The leap from being a renter to a homeowner is a massive financial and experiential undertaking for any person making the transition. As a renter, the world of apartment 
deposits and included utilities can be enjoyable, but when you become the king or queen of your own castle, the story will change forever. When you choose to become a homeowner, there is an entire world of new responsibilities that come along with it. No longer will you have a maintenance guy on hand to help you with issues on the fly. You will not be able to complain to your landlord about a broken washing machine or dishwasher. That will be your responsibility. If you are not prepared to handle the responsibility of home maintenance, you could find yourself spending tens of thousands of dollars hiring technicians and specialists just to repair simple things that most competent homeowners can learn from an online video.
However, not all home maintenance is able to be done single-handedly, and home additions are in that category. Building a custom deck for your home is a great home improvement project that increases both the aesthetic and economic value of your home, provided the deck is well-built. Hiring a custom deck designer and builder is the first step to having an excellent deck added to you home. What makes a great deck designer and builder, though?
That is the important question most homeowners will ask. The simplest answer is experience, but how does one prove their experience? Testimonials from customers is usually the easiest method, and contacting those customers directly is often the most assured way of getting an unbiased review. If you are looking for an experienced deck builder to design and create a custom deck for your home, asking them about their experience and speaking to their previous customers are the two most important things to do when determining their skill level.
Custom decks are often sought after because in the realm of cost-benefit analysis on home improvements, a deck is often the most efficient. For a minimal amount of time and materials, without extensive remodeling and demolition, a custom deck can be designed and added to a home, systematically and comprehensively increasing its aesthetic and appraisal value. Compared to full room additions, garages and other types of extra rooms for homes, a deck is nearly child’s play. No extensive excavation, some strong posts and deep post-holes for the main supports, and no roof construction unless you are opting for a screened-in porch. A custom built deck is most likely one of the easiest additions to construct because even someone with minimal contracting and woodworking knowledge could create something functional with guidance.
If you have taken the jump to homeownership and been contemplating your first home improvement or home addition, a custom designed deck might be just the project you need to make your summer gatherings memorable for the whole neighborhood. Of course, be sure to check the experience and history of any deck builder you consider hiring, otherwise you will be left with the negative consequences.