Improving and renovating your home can be quite costly, so being tempted to go with the lowest bidder for your construction is normal. However, that bid may not be made by an accredited, licensed, professional contractor and there are many things to be aware of before making your decision. Risking possible financial and safety issues certainly outweigh the benefits a low bid may seem to offer.

Most areas require a license in order to perform construction on residential homes. To obtain this license, there are fees, testing, and insurance requirements. This license is basically meant to assure any structures built are safe and comply with building codes. In fact, if a deck is built without this permit and the homeowner decides to later sell their home, big problems can occur, including that the homes value can decrease.

Making sure that your contractor is licensed not only protects them, but you as well. Liability insurance will cover any damage or accidents by the contractor and covers products and workmanship after the project is completed. Hiring a company without this, means that you are responsible for any of this damage. You would also be responsible for any costs related to injuries on the work site.

Hiring a licensed, professional deck builder is beneficial in the present and long run. Woodscape Construction specializes in and are experts with deck building. We are a class A licensed deck builder that has been serving the DC metro-area for over a decade. We are up to date on the latest code requirements and hold a full range of general liability and workmen’s comp insurance.