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EcoStar Remodeling & Construction is a deck builder for homeowners in the Bay Area, Los Angeles and our other California offices. As a licensed general contractor (CSLB 1034806), we design, permit, build and repair decks under one contract. We build ground-level and raised decks, attached to the house or freestanding, in wood or composite.
At design we settle the deck's size and height, where the stairs land, the decking (pressure-treated wood, cedar, redwood or composite), the railing style, and extras such as built-in benches or lighting. We draw it against your house wall and yard so it fits the home's architecture and the way you use the space.
A deck lasts when water cannot sit in it: the ledger board is flashed where it meets the house, boards are spaced so water drains, posts stand on concrete footings off the soil, and the hardware is rated for outdoor use. With proper construction and finishes, your deck will remain a strong and stylish outdoor space for years to come.
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Ground-level or raised, wood or composite, the first step is a site visit to measure the yard.
1. Design and permit. We measure the yard and the house wall, choose the size, height, stairs and railings with you, and prepare the drawings for the permit. 2. Footings. Concrete footings go below grade where the posts will stand. 3. Framing. Posts, beams and joists go up; on an attached deck the ledger board is bolted to the house and flashed so water cannot get behind it.
4. Decking and railings. Boards are fastened with the right spacing for drainage and movement, then stairs and railings are added. 5. Inspection and walkthrough. The city inspects the framing and the finished deck, and we walk it with you before sign-off.
Soft or cracked boards, loose railings, wobbly stairs, rust on hardware and dark, spongy wood where the deck meets the house are the warning signs. Caught early, most of them are repairs: replacing boards, re-securing railings and stairs, adding hardware and resealing. When water has rotted the ledger, joists or posts, repairing the surface only hides the problem, and rebuilding the frame is the safer path.
Regular care keeps a deck out of the repair column: clean it each season, keep leaves and planters from trapping water, reseal wood decks when water stops beading, and check railings and stairs every year.
Size and height come first: a ground-level deck needs less framing and no tall railings, while a raised deck needs larger posts, beams, stairs and guards. Then the decking material (pressure-treated wood, cedar or redwood, or composite), railing style, built-in benches or lighting, site access, and removal of an old deck. We price each line in a written estimate.
Our crews work out of offices across California. In Northern California, see our Bay Area remodeling offices in Alameda, Concord, San Jose and San Mateo, plus Sacramento; in Southern California, our Los Angeles general contractor page covers Encino, Long Beach, Irvine and Rancho Cucamonga. Planning more outdoor work? See patio covers and landscaping.
Yes, we do. We are happy to give you a free quote for your project. You can expect a response within 48 hours!
We will absolutely help you attain permits for your project. You can rely on us to work with the local government to ensure we have the green light to move forward with our plans.
It depends on the size and height of the deck, the decking and railing materials, stairs and built-ins, site access and whether an old deck comes out first. We measure on site and give you a line-by-line estimate.
Repair when the damage is limited to some boards, a railing or a stair and the framing is sound; replace when the joists, beams, posts or the ledger board where the deck meets the house are rotted or loose. We check the framing before we recommend either.
Wood such as pressure-treated lumber, cedar or redwood costs less up front and looks natural, but needs regular cleaning and sealing. Composite costs more and needs little upkeep: no staining, sealing or splinters. Both sit on the same structural framing.
Most California cities require a building permit for a deck attached to the house or raised above the ground, and the inspector checks the footings, framing, ledger connection and railings. We prepare the drawings and pull the permit.
| Monday – Thursday | 8:00AM – 7:00PM |
| Friday: | 8:00AM – 2:30PM |
| Saturday: | Closed |
| Sunday: | 8:00AM – 7:00PM |
