Enhancing Homes with New and Improved Decks, Gazebos, Patios, Porches and Roofing Systems

By Cathy Harvey

Deck Guardian specializes in building maintenancefree decks, upgrading and resurfacing existing decks, and the installation of gazebos, patios, porches, and Louvered Roofing Systems. The company’s website states that Deck Guardian is “dedicated to always using the most innovative technologies to deliver unique long-last decks to our customers.” Deck Guardian partners with trusted decking brands including Trex, Azek, and Fiberon and among its innovative construction methods is the use of steel helical piers that have three to five times more load capacities than traditional cement footings.

The company is registered and insured and provides warranties on all its services. Owner Ion Colbasiuc, launched the business in 2015 after working for ten years in the industry. He wanted to

create a company that could help a wide swath of homeowners. He notes that, before their entrance into the industry, “Deck contractors in New Jersey either did only “super high-end decks” in the $100,000.00 plus range or were “jacks-of-all trades” who lacked specific experience and knowledge of deck construction.”

Deck Guardian provides top-notch service and addresses the needs of all homeowners–those with small projects and those with large, elaborate ones. The majority of their customers live in single-family homes and, according to Colbasiuc, “Decks are a great addition to the house, creating an extra room and adding the space everyone needs to be able to use and enjoy the outdoors.”

Colbasiuc explains that the Covid pandemic was an “eyeopener” with requests doubling when customers realized how important it is to have a space where the family can relax and enjoy its backyard space. Deck Guardian built over 300 decks in 2020 and is on target to build another 100 by the end of the year. He anticipates an even bigger increase in the 2021 season, so he encourages homeowners to get ahead of the rush. Pricing for materials in the industry go up every few months and the sooner the project begins, the more money the homeowner will save.

Deck Guardian

458 Elizabeth Avenue, #376, Somerset | 908-332-8616 www.deckguardian.com Showroom: 216 US Highway 206, Unit 8, Hillsborough By Appointment Only