What the project involves

Observing changes over time helps you explain a concern. Staining, damaged boards, loose components, and water accumulation should be documented from a safe position.

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

Collect dates, photos, previous repair invoices, and any material information. Do not load or stress-test a suspect component.

  • Photo history
  • Past repairs
  • Water management
  • Material information

A scope you can review

A maintenance discussion can identify repair-estimate needs and situations that call for specialist investigation. Maintenance history is useful but is not a safety certification.

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.