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At SAGE Decks, we want to provide as much clarity as possible to you and help answer any questions you may have regarding all things decks, even ones maybe you don't have... yet :) These are real questions we've received from our deck customers.
Please reach us at office@sagedecks.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
Yes! We are fully licensed in Utah and have fully liability and workers comp insurance to cover our scope of work and beyond.
*Note: This process can adjust depending on city requirements, complexity of deck, project type, etc... This is a general outline of process.
Yes we typically ask for a deposit between 25-50% of total cost before starting project. This is typical for these kinds of projects. This deposit request is mainly so we can secure materials at price given estimate and to secure place on schedule. If circumstances change or you decide to cancel before materials have dropped, we can work with you and are more than happy to issue a refund if needed. We believe in win-win relationships and have no desire to hold you hostage for any reason, and our agreements reflect this.
In our climate, we are HUGE fans of composite decking, like Trex or TimberTech. You can see more details as to why on our composite decks page here. But in short, low maintenance, huge selection of finishes and options, typically lasts MUCH longer than wood, is backed by incredible warranties, and WAY less prone to rot and other bad effects our hot summers and cold winters have on wood. We've ripped out alot of wood decks, and composite decking is always the way to go if you're going to upgrade or replace.
Everyone needs a budget, but no-one wants to be taken advantage of and wants to be treated fairly when it comes to price. So when trying to figure out how much a deck costs, we understand this can be difficult. Deck costs are conditional upon multiple factors, including size and shape, type of decking chosen, raised or ground level, time of year, railing choice, and quantity of steps. Not to mention shade options or custom requests.
Having said this, the average deck can cost between $55 /sq ft to as much as $100+ /sq ft, or typically somewhere between $18K - $35K for most jobs we have fulfilled. There is an advantage to scale - bigger the deck the better the /sq ft cost typically. However, we have done decks as small as 10K, and as large as 75K+ projects. We try to be the MOST competitive and deliver the HIGHEST value for our projects. We can't guarantee we are the cheapest quote, even if we try to be (we do have material costs, overhead, payroll, etc... and need to generate a profit to survive just like everyone else!), but we can guarantee we will deliver the best value you will find for every dollar you spend with us. Don't have the budget? Not to worry we have options!
We definitely understand these projects are often more expensive than expected. Economic conditions, COVID, ongoing supply issues, and now labor shortages are all making everything go up in cost. We feel it acutely as well.
If you know a deck replacement, upgrade, or new build is what needs to happen, but just can't figure out how to pay for it, there are options!
Cash is always best if you can, but if you're a little strapped or a newer homeowner, we recommend looking into financing. We have a great in-house financing partner Greensky that will allow you to take the total cash cost and break it down into a monthly. There are a wide variety of rates and terms, and we can almost always find an option that gives the best benefit while allowing you to retain your capital or just buy yourself a little time if that's what you need.
We can also review design, simplify options, look at other materials, etc... as well. We want to make sure that in the end, your deck meets your vision and fits your vision.
At SAGE Decks, we have a few unique offerings and claims that we believe help us stand out from our competition.
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