Decks
Pressure-treated and composite decks, on the same fixed-quote process.
A deck is a framed outdoor floor set on footings, either attached to the house or freestanding. How long it lasts comes down to the footings, the connection to the house, and how it handles a humid Mid-South summer.
How the job is done
- 1The deck is laid out, and the footings are dug and poured.
- 2Posts and beams go on the footings.
- 3An attached deck hangs from a ledger board bolted to the house and flashed so water cannot get behind it.
- 4Joists come next, then the decking, stairs and railings.
- 5Raised and attached decks usually need a permit and an inspection.
What affects the cost
- Size, and height off the ground
- How many levels and stairs
- Railing style
- Decking material
- How many footings it needs
- Removing an old deck
- Permit fees
Local conditions
Summers here are hot and humid, with July highs near 92 degrees, so wood decks need regular cleaning and sealing, and composite boards get hot in full sun. Germantown requires a building permit for wooden decks, and each of the four towns runs its own permit office, so check yours before work starts.
Questions homeowners ask us.
Do I need a permit for a deck?
Often, yes. Germantown requires one for wooden decks, and other towns set their own rules, so check with yours.
Wood or composite?
Treated wood costs less up front and needs sealing. Composite costs more, needs less upkeep, and holds more heat in the sun.
Does composite decking get hot?
In full afternoon sun it can get hot underfoot, more than wood. Shade and lighter colors help.
How much does a deck cost?
It depends on size, height and material. The estimate is free and the quote comes in writing.
Is the estimate really free, and what happens at the visit?
Free, with no obligation. Darren Fant walks the site, measures, looks at drainage and access, and gives a written quote. Every quote is written after seeing the yard, because access and grading differ house to house.
How it’s quoted
A written number after the walk-through - no sales pitch.
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Tell us about your yard and Darren will call to set up the visit.