Serving Merced, CA and surrounding areas. (209) 308-1350
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
These Terms and Conditions ("Terms") govern your use of the website merceddeckandfence.com (the "Site") operated by Quality Merced Deck & Fence ("we," "us," or "our"), as well as any services we provide to you. By using the Site or engaging our services, you agree to these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or engage our services.
By accessing or using the Site, submitting a contact or estimate request form, calling us, or entering into a service agreement with us, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. We may update these Terms from time to time. Changes take effect when posted to this page. Your continued use of the Site or our services after any change constitutes acceptance of the revised Terms.
Quality Merced Deck & Fence is a deck building and fence contractor based in Merced, CA. We provide residential and commercial outdoor construction services including, but not limited to, custom deck design and build, composite and wood deck installation, deck repair and replacement, fence installation, pergolas, covered patios, screened porches, and related outdoor structures.
All services are subject to the scope of work agreed upon in a written contract or proposal signed by both parties. We reserve the right to decline or discontinue any service at our discretion.
We provide written estimates based on the information available at the time of the site visit. All estimates are non-binding until a formal written contract is signed by both parties. Pricing in an estimate is valid for 30 days from the date of issue unless otherwise noted.
Final project costs may differ from the initial estimate if the scope of work changes, if unforeseen conditions are discovered during construction (such as rot, structural issues, or incorrect prior work), or if the customer requests additions or modifications after the contract is signed. Any changes to scope or price will be documented in a written change order before additional work proceeds.
We are not responsible for increases in material costs due to market fluctuations after a contract is signed, unless the contract specifically provides for such adjustments.
Project start dates are estimates and are subject to change based on permit timelines, material availability, weather conditions, and scheduling demands. We will communicate any significant delays as promptly as possible.
If you need to cancel or postpone a scheduled project, please notify us in writing as soon as possible. Cancellation policies, including any deposit refund terms, are set out in the written project contract. In general, deposits paid to cover permit fees or materials already ordered may not be refundable.
We reserve the right to suspend or terminate work on a project if payment is not received as agreed, if access to the property is not provided as scheduled, or if site conditions make it unsafe or impractical to continue work.
Payment terms are set out in the written project contract. Typical terms require a deposit at the time of contract signing, a progress payment at defined milestones, and a final payment upon project completion. Final payment is due upon substantial completion of the work, before the crew leaves the job site on the final day.
Acceptable payment methods are listed in the written contract. We reserve the right to charge interest on overdue balances at the maximum rate permitted by California law.
Under California law, we have the right to file a mechanics lien on your property if payment is not received for labor or materials provided. We will provide the required preliminary lien notice as required by California law before work begins.
Where required by law, we will obtain the necessary building permits before commencing work. Permit fees are typically passed through to the customer and will be included in the written contract or estimate. The customer is responsible for obtaining any required homeowners association approvals before work begins.
All work will be performed in accordance with applicable California building codes and local ordinances in effect at the time of construction.
We warrant that all work will be performed in a workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. Any specific workmanship warranty offered will be set out in the written project contract.
Manufacturer warranties on materials (such as composite decking boards, hardware, or fasteners) are separate from our workmanship warranty and are subject to the manufacturer terms. We will assist you in understanding and filing manufacturer warranty claims, but we are not responsible for manufacturer warranty coverage or decisions.
Our warranty does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear, weather events, improper maintenance, modifications made by others, or conditions that existed before our work began.
To the extent permitted by law, the Site and its content are provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Quality Merced Deck & Fence and its owners, employees, and contractors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising out of or related to your use of the Site or the services we provide, including but not limited to lost profits, loss of use, or damage to property, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.
Our total liability to you for any claim arising out of or related to the services we provide shall not exceed the total amount paid by you to us for the specific project giving rise to the claim.
All content on the Site, including text, images, logos, and graphics, is owned by or licensed to Quality Merced Deck & Fence and is protected by applicable intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, modify, or create derivative works from any content on the Site without our express written permission.
The information on the Site is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. We make reasonable efforts to keep information current and accurate, but we do not warrant that all content is complete or error-free.
If a dispute arises between you and Quality Merced Deck & Fence relating to the Site or our services, we encourage you to contact us first to resolve the matter informally. Please reach out to us at quotes@merceddeckandfence.com or (209) 308-1350.
If the dispute cannot be resolved informally, it will be submitted to binding arbitration in Merced, CA, in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, except that either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent actual or threatened infringement, misappropriation, or violation of a party rights. The arbitrator decision will be final and binding.
These Terms and any dispute arising out of or related to your use of the Site or our services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms at any time. Changes become effective when posted to this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. If you continue to use the Site or our services after a change, you are agreeing to the updated Terms.
If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:
Quality Merced Deck & Fence
236 W 21st St
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 308-1350quotes@merceddeckandfence.com