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choosing a deck builder

Your Professional Custom Deck Builder

Your home is your haven and perhaps your biggest investment. Building or replacing your deck is a big decision and it is important to know who you are dealing with. When it comes to hiring someone to help you create a unique outdoor-living space, you will be in great hands with Decks, Decks & More Decks in Omaha from start to finish.

Choosing a deck builder isn’t just about price — it’s about protecting your home, your investment, and your peace of mind. A deck can look great on day one and still become a problem later if it isn’t built with proper structure, correct fastening, ventilation, and code-compliant footings. That’s why it matters who you hire. The right contractor will have a proven process, real experience with composite systems, and the ability to show you past work you can trust — not just promises and a quick estimate.

At Decks, Decks & More Decks, we’ve been building decks in the Omaha area since 1980, and we’ve seen firsthand what happens when corners get cut. From permit issues and warped boards to drainage failures and unfinished projects, the cheapest bid can quickly turn into the most expensive mistake. Our goal is to make the decision easy: a professional showroom you can visit, certified low-maintenance expertise, and a crew that’s accountable from start to finish. If you want a deck that’s built right the first time — and built to last — we’re here when you’re ready.

The deck builder:

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DECKS, Decks, & More Decks

The other deck guy

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1: Established Deck Business?

In Business Since 1980.

In Business for a few years.

Not even a deck business.

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2: Expertise in decks?

Has built 1000's of low-maintenance custom decks since 1980.

Has built a hundred standard decks and still refers to composite decks, as "the new stuff" Even after decades on the market

Has perhaps built a couple or uses unskilled subcontractors. wishes they had "other" work to keep themselves busy instead of pretending to build decks

is "handy" but not that handy. "Composite what? PVC, huh?"

3. Sub- contractors… or a real deck team?

Highly Skilled Professionals / dedicated crews. You know who’s responsible. High-quality control

Subs used — quality varies job to job. Finger pointing for poor quality when it occurs.

Subcontracted out + minimal oversight. “Whoever’s available” and learning as they go.

Your “subcontractor” is YouTube. You’re the crew. You’re the inspector. You’re the warranty.

4: Finalized Permits?

Built to pass inspection, built to last. Finalized Permits

Varies depending on experience, some frequently don't get decks passing inspections.

They love saying: “You don’t need that.” (That sentence costs homeowners thousands.)

Hope your footings are deep enough… because winter will test them.

5: Knowledge of building codes, zoning laws, permits & utility location?

Proficient in all aspects of building you a legal code compliant deck & licensed

has general know-how for most laws, but not licensed in most cities

no clue about zoning or building codes & doesn't know he is even supposed to be licensed

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6: Portfolio of their work?

1000's of pictures of decks we've personally built in the Omaha area.

Has a handful of pictures, but mostly tries to show manufacturer's brochures

Has ten pictures all of the same deck. Sprinkled in AI photos of decks.

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7: Speed?

3-5 Days. Sometimes 2 if you've got a small project.

Claims 3 days, but is there for 2 weeks with subcontracted workers going at "their own pace"

Could be 3 weeks, could be a month. You're not really sure.

3 month long project.

8: Do they have a showroom you can actually visit?

Yes. Come see FULL-SIZED sample work in person, walk on decks, & learn about a variety of products.

No Showroom. High Pressure In-Home Salesmen with devices to show some previous work.

They’ll show you a phone screen and say, “Trust me.” Or send you to Home Depot like it’s a design consultation.

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9: Visually able to see your deck before you build?

Unparalleled 3D Deck Designs so you can see your deck before you buy

Simple line sketch or only in their head

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10: Certified Low-maintenance Contractor?

TimberTech Certified Gold, Fiberon Certified Outdoor Ambassador, Deckorators Certified Pro Elite, TrexPro
Warranties

Voids out your warranty by building your deck "kinda" right

What warranty?

Did someone say football?

11: Works only with the nation's top decking brands?

Years of experience working with only the best materials for your project. We give you options of 4 major decking brands.

Builds with maybe 1 major brand.

Builds with anything, but prefers other "off brands"

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12: BBB Accredited?

Yes, Awarded A+ W/the BBB

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13: Complete customer satisfaction from start to finish?

Hassle-free, no worry professionalism from initial estimate to completion.

Contract so vague you ended up with a different deck then what you thought

Grossly underestimated your project and needs more money to continue

Got part way done, then unsuccessfully tried to hire a contractor to finish the rest.