As they say, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” When it comes to making repairs, additions or enhancements to your home, especially when it comes to the design and construction of decks and outdoor living spaces, it takes ample time to ensure that every step of the process is done well and to completion. Rushing to get to the finish line in a day or two just doesn’t cut it.
A Step By Step Guide Of What To Expect From Your Home Improvement Builder And Deck Contractor
Archadeck of Birmingham has perfected the art and science of how to efficiently consult, design, pre-plan, obtain the necessary permits, build, inspect and apply any necessary finishing touches. As they say, it takes a village.
Our clients know that the process of their backyard transformation takes time to do it the correct way, ensuring that your home improvement investment is a sound one, to provide a lifetime of value, functionality and leisure pleasure.
Your local Archadeck franchisees and masterful design and build team of Derek Crews and Carissa Crews want to share our methodology to guide you as you venture into transforming your backyard.
1. A Complimentary Design Consultation For Discovery Of Your Wants, Needs And Must-Haves: Every person-to-person dialogue starts with a well thought through conversation where key points are well articulated and understood by both parties. In creating the deck and outdoor living space of your dreams, it is imperative to clearly explain your goals to our deck design and build team so that we deliver – and typically exceed – what you’re looking for. We will survey your backyard to ensure that what you’re looking for can be accomplished, taking into account sunlight exposure, terrain slope and elevation and drainage. This conversation and analysis is crucial to getting your project off on the right foot – right from the get-go.
2. Conceptual Design And Development Of The Construction Solution: As we have this conversation, we will start taking comprehensive notes and start putting pen to paper – or digital tablet – to rough out the fundamental idea of how we can create what you’re looking for. We will talk about how this new outdoor living space will connect to your Birmingham home and yield the functional areas you have in mind – a place to escape the rigors of a typical day, an area to lounge and soak up the sun, a place to visit with and entertain friends and family and possibly even an outdoor kitchen with an overhead roof structure. We will also discuss the various access points you wish to have and take into account anyone who may have a special need for mobility in and out of the space.
3. Design Approval And Building Material Selection: Now that our team knows what you have in mind, and you accept our recommendation, we will present a firm quote to make this plan a reality. We will confirm the proposed building materials and project a realistic timeframe for project completion.
4. Obtaining Necessary Permits And Subsequent Approvals: Before our backyard renovation team breaks ground, we will take the mandatory initiative to ensure that your backyard transformation is within the necessary codes for your neighborhood, including Homeowner Association HOA approvals and building permits. Compliance with these rules and regulations are paramount.
5. The Construction Process: Here is where your vision starts to spring to life.
• Framing and foundations are created according to our engineering plan. Supports, structure frames, joists and beams are put into place to give your project the necessary “bones” in creating a lifetime of safe outdoor living space pleasure.
• Based on your material preference, those deck boards will be installed, spaced precisely where needed and securely to the new foundation, creating a durably strong and beautiful outdoor deck and adjacent oasis.
• To complete the creation of your outdoor project, critical finishing touches will be installed, according to your plan.
- Shade structures and roof covers
- Stairs, steps and ramps
- Handrails
- Seating benches
- Drink rails
- Electrical systems
- Outdoor lighting
- Ceiling fans and heaters
- If applicable, a pergola, outdoor kitchen counters and appliances, a fire feature and more
6. Comprehensive Inspection To Ensure Quality Control: For your safety – and to ensure that the project you approved was in fact properly built – our Building Inspection Team will perform a complete analysis and inspection on completion.
7. Cleanup: At the end of your deck and outdoor living space construction, our goal is to return your backyard landscape to pristine condition – looking like nothing was compromised. That means even the most menial items like plastic water bottles, wood particles and residual debris will all be removed. Our team cleanup will return your landscape to a meticulous condition.
Now That You Know The Plan, Let’s Get Started
Call The Crews team at 205-576-5780; and let’s get your complimentary design consultation scheduled. The sooner you arrange it, the sooner you’ll be enjoying the joys of outdoor living leisure and relaxation.
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Derek & Carissa Crews, owners Archadeck of Birmingham
