It's always a humbling privilege when hard work is recognized with award nominations, but it's a resounding validation and an assurance you're on the right path when you're named the best of the best year after year.

That feeling is one Get Decked is well-acquainted with, being no stranger to industry accolades. In addition to previously being named the best deck builder in Pennsylvania's Chester County multiple years in a row, the custom-deck builder has most recently been named House & Home's best deck builder in Delaware for the eighth consecutive year.

"It's an honor to be recognized for our hard work," says Mike Jerminski, who founded and owns the year-round construction company that focuses exclusively on decks. "Every year the bar gets raised, so we have to work harder."

But in order to do the kind of work that puts a contractor in the running to be considered a top-quality deck builder, Jerminski notes that "we have to follow a certain code of excellence."

"We first have to have the compassion and drive," he explains. "We have to have a crew of hardworking, skilled craftsmen. We have the perfect combination of highly skilled tradesmen and top-quality materials – we only use handpicked materials and the best maintenance-free products available."

Excellence is an attitude that starts at the top, but assembling that talented, driven and experienced team is how dazzling results became synonymous with Get Decked's name.

"It is an honor to work with Delaware's finest group of skilled professionals," Jerminski says of the Get Decked crew, which comprises four carpenters: the owner himself, bringing 38 years of deck-building experience; Wilmer Castro, a carpenter Jerminski has worked alongside for more than two decades; and Jerminski's sons Jerry, "who has been working on our decks since he was a teenager," and Michael, whose deck-building experience also exceeds 10 years.

Working together does come naturally when family forms the core of the team. And Get Decked is a true family affair, where two generations of Jerminskis aren't just involved in the hands-on construction process. Mike's wife Connie, with whom he co-founded Get Decked, is part of the office team that also includes their son's longtime girlfriend Kayla Hughes, while the Jerminskis' daughter Loni performs final inspections part-time.

"Our office team of Connie and Kayla are in constant contact with our customers and inspectors, and schedule the entire project like clockwork, and we also take care of all the permit work," Jerminski explains. "We have the perfect mixture of office and field personnel to ensure each and every deck is handled with the professionalism and quality our customers demand and expect."

And the future of the company is determined to honor its founders' hard work by maintaining those high standards and a dedication to excellence.

"Our business was built from the ground up, and that is exactly how we will build your deck with our high-quality materials," Hughes notes. "Since we do not build off anything existing, we are ensuring your deck is built to last."

The Get Decked team has been building nothing but those lovingly crafted outdoor living spaces for decades, and knows that cus- tomer satisfaction goes beyond a flawless finished product. It means free in-home estimates, working with clients every step of the way to ensure there's frequent – but not overwhelming – communication, and making sure homeowners with all kinds of budgets can enjoy the peace of mind offered by quality craftsmanship that's built to withstand the years, the elements and the kind of active usage a Get Decked project encourages.

"Our no-money-down policy ensures our customers that we must deliver the product without any risk," says Jerminski. Financing options are available!

And there's ample proof that Get Decked has secured itself a veritable roster of happy homeowners: "Our reference sheets, given to each and every potential client, reflect our reputation we strive for," Jerminski points out.

And that reputation is built on the award-winning work that Get Decked is – and aspires to always be known for.

"Our goal at Get Decked is simple," Jerminski says. "It's to be the best in our trade."

Get Decked
Serving Delaware and Pennsylvania (302) 897-0302
GetDeckedInc.com

Published (and copyrighted) in House & Home, Volume 23, Issue 9 (July 2023).
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