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"My fence installation was completed on 5/9/2024, so this review is 4 months after install. BLUF: Excellent quality work and knowledge. Great communication about project while in-person. Poor communication about coming and going. Unclear communication about costs throughout. Poor customer support after final payment. Will not use again. *The company* below means *Pro Caliber Fence and Deck*. *The owner* below means *Jeremiah Strawderman*. *The crew* below means *employees or hired hands for Pro Caliber Fence and Deck*. Knowledge and Work: - Mostly outstanding! - No other fencing company walked me through what would be best for my situation. - Very pleased with the crew. - A gate was installed incorrectly and needed repairs after 4 months (used different company). Pricing and Costs: - Very pleased with the initial quote. - I believe the cost should have decreased at the end, but I did not argue it because things happened during this project where I know the company lost money (Ill explain below). - Your cost may go up if material cost increases, and your cost will not decrease if they use less materials than quoted. There is no written policy on this. - My initial invoice pricing never changed. The amount of material and labor required during the job turned out to be less than the original quote, and the owner said money would come off of the labor. The total remained unchanged even after reminding the owner. Im okay with it, but its not great practice. - The company bought the wrong fence posts initially. The owner told me this was *on them* as far as cost (plus the correct posts were in the original invoice), but toward the end of the project the owner used it as an excuse for why money did not come off the total. It was a crap excuse, but I took it as meaning he was not going to take any money off and the series of events made me okay with this. Timeliness / Logistics: - Multiple things affected the timeliness of this project that made the company seem like they didnt have their stuff together logistically. - Day 1 was supposed to be post install day. They bought the wrong style of fence posts. The correct style is in my original invoice, but there was an oversight. - The business they bought cedar stringers (two-by-fours) and pickets from had ruined their stringers (two-by-fours) when they arrived to pick up the materials, so they had to repurchase stringers (two-by-fours) from another business. - During install, the air compressor for the companys nail guns died, so they had to buy a new air compressor and new nail guns. - After returning with new nail guns and air compressor, the crew had realized they purchased longer nails than intended and had to leave to buy the correct size nails. - A couple times the crew would leave without a word and come back many hours later. Communication / Customer Support: - Communication was mostly great while on site. Very friendly and willing to explain things. It lacked when off site. - Times for showing up or returning to site were rarely communicated. - When it came to communication about costs, it came across as hand-wavy/unclear/misleading. - At fence completion, the owner said to me, *If you need anything at all, please contact us.* The owners interaction with me does not support this attitude.- We agreed on a metal gate latching system versus a pull-string on my single door which was not installed after my final payment. After 4 weeks of getting a different timeframe that they would be installing the new latch and then didnt show up, there were a couple of fence pickets that could use replacing so I asked the owner if they replaced that sort of thing. The owners response was, *Its wood. Thats not on me,* and lectured me on how I got a deal on pricing and repairs cost them money instead of simply saying *no*. I got another company to complete their job and repairs."

"I cannot say enough good things about Vargas Home Improvement. They were always quick to respond, very polite, and their work speaks for itself. We wanted an additional set of stairs with a landing added to our back deck and they delivered above our expectations. They worked very hard and efficiently to get the job done and we are extremely impressed with the end result. From the time we reached out to Vargas for a quote to the time the job was done, everything about this experience was great. I will refer them to anyone and everyone in need of home improvement work. We are so thankful for their job well done! We can t wait to use them again for our future projects!"

"Gustavo was transparent about his pricing, regularly updated me on the progress of the work, and concluded with a thorough clean-up and final approval. The work on my railing was precise, sturdy, and looks fantastic. The entire process was smooth and professional, making the overall experience very rewarding. I truly appreciate his dedication and craftsmanship. I will certainly reach out to him for my future welding and fabrication needs and highly recommend his services to anyone looking for quality work."

"He stayed in touch throughout the process and was right on time with scheduling. He also most importantly did a great job sealing our driveway. I will recommend Tanner to other people"

"JC Construction managed the full remodel of our newly purchased home in Oak Mountain, and we are so glad we worked with them. It was a very big project - roof replacement, siding repair, replacing all flooring with hardwoods, pantry & kitchen remodel (tile, countertops, existing cabinet repair, custom island, custom range hood), 3 bathroom remodels, wallpaper & cedar plank removal with subsequent Sheetrock repair, painting throughout, duct work, plumbing adjustments and repair, tons of electrical work to get the house up to code, replacing interior & exterior doors, shelving installation and more! Whew, it was a heavy lift and Carlos’s team took fantastic care of us every step of the way. We were on a very tight timeline to move in before the kids’ school year started, and JC Construction came through for us. We are so grateful for all of their hard work, they truly made this house our home!!"

"Great contractor to deal with"

"The job was done to my satisfaction."

I provide full-service fence care to keep your property looking its best. Services include power washing and soft washing to remove dirt, mold, and grime, repairing broken boards or panels, and painting or staining for a fresh, long-lasting finish. I handle wood, vinyl, and composite fences with care, using professional-grade supplies and tools. Reliable, detail-focused, and committed to quality, just access to water is required! Whether you need routine maintenance, a full repaint, or repairs after wear and tear, I’ll make your fence look like new. Affordable, professional, and hassle-free—your satisfaction is my priority.

We are a small, experienced carpentry company with over 20 years in the trade. We specialize in cabinet installation, decks, trim work, flooring, painting, and general carpentry. We take pride in quality workmanship, attention to detail, and reliable service on every job. Our goal is to deliver honest work, fair pricing, and results that last.