Top Deck Cleaning Companies in San Jose

Ruppert is very personable and has proven to be timely and reliable. We have used his "Deck Doctor" services twice now. Great results!

I got them through Angie's List. They did an absolutely fabulous job. They were reasonable, they were prompt, and they were everything that a contractor promises to be. They were absolutely wonderful, and I saved their card, because I would use them again. I would recommend them very highly to anybody who wants excellent quality. They weren't cheap, but I got a much better experience than I ever expected. They were very nice, they were very professional in their work,and the work that they did. I couldn't be more pleased. I am intending on having my other deck done after the winter, and I will use them. I chose to go with them because of Angie's List. The job took 2 or 3 days. They were wonderful. They couldn't have been more punctual.

Bruce came out and gave an estimate. The work was done quickly and the difference is night and day. Now the water beads up on it and flows through the cracks rather than collecting in pools and damaging the wood. It was a very old deck, and with his help, it will probably last many more years now.

The quick answer: Overall, it went very, very well. The longer answer: Having a redwood deck redone is a bit worrisome, if you've been doing it yourself (more or less). The cost involved, of course, and then there's the issue of the power-washing, and whether it's a good idea with redwood (it is, if done properly, by professionals). In my case, the redo involved, also, sanding, since I'd badly applied deck oil previously. So I was not only banking on Bruce Watkins doing a good diagnosis of what was required, but trusting him also to manage the job and produce an excellent result. My verdict? I couldn't be happier. The deck itself has been transformed: it looks beautiful, as it never did before. But more so, Cal Preserving is just a highly professional operation. That starts with Bruce, of course, who is always available and personable and willing to talk and explain. But when it comes down to it, Cal Preserving is only as good as the workers employed. And Bruce obviously knows what he's doing: the talented workers did a great job, with thoroughness, promptness, and general excellence. It was a three-day job, and it couldn't have gone more smoothly. I would not hesitate to rely on Cal Preserving, and they'll be taking care of my deck for as long as I own it.

The owner gave an estimate and us choices of services. The workers arrived on time and worked hard. The decks were much filthier than we thought. Now they look fabulous - almost brand new. The only thing I would recommend is that everything be put back where it was when the workers arrived.

Replaced rotting boards, sanded & cleaned deck. Some other boards should have been replaced. One new board drained sap thru new surface. Had to request a second coat because first coat di not provide enough coverage. I provided my own paint to lower portion due to a different color wanted. I feel that nail holes should have been filled and other boards replaced. Yes deck is greatly improved but I will be filling nail holes and repainting this summer.

It went smoothly. They did what they said they would do when they said they would. It was easy to schedule. Rupert must work long days because he was very good at returning calls, scheduling and following up in the evening hours.

Very happy with the services provided for the price. We plan to continue having them help us for years to come!

I call for an estimate after seeing an advertisement for Cal Preserving. We didn't actually schedule for 6 months later, due to "economics". Confient after reading a lot of Angie's List reviews, I finally scheduled an appointment to do the work. Bruce is very responsive through email or calls. We were able to schedule relatively easily. In fact, since I was working on a day they'd "be in the area", they actually came on a day when no one was home, to start the power washing/cleaning phase. Even though mostly everything went smoothly, I would not do that next time, as a practice. Bruce did the initial estimate, but did not come for the actual work. I guess he is based in the South Bay, and I'm in Oakland. He relied on his 2 workers: one very experienced one and a younger helper. The next day, the workers came back to place the protective stain. They worked efficiently and diligently. They were very flexible with my time, as I had an errand I had to make during the process. The smell from the stain product was quite noticeable for a couple weeks. We have a funny draft through the front door that exacerbated it. I had forgotten to ask about VOC free products! After almost a month, all that remains is an almost pleasant redwood scent. Now, the water just dances off the wood and we are protected for the winter! There was, as in the ads, a dramatic difference in the look of the whole deck. It's quite beautiful. We're very happy to have a clean deck again that will no longer attract dirt! I had initially wanted a dark stain, but Bruce recommended against it, as he mentioned a colored stain would eventally wear off unevenly and a natural deck would be easier to maintain. Overall, a very good/excellent job! Most folks say the price is excellent too, when compared to other estimates. A thousand dollars is just a lot of money to me as a new homeowner. Bruce gave us the Angie's List 10% discount, which helped. Thanks, Bruce!