Our process
Four stages, and you always know what's next.
A new deck is a serious decision — so the way it's run should be visible, not a mystery. Every Alexander & Sons project follows the same four stages, with the same person guiding you the whole way.
01
Free On-Site Estimate
At your convenienceYou & Sean
It starts with a free, no-obligation on-site estimate. Sean comes out to the house, walks the backyard with you, and takes in the grade, the access, the view and where the stairs want to go. Tell him how you want to use the space and any budget you have in mind — Alexander & Sons is known for working with your budget, not against it.
02
Honest Design & Materials
Before any work beginsYou & Sean
Next comes the part that saves you money and regret: an honest conversation about wood versus composite. Sean talks you through the trade-offs — cost, look, and how much maintenance you want to sign up for — and settles the layout, the decking, the railings and the finish with you before a single board is ordered. No upselling, just straight answers.
03
The Build
Days, not weeksSean & the crew
Then the family crew builds it — footings and framing done right underneath, then decking, railings and stairs on top. Reviewers describe work that is immaculate and finished on time and on budget, with the same steady, three-generation hand on every joint and fastener.
04
Final Walk-Through
Before you sign offYou & Sean
When the deck is done, Sean walks it with you and makes sure every detail is right before you sign off. And because the person who built it is the person who stands behind it, if anything ever needs attention afterward, you call the same number — not a call center.
After the job's done, you're not on your own. Sean backs his own workmanship, and your composite decking carries long manufacturer warranties — if something isn't right, we make it right.
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