Start with conditions, not a product
A good deck scope coordinates layout, setbacks, permits, footings, framing, ledger flashing, stairs, guards, and material movement.
Build a complete scope
- Existing conditions and likely cause
- Preparation and protection
- Materials, compatibility, and installation details
- Permits, testing, cleanup, and restoration
- Exclusions, warranty terms, and change-order process
Farmington Hills context
Farmington Hills was formed in 1973 when Farmington Township merged with two smaller villages, and it now mixes wooded lots near the Upper Rouge River headwaters with mid-century subdivisions and newer corporate-campus-adjacent neighborhoods. Michigan's 42-inch frost line, clay-heavy glacial soils, tree canopy along the Rouge tributaries, and seasonal snow load all reward careful diagnosis before scope.