Since 1982
Deck Building in Rome, GA & Northwest Georgia
A deck adds usable outdoor space to a home — somewhere to sit, grill and gather that a sloped or muddy yard does not otherwise give you. Tony's Landscape & Tree Service builds decks as part of its hardscape and property improvement work.
Because Tony's handles the grading and dirt work too, the ground under and around the deck gets prepared properly before the first board goes down.
What deck building covers
Deck building means designing and constructing an attached or freestanding deck, including the footings, posts, framing, surface boards and railing. On a hilly Northwest Georgia lot a deck is often what turns a steep drop-off behind the house into level, usable space.
The structure underneath matters more than the boards on top. Proper footings, flashing where the deck meets the house, and grading that moves water away from the posts are what keep a deck sound for years.
Reasons property owners add a deck
- A slope or drop-off behind the house with no level outdoor space
- A rotting or sagging deck that needs to be replaced
- A new patio door or addition with no outdoor access
- More room to entertain, grill or dine outside
- A covered or screened outdoor living area
- Improving a home's value and curb appeal
What a deck project may involve
- Looking at the site, the grade and how the deck will attach to the house
- Setting footings below frost line and installing posts
- Framing the structure to size and load
- Installing surface boards and railing
- Flashing the ledger so water does not reach the house framing
- Grading, sod or bedding around the finished deck
Residential and commercial work
Back decks, wraparound decks, landing decks off a walkout basement and screened porches at homes are the most common requests.
Decks and outdoor seating areas for commercial property are quoted case by case based on the site.
Deck Building questions
- Do you build decks from scratch or replace old ones?
- Both. Tony's builds new decks and tears out and replaces rotting or unsafe decks, including fixing the grading and footing problems that caused the old one to fail.
- What material do you use?
- Pressure-treated lumber framing with wood or composite surface boards is typical. We talk through the options, maintenance and look that fits the property.
- Do you handle the grading around a new deck?
- Yes. Grading, drainage and sod or bedding around the deck are part of the same project, which is what keeps the posts and framing sound.
- Can you build a deck on a steep slope?
- Yes. A slope is often the reason a deck makes sense in the first place — posts and framing create level space where the ground would otherwise be unusable.
- How long does a deck take to build?
- It depends on size, height, access and how much grading is involved. We give a realistic time frame with the estimate.
- Do you give free estimates on deck building?
- Yes. Call (706) 676-0193 or send the free estimate form and we will come look at the site.
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Want a new deck?
Call Tony's Landscape & Tree Service at (706) 676-0193 or request a free estimate online. Serving Northwest Georgia since 1982.