Scope is being prepared from the selected materials and finish choices.
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Your Stair Modernization Project
Everything discussed, pictured, priced and approved is kept here.
Completed landscaping work. Payment due upon completion of service.
Confirm tread color, riser color and side trim treatment.
Client portal created and invoice details added.
Project at a glance
Initial request
Evaluate painting the existing exterior stairs.
Condition review
Replacement treads and risers considered as a longer-lasting option.
Visual design
Material and color combinations reviewed from multiple angles.
Final scope and price
Prepared after design selections are confirmed.
Installation
Scheduled after approval and material availability.
Visual decision center
See it before we build it.
Compare the concepts created for your actual stairs.
SELECTED DIRECTIONClam Shell TreadsWhite risers and finished side trim
Option A
Warm gray composite tread with crisp white risers.
ALTERNATEDarker TreadsWhite risers and matching fascia
Option B
Higher contrast and a more contemporary appearance.
ALTERNATECoordinated GrayGray tread and riser treatment
Option C
A quieter, more uniform exterior finish.
Photo library ready.
The actual stair mockups can be dropped into this section as image files. The portal structure is already prepared for them.
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Scope of Work
This becomes the approved project plan and later supports the final invoice.
Exterior Stair Modernization
- Protect and prepare the work area.Confirm dimensions, material quantities and safe access before removal begins.
- Remove existing tread and riser components as required.Dispose of removed project debris unless otherwise agreed.
- Inspect existing stair framing and stringers.Identify visible deterioration or conditions requiring a written change order.
- Install new composite stair treads.Use approved color and layout, including finished side-edge treatment to conceal grooved board ends.
- Install new risers and side trim.Use the approved white or coordinated finish selected by the customer.
- Prepare and coat retained wood components.Sand sound existing surfaces, prime appropriately and apply exterior-grade finish coating.
- Final cleanup and customer walkthrough.Review completed work, care guidance and any remaining punch-list items.
Not included unless added in writing
Structural reconstruction, hidden rot repair, code-required railing changes, permits, electrical work, masonry repair or unrelated deck repairs.
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Costs & Receipts
Your completed landscaping invoice is shown below. The stair project will receive its own estimate and cost log.
DARLING PROJECTS1075 Creek Field Drive · Webster, NY 14580(585) 330-4480
INVOICE#2026-030July 22, 2026
CUSTOMERDonna and Bob991 Pathway Lane, Webster, NY 14580
| Description | Rate | Qty/Hrs | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor, including material pickup and delivery | $30.00 | 7 | $210.00 |
| Black plastic landscape edging — ½ roll | $30.00 | 0.5 | $15.00 |
| Premium weed barrier fabric — ½ roll | $17.98 | 0.5 | $8.99 |
| 25-pack metal landscape fabric pins | $6.98 | 1 | $6.98 |
| White marble chips — 15 bags | $7.28 | 15 | $109.20 |
| Pond stone — 1 bag | $6.78 | 1 | $6.78 |
| TOTAL | $356.95 | ||
Terms: Payment due upon completion of service.
Receipt & Cost Log
This prototype stores added notes on this device. A production version would securely upload files and sync them to the customer record.
Project planning
Schedule
Dates become firm after final scope approval and material confirmation.
Initial consultation and condition reviewCustomer’s original paint request expanded to include tread replacement options.
Visual concept developmentMultiple material, tread, riser and side-finish directions prepared.
Customer design selectionConfirm final combination and any railing decision.
Site measurements and final estimateVerify quantities, labor, conditions and availability.
Material procurement and installationDates assigned after approval and deposit/payment terms.
Project communication
Messages
Keep project decisions separate from ordinary text-message clutter.
Clear decisions
Decisions & Approvals
A running record of what has been selected, approved or remains open.
Option A — Clam Shell treads with white risers
Visual direction selected in the portal.
Final material and fastening specifications
Confirmed after site measurement and supplier availability check.
Final scope and project price
Customer approval required before purchasing and scheduling.