J&B Fence and Deck LLC

We worked with Matt on two projects right after buying our home in Oakland, and we couldn’t be happier. Referred by our realtor, we started consulting him before we even closed. After getting multiple quotes, Matt stood out for the best combination of experience, value, and craftsmanship. He was incredibly patient—sticking with us for nearly a year through timing delays, big decisions, the birth of our child, and City permitting hurdles. Now that we’ve moved on to other projects, we truly wish every contractor were as professional, skilled, timely, and collaborative as Matt. Our first project was a large fence around our steep backyard. Matt met with us and our neighbors multiple times to finalize placement and coordinated on what needed to be cleared. His team completed the fence at record speed, and the redwood blends beautifully into the forested backdrop. It looks fantastic—and our dog loves his new wonderland. The second project was a much more complex like-for-like replacement of a 30-year-old deck. Matt guided us on what to keep, what to upgrade, and walked us through material and design options. We chose TimberTech decking with a redwood and hog wire railing, and the result is stunning. Despite unexpected permitting challenges with the City of Oakland, Matt stayed fully engaged, coordinating with our structural engineer and always making himself available. His team demolished and rebuilt the deck remarkably quickly, and the finished product has transformed our home. It’s added so much gathering space, and every time we’re out there, it feels like we’re on vacation. We recommend Matt without hesitation for any fence or deck project.

These guys are fantastic. Our batu fence is 5 years old and looks great. We recently had an issue with our gate (the wood split near the hinge). They came out promptly, confirmed it was still under warranty, and agreed to fix it. So pleased we went with J&B - they stand behind their fences!

Matt did an excellent job with our backyard deck restoration. We couldn’t be happier with our backyard deck restoration. From start to finish, the experience was professional, transparent, and stress-free. The estimate was clearly itemized, fair, and easy to understand, with no surprises along the way. The work itself was done with great care and attention to detail. Our deck looks refreshed, solid, and beautifully restored—better than we expected. The crew was reliable, respectful of our property, and cleaned up thoroughly at the end of each day. It’s rare to find a contractor who combines quality craftsmanship with honest pricing and clear communication, but this team delivered on all fronts. We would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for dependable, high-quality deck work and would gladly hire them again.