Our Deck Process
for your new deck!!Whether we follow your design or we create an original design from scratch with our 3D Design software, we can ensure the greatest structural integrity and quality of workmanship in your new deck.
Check out the Materials page for different material options for your decking, railing, and lighting.
1 – Initial Contact
First step is to contact us for your deck project. You can either complete a request form on our website OR give Aaron a call at (515)480-5593 and leave a voicemail with contact information and preliminary information of the project you are looking for. Aaron will give you a call/email back to discuss the project, may give you some rough numbers and let you know a time frame. If both of these work out, then we will schedule an at-home consultation to check out your project. From the first interaction to the finished project with Deck and Drive Solutions, we want it to be as simple for you as possible.
2 – Home Consultation
During the first consultation, Aaron will review your property with you and talk about what you are looking for with the project. We will get into detail about the deck design of what you are imagining for the new outdoor space. We will also see how you envision what kind of activities and furniture arrangements to make the most use of your space and talk about a design that best suits you and your family / friends’ livability needs. The next step at the home consultation is product choices and budget. During this conversation, you will choose what deck materials you are wanting for the deck floor, railing, and any other options. We will also talk about the budget to find the perfect design with the right material selection to fit your lifestyle, needs, and wants. Last step is to very contact information with email address for future pictures and quotes.
3 – Design & Quote
Once we have a clear idea of what you are looking for with your deck and/or outdoor project. Deck and Drive Solutions will take the notes and pictures back to the office. We will then use a 2D/3D Program to draw your proposed project for a three-dimensional visual schematic drawing Also, will create a detailed price quote for your project. Next, we will email you your quote, 2D/3D Schematics, and pictures of similar projects for your reference. After you receive all the information, you will take a look at it and if you would like any design changes, material changes, or add-ons/upgrades – we will be in communication for updated information. Once you approve the schematic design of the project, you will have a button on the quote email that states: Review and Accept. Last step is Click and Sign!! After approval and signature email is received, Aaron will be in contact with you about adding your project to our schedule.
Please Note: Your initial quote with pricing will include the main deck design in 2D/3D. For additional structures such as a Roof, Pergola, Privacy Walls, Benches or any other custom items – a drawing in either 2D or 3D may be emailed with the initial quote. The main deck design will have to be semi-approved (not necessarily accepting the project), then the additional quotes for the roof, pergola, etc will then be figured and emailed. This approval can be done by either an email reply, phone call, or text message.
4 – Build
We will keep the project as simple for the homeowner as possible. Your project should progress smoothly and on schedule (depending on weather and prior projects). The Deck and Drive Solutions Team will do it all – from pulling all necessary building permits, scheduling dumpster and material delivery, to clean-up the construction debris. After the project is complete, Aaron will do a final walk-through with the homeowner which allows you to point out any issues that we can address to your 100% complete satisfaction.
5 – Enjoy
Your new deck is done!! Now there will be many years of enjoyment. Our warranty and the product’s warranty – will guarantee it!! We are looking forward to creating a new outdoor deck and space personalized for you!!
