The One Thing I Wish I’d Known Before Contacting a Deck Builder

I almost made a classic rookie mistake: I nearly called a deck company before figuring out what we actually wanted. Thankfully, I stumbled onto South Shore Decks’ Contact page, which had a surprisingly helpful list of “things to consider” before reaching out.

Why Preparation Matters

• Budget Realities: Their page gently hints that custom designs cost more than prefab kits (obvious, but easy to forget when you’re swooning over Pinterest decks).

• Timeline: Marshfield’s short building season means good contractors book up fast.

• Questions to Ask: They suggest asking about warranties, maintenance, and even cleanup policies—things I wouldn’t have thought of.

How It Helped Me

Instead of a vague “We need a new deck,” I could say: *“We’re looking for a low-maintenance composite deck, roughly 12x16 feet, with space for a grill and storage underneath.”* That got us way more useful quotes.

Pro Tip: Keep their page bookmarked for when you’re ready to make the call.

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