Check the essentials
Confirm the contractor’s identity, applicable licensing, and insurance documentation through appropriate sources. A license number on a website is a starting point, not a substitute for checking current status.
Ask for a clear proposal
A written scope should identify the work, materials, preparation, exclusions, and payment arrangements. Discuss how additional work will be documented and approved.
Compare like for like
Different totals may reflect different assemblies or assumptions. Ask each contractor to explain decking allowances, flashing, ventilation, permits, and cleanup.
Know your point of contact
Clarify how questions, schedule changes, and closeout documents will be handled. Choose an arrangement you understand before signing an agreement.
Make it specific to your home.
This is general planning information, not a diagnosis, quotation, insurance determination, or promise of product performance. A property-specific assessment and written scope are the next steps.