Deck safety checks for home sales, insurance, and storm damage. An inspection costs $185 to $385 and includes a written 12-point structural report. Licensed, bonded, and trusted by 1,250+ Portland homeowners since 2008.
These are the most common reasons Portland homeowners call us for a new deck. If any of these sound like you, give us a call.
Every deck inspection project includes the work below, delivered by our in-house Portland crew. No subcontractors. No surprise add-ons. Every job covered by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
Deck safety inspection Portland covers 12 structural points: ledger attachment, joist condition, beam connections, post anchoring, footing depth, decking attachment, railing height, baluster spacing, stair stringers, tread securement, fastener corrosion, and span calculations.
Ledger inspection includes 4 checks: attachment hardware (Simpson Strong-Tie DTT2Z required since 2018), flashing condition, lag bolt corrosion, and rim joist rot. Ledger failure causes 90% of collapsed decks.
Footing depth verification using probe rod or excavation samples. Footings under 30 inches (76 cm) fail current code. Helical pile or pier replacement recommendation included in report.
Deck inspection cost Portland covers railing height (36-inch residential, 42-inch elevated), baluster spacing (under 4 inches), and load capacity (200 lb minimum lateral force).
Moisture meter readings at 10-15 points. Probe testing on suspect boards and joists. Decay pattern documented with photos for the inspection report.
Written 12-point report with photos, code citations, repair recommendations, and replacement cost estimates. Report delivered as PDF within 48 hours of inspection. Acceptable for real estate transactions and insurance claims.
Not sure exactly what you need? Call us. We'll inspect for free.
📞 Call (503) 782-9723Portland decks face conditions most contractors don't understand. Our 36+ inches of annual rainfall combined with evergreen shade creates the perfect environment for wood rot. Add freeze-thaw cycles, constant humidity rolling off the Willamette, and moss-friendly surfaces, and you have a deck that's aging faster than almost anywhere else in the country.
We've worked decks in every Portland microclimate, from shaded north-facing lots in Sellwood-Moreland and Grant Park, to river-exposed waterfront homes in Alameda and Cathedral Park, to hillside elevated decks in Southwest Hills and Hawthorne. Each has unique failure patterns. We know them.
That's why every deck inspection project we deliver uses stainless or coated fasteners (not basic galvanized), proper joist flashing, and pressure-treated framing rated for ground contact, even where code doesn't require it.
Four straightforward steps. No forms that vanish into a void. No 48-hour callback delays. Just a phone call with a real DB Portland carpenter and a fixed written quote.
Pick up the phone and dial (503) 782-9723. We answer in 3 rings: a real DB Portland carpenter, not a call center. We ask 4-5 questions to understand the project.
Most inspections happen within 24-48 hours, often same-day for safety hazards. Our inspector arrives in a marked truck, in uniform, on time.
You receive a clear, written, no-pressure quote, on the spot or within 24 hours. Fixed pricing, no surprise charges, no high-pressure sales tactics.
Our in-house crew completes the work on our agreed timeline. Most repairs finish in 1-3 days. New builds and full restorations are clearly milestoned.
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Call (503) 782-9723 We've earned hundreds of 5-star reviews by doing one thing very well: honest, expert deck work from a Portland-local team you can call any time. No autoresponders. No outsourced labor.
"They diagnosed our deck issues and finished the deck inspection the same day their estimator came out. Charged exactly what they quoted, to the dollar."
"Got bids from 5 contractors. They were the only one who came out for free, gave us a written quote on the spot, and didn't push us into a more expensive option."
"The crew was respectful, on time, cleaned up better than they found it, and the work is rock solid two years in. Couldn't ask for more from a Portland deck contractor."
Our DB Portland crew covers 10 service areas across 3 regions and 33 Portland-metro ZIP codes, every Portland sextant plus Washington County and Clackamas County. Pick your area below for local detail, or call (503) 782-9723 for a 5-minute consultation.
Six recent deck inspection projects from across Portland. Real photos from our portfolio, never stock. Real prices and durations from our books.
Quick answers to the questions Portland homeowners ask us most about deck inspection. Don't see yours? Just call. Most questions get answered in under 5 minutes.
Deck inspection cost Portland runs $185–$385 per property in 2025. Standard 12-point inspection averages $245. Detailed structural review with moisture probing costs $325–$385. Real estate transaction inspections include written disclosure-ready report.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723On-site inspection takes 45-90 minutes for a single-level deck, 90-150 minutes for multi-level or hillside decks. Written PDF report delivered within 24-48 hours.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723Our 12-point inspection covers: ledger attachment, joist condition, beam connections, post anchoring, footing depth, decking integrity, railing height, baluster spacing, stair stringers, tread securement, fastener corrosion, and span calculations.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723No, deck inspection is not legally required for Portland home sales. However, 60% of buyers request deck inspection during due diligence. Pre-listing inspection lets sellers fix issues before negotiation.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723Yes. Our written 12-point report meets standards for State Farm, Allstate, USAA, and major regional carriers. The report documents damage, cause-of-loss assessment, and repair cost estimates.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723Ledger board failure causes 90% of catastrophic deck collapses. Failures result from 3 causes: corroded lag bolts, missing flashing allowing rim joist rot, or no Simpson Strong-Tie DTT connectors. Pre-2010 decks at highest risk.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723Yes. We hold Oregon CCB License CCB #248317, a $25,000 surety bond, and $2M liability insurance. We are NADRA (North American Deck and Railing Association) members, BBB A+ accredited, TrexPro Platinum certified, and TimberTech Pro certified. All credentials verify on the Oregon Construction Contractors Board website.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723Our 10-year structural workmanship warranty covers 5 elements: framing, ledger attachment, footing connections, railings, and stairs. The warranty transfers to the next homeowner on sale. Material warranties from manufacturers (Trex 25-year, TimberTech 30-year, IPE lifetime) stack on top.
Specific answer for your deck? Call (503) 782-9723Get a free phone consultation in under 5 minutes. We'll tell you what's needed, what it costs to fix, and how fast we can start. No high-pressure sales, just straight answers from a real Portland deck contractor.
