When researching building a deck in Kansas City, some homeowners are surprised to learn that a professionally built deck is much more than lumber and labor.
And in our view, this is a good thing. At Archadeck of Kansas City, our goal is never to just build a deck – because while we are Kansas City deck builders, we are not just deck builders. When you work with us for your new deck throughout the Kansas City market, you will be assured that your deck is safe, code-compliant, and long-lasting – backed by transparency throughout the process.
What You’re Actually Paying for with Archadeck as Your Deck Builder
Following is a look at what really goes into building a deck in Kansas City, when you work with Archadeck.
1. Professional Deck Design and Planning
Long before the first boot hits the ground in any backyard, our deck projects begin with thoughtful design and thorough planning – all done cooperatively with our clients. This includes layout configuration, structural planning, material selection, and customizing the deck to the client’s home and outdoor lifestyle. At Archadeck, we know that a properly designed and planned deck will adhere to setbacks and maximize the buildable space. It will integrate with the home’s architecture and finishes. And it will absolutely meet or exceed local building codes.
This upfront investment of our time protects clients from potentially costly changes during the project or structural failures further down the road.
2. Deck Permitting and Code Compliance
Each municipality throughout the Kansas City market has its own building codes and standards, which even small decks must meet. Archadeck handles all this for each client. This includes submitting permit applications and researching local codes to ensure adherence, as well as necessary coordination with municipalities pertaining to these things.
Skipping this step to save on the front-end of a deck project often leads to fines, forced removal of the deck, or expensive corrections when the deck begins to fail later on.
3. Engineering and Structural Integrity Assurances
A deck is a structural addition to a home, which means proper footings, load calculations, ledger attachment, and framing are critical. As your Kansas City deck builders, Archadeck will ensure that your deck meets proper weight distribution and has a safe attachment to your home, thereby ensuring long-term durability.
Cutting corners here isn’t simply a risky move, it can be dangerous. What’s more, our professionally built decks are backed by a 5-year structural warranty. You won’t find that assurance from a fly-by-night handyman.
4. Materials Choices
Materials selection plays a big role in the final cost of a deck. Our custom composite decks do not come with a standard price tag, because costs vary depending on not just the decking brand, but also the particular line within the brand. Each manufacturer offers various types of decking and finish materials and railing types and materials that will affect the bottom line.
There are also additional items, like deck lighting and built-in features, such as benches, which will play into the final cost of a deck.
The rule of thumb is that while higher-quality materials cost more upfront, they will come with lower maintenance needs and longer lifespans. Some decking lines come with 20-year, 30-year, or even lifetime warranties.
5. Skilled Labor and Project Management
As deck builders in Kansas City for 25 years, Archadeck knows that a deck isn’t a one-day or one-person job. It takes coordination between multiple trades and our in-house management team. If you work with us to build your new deck, you will be assured of an expert building crew, efficient project scheduling and coordination, and quality control throughout construction.
All the effort we put in on behalf of your project ensures that it remains on track and meets your expectations.
6. Construction Inspections and Approvals
Most Kansas City area decks require multiple inspections during construction. This could include structural inspections, electrical inspections, and mechanical inspections pertaining to outdoor fireplaces or fire pits. As your deck contractor, Archadeck manages scheduling these inspections, meeting inspectors onsite, and ensuring each phase of construction passes before moving forward.
All this is in place for your protection, ensuring everything is built correctly.
7. Project Insurance and Liability Protection
Perhaps one of the most overlooked (or simply unthought-of) cost factors in our Kansas City deck construction projects is the cost of maintaining General Liability insurance and Workman’s Compensation insurance. Without these, homeowners could be financially liable for jobsite injuries, property damage, or other legal claims. We would never advise homeowners to accept any home services provider onto any improvement project without proper proof of insurance – even if they offer to perform a project for less money.
Can a Handyman Build Your Deck for Less?
Maybe, but…
Anyone who approaches you with a cost-saving construction project is certainly cutting those costs at your potential peril. They might skip the permitting process or lack proper insurance – or both. They might not follow full code requirements or operate without structured project management. While it might be tempting to enter into a contract with someone declaring they can build your deck for tens of thousands of dollars less than the next bid, it’s a gamble not worth taking. You might encounter failed inspections, or no inspections at all. You could suffer unsafe construction and dangerous jobsite conditions.
In the end, the potential for future legal liability, or the cost of repairing or rebuilding is not worth a promise to build your deck for less.
Where Do We Build Porches and Decks?
Archadeck, your neighborhood porch and deck builders in Johnson County KS Jackson County MO, including these areas:
Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee, Olathe, Overland Park, Shawnee, Lee’s Summit, and beyond!
Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin planning your dream outdoor living space, whether that be a sunroom, screened porch, composite deck, or even a combination of these spaces. Call 913-851-3325.
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