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.

Latest projects near Oscoda

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Oscoda 48750
Deck Staining and Sealing
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Refinish deck
Deck material
Wood
Deck finish
Wood stain
Desired finish
Wood stain
Deck preparation
No, I will need the professional to do so
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Materials provided
No, pro will need to provide materials
Oscoda 48750
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Modify deck
Change surface material
I'm undecided
Structural modifications
No
Supplemental features
Deck lighting
Materials provided
Yes, I just need construction
Oscoda 48750
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
Yes, I have design plans.
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Waterproof polymer or epoxy membrane
Deck structure material
Wood
Structural features
Something else
Supplemental additions
Deck lighting
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
Oscoda 48750
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, I would like a professional opinion
Deck size (SQFT)
500 to 1000 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Structure material
Wood
Structural features
Not listed here
Supplemental features
Benches, planters, or built-in storage
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
Oscoda 48750
Deck Repair
Start Date
Within a year
Type of deck
Composite or other synthetic
Areas of deck to repair
Stairs and railings, Guardrails and balusters, Decking or deck surface, Structural beams, joists or posts, Piers or footings
Deck damage
Full replacement
Severity of damage
Serious (the deck is unsafe)
Filing insurance claim
No
Already have deck materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Oscoda 48750
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a year
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
No, pro should remove existing deck
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, I would like a professional opinion
Deck size (SQFT)
Larger than 1000 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite, Waterproof polymer or epoxy membrane
Structure material
Wood
Structural features
Multiple levels, Custom stairs, Roof, awnings, other overhead coverings
Supplemental features
Benches, planters, or built-in storage
Materials included
No, pro must provide materials
Oscoda 48750
Fence Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Fencing project type
Install a new or completely replace a fence
Pool security fence
I want another type of fence
Fencing material
Vinyl or PVC
Replacing existing fence
No
Fence length
200-300 feet
Fence height
4-6 feet
Number of gates
1
Already have materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Oscoda 48750
Fence Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Fencing project type
Install a new or completely replace a fence
Pool security fence
I want another type of fence
Fencing material
Vinyl or PVC
Replacing existing fence
No
Fence length
50-100 feet
Fence height
4-6 feet
Number of gates
None
Already have materials
No, and I'd like the pro to provide them
Oscoda 48750
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Service requested
Replace deck
Deck removed
Yes, the deck has been removed
Plans, drawings, blueprints
No, but I know what I want
Deck size (SQFT)
100 to 250 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Structure material
Wood
Structural features
Custom stairs, Multiple levels
Supplemental features
Something else
Materials included
Yes, I just need construction