So, you’ve already found a decking contractor you trust, checked their license, reviewed references, seen their quality work firsthand, and are ready to sign on the dotted line.

Before you actually sign that contract, you should take the time to review it and make sure it contains some basic information. It pays to take the time to read it thoroughly, and don’t be afraid to ask questions. If your contractor is reluctant to answer, this is a red flag. After all, they should be able to explain what you’re signing in a way that you can understand and feel comfortable with.

Make sure your contractor's insurance policy has the right coverage to protect you and your property

The house is a precious space, where sock-footed children wander down hallways, families chatter over home-cooked dinners, and napping dogs stretch out on sunny porches. When it comes to remodeling, you want to make sure your house is in the hands of someone you can trust. That’s why it is essential to find the right contractor for your project.

Before You Hire a Decking Contractor - Make Sure Your Aware of their Standard Work Hours 

When comparing bids, something you might not think to take into consideration is the hours that your deck contractor will be working. After all, it’s no skin off your back when they do their job, right?

But it can have an impact on your day-to-day living, and it can say a lot about how the contractor views you and your project. If your contractor wants to work weekends and evenings, then you may find yourself facing these issues.

Pricing for Zuri Decking: What to Expect to Pay for Zuri Deck Boards

Zuri decking is an engineered decking material designed by Royal Building Products. It's an upscale, high-performance deck board that is locally produced in Virginia. It's also still relatively new to many areas of the country, meaning homeowners and commercial deck builders in Maryland and Virginia might not know how much Zuri decking costs or how to install Zuri decking.

Royal Building Products considers Zuri to be their “premium” line of decking, which is a nice way of saying it doesn’t come cheap. In fact, when compared to other kinds of synthetic decking on the market (Azek, Fiberon, TimberTech, Trex, and others), Zuri decking can be twice as much. What this means in real numbers depends on how much decking you need and what kind of design and style you’re going for.