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Deck footing repair recommendation?

Discussion in 'Homeowners Corner' started by mdcrim, Nov 20, 2014.

  1. mdcrim

    mdcrim Member

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    Hi,

    We are selling a rental and found out the old deck footings are rotting at the ground. Per the inspection we need them fixed or replaced but it has to be by a licensed deck contractor or class a contractor, not a handyman. Anyone know of any deck repair place? Most companies seem to just build the decks. The only repair place I could find online has blown off two appointments. Thanks in advance for any recommendations.
     
  2. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    Find it odd that you need "licensed deck contractor or class a contractor". Not sure, but I would think all it has to do is "pass inspection", regardless of who fixes it.
     
  3. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    Well, if the footings are holding up a second level deck and you are trying to replace them with the deck standing, you might not want an amateur doing it!
     
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  4. mdcrim

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    It's a requirement for the home inspection repair agreement that the repairs be made by a qualified person. So we are limited to actual deck businesses or class A contractors.
     
  5. pauleyc

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    That's an easy repair so careful not to get ripped off. All they do is put up temporary posts to carry the load and dig a hole for the new ones. The right way would be to pour footers w/ anchors so the wood posts don't contact the ground. When you find a contractor .. don't tell them why you are doing it. They will see ROCK>> YOU <<HARD PLACE

    A guy I work with just have work done by this outfit and was really happy. No personal experience with them. http://american-exteriors.com/
     

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