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A and Z Contracting LLC
4.7(
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We contracted A&Z Construction LLC. To build a large deck and install a door from our kitchen leading to the deck. They had to remove a bulkhead and part of a wall so we could access the door. Zack and his crew did a great job their craftsmanship and attention to detail resulted in a wonderful finished product. They cleaned up at the end of each day which was unexpected, but welcome. I would recommend A&Z for any of your construction needs."
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
MRD Inc
4.0(
22
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"HIGHLY RECCOMEND MRD ( CHRIS ) TO ANYONE!!!!!!!! WE GAVE HIM KEYS TO THE HOUSE AND THEY WORKED WHILE WE WERE OUT EVERYDAY EVEN SATURDAYS!!! CHRIS HAD KEYS TO OUR HOUSE NOW HOW MANY PEOPLE WOULD GIVE THE KEYS TO STRANGERS??? WELL THEY ARE THAT TRUSTING AND WORTH EVERY PENNY, THEY WILL DOING WORK FOR US AGAIN AND AGAIN WE KEEP UPDATING OUR HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Saw Contracting
3.8(
11
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"After searching for the right contractor for literally years - and having many come to bid only to tell us they were too busy, the job was too difficult, or their price astronomical - we found SAW Contracting through Angies list in July, 2011.  In competing with another contractor for the job, Scott Waltenbaugh of SAW Contracting demonstrated a keen interest in taking on this "challenge" (our old house had and still has a lot of piece-meal problems) and won the bid by being competitive in his pricing, being professional and courteous in his demeanor, and gaining our confidence with his obvious knowledge and experience. 

Reading the extensive review before this, it seems there must be two SAW Contracting companies, for our experience with SAW Contracting has been NOTHING like that reviewer's: our tile is perfectly aligned and flat, as is our engineered floor; our framing is straight and tight; the drywall is smooth and beautiful; the stonework on the foundation is clean and tight and garners many compliments; the assistants were polite, respectful, hardworking and skilled; the communication has been par excellence; the attitude has been friendly, courteous, and professional; and the pay schedule was very appropriate and professional.  We did give SAW Contracting a "new construction, total gut job and addition" work and it came out better than we even dreamed it could.  We had our own certified electrician friend do our electrical, but Scott showed knowledge in that area, also.  Scott had his work schedule, materials and crew organized well; showed consistent and practical planning ahead; organized the job site well; and was extremely efficient with his materials cost and use.  We're not sure what happened on the other reviewer's job, but there are always two sides to any story.  To us, the last review had a vengeful tone, and we find it curious the reviewer stated he had trouble communicating with other contractors, as well. 

Our project has taken a long time to complete for many reasons, but over the time SAW Contracting has worked here, we've come to know a young man who is highly skilled, sincere, honorable, and with a fabulous work ethic.  Scott is a great communicator and truly enjoys keeping his clients updated daily with what is going on and what his next step will be, and he encourages his clients to give him feedback on his work.  He is very easy to get along with, friendly and funny, and takes set-backs in his stride and just tackles problems head-on. 

An artist as well as a contractor, Scott is full of practical but creative design ideas and advice, and has been tremendously helpful to us in choosing materials and even re-designing our original plans - much improved and little to no extra expense.  He would be excellent to consult with before you settle on any project.  In fact, we are consulting with him currently on another project we will soon have him do. 

Scott Waltenbaugh works hard to stay on or below budget, and has actually saved us money.  He prefers the client pay for materials directly and never fails to provide receipts promptly; the few times he has had to pick up extra materials, he personally buys them and presents the receipt for reimbursement.  What little material may be left over - and it is a small amount, as Scott is very efficient and produces little waste - he has asked us where we would like it stored, not keeping anything for himself as some other contractors might.  The actual cost of the job is very, very close to the original bid; the overage we have is due to our materials upgrades (windows, doors and flooring). 

As work progressed, we and our visitors have been consistently impressed with Scott's great knowledge of materials, techniques and trends in all phases of construction.  Scott has built homes in California and Florida and uses his knowledge of earthquake and hurricane codes here (remember the little earthquake we had last fall?...)   Even the building inspector commented on the extra support he included in his foundation framing and was impressed with the quality of the rest of his work, stating Scott was one of the best builders he'd seen.  His superb skill and craftsmanship is obvious in all the work he has performed, but especially in his finish work. He takes the extra time to put beautiful custom cuts on his woodwork, caulking the smallest joints, carefully taping all painting, cleaning the walls and floors, creatively framing windows and doors, etc. A meticulous, careful and self-demanding perfectionist, he has seen and fixed 'flaws' we had difficulty seeing even when he pointed them out to us!  And he stands by his work: he has called numerous times for various reasons to check for water leaks, air drafts, etc. and was willing to come out late if necessary to fix a problem, which, fortunately, there were none (he drives nearly 1.5 hours to get here).  Scott takes great pride in his work and genuinely wants his customer to be thoroughly happy with the outcome.  On that note, he eagerly jumps in to help wherever he sees someone could use an extra hand - even helping with non-construction tasks at times.  His biggest flaw, if you can call it that, is that he spends a great deal of time on small details that really make a difference in the final product but can set his work schedule back.  Our project took longer than estimated, but our result is far better than we imagined and we are thrilled with it. 

Clean-up is good, especially when Scott has his workers with him.  Even without extra help, though, Scott doesn't like to leave the customer fighting through construction messes and tools and takes time to put everything away or out of the way.  He keeps sawdust swept up, cleans floors and is careful about removing boots or putting down floor covering when working in the home. 

If you want superior work and can be patient with the progress, we absolutely recommend SAW Contracting.  In fact, we've contracted with SAW Contracting for the next phase of our historic home remodel.  Should we ever desire to build a new home, SAW Contracting would be our first choice to turn to. "
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Fitzgerald Home Improvements
3.3(
26
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

"After getting bids from several contractors (and dealing with some no-shows and lofty bids), we hired Scott, Jesse, Jim, Jimmy, and their team at Fitzgerald Home Improvements to do several repairs and remodeling jobs for us. These included tearing out and rebuilding our basement stairs and adding a handrail, grab bars, and magnetic door closure; tearing out and rebuilding our garage roof; building a French drain and resealing our garden walks near our garage; leveling the construction dirt across our yard and fixing the sidewalks; power washing sidewalks and stairs; and cleaning, rebuilding, and waterproofing gutters on the house and garage. The Fitzgerald team did their work well and on time, cleaned up the worksites, and were professional and friendly. We hope we will not have to have more work done on our house anytime soon, but if we do, we will call Scott Fitzgerald."
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Response time2 hrs
Recommended by68%of homeowners
Three C's Construction
0.0(
2
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Three C's Construction is a customer friendly company established in 1999 by the late Cyril McDonald, Sr. and his son Cyril "Spike" McDonald, Jr. With a combined 30 years experience they always believed in customer satisfaction and upfront, honest service. Three C's specializes in additions, concrete, masonry baths, kitchens and much more.\n\nGive them a call today and start enjoying your newly upgraded residence in the very near future!\n

Panko Construction & Trimmery
0.0(
7
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1980

Panko Construction & Trimmery has been in business since 1983, owner Tim Panko, I am the jack of all trades and darn good at them all. I can build you your dream home or project or help you design what you need.\n I also have a very nicely equipt climate controlled cabinet shop so lets do this !!\n Something to consider when hiring a service company , I unlike alot of other companys, am on the job from the beginning to the end, I don't put people on the job and hope that everything goes well.. I make sure it gets done like as if it were mine...

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5 Star Construction Co.
0.0(
1
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

5 Star Construction Co has been beautifying homes since 1975. We've built a reputation for quality work with each satisfied customer. We are a family, locally owned and operated construction company in the Tri State area. As we've grown, we've been careful not to compromise our commitment to quality. And, our sense of pride is apparent in every addition or remodel project we complete. We take pride in doing the job right! Whether its small repair work or custom remodels, we can handle any task with ease. We stand committed to getting the job done with highest quality workmanship is a priority. We require our team of professionals to use: Drop cloths to protect the customer's belongings. Carpet saver to protect all flooring. We look forward to helping you with all your home improvement needs. We are available for 24 hour Emergency Service. Thank you for your time and consideration.

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Pristine Products of Pittsburgh, LLC
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With years of experience in the construction industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home. We handle all of your deck and porch needs with great care. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Pristine Products of Pittsburgh, LLC a call today, we look forward to working with you!

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FAQs for water dock building service projects in Pittsburgh, PA

With the right design and maintenance, a vinyl sea wall capped with concrete can serve you for 50 to 70 years, while poured-concrete walls last 50 to 60 years. Steel or aluminum options last 30 to 40 years, and treated wood holds up for 10 to 25 years. Plan on regular inspections and prompt repairs to keep any sea wall performing at its best for decades.

A bulkhead holds back soil in calm, inland waters, while a sea wall is built for pounding coastal waves. The sea wall’s job is to absorb and deflect wave energy, offering stronger erosion control. A bulkhead mainly keeps soil in place but isn’t designed to stand up to heavy surf.

A sea wall needs a deep footing—four to 10 feet or more—so it can resist shifting soils and constant wave pressure. The exact depth depends on your soil conditions, water depth, chosen material, and local building codes. Your marine contractor may dig even deeper to secure the wall in place and meet the structural specifications.

Plan on a quick visual check every season. Look for cracks, loose panels, or washed-out soil, clear weep holes so water can drain, and trim plants that push against the wall. Catching small issues early helps maintain the structure's soundness and prevents major repair bills later. Your sea wall builder can make recommendations for an ongoing maintenance plan that will help keep your sea wall in optimal condition.

Most residential sea walls are completed in an average of one to three weeks, covering preparation work, sheet piling, and cleanup. Larger commercial walls require additional engineering and can extend well beyond that window. Your crew drives steel or vinyl sheets into the soil, then finishes caps, tie-backs, and grading before final inspection.

The “best” wall is the one engineered for your site, but concrete often tops the list for pure strength and longevity. It anchors soil, blocks water, and handles repeated wave hits better than wood or light-gauge steel. Collaborate with a marine contractor to determine the ideal material for your shoreline and budget.

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