About Terra Firma Decking & Flooring
Terra Firma Decking & Flooring is a family-owned and operated business located in Lockhart, TX, specializing in high-quality decking and flooring solutions. With years of industry experience, the company stands out for its commitment to customer satisfaction and craftsmanship. The team at Terra Firma is known for going the extra mile to ensure that projects meet the unique needs and desires of each client. Customers have praised the company's owner, Josephus, for his exceptional responsiveness and professionalism. He offers fair quotes and takes the time to explain materials and timelines, ensuring that clients are informed throughout the process. One customer highlighted his ability to tackle unexpected challenges, such as weather delays and issues with materials, demonstrating his dedication to delivering quality results despite obstacles. Terra Firma has earned a reputation for creative solutions and attention to detail. One customer described their experience as the best they had ever had with a home renovation vendor, noting that Josephus was able to design a unique, one-of-a-kind deck that transformed their aging structure while staying within budget. The team worked diligently, maintaining open communication and providing updates throughout the project. The craftsmanship exhibited by Josephus and his crew has consistently impressed clients. Their work includes thoughtful features like varied deck board sizes and colors, innovative railing designs, and lighting systems that enhance the deck's appearance. Customers have expressed their appreciation for the quality of the finished product, often receiving compliments from guests. Overall, Terra Firma Decking & Flooring is recommended for anyone seeking reliable and professional deck and flooring services. With a focus on creativity, quality, and customer care, they have established themselves as a preferred choice for home improvement projects in the Lockhart area. For those interested in their services, Terra Firma offers free estimates to help clients get started on their decking or flooring projects.
Our second story balcony was pulling away from the house; once the house was releveled it was tedious to even step on. Joe took the entire balcony down, redesigned it, and rebuilt it So Much Better than the original structure, and he even found ways to save us money in doing so. When we accumulate funds for the deck/porch build, our first call will be Joe.
Josephus came to us by way of recommendation from our realtor in our efforts to refinish the texture and color of a concrete pool deck. He was very responsive and worked up a reasonable quote in a timely manner. Josephus also took the time to explain what he was proposing in terms of materials and expectations relative to timeline to begin work and to complete it. All tracked according to plan until the winter weather proved to be a challenge - which extended the job completion time through no fault of Terra Firma. Secondly, there was an unexpected challenge with part of the pool deck upon which the new texture would not take hold. Josephus and his crew rose to the challenge by doing what was necessary to remedy and to ultimately deliver the quality deck refinishing we discussed for the price agreed. This despite having incurred additional cost of personnel hours and material. We are appreciative of the quality job delivered and the professionalism exhibited by Josephus and his crew in the face of challenging circumstances. I recommend Terra Firma for any deck refinishing requirements you may have. Michael
Honestly, 5-star isn't sufficient. Working with Joseph was absolutely the best experience I've ever had with a home renovation vendor and I've worked with dozens of them. Ever. Seriously. I had met with 6 other potential deck installers before Joseph and none of them came close to offering what Joseph offered in terms of craftsmanship, creativity, attention to detail, and thankfully, affordable pricing. Joseph and his crew of 3 went above-and-beyond for our project: a total tear down and complete replacement of our aging, structurally unsafe 2-story backyard deck of about 1200 sq. feet that was neglected for years by the former owner. We didn't simply want to recreate the old deck with new material; instead, we wanted to be bold and design an unique, one-of-a-kind deck, but within our budget. That's hard to pull off, but Joseph was able to do it. Despite losing a few days here and there due to rain and delays on material, Joseph & Co. were able to finish everything in about 2 months. I'm very hands-on with my home renovation projects. So Joseph and I spent dozens of hours scoping out this project, discussing pricing and materials, and project managing the project each day. Joseph always made the time to answer my (numerous) questions and he drove to my home dozens of times to check on his crew's work and speak with me. (He lives about an hour away.) Joseph is such a brilliant, knowledgeable, friendly, trustworthy, and conscientious man who truly is passionate about his craft. He constantly came up with creative solutions to develop what I consider a very original deck, from the configuration he came up with to lay down 3 different sizes and 3 different colors of Timbertech deck boards, to installing thin cabling for our railing, to installing a lighting system for the railings and upper deck that perfectly illuminates every inch of both floors at night. He's also a perfectionist like I am. If something was slightly off, he'd work to get it perfect. Since this post is getting long. I'll end with commending his crew of 3 who worked their butts off for us every day. They were professional and thoughtful every step of the way. Whenever we had a nitpick, they would patiently address our concern. Please see photos below of the superb work Joseph & Co. did! Our guests complement us every time they come over and step out onto the deck.