You're ready for a Trex deck, huh? That's a smart move for our El Mirage sun – less maintenance, looks great. But I've seen folks make some real head-scratchers when they're getting ready to build one, especially when it comes to who they hire or how they plan things out. Let's talk about how to avoid those headaches.
Mistake #1: Not Getting Detailed Bids
This is a big one. People call up a few contractors, get a price, and just go with the cheapest. Or they get a price that's just a number on a napkin. That's a recipe for disaster, I'm telling you. You need a detailed bid, and I mean detailed. It should break down the cost of materials (what kind of Trex, what color, what fasteners), labor, demolition of an old deck if there is one, permits, and any extras like lighting or benches.
If a contractor just gives you a single number, ask for more. If they can't or won't, that's a red flag. You need to compare apples to apples, and you can't do that if one guy is quoting for basic Trex Enhance and another is quoting for premium Trex Transcend Lineage without you knowing the difference. You'll end up paying more later for