Decks · Scope

One question to ask about a deck rebuild estimate

Pick one line of the bid. A follow-up that rewrites the whole scope does not get answered.

Names, prices, and companies on this page are examples.

The line that gets replies

Are we keeping this footprint, or do you want a stair move priced? Put $11,800 in the email so they know which deck rebuild you mean.

Included and left out

Included: new footings, a ledger flashed to the house, and composite boards on the same footprint. Left out: a roof over the deck, and skirting. Footings and the ledger are the structure. A resurface over a soft frame is the cheaper bid and the wrong one. Do not screw new boards onto joists that are already soft.

If you send it from QuoteLasso

The default schedule is three emails, at 2, 5, and 10 days. Day 10 is the last one. You can move the dates. Add the estimate by typing it in, forwarding the message, or importing a spreadsheet. The customer sees your business name and the address followups@quotelasso.com. A reply comes to your inbox and the remaining follow-ups stop. QuoteLasso does not send texts. During the 14-day trial, due emails can send on their own. After that, Free is manual. Starter is $79/month and Pro is $149/month.

Example email

Deck rebuild

Subject

One question on your deck rebuild estimate

Hi Brian,

One question on the deck rebuild estimate for $11,800.

Are we keeping this footprint, or do you want a stair move priced?

The price includes new footings, a ledger flashed to the house, and composite boards on the same footprint.

Thanks,
Laura Peck
Peck Decks

Questions

Is this the last decks follow-up?

No. The default schedule is day 2, day 5, and day 10, and day 10 is the last email. This page is the scope note for a deck rebuild. Do not screw new boards onto joists that are already soft.

What will the customer see if QuoteLasso sends the deck rebuild email?

The customer sees your business name and the address followups@quotelasso.com. A reply comes to your inbox and the remaining follow-ups stop. The words are yours. The sample on this page uses made-up names and the example price $11,800.

Send this kind of note on a schedule.

Add the estimate. QuoteLasso drafts the email in your words and, on the trial or a paid plan, can send it when it is due.

Start free trial

14-day free trial, no card required. Then the Free plan, or upgrade if you want automatic sending.