Slate & Sod
Contact us
Have a question about Slate & Sod or how free matching works? We’re here to help homeowners plan next steps and get connected with licensed, insured local builders — we are not a contractor or design firm.
How to reach us
If you have a question about our service, need help choosing the right project category, or want to understand what happens after you request matching, contact us anytime through the site.
If you are ready to start, the fastest path is to request free matching. If you are still comparing ideas, you can browse project types or learn more about Slate & Sod.
What Slate & Sod does
Slate & Sod is a free matching service for homeowners. We help you plan an outdoor-living project — like a patio, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, retaining wall, walkway, pool deck, pergola, or backyard upgrade — and get connected with licensed, insured local builders.
We do not perform construction work, provide labor, or act as a contractor, builder, or design firm. We share general information only. Your builder should confirm the scope, materials, permits, timeline, and final price in writing before work starts.
What to send us
To help with matching, we only need basic contact and project details: your name, phone number, optional email, project type, ZIP code, rough budget, and preferred language.
You do not need to send sensitive personal information. We do not need bank account numbers, Social Security numbers, income documents, or other private financial records.
Helpful details to include:
- What you want to build
- Rough size or area, if you know it
- Your timing
- Any site concerns like slope, drainage, access, or HOA rules
- The language you prefer for communication
Questions about cost, builders, or permits
We can share general planning information, including typical cost ranges for common outdoor projects, but those ranges are not quotes. The real number depends on project size, materials, site conditions like slope, access, drainage, and soil, plus your area.
We cannot promise a price, a timeline, or a specific builder. Costs, permits, code requirements, and HOA rules vary by location. For gas and electrical work, a licensed pro and permits are required. For structural or site-specific issues — especially taller retaining walls, drainage, or engineering questions — talk with a licensed, insured builder, a licensed engineer where required, and your local building department.
How to protect yourself when hiring
Even if a project seems simple, it is smart to compare a few written quotes and verify license and insurance before you hire anyone. The homeowner stays in control: you set the budget, review the scope, compare options, and choose who to hire.
Watch for red flags like a large cash-only deposit, no license or insurance, a vague quote, no written contract, or pressure to decide right away. Get the scope, materials, cleanup, payment schedule, and total price in writing before work begins.
- Ask for a written scope and price
- Verify license and insurance
- Compare a few quotes, not just one
- Do not feel rushed to sign
Ask us about the service anytime, and if you’re ready to build, send your project details to get free matching with licensed, insured local builders.
Common questions
How do I contact Slate & Sod?
The easiest way is through the website. If you’re ready to start a project, use [request free matching](/get-matched/) and include your contact details and what you want to build.
Are you a contractor?
No. Slate & Sod is a free matching service, not a contractor, builder, or design firm, and we do not perform construction work.
What information do you need from me?
Just basic contact and project intent: name, phone, optional email, project type, ZIP code, rough budget, and preferred language. We do not need sensitive financial or personal records.
Can you tell me exactly what my patio or outdoor kitchen will cost?
We can share general cost ranges for planning, but they are not quotes. Final price depends on size, materials, site conditions, permits, and your area.
Can you recommend whether I need permits?
Permit rules vary by city, county, and project type. Your licensed builder and local building department can confirm what is required, especially for gas, electrical, drainage, and structural work.
Is your service free for homeowners?
Yes. Slate & Sod is free for the homeowner.