We were in need of someone to replace our deck. We contacted a few contractors that specialized in this area. Some came and gave outrageous bids. Some never bothered to show up. Mike Roberts, the owner of Bulldog Builders was recommended to us from a few different people. He came, determined the scope of work and made some recommendations. He advised us to check out the Deck Superstore for products and samples that we might use. We made a few trips there and each time resulted in questions for Mike. Mike always got back to me the same day or not long after until we came up with what we wanted in terms of products, colors, costs, quality ,etc. Mike delivered a proposal that included what we needed to make our project happen. When the demo of the old deck took place, we/he discovered that the brick pillars that had supported our old deck contained the wrong size (way too small) of wood posts that had rotted inside the pillars due to weather and moisture. It was a miracle that the deck did not cave in and take the back of our house with it. Mike discussed the situation with us and presented alternatives to the construction for the deck taking into account the correct support that would be required. The deck is 12X25. We have a 2 story house with a walk out basement, so it was important that a deck this high be well supported. He ended up putting in really beefy posts, making sure there would never be an issue like the one we had with the old deck. It took extra time and planning to do but was necessary that it be done right. Mike, his son and their crew do quality work. They are precise and didn’t mind asking for our opinion when things could have been done a couple of different ways. We learned that we had to be patient and let them do what they do. Good work takes time! We couldn’t be happier with the final result. The deck looks awesome. We’ve received nothing but positive comments on both the cosmetic and structural appearance. We will enjoy the maintenance free Trex deck for a long, long time and thank Mike and his crew for making it a reality.