Many homes in Arlington and nearby communities are perched on hills, which can present some interesting challenges during major renovations. This factor came into play in a recent project we completed in Belmont.

The original kitchen was small and didn't have enough space for cooking or entertaining. What made this project so complex was the steep slope of the backyard. The solution called for replacing the three-season porch, which sat on stilts above the patio, with an addition that expanded the kitchen and included a deck off the back. Accessing the backyard with large equipment to install the deck would have been impossible. So instead the deck sits on high-tech screw pile footings.