Decks & Patios in Santa Monica
Santa Monica roof decks, balconies and garden patios with membranes, salt-ready hardware and city permits, including historic review.
Santa Monica homes use every bit of outdoor space: roof decks on modern houses, balconies on duplexes and garden patios behind craftsman and Spanish homes. Ocean air wears on hardware and finishes. We build decks and patios with sound waterproofing, corrosion-resistant connectors and materials that suit the house, and Santa Monica's permit and landmark steps are part of our scope.
Roof decks and balconies
Roof decks on modern houses sit over living space, so the membrane and drainage matter more than the boards. We slope the roof to drains, lap the membrane up walls and around posts, and set the decking on pedestals so it never punctures the waterproofing. Duplex balconies often have rotted joist ends where water sat against the wall, and rebuilding them means opening the stucco, replacing framing and flashing the connection properly. All hardware is stainless or coated for the ocean air, and every guard is anchored and sealed.
Garden patios
Behind craftsman bungalows and Spanish houses, brick, tile and flagstone patios suit the architecture. We lay them on prepared, sloped bases with drainage so water moves away from foundations and crawlspace vents. Pergolas and patio covers can be built in wood to match the house. Where a property is a landmark or in a historic district, visible changes may need review, and we confirm that early. We also check that new paving keeps the required clearance below stucco and wood siding.
Decks & Patios in Santa Monica: questions
Decks and balconies with sound framing can be resurfaced. Leaks into rooms below, rotted joist ends or corroded connectors call for opening up and rebuilding the affected parts. We inspect, photograph and price both repair and replacement where either could work.
Porcelain pavers on pedestals and capped composite suit roof decks near the ocean. Ipe and other dense hardwoods look good on modern houses when oiled. Brick and tile suit garden patios. Stainless hardware is essential this close to the beach.
Our team handles it. Santa Monica's building and safety division reviews roof deck and balcony plans, raised decks included, and landmark properties need historic review. Some coastal lots have extra steps. We prepare and file each application.
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