LocalServ.Pro — Decks & Porches Hiring Checklist
Prepared October 17, 2026
Planning aid; verify current project requirements. No request is sent.

A deck with worn surface boards may have a very different project scope from one with movement or deteriorated framing. Ask for an assessment of the supporting structure before selecting replacement decking. Keep people off an area that appears unstable until a qualified professional has evaluated it.

DISCUSS WITH THE PROVIDER
Which existing framing and footings are being retained?
Who designs and verifies the house connection?
Are lighting, electrical work, skirting, and landscape restoration included?

COMPARE IN WRITING
[ ] Included tasks, materials and quantities
[ ] Exclusions, allowances and change approval
[ ] Relevant credentials, insurance and who performs the work
[ ] Permit responsibility, schedule, payment milestones and cleanup

SOURCES
FTC: Avoiding Home Improvement Scams — https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-home-improvement-scam
PHMSA: Call 811 Before You Dig — https://www.phmsa.dot.gov/safety-awareness/811-day

Full guide: https://localserv.pro/services/decks/