When you think of your dream home you may have a list in your head of what you want. It might be a big kitchen, a walk-in closet, or a nice porch or deck you can enjoy the outdoors on. Purchasing a home with a deck not only gives you access to the great outdoors but also gives you home more space to entertain and host guests. When purchasing a home with a deck or porch, you need to be diligent in inspecting it before you purchase your home.
Also, looking over and inspecting the deck in question will help you save money and headaches in the long run. If you purchased a home with a deck that is unsafe or falling apart replacing it will cost you and eat into your budget. We here at Men on the Move want your move into your dream home to go smoothly so we made a list of things to look for when purchasing a home with a deck or porch.
Remember, for all your moving needs choose Detroit’s best – Men on the Move! Now onto the list.
Making sure your next home’s deck is safe will save you time and money!
You are probably wondering “What should I be looking for when purchasing a home with a deck”. There isn’t much out there on the internet regarding this topic, but if this is part of your ideal home, you need to do your research.
Ask who built the deck. You need to know if it was a homeowner with DIY ambitions or a professional. If you know that it was the homeowner you need to be especially leery. Most DIYers don’t know all the proper regulations and can lead to fines, or worse, accidents. If you know that the deck was built by the homeowner, and they are not a professional, get the deck inspected by a professional.
You need to look closely at things on the deck to make sure it is in good condition. Things such as wood, posts, railing, and foundation. Any signs of rotting is an immediate red flag, especially on posts (and bases), beams, and ledgers. These repairs can be costly or worse unfixable. You can save yourself a lot of time and money by inspecting these elements for rot and decay.
Walk across the deck a few times to feel the for the structure of the deck. There should be NO movement when you walk across it and no weakness in the boards. Any wobble (especially on a second story deck) is an immediate red flag that you should walk away from. You should also look to see if there are any bumps or warping in the boards. If there are undulations, that is a red flag for foundation issues. Unless you have money in your budget to fix these issues, stay away.
If you are unsure if the deck or balcony is safe, get it inspected. There are lots of local companies out there who will inspect your potential deck for any issues. Just like you’d get a used car inspected, you should do the same for your porch.
We hope this list has helped you with your decision making. Remember, whenever you decide to move, hire a professional and make it go smoothly! Get your free quote today!
Don’t face the elements while moving, hire Men on the Move to do it for you.
Winter weather got you down? Moving you or your business during the winter months are just a headache. This time of year might be cheaper from rental companies that make you do all the moving, but who wants to be out in the elements this time of year? Moving in the winter runs a high risk of injury and if you have limited mobility or past injury it can be a nightmare to try and move.
Moving in Michigan Winter Weather
This winter has seen it’s slew of different weather patterns, and planning a move around the storm systems is just unrealistic. Why brave the elements yourself when you can pay someone else to do it for you. You can hire a local licensed moving company to do all the heavy lifting while you enjoy settling into your new warm home. For those of us who hate the cold, the cost is worth it.
Avoid Injury During Your Move
Winter runs a high risk of injury. If you’re not slipping on ice, you’re dealing with the road conditions in a truck you’ve never driven before. This unnecessary stress is easy to avoid when you hire Men on the Move to deal with this for you. It’s always nice to have tips and tricks to moving in the winter, but our biggest one is to hire a trusted moving company to do it for you.
For the month of February we are running a special deal, we’re calling it our midweek move discount. If you decide to move Tuesday or Wednesday and get ½ off Travel fees. We’ll get you all moved all you have to do is point us in the right direction. Book your move now!
So don’t wait for the winter weather, get your free residential or commercial quote today!