Deck Replacement · Gwinnett County, GA
Deck Replacement in Gwinnett County, GA
Remove a worn-out deck and rebuild it safer, better laid out and lower maintenance for homes in Gwinnett County, GA, where the median home was built in 1996. Free referral to an independent contractor serving 16 covered ZIP codes.
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Deck Replacement in Gwinnett County: what to know
Quick answer
Deck Replacement in Gwinnett County, GA is available through DeckBuildingServices.net, a free referral service that connects homeowners in 10 covered towns in Gwinnett County with independent deck contractors. In Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes, the median home was built in 1996 and the area averages 49 freezing nights a year (NOAA).
Deck Replacement and local data in Gwinnett County
About 182,610 homes in Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes (58%) date from 1960–1999. Decks original to those houses are now past their structural life, not just their surface life, which is when replacement beats repair.
A replacement deck gets new footings to today's frost-depth rules; with about 49 freezing nights a year, shallow footings under older decks are a common reason a rebuild is recommended.
66% of occupied homes in Gwinnett County's covered ZIP codes are owner-occupied, and owners planning to stay often use a replacement to resize the deck around how they actually use it.
| Town | ZIPs | Homes | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 4 | 90,514 | 1996 |
| Buford | 2 | 39,518 | 2003 |
| Duluth | 2 | 47,859 | 1995 |
| Norcross | 2 | 30,406 | 1988 |
| Snellville | 2 | 30,500 | 1993 |
| Dacula | 1 | 15,905 | 2003 |
| Grayson | 1 | 8,502 | 2003 |
| Lilburn | 1 | 22,443 | 1986 |
| Peachtree Corners | 1 | 17,186 | 1989 |
| Suwanee | 1 | 30,373 | 2002 |
Who issues permits for deck replacement in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County Planning and Development issues deck permits for unincorporated areas through its online portal; cities within the county have their own departments. Owners can pull a permit for their own home with proof of ownership and an owner-as-contractor affidavit.
What extra reviews can a Gwinnett deck need?
County deck guidance calls for Environmental Health approval on homes with septic systems and a review of setbacks, easements and stream buffers.
Authoritative references
- Building Services — Gwinnett County Planning and Development
How the work itself is done is covered in our deck replacement guide.
FAQs
Deck Replacement questions in Gwinnett County
Who provides deck replacement in Gwinnett County, GA?
Independent deck contractors. DeckBuildingServices.net is a free referral service: you call, confirm your ZIP code and describe the project, and you are connected with a contractor serving Gwinnett County who gives their own site visit, written scope and price.
Do I need a permit for deck replacement in Gwinnett County?
Gwinnett County Planning and Development issues deck permits for unincorporated areas through its online portal; cities within the county have their own departments. Owners can pull a permit for their own home with proof of ownership and an owner-as-contractor affidavit.
What affects the cost of deck replacement in Gwinnett County?
full rebuild vs. resurfacing over the existing frame, demolition and disposal volume and condition of the house wall behind the ledger. Locally, footing depth for about 49 freezing nights a year adds to foundation work. Prices come from the contractor after a site visit.
What decking material works best in Gwinnett County's climate?
Light-colored composite or pressure-treated wood is a good starting point: about 53 days of 90°F+ heat make board color and surface temperature important.
Which towns in Gwinnett County are covered?
Buford, Dacula, Duluth, Grayson, Lawrenceville, Lilburn, Norcross, Peachtree Corners, Snellville and Suwanee.
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