# DECKED OUT **Trade:** Windows / Siding / Gutters · **Languages:** English **Rating: 2.9/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 4 sources. 95% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Decked Out describes itself on HomeAdvisor as a new-deck-construction business established in 1975, and says it does not do deck repairs or maintenance of any kind. In a 2021 review, a customer said Decked Out was efficient and built a quality deck, and that they had just hired the business for a second project. In a 2018 review, a customer laid out how the job worked: Scott handled the sales process, initial design and estimating, and Jim Mealey ran the crew that built the deck. The customer wrote that the two sides were separate outfits paid with separate checks, Scott a flat fee and Jim for hours worked, that they paid the lumber yard directly for the materials Jim ordered, and that Jim worked off a signed written estimate rather than a contract. Rotted parts of the frame had to be replaced, which exceeded the original estimate, and the project took a total of 4 weeks due to bad weather and a short-handed crew. The customer said they got the deck for about $5,000 less than another major firm had quoted, and that Jim returned unused materials to the lumber yard for credits. In a 2017 review, a customer said Jimmy and his crew worked 12 days in a row, including Saturday, Sunday and Memorial Day, to get a time-sensitive job done. In a 2016 review, a customer said Jim found a cable railing system they could afford on a limited budget and kept at the fussy, time-consuming hardware until it was right while keeping to the budget. In a 2013 review, a customer said Jim proposed a self-closing gate so their dogs would not follow them off the new deck. Another 2013 review said Jim dealt with the building inspector and made certain everything was built to code. A 2013 review of a composite deck said the vinyl railing seemed weak, a piece chipped after being bumped slightly, and Decked Out was coming to replace the chipped baluster but had not made it there yet. The same review said they nicked the pipe going out to the septic system, which caused a delay and some added expense. **Strengths:** - Budget cable railings — fussy hardware kept at until right, per 2016 review - Long work stretch — 12 days straight on a time-sensitive 2017 job - Self-closing gate — proposed to keep dogs on the deck in 2013 **Concerns:** - Casual arrangements — separate checks and an estimate, not a contract, in 2018 - Estimate overrun — rotted frame pushed a 2018 job past estimate - Septic pipe nicked — delay and added expense, per a 2013 review ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Describes itself as a new-deck-construction business established in 1975 that does not do deck repairs or maintenance _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “Services offered (HomeAdvisor): NEW DECK CONSTRUCTION ONLY. We do not do deck repairs or maintenance of any kind., Acoustic Ceiling Tiles - …” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “About (HomeAdvisor, self-described): NEW DECK CONSTRUCTION ONLY! -- Established in 1975, a 4x Super Service Award winner, & A+ rated on the …” - Built a quality deck and was hired again for a second project, per a 2021 review _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ Decked Out was efficient and built a quality deck. We were very happy with their work. We just hired Decked Out for a second project. Can…” - In a 2018 review, a customer paid Scott and Jim separately, paid the lumber yard directly and worked from a signed estimate rather than a contract _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ The process started with Scott - who handles the sales process and the initial design and estimating. This process took a bit of time bec…” - Replacing a rotted frame pushed a 2018 job past its original estimate, and the project took 4 weeks _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ The process started with Scott - who handles the sales process and the initial design and estimating. This process took a bit of time bec…” - Deck came in about $5,000 below another major firm's quote, per a 2018 review _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ The process started with Scott - who handles the sales process and the initial design and estimating. This process took a bit of time bec…” - Worked 12 days in a row, including Memorial Day, on a time-sensitive job, per a 2017 review _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ Amazing. Finally! A company that actually does what they are say they are going to do. Jimmy and his crew worked 12 days in a row (includ…” - Installed an affordable cable railing system while keeping to the budget, per a 2016 review _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ I met first with Scott to explain what I wanted and to get estimates. Then Jim, the master deck maker, took over the actual work. I found…” - Proposed a self-closing gate to keep a customer's dogs on the deck, per a 2013 review _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ Fantastic !!!!!
I contacted Decked Out Design to build a new deck. Scott from Decked Out Design c…” - Jim dealt with the building inspector and made certain everything was built to code, per a 2013 review _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ Scott came to the house and gave us the lowest estimate for the job. Then Jim and his crew did the actual hands on work. Jim dealt with t…” - A vinyl railing baluster chipped and a septic pipe was nicked, causing a delay and added expense, per a 2013 review _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ Deck looks great. We like the composite decking. The vinyl railing not so much, seems weak and a piece chip off after being bumped slight…” - Specializes in Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ The process started with Scott - who handles the sales process and the initial design and estimating. This process took a bit of time bec…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ I met first with Scott to explain what I wanted and to get estimates. Then Jim, the master deck maker, took over the actual work. I found…” - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html) — “5★ Fantastic !!!!!
I contacted Decked Out Design to build a new deck. Scott from Decked Out Design c…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/decked-out-south-hamilton): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://voyager-online.org/12486/entertainment/game-reviews/hermitcraft-decked-out-review/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) - [HomeAdvisor](https://www.homeadvisor.com/rated.deckedout.156416859.html): 5.0★ from 20 ratings - [Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/HermitCraft/comments/1tfwc2a/i_was_wrong_about_decked_out/): 0 community mentions discussing this business ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Maggie D. · 2021-02-16**: Decked Out was efficient and built a quality deck. We were very happy with their work. We just hired Decked Out for a second project. Can't wait to start after the winter passes. - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Peter I. · 2018-01-09**: The process started with Scott - who handles the sales process and the initial design and estimating. This process took a bit of time because Scott had various vacations scheduled. They build one deck at a time so scheduling our job took a while. Once they were ready to work on our job, they began w… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Jodi F. · 2017-05-31**: Amazing. Finally! A company that actually does what they are say they are going to do. Jimmy and his crew worked 12 days in a row (including Saturday and Sunday AND Memorial Day) to get my time sensitive job done. They showed up everyday on time, were professional and courteous. They were here over … - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Tony D. · 2017-04-04**: Beautiful all the way around and Jim Mealey is very easy to work with highly recommend these guys for your deck or stairs project. - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Ann Q. · 2016-09-27**: I met first with Scott to explain what I wanted and to get estimates. Then Jim, the master deck maker, took over the actual work. I found both men to be professional, easy to talk with, good listeners, and flexible with my unique situation. I love that Jim doesn't jump between multiple jobs but star… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Damien M. · 2016-07-19**: Scott did the estimating and he took his time and ask all the design questions for an accurate quote. Jim, his business partner, did the installation. He communicated on a daily basis and he was great at providing ideas to improve on the original design. The crew was clean, courteous and always on t… - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Elizabeth C. · 2015-06-18**: It's great
- **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Elizabeth C. · 2015-06-01**: It's great - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Caitlin M. · 2014-06-11**: unknown - **5/5 · HomeAdvisor · Donna S. · 2014-04-21**:

Estimate was from owner and was fast and fair. Discount given because it was their off season (winter). Owner sent a member of his staff who called ahead of time to introduce himself and make sure that my wife (who would be home) knew he would be coming. Because of a snow storm, the start of work… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-26T18:03:14.841Z. Cite as: DECKED OUT — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/decked-out) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/decked-out