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.

Everything You Need to Know About Santa Clara Deck Builders

Can I browse unscreened Deck Contractors in Santa Clara?

We do our best to screen all of our deck contractors. However, there are still some deck contractor professionals in Santa Clara that have not been pre-screened. This means that their licenses may not be up to date to operate in Santa Clara or NM. Always be sure to pre-screen them yourself before hiring. Here are some unscreened professionals offering decking services:

  • LOWE'S OF LAS CRUCES - Decks:
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • R C I Power Washing LLC:
    • Services Offered: Decking Contractors
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive
  • Steps Of America:
    • Services Offered: Decking Contractors
    • Active/Verified License: No, current status is inactive

How do I know I am getting a fair price for Decking Services work in Santa Clara?

Every Decking Services job has different requirements. Remember that the price will differ depending on the scope of your project. However, that doesn't mean you have to go in blind. Check out our tips for getting a fair price for Santa Clara work from Deck Contractorsbelow:

  • Talk to a few different Deck Contractors and ask for quotes to compare. We have around 8 professionals and companies in Santa Clara for you to compare.
  • Before contacting a company, check out the ratings and reviews from previous customers to learn what others have paid, how long the Deck Contractors took on the job, and how satisfied they were.

What should I check for once my Deck Contractor in Santa Clara has finished working?

Every decking services project is going to have different results, but here are a few things to check for once any decking services company has told you they've finished the job:

  • Obviously you want to do a visual inspection. Even if you're unfamiliar with decking services work, this gives you the opportunity to ask questions (even basic ones like, what did you do?).
  • Ask the deck contractor to describe what they did. Whether your decking services project was a repair job or a building job, have them run you through what was done.
  • Compare the description provided on your decking services project estimate to the work completed. Did the professional do what was promised?
  • Request that the deck contractor do a follow-up visit to check on the work. Most professionals are willing to do this, especially if you ask them.