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How to Prepare Your Design Submission

A strong submission is foundational for our estimators to form an accurate initial scope, requiring a concise project summary, contextual photos, and basic dimensions. As a leading deck builder company, we advise clients to begin with a brief summary stating the primary purpose, such as entertaining, ADA access, commercial loading, or poolside decking, and to include an approximate size along with preferred materials like composite decking or traditional wood.

For useful photos, we recommend wide-angle shots from multiple sides, close-ups of attachment points or existing structures, and one overhead or sketch-style image clearly showing the approximate footprint and how the deck relates to the house. Additionally, please note any constraints such as sleepers, retaining walls, or existing railings, and add site-access details that could affect staging and labor, ensuring our team has a comprehensive understanding.

• Write a one-paragraph project summary that covers purpose, desired finish, and timeline.
• Attach at least 3 photos from different angles, along with 1 sketch or measurement.
• List preferred materials and any site constraints that could affect construction.

This checklist speeds up our review and reduces follow-up questions, so estimators can focus on design decisions. Below is a compact table that shows which submission elements matter most and why.

Project submission fields explain what estimators need and why those details improve quote accuracy. The table below maps everyday submission items to recommended details and accepted file types to avoid delays.

This table highlights the items that most influence estimate accuracy and the file types that help us process your submission faster. In the next section, we explain how we review submissions and the usual timeline for follow-up.

How We Review Submissions and Next Steps

Upon receiving your submission, our reviewers meticulously check for completeness, identify any missing details, and qualify the project for either a virtual consultation or an on-site estimate. Our review process generally follows three structured steps: an initial completeness check, any necessary clarification questions, and then scheduling an on-site visit or preparing a remote quote.

During the completeness check, we verify all submitted photos, dimensions, and material choices; if crucial information is missing, we promptly send a brief follow-up request. With clear pictures and accurate measurements, we can often prepare a preliminary scope and determine whether composite decking or another approach best matches your budget and site conditions.

• Completeness review and initial scope identification.
• Clarification questions sent by email or form reply, if needed.
• Schedule an on-site consultation or deliver a written preliminary quote.

This three-step workflow keeps projects moving while making efficient use of on-site time. Next, we describe how to request a free formal estimate and what’s included.