You know there are a lot of contractors around town who can install decks and other additions to your home.  You also know some of these contractors are better than others.  There are many great resources such as the Better Business Bureau and Angie’s List for weeding out the good from the bad, but it still may be hard determining for yourself whether a contractor can do your job.  The folks at Decks.com have put together this handy list of things you should look for when choosing a contractor, and we’d like to highlight a few points.

Years in business
It’s more than just how long has your contractor been installing decks.  The ability of your contractor to stay in business and service customers counts too.

Licenses and insurance
Without these you may be limited in your recourse if something goes wrong.  Make sure your contractor has the right paperwork.

References
The article linked above can give you some hints on how many customers of the contractor you should call and what questions to ask.  This is an important step not to be skipped.

Quote
Equally important is obtaining a quote from the contractor.  Again, the article provides good suggestions about what the quote should contain.  This will also be helpful in the event there’s a problem with the work performed.

You can find more hints in the article. Contact us, and we’ll be happy to provide the items listed above and more so you’ll be confident in the superior job we’ll do in installing your deck, porch, or addition.