Top questions to ask before hiring a dock building & repair contractor
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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Pottsboro 75076
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
Wood
Wood
Structural changes
Add an overhead covering
Add an overhead covering
Supplemental features
Privacy Slats on South Wall
Privacy Slats on South Wall
Materials provided
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials
Pottsboro 75076
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Service requested
Modify deck
Modify deck
Change surface material
I'm undecided
I'm undecided
Structural modifications
Yes
Yes
Existing deck structure
Wood
Wood
Structural changes
Increase deck area, Add structural support for hot tub
Increase deck area, Add structural support for hot tub
Supplemental features
It’s a 2nd story deck. Structural engineer already provided services.
It’s a 2nd story deck. Structural engineer already provided services.
Materials provided
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials
Sherman 75092
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)
250 to 500 square feet
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite
Composite
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
Denison 75020
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, but I know what I want.
No, but I know what I want.
Deck size (SQFT)
100 to 250 square feet
100 to 250 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite
Composite
Deck structure material
Wood
Wood
Structural features
Something else
Something else
Supplemental additions
Something else
Something else
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
No, pro must provide the materials
Sherman 75092
Deck Construction
Start Date
I'm flexible
I'm flexible
Existing deck
Yes
Yes
Approximate size of deck to build
Under 100 sq ft
Under 100 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
Pressure-treated pine
Pressure-treated pine
Deck features
Stairs, Roof over deck
Stairs, Roof over deck
Other deck features
No, thanks, just the deck
No, thanks, just the deck
Extent of design or prep work
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Yes, I have sketches and a basic idea of what I want
Pottsboro 75076
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a week
Within a week
Service
Decking
Decking
Service requested
Repair deck
Repair deck
Areas of focus
Stairs, Railings, Deck surface
Stairs, Railings, Deck surface
Damage type
Structural issues
Structural issues
Extent of damage
Serious
Serious
Surface material
Wood
Wood
Structural material
Wood
Wood
Additional modifications
Yes
Yes
Deck modifications
Stairs, Structural modifications
Stairs, Structural modifications
Plans for modification
No, but I know what I want.
No, but I know what I want.
Materials provided
No, pro must provide materials
No, pro must provide materials
Insurance claim
No
No
Sherman 75092
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Existing deck
No
No
Approximate size of deck to build
100-250 sq ft
100-250 sq ft
Decking and railing materials
I'm not sure
I'm not sure
Deck features
Nothing extra, just the deck
Nothing extra, just the deck
Other deck features
Built-in benches, planters or storage
Built-in benches, planters or storage
Extent of design or prep work
No
No
Sherman 75092
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
Yes, I have design plans.
Yes, I have design plans.
Deck size (SQFT)
250 to 500 square feet
250 to 500 square feet
Surface and railing material
Composite
Composite
Deck structure material
Wood
Wood
Structural features
Multiple levels
Multiple levels
Supplemental additions
Deck lighting
Deck lighting
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
No, pro must provide the materials
Sherman 75092
Deck Construction
Start Date
Within a month
Within a month
Service requested
Build new deck
Build new deck
Plans, drawings, or blueprints
No, but I know what I want.
No, but I know what I want.
Deck size (SQFT)
500 to 1000 square feet
500 to 1000 square feet
Surface and railing material
Wood
Wood
Deck structure material
Wood
Wood
Structural features
Custom stairs, Structural support for hot tub
Custom stairs, Structural support for hot tub
Supplemental additions
Built-in benches, planters, or storage
Built-in benches, planters, or storage
Material provided
No, pro must provide the materials
No, pro must provide the materials