North Star service
Decks
Plan a new deck, replacement, or repair with simple project details, safe photos, desired features, and any known access or permit information.
What we can review
- Attached and freestanding decks
- Wood and composite preferences
- Stairs, railings, privacy, and skirting
- Repairs to boards, framing, posts, and footings
Common project types
New deck · Replace existing deck · Deck repair
Details worth noticing
- Movement, sagging, or instability
- Visible rot or water damage
- Loose stairs or railings
- Restricted access around the existing structure
Photos that help
Only take photos from a safe location. Never climb, enter a hazardous area, or disturb materials for the review.
The full deck or proposed area
Surrounding grade and safe access route
Close-ups of damaged areas
Questions clients ask
Before you begin
Do I need plans or a permit before submitting?
No. Tell us what already exists or what is known; requirements can be confirmed during follow-up.
Should I go beneath an unsafe deck for photos?
No. Only take photos from safe, stable locations.
Can features be added to a new deck?
Yes. The intake groups stairs, railings, skirting, privacy screens, seating, and levels in one step.
Can North Star repair only part of a deck?
Potentially. The affected structure and cause must be assessed before confirming a repair scope.