Rhodes Construction · Design / Build
Orinda · Berkeley · Piedmont · Alamo · Danville
A hillside deck replacement starts below the boards. Rhodes Construction plans and builds elevated decks with the foundation, framing, connection to the house, railings and stairs considered together. Rick and JT work with East Bay homeowners to define a rebuild that suits the slope, access, layout and condition of the existing structure.
How can demolition debris leave the site, and how will framing, concrete and decking reach the work area? Are there stairs, narrow side yards, landscaping or adjacent structures to work around? Access can materially change the labor and equipment needed for two otherwise similar decks.
We look at the deck's connection to the home, the condition of the existing supports, visible drainage concerns and the route of the new stairs. Conditions that cannot be confirmed before opening up the work are identified in the scope rather than assumed away.
If your deck is visibly moving, sagging or pulling away from the house, keep people off it and arrange an on-site assessment. Photos can help us understand the project, but they do not establish whether a structure is safe.
A useful deck estimate separates demolition and disposal, site access, foundations, posts and framing, decking, fascia, railings and stairs. Engineering, plans, permit fees and any work at the house should also be clearly accounted for or identified as separate.
Ask what remains and what is replaced. Reusing old footings or framing is a different project from rebuilding them. Ask how concealed deterioration, changed selections and additional work will be handled before the project starts.
For an initial conversation, send overall dimensions, approximate height, stair and railing lengths, photos taken from safe locations, and existing plans or reports if available. We use this to discuss the site visit and scope needed for a detailed estimate.
Replacing a deck is an opportunity to review the layout. We discuss dining and seating areas, circulation from the house, stairs to the yard and how railings affect the view. Free 3D renderings help you compare the layout and finishes before construction.
Our East Bay service area includes Danville, Alamo, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Berkeley, Piedmont and nearby communities. We also take elevated-deck inquiries in Truckee and Tahoe, where the site's mountain conditions are part of planning.
Before we build
Yes. Elevated decks, hillside sites and structural deck work are part of our services. Send the location, approximate size and existing condition so we can discuss the project's scope, access and engineering needs.
No. New deck boards do not repair damaged framing, deteriorated supports or deficient connections. The underlying structure must be assessed before a resurfacing scope is agreed.
We handle dry rot repairs and exterior renovations. The affected area and source of moisture need to be reviewed, and any additional work is defined in the agreed scope or a written change before proceeding.
We can discuss a preliminary budget, but a firm estimate needs the actual scope. Height, foundations, engineering, access, railings and stairs can change costs substantially even where deck areas match.
Yes. We serve Danville, Alamo, Diablo, Blackhawk, Walnut Creek, San Ramon, Lafayette, Moraga and Orinda, as well as Berkeley, Piedmont and the surrounding East Bay.
Start with a conversation
Send the project city, approximate dimensions, existing conditions and your preferred timing. Rick and JT will discuss the next steps for a site review and estimate.
925.465.0898 ↗jt@rhodesbuild.comDanville-based · Serving the East Bay and Truckee / Tahoe
Office: 3223 Crow Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 94583
We also serve the Loomis, Granite Bay, El Dorado Hills and Greater Sacramento areas.