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Suggestions for Hiring a Deck Building Contractor in Washington, DC

Living and working in the Washington, DC area certainly has its perks. One could hardly ever be bored. The abundance of superb dining, historical attractions, arts and theaters certainly draws you out of your home. Why not have a cozy, welcoming deck to draw you back into your home where you can sit and relax after a hard day at work, at school, or out seeing the sites of Washington, DC.

How do you go about hiring a qualified deck builder contractor? Below are some suggestions you might want to consider:

1. Deck planning.
   • Try to have some ideas of the layout, design, and materials that you wish to use and then a qualified licensed deck building contractor can help solidify your plan.
2. Check for deck contractor reviews and referrals.
   • Most deck building contractors have a website online that you can research and read reviews from previous customers about their service and how they are rated.
   • Check with friends and neighbors who recently had a deck built and ask them if they would recommend their deck builder to you.
3. Interview potential deck building contractors servicing the Washington, DC area.
   • After checking referrals and reviews on potential deck builders and narrowing your list to several, you need to contact them and ask them several questions, such as:
     • How long have they been in business?
     • Are they licensed and insured?
     • What kind of warranty do they offer for their service?
     • When can they start and how long to complete?
     • Can they give you references to contact?
4. Written estimate.
   • Have several of the potential deck contractors on your list to come to your home in Washington, DC and give you a written estimate of costs which should include a breakdown of materials separate from the hourly labor costs and it should also state whether the project includes cleaning up and hauling any debris away.
5. Check references.
   • Hopefully, you have narrowed down your search to just one or two. Do your homework. Reach out to your references and inquire about the following: Were you pleased with the quality of their work? Were they professional? Was the job completed as scheduled? Was the final bill close to or matched the estimate? Would you recommend them to family, friends, or neighbors? Would you hire them for future projects?
6. Sign the contract.
   • Make sure the contract includes the total price breakdown, payment terms, completion date, and clean up details.

Hal Co is a premier fence and deck contractor for the Washington, DC and surrounding areas. We would be happy to come to your home and give you an estimate and discuss plans for your new deck. We are only a phone call away.

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