structural deck repair

How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Load Bearing Deck Post?

Load-bearing deck posts do more than hold up floor joists. They carry the weight of the deck, furniture, people, planters, and in Atlanta, the occasional soaked-through cushion after a summer storm. When a post rots, splits, or sinks, the load shifts and the whole structure starts to complain:...

Is Deck Repair Covered by Homeowners Insurance? Costs, Footing Repairs, and Rot Prevention

A deck should feel safe underfoot. If it bounces, tilts, or shows soft spots, you have structural issues forming. In Atlanta, we see this often after heavy storms or humid summers. Homeowners call us with two immediate questions: Will insurance cover it, and what will it cost to fix? The third...