Looking for a Deck builder

[Da_Chief]

like the title says.

We need to get our deck built, I really have no idea what to do...should I call one of those signs on the streets?

What id like to do is find someone who will build it but would let me help all the way.

The house is in Rocky Ridge, walkout basement so it has roughly 9-10 feet elevation.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

[Flames09]

Not trying to take over the thread but I need one too but we dont have a walkout basement our home is located in Evergreen.

[ericschand]

I don't want to hijack this thread either, but I'm looking for someone
to repair my deck (w/ walkout). One of the posts holding the deck
up has shifted about 6 inches, and looks like it'll fall over eventually.
I need this post put back into place. I'm in Hawkwood.

Anyone out there that can do this job?

Thanks,
ers

[Tron_fdc]

You guys should find a framing crew and ask them to help you/offer a cash deal. Usually the framers who are starting out are always looking for extra cash, and decks are pretty simple compared to a house. Sit down, draw up some plans, take your plans into Greentree (cheapest lumber in town), get them to price out the lumber, then find a framer and ask him what he'll charge to do it.

[ericschand]

Would a framer be able to help me, with the shifted post? Or do I
need someone else? What tradesperson would I require?

I have really no idea what my situation requires.

Thanks,
ers

[Tron_fdc]

Originally Posted by ericschand

Would a framer be able to help me, with the shifted post? Or do I
need someone else? What tradesperson would I require?

I have really no idea what my situation requires.

Thanks,
ers

A framer could definitely do it for you. Sounds to me like the foundation they used was junk and the ground sank because it wasn't compacted properly. If that's the case, it is possible that all your support posts weren't done right and need to be replaced as well. You could always just detach the crroked post, straighten it and re-attach it to the header, but that isn't going to solve the problem.

[ken0042]

Eric, how far out from the house does the deck extend?

I think Tron hit it right on the money. It's possible that the concrete pilings don't go deep enough to hit undisturbed clay. If the poit in which the dug out to dig your basement is further out than where the deck comes out to, then the standard 4 feet may not be enough.

Or they may have just dug down 2 feet and figured "who's going to notice."

[Tron_fdc]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Or they may have just dug down 2 feet and figured "who's going to notice."

If it's a new home that's what my money is on......if you do your pilings correctly there's no way it should shift 6". That or they forgot to bolt the support column to the header, but you would have to be absolutely ######ED to do that.

[Da_Chief]

Would you guys happen to know any framing crew or anyone who's looking for work of this sort?

or how bout you guys? wana make sum cash?

[ericschand]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Eric, how far out from the house does the deck extend?

I think Tron hit it right on the money. It's possible that the concrete pilings don't go deep enough to hit undisturbed clay. If the poit in which the dug out to dig your basement is further out than where the deck comes out to, then the standard 4 feet may not be enough.

Or they may have just dug down 2 feet and figured "who's going to notice."

Hrmmm. The deck is on the upper floor of a walkout, and extends out
about 10 feet (if that). The deck is supported by 5 posts, that then
go into concrete. This one is the only one that's moved.

I'm really confused now. Building is hardly my thing, I know little
to none about it. The house was built in 1991 I think, and
afaik the deck was built at the same time.

This one that's moved, it does not go into the ground, just sits
on top of a concrete block. When I moved in 3 years ago it
was fine. Now it's moved about 6 inches.

I phoned 5 different deck repair companies, and none of them even
wanted to come out and take a look. One even said that they have
people spending five figures for decks, and this job doesn't sound
like it'll be much $$$, so he didn't want to do it.

And to think, I was going to get this fixed, and then attempt to
rip up and replace the floor on my own...

ers

[JohnnyO]

Have someone dig the post holes to a minimum of 4ft. I live in RockyRidge and built my own walkout deck. There is a reason they call it RockyRidge, It should be called Boulder Ridge Good God poor sucker down the street has a lot full of rocks prior to their house being bulit. You should draw up some plans and pull a permit with the city. At a minimum there is a pamphlet on the city website that has some useful info and rules. I would just ask a few of your neighbors they would have some good references. Those signs are usually a good place to start. Get a few quotes and references and go from there. Cash deals are good but be careful. You have no recourse and if they get hurt while working you could get burned.

http://www.calgary.ca/docgallery/bu/...wood_decks.pdf

[Bean]

Originally Posted by JohnnyO

Cash deals are good but be careful. You have no recourse and if they get hurt while working you could get burned.

Quoted for truth, I'd be very careful about this as well. <I work at the WCB>

[Caged Great]

Originally Posted by ericschand

Would a framer be able to help me, with the shifted post? Or do I
need someone else? What tradesperson would I require?

I have really no idea what my situation requires.

Thanks,
ers

Most likely if one of your posts has shifted, it means that the deck is probably of the same quality.

[Caged Great]

Also, building a deck isn't that hard to do.

You have to get an Auger, dig down 4 feet for each post hole. Then you get one of the concrete forms, pour concrete in obviously, and you install a metal clip thing that holds a 2 x 4 or 4 x 4 so the bottom of the clip is flush with the top of the concrete (Not above or below otherwise it's useless entirely)

I can't remember the rest in perfect detail, but I saw it on a holmes on homes. I've done the auger part before for my fence except the clip but I clearly recall that from the show.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Caged Great

Also, building a deck isn't that hard to do.

I would say you are partially correct. It isn't hard, but I wouldn't say it's easy either. Or more accurately, there are a few ways you can fata it up if you aren't carefull.

Having a buddy show me how to build my deck, I now say it really isn't that hard for me. And I've since shown other friends how to build their decks, and they've gone on to show others how to do it.

[Flames_Gimp]

it's easy really, but hard work.

[lewdvig]

Osborne Landscaping

669-6986 ask for Randy

Randy's crew is not cheap, but the fence and deck they built us will be here in a thousand years (just kidding). If you like your stuff over built, I highly recommend him.

Tell him Perry from Somerset referred you. Maybe he will give me a discount on the next project I get him to do.

[lewdvig]

Originally Posted by Flames_Gimp

it's easy really, but hard work.

Its cheaper too, but you have to factor the cost of an accident into the equation. If you are a clutz with tools (like me) who makes a living with his hands, the risk is not worth it.

[Flames_Gimp]

I instructed the clumsiest guy there is to build mine lol

[STeeLy]

Do you guys still need someone to build a deck?

If you do, PM me for some info.