We realize that making the decision to add a new outdoor living space, or upgrade an existing one is a big decision. Any home improvement or renovation project will come with questions that need to be answered before moving forward. Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country has put together this question-and-answer article to help address many of the most common questions we get from potential and existing clients.
In the event you don’t see the question you need answered here, our blog is filled with informative posts that will help inspire and answer many questions before, during, and after completion of your anticipated outdoor living project!
Q: I’ve just signed a contract with Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country. How long will it take to build my project?
It depends on the size and complexity of your project, the weather, and the workload of your local office. Normally, projects can be turned around faster in the fall and winter (as opposed to the spring, which is our busiest season). Your local office should be able to give you an approximate start and finish date, subject to weather conditions and materials availability.
Q: Are you insured?
Yes, our locations carry at least one million dollars of general liability insurance, and their carpentry crews are covered by worker’s compensation insurance.
Q: Do you have a written contract that I will sign?
Yes. We supply you with a detailed contract to protect you from any misunderstandings.
Q: Do you sell your designs or plans so I can build it myself?
No, all of our work is custom designed, so we don’t sell our plans or our designs.
Q: How many designs do I have to choose from?
Each of our projects are customized to your exact needs, so your design options are virtually endless.
Q: Do I need a permit to build my outdoor living structure?
Most construction projects do require permitting. It does vary from city to city in our area. We will certainly obtain the proper permits as required by law as it pertains to your project.
Q: Can Archadeck Help Me Obtain HOA Approval For My Outdoor Living Space Addition?
If you are working with Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country to renovate an existing outdoor space, or build a new outdoor living space, we can help you navigate the HOA approval process. Because we have been through similar situations with many of our clients, we are familiar with the process and know it can sometimes be confusing or frustrating.
We realize that Homeowner’s Association’s (HOA) architectural guidelines can vary widely from one neighborhood to another. No matter what common sense tells you, even if you can’t imagine that the guidelines would affect you, you will need to find out for sure. Where some San Antonio Hill Country neighborhoods simply want a say over significant changes or additions visible from the street, others may require that even small changes such as color choices or adding windows to a porch be approved first. Your HOA’s guidelines and regulations will explain what needs to be approved and the process to do so.
Q: How much is my project going to cost?
One of the most common questions we get from homeowners is “how much is my project going to cost?” Archadeck understands most homeowners want some idea of what they are getting into before getting too involved with the process, which is a reasonable request. The main thing to remember is, in most cases, the bottom-line number for your quote usually comes in lower once we have input all factors and details.
Q: How much expertise does Archadeck Of San Antonio Hill Country have?
Archadeck is North America’s largest deck and porch builder We were founded in 1980 and have built over 135,000 structures We are dedicated local owner/operators backed by a national network of experts Our contractors are trained, licensed, and certified in all applicable areas Our team is focused on design and quality We have established national relationships with preferred material vendors including Belgard, AZEK and TimberTech just to name a few.
Q: Do you offer warranties?
Your deck, sunroom, porch, or other custom outdoor living space is backed by Archadeck’s written warranty for workmanship of one-year ¹ and structural integrity of five years² when Archadeck exerts control as your remodeling contractor³. That warranty is further backed by the National Guarantee Corporation, which guarantees that your residential outdoor living project will be completed to the terms of your Archadeck contract and built to the agreed-upon specification and a warranty of performance for up to two years.
Q: What areas do you service?
Counties Serviced in Texas: Alamo Heights, Boerne, Bulverde, Canyon Lake, Fair Oaks Ranch, Garden Ridge, Helotes, Hollywood Park, New Braunfels, San Antonio, Schertz, Shavano Park, Spring Branch, Timberwood Park, Universal City, and many more local areas.
Q: Do you offer free design consultations?
Yes! Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country offers a complimentary design consultation to further explain our services and explore your needs regarding your anticipated outdoor living space.
Q: What type of projects does Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country build?
Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country specializes in patios, pavilions, hardscapes, porches, including screened porches and patios, decks, open/covered porches, 3 & 4 season porches, shade structures, pergolas, sunrooms, outdoor fire features, outdoor living space combinations of two or more structures, and much more!
Q: Do you do concrete and masonry?
Yes. We design and pour patios, construct hardscapes such as fireplaces and firepits, seating walls, outdoor kitchens, and more!
Get The Answers You Need!
Getting the answers to your outdoor living space questions is easy. The team at Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country is as close as a phone call or click away! Call us today at (210) 702-3223 or contact us online to get started.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Neal & Rebecca Neathery, owners Archadeck of San Antonio Hill Country
