A Marietta couple's aging deck was torn down and rebuilt to code, from permit submission to final inspection in about six weeks, including a two-week inspection stall.
PROJECT AT A GLANCE
Location: City of Marietta, GA
Scope: Full tear-down and rebuild of an existing wood deck
Permit office: City of Marietta Development Services
Permit review: About 10 days
Submission to final inspection: About 6 weeks (June 1 to July 15, 2026)
THE CHALLENGE
The homeowners' deck had reached the end of its life, and patching it board by board was no longer safe. A full rebuild inside the City of Marietta requires a building permit and at least three inspections: footings, framing and hardware, and final.
Before signing, they asked to see one of our decks in person. We met them at a live jobsite so they could inspect the framing and finish work for themselves.
Once demolition began, the band board where the deck meets the house showed rot. That is common on older decks, and it is exactly what inspectors look for at the ledger connection.
PERMIT AND INSPECTION TIMELINE
June 1: Permit package submitted (site plan, framing drawings, application)
June 6 to 9: Homeowner prep (gas line capped, sprinkler head moved)
June 11: Permit approved
Late June: Footing inspection passed
June 30: Framing inspection paused while the inspector questioned the structural calculations on the plans
July 9: Re-inspection, with our owner on site
July 14: Framing re-inspection passed
July 15: Final inspection passed after a small stair correction
The two weeks between the paused framing inspection and the pass were the hardest part of the job. Work stopped, and the homeowners weren't sure what the city was waiting for.
HOW WE HANDLED IT
Built the permit package ourselves. We prepared the site plan, framing drawings and application so the homeowners never had to deal with the city directly.
Gave the homeowners a clear prep list. Utility work such as the gas line and sprinkler relocation was theirs to arrange, and it had to be done before footings.
Replaced the rotted band board and rebuilt the ledger connection with proper flashing and bolts.
Showed up in person when the job stalled. Rather than trade emails, our owner met the inspector on site, walked through the structure, and got the framing inspection back on track.
Fixed a small stair detail right away and passed the final inspection the day after framing was approved.
RESULTS
Passed every inspection and closed the permit on July 15, 2026. The re-inspecting inspector complimented the quality of the build.
The homeowners added exterior painting once the deck was done.
A neighbor on the same street asked us to quote her own deck replacement after watching the job.
WHAT MARIETTA HOMEOWNERS SHOULD TAKE FROM THIS
A deck rebuild in the City of Marietta needs a permit. Budget roughly six weeks from submission to final, not the 10-day review alone.
Expect at least three inspections. Framing is where most delays happen, usually over structural details on the plans.
Ask your contractor to show you a live job, and ask who will meet the inspector if something stalls.
Plan your own prep early: gas lines, sprinklers, HOA approval, and access for the crew.
Read the full Marietta deck permit guide: Do You Need a Permit to Rebuild a Deck in Marietta, GA?
See more of our work: Deck Projects
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