Composite Decking
Trex, TimberTech and equivalent. Higher up-front cost, no annual staining, and it still looks right in year twelve.
Deck Building
Custom Deck Building
Composite and wood decks designed for how you actually use the yard — engineered, permitted, and built to outlast the mortgage.
Deck Building
The Part Of A Deck That Fails Is The Part Bolted To Your House
Deck collapses are rare, and when they happen they almost always happen in the same place: the ledger board, where the deck attaches to the house. Not because the wood failed, but because it was nailed instead of bolted, or fastened through siding into nothing, or installed without flashing so water ran behind it and rotted the rim joist it was hanging from.
That is why decks are permitted and inspected work in every jurisdiction we serve, and why we pull the permit every time. An inspector looking at your ledger connection and footing depth is free insurance.
Below grade matters too. Footings have to reach below the frost line — in this area that is deeper than most homeowners expect — or the deck heaves and racks itself apart over a few winters.
What We Build
Pressure-Treated & Cedar
The value option, built properly. Expect to clean and re-seal it on a cycle if you want it to keep its colour.
Multi-Level Decks
Where the grade drops away or the yard needs zones — dining up by the door, seating down toward the yard.
Railings
Black aluminium, composite, cable and wood. Railing choice changes the look of a deck more than the decking itself.
Stairs & Landings
Consistent riser heights, proper stringers, and a landing that does not dump you onto wet grass.
Deck Repair & Rebuilds
Often the framing is sound and only the surface and railings need replacing. We will tell you honestly which case yours is.
How We Build Them
- Bolted, flashed ledger connection — structural bolts, not nails, with flashing above so water sheds away from the rim joist.
- Footings below the frost line — poured to depth and inspected. This is what stops a deck heaving over Ohio winters.
- Permitted and inspected — every time. An unpermitted deck is a problem at resale and a real safety question in the meantime.
- Hidden fasteners on composite — a clean surface with no screw heads staring back at you.
Straight Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Composite or wood — which is worth it?
Composite costs more up front and effectively nothing after that. Wood costs less and asks for cleaning and re-sealing on a cycle. If you intend to stay more than about seven years, composite usually wins on total cost and always wins on Saturday mornings.
Do I need a permit for a deck?
In every jurisdiction we serve, yes — decks are structural, attached to your house, and elevated. We pull the permit and meet the inspector as part of the job.
How much does a deck cost?
It depends on square footage, height above grade, railing choice and decking material. Height matters more than people expect, because a taller deck needs more substantial framing and footings. We measure and quote in writing, free.
Can you replace just the surface of my existing deck?
Often, yes. If the framing, ledger and footings are sound, re-decking and re-railing costs far less than a full rebuild. We inspect the structure first and show you photos of what we find.
How long does it take to build?
Most decks are one to two weeks on site once the permit is issued, depending on size, height and weather. Footings need to be inspected before we can frame, which is the usual scheduling variable.
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Free design conversation and a written estimate, with the permit and footing work included in the number.
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