Outdoor structures work when foundations are right, water is managed, and details are built to last. Decks, patios, pergolas, and sheds are laid out, permitted, and assembled with code-aware framing, clean edges, and finishes suited to weather and use.

Overview

• Scope: new builds and repairs for decks, patios (paver or concrete), pergolas, and sheds; permits, layouts, and utility locates.
• Goals: stable footings, straight framing, safe railings and stairs, good drainage, and tidy junctions at the house.
• Materials: pressure-treated framing, composites/PVC or hardwood decking, cedar or aluminum pergolas, pavers and concrete, and shed siding/roofing to match the home.

What This Service Includes

• Layout & permits: site measure, setbacks and HOA review, 811 utility locates, drawings as required for permits or engineering.
• Footings & bases: augered or formed concrete footings with rebar; helical piers where soils demand; shed gravel pads or slabs compacted and level.
• Framing: ledgers flashed and fastened to structure, post bases elevated from grade, beams and joists sized to span tables, blocking and hardware corrosion-resistant.
• Deck surfaces: composite, PVC, hardwood (ipe), or treated wood with hidden or face-fastening to spec; fascia, picture-framed borders, and joist tape where specified.
• Patios: paver bases with layered, compacted aggregate, edge restraint, and polymeric sand; concrete with rebar/mesh, control joints, air-entrained mix, and 1–2% slope away from the house.
• Pergolas: wood or aluminum frames with anchored posts, beams, and shade slats; optional panels, canopies, or lighting integrated.
• Sheds: framed walls on skids or slab, sheathed and WRB-protected, vented roof with drip edge, doors/windows installed square and weatherstripped, anchors for wind loads.
• Details & options: stairs and landings, graspable handrails, guards and infill (cable, picket, or glass), low-voltage lighting, outlets, privacy screens, and under-deck drainage where living space is below.

Water Management & Interfaces

• Ledger flashing: pan and head flashing integrated with WRB; no penetrations left unsealed.
• Clearances: siding, soil, and concrete kept off wood; typical 6–8″ to grade per code/manufacturer.
• Patio slope: 1–2% away from structures; downspouts extended to daylight or drains.
• Under-deck: membrane or trough systems where dry space is needed; gutters and scuppers sized to flow.

Repairs & Upgrades

• Rot remediation at posts, beams, and ledgers; hardware replacement with galvanized or stainless fasteners.
• Re-decking over sound framing with new surfaces and fascia; joist flashing/tape added during refresh.
• Railing and stair rebuilds to current guard height and handrail standards; lighting and gate additions.
• Patio releveling, joint refresh with polymeric sand, edge restraint repair; concrete crack repair and sealing.

Codes, Permits & Standards

• Guards at required heights (often 36″ residential, 42″ in some jurisdictions); 4″ sphere rule for infill.
• Stairs sized to local code (typical max rise ~7-3/4″, min run ~10″); graspable handrails with correct returns.
• Fasteners and connectors compatible with treated lumber; uplift and lateral load connections at ledgers.
• Inspections scheduled for footings and framing where required; engineering engaged for spans, snow/wind exposure, or tall decks.

Sequencing & Coordination

• Demolition and haul-away planned to keep access clear; temporary barriers set for safety.
• Electrical for lighting/outlets coordinated; downspouts and drainage adjusted with landscaping.
• Finishes (stain/paint/seal) timed to dry weather and manufacturer cure windows.

Quality Markers

• Plumb posts, level beams, consistent reveals; fasteners straight and flush.
• Deck boards aligned with even gaps; picture frames and miter joints tight and well-supported.
• Paver surfaces flat with no rocking; joints full and edges contained; concrete with clean control joints and even finish.
• Ledger and flashing correctly layered; no ponding at house interfaces; stairs solid underfoot and quiet.

Care & Maintenance

• Annual washdown; check fasteners, railings, and sealants; re-seal or stain wood as recommended.
• Keep joints topped up on paver patios; reseal concrete if specified; keep vegetation and soil off framing.
• Lubricate shed hardware; inspect roof and paint/caulk cycles to extend life.