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Q. Do I need a building permit to build my deck?
A. Within the Municipality of Anchorage , a building permit is required to build or replace a deck if it is more than thirty (30) inches off the
ground. The owner of the home is liable for penalties if a permit is required, but not obtained. Our company will help you through the process
and serve you as a general contractor. In most cases we will draw up the design and construction detail paperwork that the municipality will
require. The price of the permit from the municipality Anchorage is based on the value of the deck project and are a minimum of $425. The
permit process can be an exhausting challenge and significant penalties are being enforced, so be sure to hire a contractor who has had
extensive experience pulling building permits.
Q. Do you guarantee your work?
A. Yes! All our workmanship is completely guaranteed. If anything goes wrong with the deck, and is due to material defects or the
construction of the project, we will fix or replace the problem for up to 25 years. Material warranties are different depending if the product is
wood or composite. Everyone knows that wood will shrink and expand with climate changes. Wood will crack or split at different times
throughout the year. This is a natural occurrence. Exposure to sunlight and changes in humidity and thermal expansion can cause a wood
deck to severely crack and warp if the wood is not properly cared for with deck stains or sealants. A properly built wood deck, when well
maintained, should last for years to come.
Q. How much does a deck cost?
A. Many things affect the price of a deck. Square footage and design are major factors. A square deck is faster and easier to build than a
curved, arching deck. Choice in materials is another factor. If a budget is to be met, you must consider what is more important: a higher
grade material or deck size? Rails can vary in cost significantly because of style differences. Stairs, landings, benches and planters all add
cost to the project. It is very normal for a deck design to change three or four different times before the final decision is made which meets
both the desire of the homeowner and their budget.
Q. Is a deck a good investment for my house?
A. A well built deck will always add equity and value to your home, not to mention become an attractive selling point. When a house that is for
sale has beautiful decks, the average buyer will believe that the seller took good care of the house. This is very important if the seller
expecting a fast or full price offer on the home. You can expect to normally see a minimum 80% - 120% immediate recovery of your investment
when you sell your home.
Q. Is my deck at home strong enough to support a hot tub?
A. Not necessarily. A deck must be built stronger if you intend to put a hot tub on it. We build decks for hot tubs quite often, and it doesn’t take
a major amount of time or money to do it, but it must be done. If you have a deck at home that you want to install a tub on it, give us a call and
we can look at the deck and tell you what needs to be done; most of the time, the deck only needs a little more structural work.
Q. I want a large, beautiful deck but I can’t afford it all at once. Can I have it built in stages?
A. Absolutely! The important thing is to decide on a master plan before the deck is started so that it looks like one planned project at the end
of the job. This will also help to avoid regrets in design choices that could have been made if the deck was built once and then “added on to.”
An easy way to divide up a deck into stages is to have different levels and changing decking patterns. These are important aspects to
consider when designing an architecturally pleasing deck. Sticking to a budget doesn’t mean that you should settle for a deck that you won’t
enjoy.
A. Within the Municipality of Anchorage , a building permit is required to build or replace a deck if it is more than thirty (30) inches off the
ground. The owner of the home is liable for penalties if a permit is required, but not obtained. Our company will help you through the process
and serve you as a general contractor. In most cases we will draw up the design and construction detail paperwork that the municipality will
require. The price of the permit from the municipality Anchorage is based on the value of the deck project and are a minimum of $425. The
permit process can be an exhausting challenge and significant penalties are being enforced, so be sure to hire a contractor who has had
extensive experience pulling building permits.
Q. Do you guarantee your work?
A. Yes! All our workmanship is completely guaranteed. If anything goes wrong with the deck, and is due to material defects or the
construction of the project, we will fix or replace the problem for up to 25 years. Material warranties are different depending if the product is
wood or composite. Everyone knows that wood will shrink and expand with climate changes. Wood will crack or split at different times
throughout the year. This is a natural occurrence. Exposure to sunlight and changes in humidity and thermal expansion can cause a wood
deck to severely crack and warp if the wood is not properly cared for with deck stains or sealants. A properly built wood deck, when well
maintained, should last for years to come.
Q. How much does a deck cost?
A. Many things affect the price of a deck. Square footage and design are major factors. A square deck is faster and easier to build than a
curved, arching deck. Choice in materials is another factor. If a budget is to be met, you must consider what is more important: a higher
grade material or deck size? Rails can vary in cost significantly because of style differences. Stairs, landings, benches and planters all add
cost to the project. It is very normal for a deck design to change three or four different times before the final decision is made which meets
both the desire of the homeowner and their budget.
Q. Is a deck a good investment for my house?
A. A well built deck will always add equity and value to your home, not to mention become an attractive selling point. When a house that is for
sale has beautiful decks, the average buyer will believe that the seller took good care of the house. This is very important if the seller
expecting a fast or full price offer on the home. You can expect to normally see a minimum 80% - 120% immediate recovery of your investment
when you sell your home.
Q. Is my deck at home strong enough to support a hot tub?
A. Not necessarily. A deck must be built stronger if you intend to put a hot tub on it. We build decks for hot tubs quite often, and it doesn’t take
a major amount of time or money to do it, but it must be done. If you have a deck at home that you want to install a tub on it, give us a call and
we can look at the deck and tell you what needs to be done; most of the time, the deck only needs a little more structural work.
Q. I want a large, beautiful deck but I can’t afford it all at once. Can I have it built in stages?
A. Absolutely! The important thing is to decide on a master plan before the deck is started so that it looks like one planned project at the end
of the job. This will also help to avoid regrets in design choices that could have been made if the deck was built once and then “added on to.”
An easy way to divide up a deck into stages is to have different levels and changing decking patterns. These are important aspects to
consider when designing an architecturally pleasing deck. Sticking to a budget doesn’t mean that you should settle for a deck that you won’t
enjoy.