Decks, carports & retaining walls
Decks, carports and retaining walls
Structural design and certification for the structures around a home.
Who we work with
Deck builders, carport and patio installers, landscapers, builders and owner builders.
Where these structures go wrong
- Decks: the connection back to the house, and balustrades that aren’t fixed to resist people leaning on them
- Carports and patios: wind uplift on a large open roof, and a tie-down path that stops at the frame instead of reaching the footings
- Retaining walls: drainage. Walls rarely fail because the wall is too thin; they fail because water behind them has nowhere to go
What we provide
Structural design to the site’s soil and wind classifications, drawings and calculations for approval, Form 15 where required, and inspections during construction.
In this service
What we cover
Decks, carports & retaining walls
Decks
Elevated and ground-level decks, stairs and balustrades.
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Decks, carports & retaining walls
Carports
Carports and patios designed for wind uplift.
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Decks, carports & retaining walls
Retaining Walls
Walls, drainage and footings for sloping sites.
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Decks, carports and retaining walls project photography
Send us the plans and the site address
We’ll come back with a scope and an up-front fee.