Multi level deck construction in Pulaski turns a steep, sloped yard into outdoor space you’ll actually use. We build deeper footings and code-compliant framing that holds up through winter. One thing catches a lot of homeowners off guard. Pulaski County’s standard deck details cover single level decks only. A multi level build needs county approval on the design before anyone starts digging. We offer a free on-site slope assessment to walk your yard with you.
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Does your yard drop off toward a hillside or a walkout basement? A flat, single level design won't fit it. We plan the layout around the grade instead of fighting it. New River Valley terrain often calls for stepped levels and taller support posts. That lets your deck follow the natural drop of the yard. Every tier sits on its own solid footing, from the top step down to the grass. Stairs matter more on a steep lot. Once a stairway rises more than 12 feet, code calls for a landing partway down. That landing gets built like a small freestanding deck, so we plan its footings with the rest.
If your current deck feels shaky, the trouble usually starts underground. In Pulaski County, footings must reach solid ground at least 24 inches below grade.
Treat that number as a starting point. Pulaski sits in Virginia’s Valley and Ridge limestone country, so what’s under one post isn’t always what’s under the next. When we don’t hit solid ground at 24 inches, we keep digging until we do.
Footings set too shallow can shift as the ground freezes and thaws. That movement loosens the whole structure over time.
Post height changes the build too. Any post taller than 2.5 feet has to be a 6×6, not a 4×4. Posts above that height also need bracing to handle side-to-side load. We size joists and beams to the actual span, not a rule of thumb.
Worried about safety or an upcoming inspection? Pulaski County inspectors check your footings before any concrete gets poured. They also verify how the ledger board ties into your house.
We schedule those inspections as part of the build. Inside town limits, a permit is required once the deck floor sits 16.5 inches or more above grade.
Guards get checked as well. Any deck more than 30 inches off the ground needs a guard at least 36 inches tall. The openings have to be tight enough to stop a 4-inch ball.
A permitted, inspected deck lowers your liability if someone gets hurt. It also protects resale value, since buyers and lenders ask for permit history.
A single level deck sits at one height off the ground. A multi level deck uses two or more connected platforms set at different heights.
For a steep Pulaski lot, a multi level deck reaches usable space a single level deck can’t.
Multi level deck construction in Pulaski from Draper Flooring & Renovation means a deck built for your yard’s slope. You get a permitted, inspected structure that holds up for years. Request your free on-site slope assessment and quote today.
