Finding a Good Deck/Porch Contractor

Adding a porch or deck to your home can cost many thousands of dollars.  Different trade skills including carpentry, excavation and grading, landscaping, concrete work, electrical, staining or finishing, and installing doors may be required.  Because the job may require weeks to complete, you want to choose a contractor who is honest, effective, and pleasant.

As with any major project, your chances for success are always better if you plan ahead.  The better you are able to communicate your expectations, the more likely it is that you will avoid misunderstandings and minimize future disputes.

We have designed this guide to help you choose a porch or deck contractor by following these 6 steps:

        1. Choosing the type of work you want to do

        2. Knowing what is important to you

        3. Finding a contractor

        4. Obtaining estimates

        5. Getting it in writing

        6. Managing your project