Built Strong CC

Built Strong CC handles carpentry work out of Portland, TX, where they focus on outdoor builds and home projects that stand up to local conditions. Their team takes on fences, pergolas, and larger remodels that homeowners need around here. Reviews show they step in for backyard structures and living spaces that require solid framing and finishing. One customer warned against their concrete work after waiting months with no progress, highlighting risks when communication slips on certain jobs. This sets them apart from bigger outfits by sticking to hands-on builds that fit Texas coastal weather demands.

They build pavilions for backyards, outdoor kitchens, and full remodels that include fences plus pergolas, often working from start to finish with crews that handle framing, assembly, and details. Ismael leads many of these jobs, bringing creative ideas to outdoor living spaces and keeping contact open during the process. Customers like Aiden Ibarra noted easy reach throughout a pavilion project and solid pricing that kept things moving. Gabriela Gonzalez praised the crew for an outdoor kitchen that turned out clean and functional after a pool builder recommended them. Keoki Guerra pointed to multiple completed jobs where the work held up well and finished on schedule without extra delays. They avoid fancy tools in favor of reliable methods that get the structures up right the first time.

Most feedback highlights strong quality on finished builds, fair pricing, and crews that show up friendly and capable, though speed and communication draw complaints in at least one case involving drawn-out concrete issues. Homeowners return for repeat work when the results match what was promised on outdoor projects. This mix of outcomes explains their standing among other carpenters in the area. DIRT Score 3.63 from 12 reviews on Finds.

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“The lack of communication is a huge disappointment. I am the only one initiating contact and I keep getting put off. After 3 months, I’m done waiting and a review is deserved. Do NOT have this contractor do concrete work. You will be taking a huge risk. I believe the saying is “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Here are a few. Cracked concrete in several areas after only a few weeks, splattered concrete on furniture/windows/house, the entire stretch of landscaping rocks have concrete all over them, concrete poured over irrigation head, came back to fix only one crack… looks worse than the crack, left a HUGE MESS behind that my husband and I are still trying to deal with. If you want more info on this disaster, feel free to DM me.”

“I have done several projects with cc built strong from fences, pergolas, home remodels, and outdoor living spaces. They deliver great quality work in a timely manner. Ismael is a great communicator and is very creative with his ideas. His crew does exceptional work and they all are friendly and professional to work with.”

“Built Strong built our pavilion for our back yard. They provided great service and pricing. Easy to contact through the entire process. I will definitely use them for future projects.”

“Ismael and his crew have been great to work with. They were highly recommended by our pool builder and built a beautiful outdoor kitchen for us.”

“Great company very professional. Did a great job on my fence. Great price point. Couldn’t be more happier.”