Capitol City Wood Works LLC

Capitol City Wood Works LLC runs as a carpentry outfit in Austin, Texas. Mike Griffin leads the crew and they handle design, construction, and repairs on decks, fences, siding, patio covers, and both exterior and interior home projects. The company draws from local suppliers for materials and takes on jobs from basic fixes to full builds that match what homeowners picture for their properties.

Homeowners bring them in to repair and restain older decks that have worn boards or need code updates, replace fences with custom gates and rails, add siding or windows, and handle interior work such as floors, walls, paint, and popcorn ceiling removal. Mike often suggests quick repair options before committing to a full replacement, and the crew manages moving furniture, power washing, and cleanup. Reviews note cases where the team stepped in after another contractor left a job half done or done poorly, then finished the stairs, deck, and related fixes so the structure felt solid again.

The crew keeps in touch during projects about weather or other delays that might shift the schedule, shows up when promised, and sticks to the plan without pushing extra work. Quotes stay straightforward with no added costs later, and the team works clean even when passing through the house. They cover the Austin area on both small jobs and bigger remodels that include multiple phases like exterior painting plus interior changes.

Google shows a five star rating from forty reviews, with repeated notes on the crew's skill at making decks and fences last, their honest input on materials and scope, and how the results improve the look and function of the yard or home. Many customers return for follow up projects because the work holds up and the process stays organized from start to finish.

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“Mike and his crew did a fantastic job restraining and repairing our 10-year-old deck. Mike expertly created recommendations and advice on the proper course of action to ensure that our deck is properly repaired and helped us choose the correct type of stain for our older deck. His crew Assisted us in moving our deck furniture before and after the job. I would highly recommend them. As a result of their great work, I am also having them replace my fence as well.”

“CCWW is my go to contractor for keeping my deck in good shape. Their craftmanship and attention to detail is unsurpassed. They can even do custom work to make gates and rails to specifications even when they can't be purchased out right. They also communicate well keeping you informed of issues that may come up that could cause a delay like weather forecasts.”

“Mike is great! He provided a quote for replacing our deck but also gave us an option for some quick solutions if we weren't ready to fully replace. There were no surprises and he was quick with the repairs. Team very nice too. Definitely recommend!”

“I believe in life, the universe gifts us people when we need them. Mike and his crew at Capitol City Wood Works were one of these universal gifts our family was lucky to receive. We met Mike about 6 months ago, shortly after my FIL had passed away and my MIL could no longer take care of the house. Our goal was to sell the house. The first problem...the back deck (55ft x 25ft) with a not working pool (33ft x 20ft) in the middle of the deck needed major repairs and code upgrades. The second problem, my husband & I live across the country & were overseeing the repairs from 1,300 miles away. Using Angie's list we found 3 different contractors to interview for the job. Each interview we stated we wanted the deck to be safe, use the structure that is there and look good. Mike was the only contractor that did two important things: 1. he sought to understand our unique situation of distance & selling the house 2: he listened to what we wanted for repairing the deck rather than a new build. Mike also brought in an outside engineer to make sure what he was telling us would work and be up to code. Working with Mike, his communication is superb. Any question we asked he sent timely, thorou”

“I am a very happy repeat customer here! I have used Mike and his team for several projects now… deck work, a new fence, staining the fence, added a new floor to my pool cabana, then I brought them back to give me new steps/stairs outside. Always fast, always great work, and… he always gives me such fair estimates and quotes. We won’t use anyone else!”

“Mike and his crew did an excellent job on the repair and resealing of our deck which was in poor shape. They listened to us throughout the process and did not pressure us to do anything beyond our desires. Their work exceeded our expectations and has given our back yard new life. We already have them doing the same thing to our front yard deck and plan to have them do more for us in the future.”

“A wonderful experience working with Mike and his team. We had our deck revitalized and looks better than I had imagined. Great communication, a kind and competent work force, and a happy customer. Highly recommend.”

“Mike and his amazing crew did another remodel for us. This time and entire interior! (They did the windows and siding of this house a couple years ago.) Excellent attention to details. Mike knows I am particular. Kitchen, baths, popcorn removal, paint, floors, wall moved… everything but the tile around the fireplace! Great work. Great communication. Yes, there’s always a surprise when you open walls and such, but all was handled well. The results are so nice we did a Houzz article about it!”

“Mike Griffin (Capitol City Wood Works, LLC) and his crew had just finished a deck project for my neighbor and she was extremely pleased. I called him after hearing my friend's experience and reading such positive reviews. I hired him immediately and highly recommend him. I have only praise for the entire project. Mike is very knowledgeable and his crew is excellent - true craftsmen.”

“I talked with Mike about a project to re-stain my deck. Mike was incredibly forthcoming with what my deck was made of, and what I really should do with my project. Ultimately I did not hire him because of his own advice. I greatly appreciated his candor. If I have a larger project in the future, I'll definitely be contacting Mike again.”

“We had a great experience working with Capital City Woodworks. Mike came in after a previous contractor had left us in a tough spot, with work unfinished and some of it done poorly. He was honest and straightforward about what needed to be fixed and how he would handle it. His communication throughout the project was clear, organized, and consistent. The quality of the work is excellent. The stairs and deck look beautiful and feel solid. His team worked hard, showed up when they said they would, and took real pride in their work. The pricing was fair, and there were no surprises. We’re so grateful we found Mike. He genuinely helped us out of a bad situation and left us with a finished project that we love. We would highly recommend Capital City Woodworks to anyone.”

“Excellent job! They worked hard and it shows. We could not be happier! A couple of key points: the stairs are on 12 inch centers and are the strongest doubled up stringers in Texas and should last as long as the decking! The cladded walls are framed up with double the amount of 4x4s and 2x4s that we previously had on our first build. The notching in of the deck boards around the doors and walls looks like the house was built on to the deck. Lastly the railing drink rails were angled at the house and each post to look asthetically pleasing to our deck shape and design.”

“Mike and his fabulous crew took on a large project at my residence which entailed replacing a lot of old wood around the windows of my 1964 Northwest Hills home, plus repainting the entire exterior top to bottom. Not only did they do a fantastic job, Mike had his crew really organized in terms of scheduling the work in the proper order, taking detailed notes and photos, and letting me know of any additional issues as they came up. Every house project always spawns more ideas for changes and Mike was super helpful in doing some interior work (removing some old doors and creating archways), and even did a great job power washing my standing seam metal room when it came into my mind that maybe that needed to be done. He is currently helping me select and go through the process of replacing my front door as well as installing some sliding doors that lead from the kitchen to the patio & outdoor living area. He is very detailed, focused, caring and truly wants the best for his customers. I trust his word 100% and he will be my go-to person in the future for any additional nutty home improvement ideas I might have. I had an excellent experience with Mike and his team.”

“We just used Capitol City Woodworks for the first time and were so impressed with the friendly professional crew, skilled workmanship, and the outstanding artistic finished result that was achieved. Our very weathered front double doors looked new, lovely, and were a perfect match to the inside doors. Looking forward to the return of these artisans to remodel and update my den and kitchen areas in the future. Grateful, Mary & Jim Strong”

“Mike and his team are awesome! Friendly, prompt service while providing the best looking results in town! Our privacy fence looks great and we will use CCWW again when we have new projects!”

“Mike and his team did a great job repairing the edging around our balcony and painting the exterior of our home. We are repeat customers. Mike replaced a chimney several years ago that was falling apart. We highly recommend Capitol City Wood Works and would hire again!”

“Mike Griffin and his team did an incredible job on my deck. It was a small job , but required total structural rebuild. His team are very knowledgeable and did a great job to strengthen my deck for future wear and weather. I would not hesitate to recommend his work for any of your needs. Quality truly counts regarding materials and craftsmanship. Sincerely Gordon L Walling DDS”

“Mike and his crew did a fabulous job replacing many boards / power washing / re-staining. My deck looks like new! They were extremely professional and took a lot of pride in their work. They were very clean and careful with my carpeting, if they had to come through the house. I think Mike is very honest and a great person and his team is fantastic. I highly recommend Capitol City Wood Works.”

“Mike Grffin and his crew do great work. You will not find a better crew for your projects around the house. They can do it all. Highly recommend their services.”

“Mike and his team did an amazing job on our house. They replaced two wood columns on our front porch that had rotted and begun to sag, which was causing issues with our front door and the interior of the wall next to the porch. In addition to replacing the columns, they reset our front door and did significant repair work to the drywall on the interior of the house. It was a tricky job that needed to be handled delicately, and Mike's team did incredible work every step of the way. Communication was always good and they completed the work quickly and efficiently. I would highly recommend Capitol City Wood Works for any project.”