Share what you know. More detail helps Ben prepare an estimate before he visits, but you can skip anything you are unsure about.
Type of deck work
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Build a new deck
Replace an existing deck
Resurface the existing frame
Expand an existing deck
Not sure
How will it connect?
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Attached to the home
Freestanding
Not sure
Approximate width in feet
Approximate length in feet
Shape and layout
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Rectangle
L-shaped
Wraparound
Multi-level
Other or not sure
Height above ground
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Ground level, under 2 feet
Elevated, 2 to 4 feet
High, more than 4 feet
Height changes across the deck
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Closest stair count
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No stairs
1 to 4 steps
5 to 8 steps
9 or more steps
More than one staircase
Not sure
Decking material
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Pressure-treated wood
Cedar
Composite
PVC
Not sure, recommend one
Preferred color
Railing
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No railing
White vinyl
Black aluminum
Other aluminum color
Composite
Cable railing
Not sure, recommend one
Remove an existing deck?
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Yes
No
Part of it
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Ground below the deck
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Level
Slight slope
Steep slope
Concrete or patio below
Not sure
Access to the build area
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Clear access from the street
Narrow gate or side yard
Fence, stairs, or landscaping in the way
No direct equipment access
Not sure
Features to include
For deck photos, show the full build area, the house connection, the ground or slope, the access path and the existing deck. If you have a sketch or survey, add a photo of it.