The Process

 

New construction on your home can be stressful but we aim to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible. This is what you can expect from Seacoastdecks…

1. Initial Consult

Upon our initial visit to your home we will assess your project and discuss the basics, such as budget and goals. What are you hoping to accomplish? We’ll also take lots of pictures and measurements.

2. Design

We’ll go back to the shop and based on the information we discussed we will work up a set of drawings and an estimate based on your budget for the project.  For smaller, more straight-forward projects, we may not have to provide any drawings at all, but for larger ones we’ll provide a set of drawings, professionally rendered from state-of the-art software, ChiefArchitect. If the project involves multi-agency’s, which they often do, we’ll gather their input at this point as well so there aren’t any surprises in the middle of the build.

3. Presentation

Once we’ve dotted the i’s and crossed the t’s, we’ll schedule a second appointment to meet with you and to go over our proposal.  On very large projects, it may take more than one meeting, tweaking some things here and there, to solidify that we’re on the same page, but it’s all part of the process.

4. Signed Contract, Deposit, Scheduled Start Date

Once we agree to the terms of the project, each party will sign the written contract and we’ll take an initial deposit of $1000.  This deposit isn’t cashed until the start of your project, but it does serve to hold your spot on the schedule.

5. Start Day

When we first show up on your project, we’ll request one half (1/2) of the total cost of your project, less the initial $1000 deposit, which will go towards the purchase of materials, permitting and labor.  If it’s a large-scale, long-term project we’ll schedule additional progress payments throughout the project as work is completed to ensure no interruptions of the build.  The majority of the time this isn’t necessary and we can work through to completion.

6. Final Build Day

On the final day of your build we will double and triple-check everything to ensure your project has been completed not only to your expectations, but to mine as well.  This is my name on the company, I take a lot of pride in my work, and I want to make sure you are 100% satisfied before we move on.  The job site will be thoroughly cleaned, magnetically swept for any errant nails/screws that might have fallen out of the nail pouch, and you’ll be left to enjoy your new deck, porch or conservatory.

7. Final Payment

DUE ON THE LAST DAY OF YOUR PROJECT BUILD. We can’t be any clearer than that. Nobody likes chasing checks down because it ultimately sours the experience for both parties involved.

*As a service to our clients, we offer the ability to pay for their projects with any major credit card (VISA, MASTERCARD, American Express or DISCOVER), for a convenience fee of 2.5% above the total cost being financed.
For example, A $10,000 project paid through a credit card, plus the 2.5% convenience fee ($250) would cost you $10,250. The benefit is that this allows you to take advantage of credit card incentives while allowing you to help finance some of your larger projects.

 

Our Promise to you….

…to keep your home and yard as clean and safe as possible throughout the entire project.

…to treat your home as if it were our own.

…to be respectful -no loud music blaring, cigarette smoking, etc…pretty much anything that gives carpenters a bad reputation isn’t allowed on my job sites.

…to keep you posted regularly about the progress or any unforeseen issues that may creep up.  After all, this is construction, and sometimes that happens.  Not so much as with decks, but certainly with an addition of a three season porch or conservatory attached to your existing home.  Mostly it’s when the customer wants a new atrium door put in, where there was never one before, in order to get out onto their new deck.  Looks great on paper but sometimes you open a wall and there’s electrical or plumbing in the way.  We’ll keep you apprised at every step along the way.