• We begin our service with a scheduled appointment whereby a designer comes to your residence to assist you in designing your deck or concrete project. Discussions take place concerning functional uses, code requirements, possible restrictions as well as budget and style issues that may effect your design.

• Our designer may be able to deliver a ball park figure at that time, however the quoted price shall be determined by the estimator with our computer aided ( database ) systems and confirmed. This database is designed to bid the materials and all of its components by the square foot according to the species of wood or type of finish desired, the foundation cost and labor costs by the man day on each job and is set up to give accurate material and labor costs for hundreds of options that are frequently requested. The site conditions, elevations, existing conditions and landscaping will always have some bearing on the ease or difficulty and will often effect the human aspect of the job and schedule of the project.

• The bid shall be faxed, e-mailed, mailed, hand delivered and or verbally  given at our earliest opportunity ( in most cases within two business days of the estimate ). The bid shall be comprised of a computer drawing or print, a proposal for services listing all requested options, a contract for services and a fax cover sheet explaining in detail how to proceed with the project.

• To get the project started simply fax or send us a signed copy of the contract, initialed proposal with selected options, and initialed copy of the accepted plan. You will be contacted by one of our office personnel to determine a desired schedule.

(No Money Down)……… Note: If your project is a deck, shade arbor or patio cover we may need a copy of a site improvement location - or Plot Plan (which is usually located in the closing papers of the property) to submit your permit. If you have a problem locating the papers please call your title company or realtor.

• Within a couple days a locating service will show up to locate gas, electrical, and other utilities. Please keep any dogs inside and free access available until the locations have been performed. This is a free service of a safety nature. The locator shall mark the grass or other landscaping materials with a biodegradable paint or flags ( in certain weather conditions, both will be requested).

• Meanwhile a staff member will coordinate material and labor needs as well as submitting for building permits when required. ( Note that the actual cost of a permit shall be reimbursed by you, the homeowner, at the time of completion when the other project moneys are collected.) Unfortunately, it is too great a challenge to estimate how the governing people within the 32 cities and counties we work in shall assess and interpret the permit fees. They can often vary within building departments.

• A foundation specialist shall drill caissons and pour concrete if the job calls for such. Some municipalities require an inspection of these caisson holes. Note: the placement of caissons or concrete piers will create excess dirt around the drilling area and you should expect to allow for some removal, relocation or regrading in and around this area. This is also the perfect opportunity to place your landscape fabric or other ground cover for future landscape.
  

• Denver Decks would like to enjoy the privilege of placing a sign for advertising in your front yard. If you have any objections to this please notify the office (303-730-9642) at the time of the work order placement so that we may perform according to your request.

• Project materials shall be delivered in the driveway closest to the gate and carpenters are now scheduled to arrive as well as a scrap/debris trailer to maintain a clean and safe project site. Depending on conditions, you will be able to use certain portions of the area around the construction project and will be asked to refrain from using other areas near your new deck or structure for several days for safety reasons.

• A final inspection shall be performed by the building department if a permit was required and by the owner or field superintendent at the time of a scheduled collection. Unused materials and debris are removed from the property by a Denver Decks representative. This is usually the time at which you shall want to treat any exterior wood or schedule a professional (our preferred vendor or yours), to satisfy any protective coating requirements necessary.

• Please be sure to review your contract and proposal thoroughly to know what the responsibilities of each party may be. If you have questions please contact the office and we'll be willing to serve your needs as you make them known to us.303-730-9642

Sincerely,
Philip R. Tussing

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