“Great experience from the first estimate to the final walkthrough. The team explained our options clearly and built a fence that looks solid, clean, and professionally finished.”
Deck & Fence Builder — Everett, WAServing Everett, Snohomish County & Greater SeattleReviews
Reviews From Everett & Snohomish County Homeowners
What local homeowners say about working with Northwood Renovation on deck builds, cedar fence installations, and outdoor renovation projects across Everett, Marysville, Mill Creek, Kirkland, and the greater Snohomish County area.
- Verified reviews from real Everett-area homeowners
- Posted across Google, Yelp, and Facebook
- We don't edit or filter what customers submit
- 4.9 Google rating across deck and fence builds
By project type
What Homeowners Have Hired Us to Build
Most reviews fall into three buckets — decks, fences, and repairs. Read by category to see what homeowners with your kind of project had to say.
Decks
Deck Projects
Read deck reviews covering cedar, composite, covered decks, pergolas, and multi-level builds.
Explore deck services →FencesFence Projects
Read fence reviews for cedar privacy, horizontal-board, chain link, and replacement projects.
Explore fence services →RepairsRepair Projects
Read repair reviews focused on diagnosis, clear scoping, honest recommendations, and what got fixed.
Talk about a repair →Customer feedback
What Local Homeowners Said About the Work
Real reviews from Snohomish County and Greater Seattle homeowners — organized by project type and platform.
“Our new deck feels sturdy, clean, and well planned. Communication stayed clear the whole time and the crew kept the work area organized every day.”
“We needed deck repairs and railing updates. They identified the right fixes quickly, gave a clear estimate, and delivered exactly what we discussed.”
“Very professional and easy to work with. The new privacy fence looks great, and they were thoughtful about gate placement and cleanup.”
“From planning to final walkthrough, everything felt organized. They helped us choose materials and built a deck that works perfectly for our family.”
“Our fence had multiple leaning sections. The team fixed the structural issues first, kept us updated, and the final result feels much more secure.”
“They made the whole process easy to understand. The deck layout is practical, looks great, and was built with careful attention to detail.”
“Clear communication, clean job site, and a strong finished fence. The team worked efficiently and made sure we were happy before closeout.”
“They helped us choose a deck option that fits Northwest weather and our maintenance goals. The workmanship is excellent and the project stayed on track.”
Patterns
What Homeowners Consistently Mention
Across Google, Yelp, and Facebook, four themes show up over and over. They're also the things we try to deliver on every job.
The Estimate Process
Multiple reviews mention that what was quoted is what was built and charged. We don't give verbal estimates that change when work starts, and we don't add scope without discussion. If something unexpected comes up, we stop and talk through it first.
Communication During the Build
Reviews mention communication specifically — being kept informed, having questions answered, knowing what to expect each day. Outdoor projects interrupt daily life. We try to make that as predictable as possible by keeping homeowners in the loop.
The Final Walkthrough
Several reviews mention the walkthrough at the end of the project. We do this on every build — walk the finished deck or fence with the homeowner, check the details, address anything that isn't right before we leave. Not standard in the industry. We think it should be.
Clean Job Sites
Reviews mention this in different ways — organized crews, cleanup at the end of each day, no debris left in the yard. Doesn't sound major until you've had a contractor who didn't do it. We try to make sure that's never the experience here.
What to Look For When Reading Contractor Reviews
Hiring a fence or deck builder is a meaningful decision. You're inviting a crew onto your property for days or weeks, committing to a significant cost, and trusting the finished structure will hold up over time. Reviews are one of the most useful tools for evaluating whether a company actually delivers on what it promises — here's what to look for in any contractor's reviews, including ours.
Specificity
Generic five-star reviews that just say “great work” don't tell you much. Reviews that describe the estimate process, a specific decision made during the project, or how a problem was handled are far more useful — they show what the experience actually looked like.
City & Project Type
A review from a Marysville homeowner about a cedar fence replacement tells you more than a generic five-star without context. It confirms the company actually works in your area and on your kind of project.
Consistency Across Platforms
A company with strong reviews on one platform and weak reviews on another is worth a closer look. Consistent feedback across Google, Yelp, and Facebook suggests the reviews reflect actual experience — not a managed reputation.
Response to Negative Reviews
How a company responds to a critical review tells you more about their character than any five-star review. If they address the issue directly and professionally, that's a good sign. If they argue or dismiss it, that's useful information too.
Why We Show All Three Platforms
A lot of companies cherry-pick their best reviews. We show the full picture — Google, Yelp, and Facebook — because homeowners deserve feedback from sources we didn't hand-select. The 4.9 Google rating comes from real Everett-area homeowners with real projects, not a curated handful.
Where Our Reviewed Projects Are
Reviews on this page come from Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland, Mill Creek, Redmond, Renton, Marysville, Kent, and Shoreline. We serve Snohomish County, North Seattle, and the Eastside regularly — filter Google reviews by your city for the most relevant feedback.
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