What to expect
Six steps from first call to first barbecue.
Most homeowners have never hired a deck builder, so here's exactly how it runs — including the step that comes a year after we're done.
- 01This week
The call and the walkthrough
Tell us what you're picturing — a rough idea is plenty. We come walk the yard with you: sun exposure, grade, sightlines, how you actually want to use the space. It's free, and you're talking to the people who will build it, not a salesperson.
- 02Days, not weeks
Design and an itemized number
We design around the site and the budget, then put a real number on it — itemized, in writing, so you can see exactly where every dollar goes and compare it line-for-line against any other bid. No allowances hiding in a lump sum, no pressure clock on the price.
- 032–4 weeks
Permits and HOA, off your plate
We produce the drawings, pull the permit, file the HOA paperwork, and handle any corrections. You never stand at a counter. We order materials during the wait so the build starts the day approvals land.
- 043–10 days on site
The build
Footings, framing, decking, railing — with the city's inspections passed at every stage and the site left clean every evening. Pete walks every project personally, and you'll know who's in your yard.
- 05Final day
Walkthrough and handoff
We walk the finished deck together, fix anything that isn't perfect, and hand over the paperwork: the closed permit, your registered manufacturer warranties, and our 2-year written workmanship warranty. Then the space is yours.
- 06A year on
The year-later checkback
This is the step nobody else promises: we come back. Colorado's first winter is the real test of any deck, and if we think anything isn't perfect — a board that moved, a gate that sags — we fix it. We won't quit until you're thrilled.
Timing it
Working backward from summer.
Add the steps up and a typical project runs four to eight weeks — most of it paperwork lead time, not construction. That's why homeowners with new decks by Memorial Day called in winter. If you're aiming at a date, our guide to timing a Colorado deck build maps the calendar, and the cost calculator gets you a planning number first.
Ready to Talk About Your Deck?
Tell us what you're thinking — even if it's just a rough idea. We'll come take a look, talk through options, and give you an honest estimate. No pressure, no sales pitch.