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"New 2-story deck missed the mark across code, Trex guidelines, and aesthetics. Poor planning. Won't make it right. We lost 5 figures on a 2-man crew that lacks longevity with owner. Hire inspectors before paying final invoice. FYI “Custom Deck and Fence Austin” also has poor reviews on multiple sites noting owner Todd Louis Ratajik of "Good Day Baked Energy Snacks" (Forfeited Existence). Sites now name “Cesar” as owner. Negative reviews disappeared. AFFD has pending lawsuits with Travis County Courts. Unknown AFFD subcontractor alarmingly used my name and address in another client’s lawsuit w**! Standard: Visual consistency. AFFD: Mismatched railing. Todd’s words: "It's the same railing but pinched." (A contractor’s FB review notes lack of materials to properly complete jobs.) Std: Concrete pad supports stairs. AFFD: Stair stringers hover in air, failing to land on concrete. Todd blatantly texted that stringers would step out (not down) from deck. I refuted the abnormality. Top step was cut off; stringers don’t reach concrete. Instead of extending pad or redoing stringers, an ugly post was set. Std: Stairs treads w/o gaps. No overhangs. AFFD: Stringer cuts forgot stairs' fascia; treads weren’t 11+”. Gaps added to meet code -> stair noses >1.25", ie trip hazards. FYI Use rise-to-run guidelines. Std: 42” deck railings. 34-38” stair railings ABOVE boards. AFFD: 44” deck railings. Didn’t supply 34” stair railings; boards grossly notched to lower height, which start at 44”! Std: Posts sit on existing FINISHED concrete pads. (LOL) AFFD: Post had no contact with pad (after removing makeshift shams to hide the blunder) ie ZERO deck weight on ground. Todd asked if this was okay [to not deal with]. Post not corrected at start. Rough concrete poured atop pad to meet post. Ew. Std: 16" oc MAX joist spacing (Trex specs). AFFD: 7 of 13 spacings are >16". No blocking. Add 1 or 2 joists = ~15.5" or 14" spacings. Todd said his ways are “affordable” and “economical”. Eek. Best: Competitor contracts: "12-in joist spacings", "blocking", “glulam beam”. Std: Trex Cocktail Rail Kit (full-width support, hidden fasteners). AFFD: 5.5" wavy floor boards nailed to 1" rail. Visible screws, rough shavings, corner gaps, no support eg 2x4s to flatten board. No countersunk screws and putty to hide nails. Std: Professional aesthetics. AFFD: Not spraying railing cuts = RUST. No continuity in stairs fascia to meet deck edge. Silver bolts on black railings. Posts unequal distance from deck edges. Cedar’s shorter lifespan requires staining / maintenance < Trex’s composite fascia. Std: Disclosure of unforeseen issues. Protocols. Loyal crews. AFFD: Crew wasted a day plotting makeshift repairs after causing roof damage. Licensed roofer was furious about erroneously-cut flashing. Roofers returned after crew again made damaging cuts where told not to. Zero acknowledgement from Todd. AFFD: Crew noted holes in house’s ceiling after removing joist nails. No repairmen references. Not-our-problem mentality. AFFD: 15+ days by 2 tired guys: the hire + his actual neighbor. Ditto to reviewer compelled to supervise. Days start late, end after 7pm. My neighbors had 5 deck builders who left by 6pm still jolly. AFFD: Non-recyclables in recycling bin. Concrete and stinky liquid in trash bin. Cigarette butts, nails, and construction debris across yard. AFFD: Crew won’t tell owner about gray areas and errors in judgments. One unsure if he'd get paid wth. Std: Professionalism. AFFD: No final walkthroughs. Owner ignores items in emails. Condescending; when I climbed a ladder re an issue (that I called a roofer to fix), Todd muttered that I was “an inspector, eh”. Instead of talking measurements, Todd’s retort was “I’m the owner of a deck company”, as if titles alone grant proficiency. Labor is hired out, crew turnover is high. Workmanship depends on whoever is outsourced, who aren’t deck builders so much as guys who "have built decks before". Expect no corrections on what Todd Ratajik deems as "good enough"."

"I did a bit of research before starting our patio cover and a couple of bids to compare what each contractor had to say.. The communication from Tobi was prompt and courteous each time. He understood this was our first time working on our house. Tobi and his crew would arrive on time each day, on time, ready to work.. The team would walk us through the process of what to expect, and how everything ties into each other to create a custom build. He came up with creative ideas and plans and we always felt comfortable and trusted his vision to move forward. Now that it’s summer time, we’re enjoying the family gatherings, day and nights!"

"These guys are great. Did quality work for a reasonable price, and were able to start right away."

"I worked with Shai and Eli, everyone was very professional and courteous. The work was done quickly and efficiently, and they even helped get rid of the demolition debris from the old deck."

"I contacted Red Knight's construction while shopping around for deck replacement options. They were very helpful and provided a clear estimate that was within my budget. Now that the build is all finished, I can see why they were so recommended. They do great work and I would highly recommend them."

"Outstanding! We love our deck. It was done quickly and thoroughly. :)"

"NOT GOOD. NO RESPONES"

"The project turned out better than expected! From start to finish, communications were clear and the job was completed in just a few days. These guys are hard workers and knowledgeable in many areas. Andrew is business-minded and quick to provide reasonable estimates and make changes according to my needs. This was the second time I used Diverse Trades for a project. Previously, they did tree trimming, stump removal, repaired outdoor wooden stairway, replaced light fixtures and window damaged by the tornado. I have been pleased with the work done and highly recommend this company! It was a refreshing change to work with reliable, competent and a nice group of guys!"

"Brian and Albert did a great job. They were professional and very polite."

"We had a friend get a pool installed and designed by him. We saw the work he did and the timeframe it was done in. We had 4 estimates of price and timelines for completion. His worked out the best and the price was in our budget. Less than 4 months from meeting him we we’re swimming in our pool. We had questions along the way. Mike always responded in a reasonable time frame. He was good with communicating to me as to what the next step was and when and who would would be coming. He worked with me when I wanted to add more patio concrete and electrical outlets to the project. Overall this was a wonderful experience for my family on such a huge financial project and a large decision if installing a pool. The project was completed in the agreed upon timeframe."