Expert’s Advice

We at Price Builders know how difficult remodeling in San Diego can be for the homeowner so we've compiled a set of tips to help make your project run smoothly.  Our first priority is always the customer – even if you choose another company, these guidelines stem from years of professional construction and remodeling experience and are certain to help you.

Decks & Multilevel Decks

Before you begin planning a deck, take a walk around your property and try to positively identify the boundaries of your yard. The most accurate survey was taken when the house was built.

Next, analyze who will use the deck and for what purposes. If space is at a premium, consider building in benches with storage or planter boxes for added interest and convenience.

Multilevel decks are one of the "hot ticket" items today. This type of deck goes a long way to unify the back of a house. It can tie together different areas of a yard with a walkway as well as define the space and create some interesting areas. For example, you might like one level near the house for a small plastic swimming pool so little ones will be close at hand. Another level with a grill and a table could be used for outdoor meals. How about a raised deck with a built-in hot tub or a lower level for a recessed fire pit?

Another advantage of a multilevel deck is that you can build it one module at a time, clearly a way to ease the budget. For example, over a three-year period you can build a three-level deck, one level each summer.

Angles, though more expensive because of the additional framing, are another popular design feature that adds architectural interest to an ordinary rectangular deck.