Top questions to ask before hiring a deck builder
A professional will assist you with scope and estimates, but having a clear idea of what you want to accomplish will help communication.
Do you want professionals to do everything, or do you have the time and skill to do some of the work?
Many projects such as have a DIY component, such as painting or cleanup.
First and foremost, protect yourself and make sure the contractor and any sub-contractors are licensed, bonded and insured.
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Helena 59601
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Within a week
Service requested
Replace deck
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, but I know what I want
No, but I know what I want
Deck size (SQFT)
I haven't decided
I haven't decided
Surface and railing material
Wood, I'd like a professional recommendation
Wood, I'd like a professional recommendation
Structure material
Wood
Wood
Structural features
Roof, awnings, other overhead coverings
Roof, awnings, other overhead coverings
Supplemental features
Benches, planters, or built-in storage
Benches, planters, or built-in storage
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials
Helena 59602
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a year
Within a year
Type of deck
Pressure-treated pine
Pressure-treated pine
Areas of deck to repair
i want to removed all decking and rails and redo them with trex
i want to removed all decking and rails and redo them with trex
Deck damage
none
none
Severity of damage
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
Minor (the deck just needs cosmetic repairs)
Filing insurance claim
No
No
Already have deck materials
No, but I'll provide them
No, but I'll provide them
Helena 59601
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a year
Within a year
Type of deck
Composite or other synthetic
Composite or other synthetic
Areas of deck to repair
Structural beams, joists or posts, Guardrails and balusters, Stairs and railings
Structural beams, joists or posts, Guardrails and balusters, Stairs and railings
Deck damage
Warping or water damage, Loose, wobbly or unstable, Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Warping or water damage, Loose, wobbly or unstable, Rotting, cracked or missing boards
Severity of damage
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Already have deck materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Helena 59602
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Service requested
Modify deck
Modify deck
Change surface material
No
No
Structural modifications
Yes
Yes
Existing deck structure
It's not listed
It's not listed
Structural changes
Increase deck area
Increase deck area
Supplemental features
Expand deck and resurface some areas with Trex.
Expand deck and resurface some areas with Trex.
Materials provided
Yes, I just need construction
Yes, I just need construction
Helena 59602
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Within a year
Service requested
Modify deck
Modify deck
Change surface material
No
No
Structural modifications
Yes
Yes
Existing deck structure
Wood
Wood
Structural changes
Increase deck area, Modify stairs
Increase deck area, Modify stairs
Supplemental features
Benches, planters, or built-in storage
Benches, planters, or built-in storage
Materials provided
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials
Helena 59601
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
I'm flexible
Service requested
Replace deck
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, I would like a professional opinion
No, I would like a professional opinion
Deck size (SQFT)
500 to 1000 square feet
500 to 1000 square feet
Surface and railing material
I'd like a professional recommendation
I'd like a professional recommendation
Structure material
I'd like a professional recommendation
I'd like a professional recommendation
Structural features
Not listed here
Not listed here
Supplemental features
Something else
Something else
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials
Clancy 59634
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Type of deck
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Areas of deck to repair
Structural beams, joists or posts
Structural beams, joists or posts
Deck damage
Previous owner removed support beam underneath raised deck. Last two years of winter snow has caused sagging.
Previous owner removed support beam underneath raised deck. Last two years of winter snow has caused sagging.
Severity of damage
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Moderate (the deck is potentially unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
No
No
Already have deck materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Helena 59602
Deck Repair
Service needed
Deck Repair
Deck Repair
Start Date
I'm flexible
I'm flexible