Is $1,200 to design and permits for a deck a fair price?

This quote is for building a new deck. - Deck Design: Same as discussed with both contractors - Materials: Same materials as discussed with both contractors - Permitting: Contract will stipulate payment is contingent on a successful permit and inspection from the town

Initial estimate for building a new deck, intended to provide access to an above-ground pool. - Scope: Build a new deck - Specific requirement: Provide access to above-ground pool from the deck - Work completed (as of pictures): Deck framing - Issues encountered: No permits pulled (required in PWC VA), company not licensed in VA, deck corner is angled and approx. 1 foot too low preventing planned pool access, company claimed "replacement in kind" but deck is ~300 SF - Additional cost quoted to add rails and reconstruct deck to fix issues: $5000 - Project status: Stopped due to dispute over work quality, permits, and licensing

This quote is for building a deck, which the contractor states can be completed in one day using helical piles. The total cost includes: - Show-up fee: $200 (covers car and liability insurance, equipment storage, van loading, and travel to site)- Material list preparation: $200- Day rate for labor: $1500 (includes contractor's time, equipment, van, tools, planning, design, warranty, and communication)- Customer is responsible for purchasing all materials.The contractor has 10 years of finish carpentry experience. The design ensures a 3-foot clearing in front of the meter.