Plan Your Deck the Right Way
A Deck Planning Session might help you avoid thousands in mistakes. As the founder and CEO of Craftsman Decks, you wouldn't believe how many stories I've heard from my clients overspending at the pre-planning stage before contacting me. Had they called me first, I could have pointed them in the right direction and saved them thousands of dollars. I've built hundreds of decks and with the knowledge that I've accumulated, a planning session may be worth while. Here's just a few common questions I can help you answer:
- How much should this realistically cost?
- What material should I choose based on the location of the deck?
- Is a permit required? How much is a deck permit?
- Do I need an architect? Do I need an engineer?
- What's the difference between all the composite decking available?
- What is a good size deck for my purposes?
The Standard Planning Session
In this call, you'll get clear, honest guidance so you can move forward with confidence, whether you're hiring a contractor or doing it yourself. The Standard Planning Session includes a 1-on-1 Q&A with a seasoned deck contractor on topics such as:
- Budget breakdown of costs
- Materials recommendation
- Red flags when hiring a contractor
- Questions to ask a contractor
- Timeline expectations
- Things to consider to minimize maintenance
- Order of operations and next steps to take
- Delivery of written summary after the call
The Deep Dive Planning Session
The Deep Dive Planning Session includes everything from the Standard Planning Session in addition to a more in-depth review of any photos or documents that you'd like to share. This session can include:
- A Review of Your Outdoor Space
- Design Suggestions to Optimize Functionality
- (1) Scaled Drawing of Deck Layout with Dimensions
- Current Drawings/Architectural Plan Review
- Current Structural Engineer Plan Review
- Current Contractor's Bid Review