Deck Inspection in Peachtree City, GA

You will need a routine deck inspection to make sure that you new home addition in Peachtree City, GA is in tip-top shape. The most common problem with residential decks are problems with rot and insect damage. Our deck inspectors have been thoroughly evaluating decks in the Peachtree City area for many years now and we guarantee that we can help you make sure that your deck is safe and secure.

Deck Inspectors in Peachtree City, Georgia

During the examination of your home, our deck inspectors will check the wood by probing it with special tools. If the tools are able to easily penetrate the wood, then it's very likely that you have a problem with rot or with insects, such as termites. Wood rot and termite damage is common problem in Peachtree City, Georgia found below the deck and on railings, stairs, and floor joists. This wood rot is usually caused from the deck being in too close of contact with soil, or if there's an abundant amount of moisture found underneath the deck. To help prevent this wood/soil contact, it's recommended that you have the wooden posts secured with concrete blocks to prevent the soil contact altogether.

Here at Deck Builder America we provide thorough deck inspections for surface damage from the sun. The floor of your deck should be around 2 inches thick. If there are serious areas of wear and tear from the sun's rays, they may need to be fixed or replaced. Your deck floor should be durable and secure enough to not flex or bend when someone is walking on top of it or if something heavy, such as deck furniture, is put on top of it. We will also check the deck floor boards to make sure they aren't butted too close to one another. There needs to be enough space to allow water to pass through. Trapped moisture could lead to wood rot.

Your guard railings will also be examined to make sure that they are secure and provide protection for your family and other guests. Any deck which is 30 inches above the ground will need to have guard railing in place. They're also required on any open sides of stairs. We will check for areas of rot, missing pieces, or loose boards.

Deck Restoration in Georgia

If your deck's flooring, guard rails, support beams, floor joists, or stairs are in need of repair, Deck Builders USA can provide you with deck restoration services. We have helped repair and restore thousands of decks in the Peachtree City, Georgia area, and we are ready to help you next! We have a crew of professionals who know how to help damaged areas match the rest of your deck in style and color.