Deck installation Guelph, ON
Deck building is probably one of the more ambitious projects DIY homeowners try to tackle, but it requires a lot of skill and some know-how that the average person doesn’t quite grasp or have. Can you build a deck by yourself? Sure, but the question should be rephrased to “SHOULD you build a deck by yourself?” And the answer is probably not. The main motivating factors for many homeowners to build a deck themselves is to reduce the deck installation cost, and of course to enjoy the fruits of their hard labour, and to be able to say to their family and friends “look, I build this deck with my own hands!” While this is all admirable, we’d like to highlight the reasons why you’d want to hire a professional deck installer.
The first issue is that of lack of experience. Just as you wouldn’t want to hire an inexperienced deck contractor to do your work, you need to ask yourself if you’d hire yourself to do the job, even for minimum wage. If the answer is “probably not”, then don’t attempt it yourself. Your time is also valuable and each hour you put into it is not free. You could have been using that time to do something more productive. This is especially true if you have a job and/or a family to take care of. |
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When you attempt a large renovation project yourself where you only have basic carpentry skills or less, you’re setting yourself up for running across unforeseen challenges and risking putting together a product of low craftsmanship, which translates to reduced longevity. So although the cheaper upfront cost of installing your own deck is tempting, you’ll likely be facing higher costs in the long run in the form of more frequent deck repairs, deck restorations or deck replacements.
If you decide to hire an expert deck installation contractor, they’ll likely be insured (make sure to check first!), so if anything goes wrong, the liability is on them. If you’re doing the deck building yourself and something goes wrong, it’s all on you.
If you’re looking for the best deck installation companies in Guelph, we’re confident our deck installers can fill those shoes. We have years of experience building and installing wood decks as well as composite decks, in all types, including but not limited to: ground level decks, balcony decks, hillside decks, pool decks, freestanding decks and much more.
In terms of decking materials, we’re partial to composite because of its durability, easy maintenance, and lower likelihood to rot, crack or splinter compared to the traditional wood. Some people still prefer wood, which we can also build and install with the highest quality service, but as in fencing materials, there are pros and cons to each type of material. We can discuss each materials’ features during our consultation.
If you’re looking to beautify your home with a residential deck installation, our deck contractors can help you realize your dream in no time, and you won’t even have to hold a hammer to get it. Call us today to get started.
If you decide to hire an expert deck installation contractor, they’ll likely be insured (make sure to check first!), so if anything goes wrong, the liability is on them. If you’re doing the deck building yourself and something goes wrong, it’s all on you.
If you’re looking for the best deck installation companies in Guelph, we’re confident our deck installers can fill those shoes. We have years of experience building and installing wood decks as well as composite decks, in all types, including but not limited to: ground level decks, balcony decks, hillside decks, pool decks, freestanding decks and much more.
In terms of decking materials, we’re partial to composite because of its durability, easy maintenance, and lower likelihood to rot, crack or splinter compared to the traditional wood. Some people still prefer wood, which we can also build and install with the highest quality service, but as in fencing materials, there are pros and cons to each type of material. We can discuss each materials’ features during our consultation.
If you’re looking to beautify your home with a residential deck installation, our deck contractors can help you realize your dream in no time, and you won’t even have to hold a hammer to get it. Call us today to get started.
