Professional Deck Inspection in the Oakland Hills to Verify the Components of Your Deck Are in a Safe Condition

Check your deck

Close to nature and within easy access of the kitchen, decks are ideal open-air gathering spaces. However, 40 million decks in the U.S. are more than 20 years old, according to the North American Deck and Railing Association. So, it’s no wonder deck structures, together with porches, cause an average of 45,000 injuries each year. Regular deck inspections including the stairs can prevent both accidents and major costly structural repairs.

What you can do

• Look for loose connections at the ledger board, which attaches the deck to your home’s main structure.
• Inspect the deck for rotten boards, popped nails, loose fasteners, and wobbly or rotten railings and steps.
• Make sure railings are secure and at least 42 inches tall with no more than 4 inches between rails.
• When in doubt, have your deck inspections done by one of our licensed professionals.

“For over 35 years “, property owners have relied on Schafer Construction for our expertise with any kind of water damage or structural repair to decks and bridge driveways. We’re fully equipped and licensed to perform necessary preventative and restorative deck or bridge driveway construction. We’ll do the job right the first time and offer preventative maintenance services to keep your family safe in the years to come.

Schafer Construction has been inspecting, repairing and building decks and bridge driveway since 1988. We specialize in new decks, new bridge driveway, and repairs. If you need deck or bridge driveway inspection services, please give us a call at 510-339-9100 or reach us on our Contact Us page.