New decks
New decks, landings and elevated walkways — footings, posts, beams, joists, decking and the connection back to the house, designed for how you actually use the space and permitted where required.
Decks · CSLB #1105082
New decks and
New decks and
structural deck repair
Decks are structure before they are surface. We build new decks and repair or rebuild failing ones — framing, ledger connections, stairs, guards and railings — under a California general building contractor license. Serving California’s Central Valley.
- CSLB #1105082
- Written scopes
- Documented change orders
Scope of Work
What deck work covers
From a new deck on a finished home to a full structural rebuild of one that is no longer safe to stand on.
Structural deck repair
Repair of the parts that carry load: posts and post bases, beams, joists and joist ends, hangers and fasteners, and the ledger connection where the deck meets the building.
Dry rot repair
Soft, spongy or crumbling wood at ledgers, post bases, joist ends and stair stringers. Rot is removed, the moisture source is addressed, and sound framing and decking are rebuilt in its place.
Stairs, guards & railings
Stair framing, treads and stringers, guard height and infill, and railings that no longer feel solid — rebuilt to current code requirements rather than re-fastened and left as is.
Waterproofing interfaces
A deck or balcony over living space is a waterproofing assembly. Membrane, flashing, drainage and the wall transition are detailed in the scope, with the appropriate waterproofing trade coordinated where required.
Framing & rebuild scopes
Full tear-off and rebuild when repair no longer makes financial sense, including reframing, code-required corrections and the siding or envelope repair exposed by demolition.
License & Delivery
Deck work under a general building license
Deck construction, framing and structural repair sit directly within Class B General Building Contractor work. On Point Design Construction Inc. holds California contractor license CSLB #1105082.
Because a deck is framing, connections and code compliance before it is a finished surface, it is scoped the same way we scope an addition: look at the structure, confirm what the local building department requires, put the work in writing, and coordinate any specialty trade participation — waterproofing, for example — where the scope and applicable licensing requirements call for it.
- Structure first — footings, posts, beams, joists and the ledger connection are assessed before finishes are discussed
- Permits handled where required — confirmed with the local building department as part of the scope
- Written scope and itemized estimate — inclusions, exclusions and allowances stated before work begins
- Public license record — verify #1105082 with the CSLB
Project Request
Discuss a deck project
Send what you know and we will follow up to arrange a look at the deck. Prefer to talk it through? Call (209) 770-5623.
Process
How a deck project moves
Structure, documentation and code compliance in the same order every time.
01
Conversation & site visit
We talk through how the deck is used and what you are seeing, then look at the framing, connections and the wall interface.
02
Findings & written scope
Structural condition and code items are documented with photographs, then written into an itemized scope with inclusions and exclusions.
03
Contract, permits & scheduling
Contract terms, permit requirements confirmed with the local building department, and any specialty trade participation are arranged before demolition.
04
Build, verify, close out
Framing and connections are checked as they go in. Rot found once surfaces are removed is priced as a documented change order.
Questions
Deck questions
Straight answers on repair versus rebuild, permits, rot and waterproofing.
What kinds of deck projects do you take on?
New decks, structural repair and partial rebuilds, full tear-off and rebuild, stairs, guards and railings, landings and elevated walkways, and framing repair where a deck ties into the house. Work is performed under California contractor license CSLB #1105082, a Class B General Building Contractor license, which covers this kind of structural and framing scope directly.
How do I know whether my deck is a repair or a rebuild?
It comes down to the framing, the connections and the ledger. Surface boards and railings can be replaced on sound structure. When posts, beams, joists or the ledger connection to the house are compromised — or when the original construction does not meet current code for guards, stairs or attachment — rebuilding is usually the better value than repeated repair. We look at the structure before recommending either.
What are the signs a deck needs structural attention?
Movement or bounce underfoot, a railing that flexes when you lean on it, soft or spongy wood at posts and joist ends, rusted or missing fasteners and hangers, separation where the deck meets the house, and staining on the siding below the ledger. Any of those are worth having looked at before the next season of use.
Where does dry rot usually start on a deck?
At the places that stay wet: the ledger and the wall interface, post bases at the ground or slab, the ends of joists, stair stringers, and under planters or outdoor rugs that hold moisture. Because the affected wood is often behind or beneath finished surfaces, the extent is confirmed during demolition and documented before additional work proceeds.
Do decks require permits and code compliance?
Often, yes — particularly for new construction, structural rebuilds, elevated decks, stairs and guard heights, and any change to how the deck attaches to the building. Requirements are set by the local building department. We confirm what applies to your project and handle the permit process as part of the scope when it is required.
What about waterproofing over living space?
A deck or balcony above conditioned space is a waterproofing assembly, not just a walking surface. The membrane, flashing, drainage and the transition into the wall have to work together, and coordination with the appropriate waterproofing trade is arranged where the scope calls for it. Those interfaces are the most common source of interior damage, so they are detailed in the written scope.
What should I send with a deck request?
The property city or address, roughly how large the deck is and how high off the ground, whether it sits over living space, what you are seeing (rot, movement, loose railing, failing boards), and photographs from underneath if you can get them safely. If you are planning a new deck, a rough footprint and how you want to use it is enough to start.
Related Work
Other work we handle
Roofs and decks are two of the paths we take on most often, but the same license, documentation and crews cover the rest of the building.
Roofing
Leak investigation, roof repair, dry-rot and roof-deck repair, reroof planning and drainage details.
Learn moreRepairs & Insurance Scopes
Structural and envelope repair, dry rot, documented insurance-related scopes and property-management work.
Learn moreRemodeling & Additions
Additions, conversions and whole-home renovations where outdoor structure is part of the plan.
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