Deckmaster Fine Decks, Inc. designs and builds decks to blend with the architecture of its customers’ houses and integrate with their landscapes, which results in outdoor living spaces that are inviting, durable and functional. The company also designs and builds patio covers, and it offers expert deck repair and refinishing that can add years of life to existing decks.
Founder Weston Leavens started building decks and patio covers in the early 1980s, and today he puts his decades of inventiveness and award-winning skill to work creating outdoor living spaces throughout the Bay Area. Mr. Leavens is also the inventor of the revolutionary Deckmaster Hidden Fastening System, which was the first hidden fastener on the market. “We always use hidden fastening for our decks,” he says. “Whether they’re ultra low-maintenance composites or thermally modified hardwood, hidden fastening gives decks the very best appearance and longevity.”
Mr. Leavens is a past winner of the National Redwood Deck contest, and in 2008 he won the “Build a Deck, Win a Deck” contest sponsored by the California Redwood Association.
“We take pride in our excellent listening skills—as our clients explain their visions, we interpret what they want and blend it with the realistic possibilities of their sites. Our goal is to create sturdy, elegant, aesthetically pleasing structures that last for generations.”
As deck specialists, DeckMaster Fine Decks is able to produce a higher quality of workmanship than many general contractors who only build decks as part of larger construction projects. "We combine the skills of a framer and the eye of a finish carpenter, so our decks look like nice pieces of furniture when we're done," says owner Weston Leavens.
Mr. Leavens is not only an award-winning local contractor; he's also the inventor of DeckMaster Hidden Brackets, a concealed fastening system that's now commonly used throughout the industry. He says he and his team pride themselves on making sure each customer has a rewarding, professional experience, from the way their pets and landscape are treated to the communication they receive throughout the process. "We provide clear communication from the initial consultation through the execution of the project," confirms Mr. Leavens. "I'm on the job 90 percent of the time. If a question arises or a client wants to change something, I'm right there."
DeckMaster Fine Decks works on one project at a time, so there are never any interruptions during a job. The company only hires experienced, highly-trained crewmembers to work on its projects, and its foreman has been with the company for more than six years. "Technically speaking, decks aren't the most difficult part of homebuilding, but our expertise and attention to detail set us apart," says Mr. Leavens. "We're very flexible–if a client sees something they want to change as their project progresses, we can make adjustments to satisfy them."
DeckMaster Fine Decks works closely with its clients to find the right design attributes to fit their sites, views and long-term needs. The company seeks out the best materials and uses industry-best products such as AZEK synthetics, EverGrain composites and Superdeck staining products. To supplement its construction services, it also provides free consultations that include topics such as legal considerations (code requirements, permits, zoning), project designs, site evaluations and troubleshooting.
