Deck and Stairs — Tarpon Springs, FL
Completing an abandoned second-story deck and building a custom code-compliant staircase to restore safe outdoor access, correct prior framing issues, and finish the project right.
Project Overview
Picking Up Where the Last Contractor Left Off
Jill and Tony were left with an unfinished second-story deck in Tarpon Springs after their original contractor disappeared mid-project. The 10′ x 15′ build had been stalled for over a month, leaving their upstairs sliding glass door opening onto an incomplete structure with no staircase and no safe access to the exterior.
They found us while we were wrapping up another deck and staircase build nearby. After walking the structure together, it was clear this was far more than a simple completion job. The staircase design was complex, several framing components needed correction, and portions of the existing work had to be rebuilt entirely before we could safely move forward.
Our Work
Scope Of Work
1. Demo and Structural Corrections
We started by removing the partially built 3′ x 3′ landing, which had been improperly constructed and wasn’t safe to build on. We also corrected several framing issues on the main deck that the previous contractor had left behind, giving us a solid, code-compliant foundation to work from.
2. Second-Story Staircase Design & Build
Second-story stair systems require detailed structural planning, precise geometry, and strict adherence to code for railing height, baluster spacing, rise/run consistency, and load capacity. We designed and built a custom staircase tailored to the home’s layout, ensuring safe, comfortable access from the deck down to ground level.
3. Landing Rebuild & Deck Completion
We rebuilt the landing from the ground up using proper framing techniques and finished out the remaining deck work the original contractor had left undone. Every connection, fastener, and board was inspected and installed to meet code and hold up to Florida’s climate.
The Result
Finished Deck Built to Last
Safe Second-Story Access
The new staircase gives Jill and Tony a code-compliant way to move between the second story and the yard, turning a stalled project into fully usable outdoor space.
Solid Structural Foundation
By correcting the original framing and rebuilding the landing from scratch, the entire deck system now meets load and safety standards, no shortcuts left behind.
Custom Staircase Design
Precise stair geometry, proper railing heights, and code-compliant baluster spacing make the staircase both safe and visually clean, tailored specifically to the home’s layout.
Project Finally Finished
What sat unfinished for over a month is now a complete, functional deck and staircase, giving the homeowners back the exterior access and peace of mind they were promised from the start.
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