I wanted to come up for air from a very busy spring deck season to tell you how thrilled I am with DeckTools...

My closing rate is over 70% right now and I expect that to go up.  Our back log is almost $500000 and growing, we will really have to hustle to keep up with the production...  I think this is the most powerful sales tool I have ever used in my 21 years in the business.”

– Ron Spillers, Washington

My business has not been the same since the first day I started using DeckTools... the way I design, sell, and interact with my customers when choosing options for their design has all changed. Most designs are finished before I leave the house. I have more time and increased sales the best of both worlds.”

– Shawn Miller, Colorado

DeckTools not only increased our sales but it is also increasing the dollar amount for almost every sale. We are very happy with DeckTools!”

– Greg Bauer, Indiana

Using DeckTools has almost doubled my sales closing rate. In other words the software already paid for itself multiple times in a short period!”

– Clemens Jellema, Maryland

We have witnessed a remarkable 30% rise in closing on our sales calls. The bottom line: DeckTools saves us time and makes us more money.”

– Jamie Conner, New Jersey

It will streamline the business of anybody who does more than 1 deck a week. I do 10-12 a week and it sure helps me.”

– Steve Scholl from The Deck Barn

I have just signed $68,000 in decks in the past week. I attribute this to the use of DeckTools and the ability to design the deck right in front of my customers. Thank you!”

– Michael Gabriel, Ohio

I have noticed a dramatic sales increase, primarily because my estimate turn over is instant. I do about 20 estimates a week, and with DeckTools I can keep up and meet the needs of my customers easily. Thank you DeckTools!”

– James Williams, Texas

I just sold a $15,000 job tonight using DeckTools. After I drew it out on my laptop these people actually said, ‘That's what we want!’ Nice. Very nice.

I haven't lost one sales call all year!”

– Ben Blue, Rhode Island

… the very first sales call I went on with DeckTools, I sold an $8k job in about 20 minutes - In December!”

– Aaron Roberts, New York

I sold almost $500,000 in new decks in just the first year I used DeckTools!”

– Randy Altheide, Illinois

I've never had better customer service or response from a software company.

Not only Sunday service, but many late night responses as well.”

– Jason Russell, Washington

I just wanted to let you know that DeckTools has far exceeded my expectations. Visually it leaves everything in the dust. The DeckTools team is always there to answer questions and take feedback and incorporate builders ideas into their software… DeckTools is a must have for any serious decking contractor!”

– Jay Oliver, New York

Thank You. It amazes me that it seems like someone is always ‘there’… great support team.”

– Joseph Wengrin, New Jersey

I participated in both of the WebEx training meetings today. It was very informative and enjoyable. John does a great job of explaining things. It is cool that it has a teleconference style communication medium, as apposed to the chat style before. I don't type very fast so this made it easier for me to ask the questions that I had.

I would advise everyone to participate if possible. It's a great way to learn more about DeckTools so you can optimize the benefits it provides.

There are so many things that can be done with DeckTools that I had no clue even existed (that's my fault Rick I probably just didn't pay close enough attention to your forum entries to understand them). It also helps me to understand if I can talk or be talked through something.

Anyway, thanks John I enjoyed the training I will be in other training meetings. They're awesome.”

– Mike Fitzwater, Missouri

I also wanted to thank you for the customer support forum. I've actually been going back through all the old posts and am amazed by the wealth of knowledge I have found about the business. You should tell all the new subscribers to do it. It's a real education.”

– Brian Burks, Connecticut

I am amazed at the program's ability and it is so user friendly! If you are running a current program that may or may not be sufficient, you will want to spend an afternoon checking this program out. You will be hooked! Being able to present a customer with a picture of not only the deck, but of THEIR deck attached to THEIR house....priceless.

Once you understand the simplicity and logistics of the program, you are on your way to becoming a deck designer in an instant. It was extremely easy to learn and I can't wait for deck season to get here to really show off how fast it is to design and sell a deck. The software allows you to make changes and additions quickly and even add little extras such as furniture, BBQ's, flower pots, etc. I recommend giving this a spin and get ready to be impressed!”

– Traci Roe - Parr Lumber Hillsboro, Oregon

There is no going back after using DeckTools. Very simple to learn and become efficient at. DeckTools is especially helpful as a sales tool. The real time 3-D graphics allow you to give your clients a virtual tour of their deck. You can change decking options, rail choices, etc with the click of a button. Can't do that with graph paper!

After my first meeting with a client I like to send them a teaser view of an especially appealing aspect of their design via email, prior to our next meeting . This usually gets them excited about their project; especially for those who can't visualize.”

– Justus Lambros, Ohio

I'm one of the many designer/builders that has tried everything while searching for the ideal CAD program for the deck business... I think DeckTools is the answer.”

– George Drummond, Virginia

DeckTools is exactly what every contractor has been searching for... This is a professional system for serious contractors.”

– Eric Stalemark, Georgia

I just want to email you guys regarding my excitement about this product.

I [purchased and immediately downloaded] DeckTools last night... went through the tutorial this morning... had an appointment at 2pm... worked up a ‘rough sketch’ by 5pm. I emailed my client a few of the 3D views while on a follow up phone call. I heard the wife commenting in the background about how this is exactly how she had envisioned her new deck.

If I can do this after owning the program less than 24 hrs, I can't wait to see what I can do once I actually learn how to use it all. Kudos.”

– Michael Minneker, Tennessee

The 3D is awesome... but the biggest thing is that it saves me so many steps!”

– Barry Streett, Colorado

As usual, you have not only answered the question, but have given the DeckTools users options that will help suit all building and estimating styles. Way to go!

You know if you guys keep this up, we as users are going to increasingly expect to be blown away [every time] the new updates become available... Thanks.”

– Mike Gabriel, Ohio

I haven't said COOL this many times all year!”

– Bob Fogarty, Texas

Simply amazing and you continue to raise the bar. I cannot wait to see what is next because each time it is better than imagined and more than expected.

...these new features combined with the last couple put this program so over the top and ahead of the industry you almost have to feel sorry for the other programs out there.”

– Shawn Miller, Colorado

Thanks for all your help. I just sold 5 decks in two days with DeckTools!

People were planning their parties on the decks as I laid it out for them! With DeckTools this was better and faster than I could ever have dreamed.

Thanks again in helping me get the right computer set up and with all the help in running deck tools. I can lay out a deck in less than 10 minutes and have real time square foot and price feedback!”

– Mario Conlin, New Jersey

This is the best thing since the invention of the nail gun.”

– Michael Minneker, Tennessee