Deck Building
Composite and wood decks built on proper footings, flashed to the house and railed to code.
A deck is a structure first and a hangout spot second. The parts that matter most are the parts you never see: footings below frost line, a ledger flashed and bolted to the house correctly, joists sized and spaced for the decking, and hardware rated for outdoor use. Get those right and the deck is boring for thirty years. Get them wrong and it is exciting exactly once.
We build with composite decking for most clients because Pennsylvania weather eats wood finishes. Cable railing, vinyl railing or aluminum, black or white, your call. For budget builds, pressure treated wood still makes a fine deck, and we will tell you honestly which fits your situation.
Elevated decks, ground level platforms, stair runs and landings. Permits, drawings and inspections are on us.
WHAT WE DO
Deck Building: the full scope
Composite decks
Trex class decking on treated frames, hidden fasteners, picture frame borders.
Elevated and second story decks
Engineered posts and beams, proper bracing, built to inspection standards.
Stairs and landings
Comfortable rise and run, lit and railed where code requires.
Ledger and flashing repair
The number one cause of deck failures, fixed properly with flashing and structural screws.
HONEST NUMBERS
What it costs around here
2026 ranges, written quotes are free and exact
| Pressure treated wood deck | $40 to $60 per sq ft |
|---|---|
| Composite deck | $60 to $95 per sq ft |
| Resurface existing frame | $25 to $45 per sq ft |
| Stairs, per flight | $1,500 to $4,000 |
2026 installed ranges for our area, including footings, framing and railings.
FROM THE JOB LOG
Projects we completed in this trade
FROM OUR JOBS
Photos from real sites
EVERY PHOTO: OUR CREW, OUR CLIENTS' HOMES. NO STOCK.
GOOD QUESTIONS
Questions we hear a lot
How much does a composite deck cost in Lancaster County?
Most of our composite builds land between $60 and $95 per square foot installed, so a 12 by 16 deck typically runs $12,000 to $18,000 with railings and stairs. Elevated decks and premium rail systems push the top of the range.
How long does a deck build take?
A typical attached deck takes one to two weeks on site once the permit is issued. Township permit turnaround varies from a few days to a few weeks, and we start the paperwork immediately so the wait overlaps with material lead times.
Can you replace just the deck boards?
If the frame is sound and correctly built, yes, and it saves serious money. We inspect the joists, ledger and footings first. If the frame is bad we show you why with photos, not just a bigger number.
Is cable railing legal for residential decks?
Yes, when installed with proper tension and spacing so a 4 inch sphere cannot pass. Ours are engineered systems, not hardware store wire. They pass inspection and they look sharp doing it.
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WHERE WE WORK
Deck Building across Lancaster & Chester County
Based in Denver, PA and working about 75 miles in every direction. If your town is on this list, we have either worked there or driven past it on the way to a job. Every link below opens local notes on the housing and what it usually needs.
- Lancaster, PA
- Denver, PA
- Ephrata, PA
- Lititz, PA
- Reading, PA
- Lebanon, PA
- Elizabethtown, PA
- West Chester, PA
- Downingtown, PA
- Coatesville, PA
- York, PA
- Harrisburg, PA
- Hershey, PA
- Columbia, PA
- Mount Joy, PA
- Manheim, PA
- Millersville, PA
- Willow Street, PA
- Strasburg, PA
- New Holland, PA
- Quarryville, PA
- Adamstown, PA
- Wyomissing, PA
- Sinking Spring, PA
- Morgantown, PA
- Palmyra, PA
- Exton, PA
- Malvern, PA
- Kennett Square, PA
- Honey Brook, PA
FREE WRITTEN ESTIMATES
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Snap the room or the problem, send the form, and we call back with a real ballpark the same business day. Or talk first: (717) 210-8194
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