What the project involves

Framing condition matters when you are considering new decking. A surface replacement should not begin with an assumption that the existing supports can remain.

Planning your next step? Our guide explains how to prepare for a deck assessment so you can prepare a clearer request.

Illustrative Yellowstone deck service scene

Prepare for your visit

Provide approximate deck height, underside access, signs of settlement, and any planned change in loading or layout.

  • Posts and bases
  • Joists and beams
  • Hangers and hardware
  • Underside access

A scope you can review

The repair discussion identifies visible concerns and limits. Soil bearing, buried footings, structural load capacity, and engineering calculations need the appropriate separate review.

Illustrative Yellowstone deck service scene

Reports, qualifications, and approvals

Tell us why the work or report is needed. Yellowstone provides contractor condition reviews and construction estimates. Licensed home inspections, engineering, and government inspections have separate purposes and must be handled by the appropriate provider or authority.

Kentucky: repair-estimate exemptions, KRS 198B.702

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY

Request an Inspection

A few details to start the conversation.

Review and send through your email app. Have more details? Use the full form.