These are the questions that come up before you have decided to hire anyone, and each one is answered for this market specifically, not for the country in general. Read the one that matches your project and skip the rest.
The City of Manhattan requires a permit once a deck reaches a certain height above the ground, and the city measures that height in a specific way. We break down how the measurement works and where city and county rules differ, and we handle the full permitting process so you do not have to.
Construction season here runs roughly April through October, but the better time to book is often fall or winter, ahead of the spring rush. Composite decking also skips the staining cure window that limits wood to warmer months.
A cover is a roof over your existing deck or patio. A screened porch takes that same space and encloses it with screen, so it stays outdoors but keeps the bugs out. A room addition goes further: insulated, conditioned, permanent square footage added to your house.
Architectural review committees look at specific things: materials, color, height, setbacks, how the structure attaches to your house, and whether your drawings are complete. We walk through what committees actually check, from our side of the table, so you know what to have ready before you apply.
Cracking, soft or spongy spots, and paint that will not hold anymore are worth taking seriously. Housing across much of Manhattan dates to the 1990s and 2000s, and that is exactly the era when these problems start to show.
If one of these guides answered your question, or raised a new one, we are glad to talk it through. Free estimates, no pressure, and no obligation to decide anything on the spot. Call or reach out whenever it works for you.
