Your Composite Deck Project: What to Expect, Start to Finish

• Design and quote (2–4 weeks): We visit, measure, talk through how you will use the deck and look at samples in your own light.
• Permit and HOA review (4–8 weeks): Often the longest stage, and mostly waiting. It cannot be skipped.
• Materials (2–4 weeks): Ordered once approvals are in. Some colors and railing systems take longer.
• Construction (2–6 weeks): Depends on size, height and details such as stairs, lighting and built-in seating.

From first call to finished deck, three to five months is typical. If you want it for spring, start in the fall.

• Site preparation: The area is cleared and the layout marked.
• Footings: Holes are dug and concrete poured, then inspected where required.
• Framing: Posts, beams and joists go up. This is the structure, and it has to be level and square.
• Decking and railings: Boards are laid with hidden fasteners and the correct gaps, then railings and stairs.
• Finishing: Fascia, lighting, trim and cleanup.
• Walkthrough: We go over every part of it with you before it is called done.

• Clear the area: Furniture, grills and planters, plus room to stack materials.
• Access: Tell us about narrow gates or locked entries.
• Underground lines: Point out sprinklers, low-voltage lighting and anything else you know about. Public utilities are marked through Arizona 811 before any digging.
• Pets and children: Keep them clear during working hours.
• Neighbors: A heads-up about noise and deliveries goes a long way.

• Which product, line and color is quoted? And what is its warranty.
• How much composite work have you done? It installs differently from wood.
• What does the price include? Permits, demolition, haul-away, railings and stairs.
• How are changes handled? Surprises happen. You want a clear process and a price before extra work begins.
• What is the payment schedule? Tied to progress, with a final payment when you are satisfied.