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Page 1: Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring Them

Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring

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Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring Them

If you are considering hiring a deck contractor in San Antonio, TX, you need to make sure that the person knows what they are doing. You need to make sure that they are professionals who will give value for every dime that you will pay them.

Be sure to ask the deck builder if a deposit is required. Reputable builders will never ask you for a deposit to start the work. This is because they have the financial ability to buy materials upfront and have confidence in delivering in the final project so as to get paid for the job when it is completed.

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Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring Them

Another thing you will need to ask a deck builder in San Antonio, TX before hiring them is about insurance and license. There might be risks involved if you hire someone that does not have proper license or insurance.

For instance, if someone gets hurt during the construction, you might be the one to take responsibility for that through homeowners insurance. Unlike fence builders who do not need to get permits, deck builders do.

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Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring Them

So you should be careful about hiring someone that claims that they are a professional deck builder when they are not licensed. You will also need to ask the deck contractor you are considering hiring in San Antonio, TX about extra charges.

Sometimes, you will get an estimate from a deck builder instead of a quotation. Often times, the contractors may add extra charges along the way without confirming with you first. If you have already committed to the contractor, it can be really hard to contest extra charges along the way.

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Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring Them

To avoid such as situations, it will be a good idea to receive a quotation that will represent the final fees for the project in writing. If the contractor introduces any new charges, you can always argue that they are not included in the quotation.

Another important thing you will need to ask a deck contractor in San Antonio, TX before hiring them is whether they use screws or nails. Even though most deck builders nowadays are using screws, there are some that are still using nails.

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Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring Them

The nails will fail much sooner compared to screws when used in the same applications, so you should deal with deck contractors that use screws if you want the deck to be strong and long lasting. Make sure that the screws the contractor is using have been approved for use in the material being used.

It will also be important to ask about warranty when hiring a deck contractor in San Antonio. Reputable deck builders usually offer warranty on the workmanship of the completed project.

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Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring Them

The labor warranty should be long enough to allow full exposure to the four seasons for a number of times. If there are any workmanship problems that need to be addressed, they will be exposed.

Also, it will be a good idea to make sure that the deck contractor has a stable company that will remain in business even after working for you.

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Questions To Ask A Deck Contractor In San Antonio, TX Before Hiring Them

Visitwww.creativebackyardconcepts.com today for more tips on hiring a deck contractor in San Antonio, TX.

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