Work was above and beyond

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Leo and his crew did an excellent job building our deck and some other related items. It was very clear from the beginning that Leo was not going to penny pinch or take a middling approach to the job. His work was above and beyond what the code called for and we have no doubt as to the structural soundness of our deck. We could not say that about our prior deck. In addition, Leo provided some excellent thoughts on design and layout and our deck looks so much better for it. We ultimately chose a PVC material for the deck. Sure, it costs more, but Leo did not take advantage of us on pricing. He also steered us toward inexpensive, but durable, railing. Now, we have a deck that is relatively maintenance free, and it looks great.

In addition, while Leo was preparing an estimate for the job, he identified some other issues that other contractors had not caught. Although that sounds like a contractor simply trying to find more work, I could see the exact issue he noticed. Somehow, our breakfast bump out was built using our old deck for support! Needless to say, that was a major concern for us. Leo got the footings in and we are not worrying about that anymore.

We are very happy with the deck. It is a great addition to the house and it looks great. I plan on using it all year.

Our experience was positive

From the first contact with Woodland, our experience was positive. Leo, the owner, spent time going over the spec of the project and was keen to tell us that whatever the size of the job and budget he always goes over and above what other contractors will do in terms of quality of finish and attention to detail. The quote we received was very detailed and left no room for confusion and missed expectations. So let’s cut to the chase – did Woodland live up to the promise and deliver not only the quoted work but the level of detail? The answer is yes, even when we changed our minds and the project grew from the kitchen extension to include an adjoining room and entryway update.

Leo managed the permits and site surveys and throughout the job managing the subcontractors in a very efficient way. The work moved along at a good pace and Leo was on site most days with his crew. Leo also made himself available evenings and weekends to go over progress and expectations – an important part of a project where the smallest of details can trip you up. Leo has plenty of ideas on how to get the best look from whatever job he is doing, whether it is what trim or finish to use or how to plan the layout of a room. One of the best things about our kitchen job was Leo’s idea to move a door and change the kitchen layout, a move that has really improved the flow through the house.

The finished product is important to Leo and he takes pride in his work. There were a couple of occasions where Leo noticed that the finish wasn’t up to his standards and he had those bits re-done. It is a credit to the work that Woodland performed that once we saw how the kitchen was progressing, we requested additional work be done in other rooms. Once you have Woodland on site they are working for you and will see the job through to the very end. Overall the job was well done and we are very pleased with the results. We will definitely use Woodland again for our next project.

More beautiful than I imagined

Woodland Building remodeled a bathroom for me a dozen years ago, so when we started to think about redoing our deck, I didn’t even bother with calling around to other contractors. Leo remembered doing the bathroom and came out to take a look at our project and to give us ideas. He came up with a design and worked within my budget by suggesting options to stay within that budget.

The project moved along fast….within weeks I had a beautiful new composite deck with a hot tub built in. Leo provided fine details from the tall railing posts so I could hang baskets, etc, to the solar post caps so it lights up at night. The guys working with Leo were as awesome as he is, they were friendly and professional and I felt like my friends were working outside. I always felt like I could go out and get an update without feeling like I was bothering them. Even one of my dogs would wait for them to arrive and would cry at the door to go out to be held and fussed over.

Leo coordinated all the permits and deliveries and took care of the hot tub delivery while we were out of town. He explained every step of the project as it progressed, and always took time to explain what was next. Even the landscaper and electrician Leo recommended were great to work with, friendly and punctual, and did excellent work for us. Leo went beyond building our deck and removed our old swingset, as well as replaced molding around outside doors to make sure our beautiful new deck wasn’t marred by the junk we had around.

I love my new outdoor space! It came out even more beautiful than I could have imagined. Next home project will be done by Woodland Building as well 🙂

Highly Recommended

Came to know Woodland through my architect in Newtown, CT and we could not be happier! The owner, Leo, was professional, timely, courteous, and responsive. He and his son, Kyle, worked with us during every step of our project. Each time we met, we felt more trusting and confident in their work. Their crew was on time, respectful and professional and completely knocked it out of the park. When we wanted to make some adjustments in the plan, and needed coordination with other contractors, Leo was on the spot, made himself available, and was always flexible. My wife and I are thrilled with our deck/patio renovation, and definitely, plan on using Woodland building & Remodeling for future home projects !! Highly recommend! – Rob S. (Yelp – 6/28/19)