All Forum Posts by: Sam Gad

Thank you all for your input! It really helps as I know nothing about any of this. Surprisingly enough when I purchased the property the city came out for an inspection and said nothing about the structure at all, it passed. I just know the inspector mentioned it as a priority and I would rather get it done right. 

Do you think a contractor/construction company would be the person to ask or should I reach out to some kind of structural engineer who would tell them what needs to be done?

Thanks for your input! The only connection to the house is 2 pieces of wood directly against the house under the landing. Because there are 2 doors under the stairs I am not sure another post would be ideal if it will block the doors when placed closer to the house. Do you have any suggestions for attaching the structure with horizontal/diagonal beams to the house maybe? Since I know nothing at all about construction I'm worried if I brought in a handyman they wouldn't know the proper way to attach it other than to do the actual labor, that's why I posted here. 

Hello!

Recently purchased multi-family and was told by the inspector that the landing structure at the steps isn't attached well to the house and it must be properly secured to the structure to prevent collapse. Not sure where I should attach it to the house, or which part I should attach? Does anybody have any ideas? The overall porch is built very solid. Had a handyman tell me there is nothing wrong with it the way it is so I am not sure. The 2 vertical pieces are what the landing is currently resting and the stairs go straight down to the ground. Can provide more pics if it helps.