE. WHAT EVER IT TAKES TO TRANSFORM AN IDEA, A DESIRE, A WISH INTO A REALITY. WE WILL BE GLAD TO SERVE YOU!

"This is the second project we had Eric and his crew do. Of course they did a spectacular job once more.They removed our weeds/grass and put down 8 yards of composted dirt, replaced our sprinklers and laid 3 pallets of palmetto st augustine. 1 month later it looks beautiful!!"

Susan B on May 2025


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Constructovate
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4.74(
96
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Approved Pro
Constructovate
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4.74(
96
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
115 local quotes requested
20 years of experience

Constructovate is a residential/commercial construction and remodeling company servicing from New Braunfels, Tx and surrounding areas. We want to be your "go-to" contractor for you home or business. Some of our services include remodeling, masonry, painting, decks, fences. Our organization has extensive hands on experience in all areas of the construction and remodeling industry ranging from small carpentry projects to complete construction of commercial buildings. With our experience, you can be assured that we can complete projects of any size in a timely manner. Having this experience makes our projects run smoother and in a timely manner. We believe that there is ALWAYS a solution to every problem that may arise during the construction process and we always look for the positive in every situation. Call us to schedule an estimate today! Visit our website @ Constructovate.com (previously DBA: Reliant Renovations)

"Great communication, beautiful results done in a timely manner. Detailed estimate of everything at a reasonable price. I would recommend Constructovate for any project!"

Melinda B on January 2024

Constructovate is a residential/commercial construction and remodeling company servicing from New Braunfels, Tx and surrounding areas. We want to be your "go-to" contractor for you home or business. Some of our services include remodeling, masonry, painting, decks, fences. Our organization has extensive hands on experience in all areas of the construction and remodeling industry ranging from small carpentry projects to complete construction of commercial buildings. With our experience, you can be assured that we can complete projects of any size in a timely manner. Having this experience makes our projects run smoother and in a timely manner. We believe that there is ALWAYS a solution to every problem that may arise during the construction process and we always look for the positive in every situation. Call us to schedule an estimate today! Visit our website @ Constructovate.com (previously DBA: Reliant Renovations)

"Great communication, beautiful results done in a timely manner. Detailed estimate of everything at a reasonable price. I would recommend Constructovate for any project!"

Melinda B on January 2024

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Guest house building services FAQs

In most states, yes—you can build a guest house, but every city or county sets its own zoning rules and building codes. Before breaking ground, check local ordinances, confirm lot setbacks, and secure the right permits. A local contractor or design-build firm can walk you through the paperwork and site requirements so your project starts on solid legal footing.

Yes—homeowners often tap a few different financing tools. A home-equity line of credit (HELOC) lets you borrow against your equity as you need funds. If you prefer a lump sum tied directly to the project, a short-term construction loan can roll into a second mortgage once the build is complete. Cash-out refinancing is another option: you replace your current mortgage with a larger one and use the difference to cover construction costs.

When you build a guest house, you’re creating a separate structure for hosting visitors without the full amenities needed for permanent living. An accessory dwelling unit, however, includes a complete kitchen and bathroom, meeting building codes for a long-term residence. This key difference makes an ADU ideal for long-term occupancy or rental income, adding enduring value to your property.

How many rooms you need depends on how you plan to use the space. Aim for one bedroom per every one or two occupants to make sure everyone has enough privacy and comfort. Added living and dining areas give you extra functionality, especially for rental use or long-term stays.

Most homeowners pick somewhere between 600 and 1,500 square feet to fit all the essentials. Make sure your design supports one to two occupants per bedroom and includes enough common areas for comfortable daily living. A well-proportioned layout boosts both functionality and property value.

No—a guest house isn’t just a bump-out on your main home. A bump-out is a small extension within an existing room for extra seating or storage. In contrast, you build a guest house as a standalone building with its own foundation and amenities, giving you a fully separate living area that can boost your property’s versatility and value.

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