The Deck Services We Offer
Composite Decking Installation
Composite boards are built for heat. They will not splinter, rot, or need annual staining. However, they must be spaced correctly or they will buckle in the summer sun. We install co-extruded capped composite decking boards with hidden fastening grooves so there are no exposed screws on the surface. Next, we set each board gap with a dial-adjustable composite deck board spacer guide to match the thermal expansion rate of the product. This means every board has room to move without warping the floor. The job meets California Building Code Section 507.2.2.4 composite decking material regulations for structural safety.
Wood Deck Installation
Wood decks have a look that no synthetic product can copy. The grain, the texture, and the natural warmth fit right into the foothill landscape. The challenge is that wet lumber warps before it dries. We use kiln-dried heartwood California redwood deck boards that are dry and stable before they leave the yard. Also, we use an eccentric-lever deck board straightening bow tool to pull any curved boards straight before fastening. This keeps the floor flat and tight. The finished build follows California Building Code Section 507.2.1 wood decking preservative treatment requirements to protect the wood at every connection point.
Elevated Deck Construction and Stairs
Sloped yards need elevated decks to create usable space. This means the frame sits several feet off the ground in some spots. That height makes the stair design critical. We fasten the frame together using structural steel post-to-beam connection bracket connectors rated for the load the deck will carry. Next, we lay out the stair cuts using a dial-setting stair stringer layout gauge block so every riser is the exact same height. Uneven risers are a trip hazard and can fail an inspection. Our stairwork meets California Residential Code Section R311.7.5 stair riser and tread height limits for exterior decks.
Deck Repair and Resurfacing
Not every old deck needs to come down. If the posts and main beams are solid, you can replace just the surface and save thousands. We start by checking the frame for hidden rot. We push a joist-rot depth evaluation needle probe into each joist to test the wood. Soft or hollow spots mean decay is present. In those areas, we sister the damaged joist with exterior-grade structural timber joist framing sister boards bolted alongside the weak member. This restores the load capacity. All repair work aligns with California Building Code Section 507.1 deck structural framing guidelines for safe load distribution.
What You Get When You Work
With Us
- California State License: CSLB No. 970596: We are fully licensed and carry active liability insurance on every project. Your home is protected from day one.
- Free Yard Visit with No Obligation: We drive to your home. We walk the yard, measure the space, and talk through your ideas. You pay nothing for this first visit.
- Written Scope Before We Touch Anything: We send you a written proposal. It lists the materials, the labor cost, and any permit fees. You know the full price before you sign.
- Permits and HOA Forms Filed for You: El Dorado County and local HOA boards require paperwork for new decks. We prepare every document and file it on your behalf.
- Deep Footings That Hold Through Clay Soil: We dig past the shifting clay layer. Our concrete piers reach stable soil that does not move with rain or drought cycles.
How We Build Your Deck: Six Steps
On-Site Evaluation
Options and Scope
Detailed Proposal
Permits and HOA Coordination
Construction Phase
Final Walkthrough
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Frequently Asked Questions
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