Decks & porches
Decks and porches
We build new decks and porches, and rebuild worn-out ones. That means footings to the required depth, a ledger that’s flashed and bolted to the house, and stairs and railings built to code.
- New decks
- Deck rebuilds
- Front porches
- Screened and covered porches
- Stairs and railings
What’s included
Whether it’s a new deck or a porch rebuild, most jobs include the following.
- Simple permit drawings and the application, where required
- Removing the old deck or porch
- Footings dug and poured to the required depth
- A ledger flashed and through-bolted to the house, or a freestanding frame
- Pressure-treated framing, with hangers and fasteners rated for it
- Decking in treated lumber, cedar or composite
- Stairs, landings and railings built to code
- Porch roofs, ceilings, columns and screens
How the job runs
The order of work is what keeps a job calm. Each step depends on the one before it.
Site visit
We look at the house wall, the ground and slope, and how you’ll use the space.
Plan and permit
Size, height, stairs and railings drawn up, and a permit filed where required.
Written estimate
Materials named, with options priced side by side if you’re deciding between them.
Demolition and footings
Old structure removed, utilities marked, footings dug and inspected.
Framing
Ledger, posts, beams and joists, checked for level and square.
Decking, stairs and railings
Then any roof, ceiling or screens for a porch.
Final inspection and walkthrough
Plus care notes for the materials you chose.
Decisions you’ll make
We raise these early, explain the trade-offs and give you our honest view. The choice is yours.
Wood or composite?
Treated lumber costs the least. Cedar looks warmer and weathers to gray. Composite needs less upkeep but gets hot in direct sun.
Attached or freestanding?
Attaching to the house is common. A freestanding deck avoids opening the wall but needs more footings.
Which railing?
Wood, aluminum, cable or glass. Each changes the view and the price.
Covered or open?
A porch roof extends the season and protects the door below it, but darkens the room inside.
Where do the stairs land?
It changes how you use the yard. Think about the path to the garden, grill or driveway.
Repair or rebuild?
If the frame and footings are sound, new boards and railings may be enough. We check the ledger and posts first.
What to expect on site
What it’s like to have us working at your house.
- Utilities marked firstUnderground lines are marked before anyone digs.
- Lumber deliveriesUsually in the driveway. We’ll agree where.
- InspectionsOf footings and framing, where the permit requires them.
- Saws and nail gunsDuring working hours only.
- Offcuts picked upAnd fasteners swept up at the end of each day.
- Care notesHow to clean and maintain the decking you chose.
This kind of work
Representative photos of decks & porches projects.
Common questions
Can you repair my deck instead of replacing it?
If the framing and footings are sound, replacing boards and railings can be enough. We check the ledger and posts first, because those are what fail.
Do I need a permit for a deck?
In most places, yes, for anything attached to the house or above a certain height. We check the local rules and file the application.
Can a porch be screened in later?
Yes, if it’s planned for. Tell us early and we’ll frame the openings so screens can be added without rework.
Often done alongside
Request an estimate
Planning a deck or porch?
Describe the job and we’ll arrange a visit to see it. You’ll get a written estimate before anything is agreed.