Checked out a new build in the next neighborhood over and saw a huge problem with the deck footings

I was walking my dog through the new development off Maple Street last weekend. They're putting up about 20 houses and a bunch of them already have decks framed out. I stopped to look at one because the framing looked solid, but then I noticed the concrete deck blocks. They're just sitting on top of the grass, not dug in at all. I counted at least 8 blocks on one deck that weren't set into the ground, which means the whole thing will shift after one winter freeze. The builder is cutting a major corner. Has anyone else seen this kind of shortcut on new construction lately, and what did you do about it?

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kelly63828d ago

Maybe they're using a different foundation system you haven't seen before. Builders have to meet code, so it might be approved.

stone.lisa28d ago

Check if they poured footings first and just haven't backfilled yet.

matthew39428d ago

Builders have to meet code" doesn't mean they actually do.