Having an A+ Rating from the BBB, Deck Doctors is your deck/wood structure construction, replacement, repair, restoration and preservation specialist. Servicing Northern California since 1998.
Bonded & Insured- CA Lic.#786427
Services we provide: inspections, new construction, complete tear out and replacements, pressure washing, power (hot water) washing, stripping, sanding and application of coatings, painting, staining, refinishing and sealing.
We provide services on most wood structures such as decks, balconies, fences, gazebos, pergolas, overhangs and most types of siding including flat roofs and roof decks.
Below are other services Deck Doctors provides:
* Dry Rot or Termite Damage Repair
* Stripping and/or Sanding
* Commercial Grade Elastomeric Coatings
* Masonry Surface Pressure Washing and Sealing
* Demolition and Hauling
* Termite Report (Section 1 Item) Repair
* Interior and Exterior Painting
Quality workmanship with professional customer service for your residential or commercial needs.
Overview
Hired 17 times
Background checked
License verified
1 employee
28 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pmMon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.
Credentials
License verified
C33 - Painting and Decorating
License state: CA
Background checked
Passed by Richard Alvarado on Oct 9, 2025.
Services offered
Project scope
Remodel or renovation of existing decks or porches
New deck or porch construction
Property type
Residential
Commercial
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for punctuality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Kilby H.
Oct 9, 2025
Richard was great with all of my decks. He was communicative throughout the process and was able to work around my schedule. The finish looks great and I feel like a learned a lot about caring for my decks walking through the work both before and after.
Jason k.
Apr 13, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Owner Richard A. And his crew with Deck Doctors are very professional and did an amazing quality job with my siding project. They replaced all the siding panels that had dry rot down to matching up the paint to the little details of finding the right siding and metal strips for a house that was built in 1989. Looking at it you can't even tell where they replaced the siding. Job well done and I will defiantly use Deck Doctors for future projects!
Jason Karg
Siding Removal
Federico P.
Oct 14, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Richard provided a great professional service. The deck is simply awesome: Richard and his team have shown constantly a great attention to details and high quality, without any compromise. Unfortunately we have had some issues on timing and deadline management, but they did their best to fix that, working even during night with lights on their head to have the job finished.
Deck or Porch Remodel or Addition
Nicole R.
Dec 4, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Richard is great. He provided me with great honest customer service that pointed in the direction I needed to go for what I needed. Thank you.
General Carpentry
Justin L.
Jun 9, 2014
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Hired on Thumbtack
Richard is great, he repaired my pergola. Work is neat, clean, and on time!
Fence and Gate Repairs
FAQs
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I took a home inspection course and now studying to be a certified home inspector.
What types of customers have you worked with?
I specialize in wood structure repair, painting and/or staining of residential or commercial properties. Some wood structures including decks, docks, trellis, pergolas, overhangs and fences. Other services include pressure washing and staining or sealing of Redwood and Cedar siding or roofs and pressure washing and sealing of most types of masonry surface.
Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I did a project for the T.V. show Tiny House Nation a few months ago that I'm really proud of because I would not have landed that job if I had not obtained my second contractors license which allows me to new construction and repairs to decks and other wood structures. As well as purchasing both General Liability and Workers Comp Insurance.
