From first conversation to final walkthrough.
An exterior project has a predictable shape. Here are the four stages, what you do, and what 916 Exteriors does, so nothing about the process is a surprise.
Start dates, sequence, and warranty terms are confirmed in the written scope for each job.
Stages
Talk through the project
Tell us what you want to repair or update. A few details about the home and what you have noticed are enough to start.
What you do
Describe what you are noticing and what you want to change. Photos help but are not required.
What we do
Confirm the type of work fits, check coverage by ZIP code, and arrange a site review.
Review the home and options
A site review identifies the work involved, checks the usual trouble spots, and covers the choices that fit your home.
What you do
Walk the exterior with us and point out what concerns you. Ask about anything you are unsure of.
What we do
Probe the usual trouble spots, measure, and explain repair, replacement, and refresh options for your home.
Agree on the scope and schedule
Review what is included, what is not, and how changes are handled before any work is scheduled.
What you do
Review the written scope: what is included, what is not, materials, and how changes are handled. Ask for anything missing before approving.
What we do
Deliver a written proposal, confirm selections and lead times, and set a start date and expected sequence.
Walk through the result
Review the completed work together, along with the applicable care and warranty information for what was installed.
What you do
Walk the finished work with us and note anything that needs attention.
What we do
Review the completed scope together and hand over the care and warranty information that applies to the installed materials.
What your estimate should make clear
Whoever you hire, a good estimate answers these before work begins. Use them to compare your options and decide with a clear scope in front of you.
How to compare estimates- The work included
- Each task in the job, wall by wall or opening by opening.
- The materials proposed
- Product, profile, and finish, named so you can look them up.
- The preparation and cleanup
- What is protected, what is removed, and what the site looks like when the crew leaves.
- Any exclusions
- What is not in the price, so nothing is assumed.
- How changes will be handled
- What happens when hidden damage appears or you change a selection.
What affects how exterior work holds up?
Preparation, installation, and cleanup deserve a closer look.
What to hold any exterior crew to
- A written scope
- Every included task, material, and exclusion on paper before work begins.
- Protection first
- Landscaping, windows, and walkways covered before the first cut.
- A clean close each day
- Debris removed and open work made weathertight before the crew leaves.
Read before the site review
- How siding work is scopedExplore repair and replacement options for your home's exterior walls.
- How window and door work is scopedFind an updated look and a fit that works for your home.
- How roofing work is scopedPlan the next step for a worn or damaged roof.
- How exterior painting work is scopedRefresh the finish, starting with the preparation underneath.
- How gutter work is scopedPlan how rainwater moves from the roof and away from the home.
- How dry rot and trim work is scopedAddress damaged wood and understand the work around it.
- How permanent lighting work is scopedLight the roofline for every holiday and every night, without the ladder.
- How deck work is scopedBuild, rebuild, or resurface a deck, starting with what holds it up.
- Published cost guides for your cityThird-party ranges by city, with the local factors that move them.
- Where 916 Exteriors worksCommunities, counties, and coverage by ZIP code.
Start with the first conversation.
Tell us what you want to repair or update. We'll review the details and contact you about the next step.
No budget, address, or photos needed to inquire.