Deck Building and Repair in Bear, Delaware
New decks, rebuilds, railings and stairs, built on real footings with hardware that lasts.
Decks built to last more than a few summers
A deck sits outside in the wettest, hottest and coldest weather we get. Humid summers keep the wood damp, winter freezes it, and the afternoon sun cooks the boards. A deck built with cheap fasteners, no flashing or shallow footings starts to move within a few years.
We dig footings below the frost line, flash the ledger where the deck meets the house, and use hardware rated for treated lumber. You will not see that stuff in photos, but it decides how long the deck lasts.
What we do
New decks
Ground level platforms, raised decks off the back door, and decks with more than one level and wide stairs.
Composite decking
Boards that do not splinter, rot or need staining. It costs more up front and saves you a lot of weekends later.
Pressure treated decks
The most affordable option, and a good one when it is framed right and sealed.
Railings and stairs
Vinyl, aluminum, wood or composite railings. We replace wobbly rails and worn stairs on decks that are otherwise solid.
Deck rebuilds
If the frame is sound, we can put new boards and rails on it. If it is not, we show you why and price a rebuild.
Deck repair
Soft boards, loose stairs, rusted hangers and posts sitting on blocks. We fix it or tell you if it is time to start over.
Why decks fail around here
Moisture
Boards that never fully dry out start to cup, split and rot, especially on shady decks and low decks close to the ground.
Frost
Posts set on blocks or shallow footings heave when the ground freezes, and the deck goes out of level.
Old hardware
Older decks were often built with nails and hangers that rust out in newer treated lumber.
Signs your deck needs work
If you are seeing any of these, it is worth having us take a look. The estimate is free.
- Soft or spongy boards
- Wobbly railings or stairs
- Rusted hangers, nails or bolts
- Deck pulling away from the house
- Posts sitting on blocks
- Boards that splinter or split
- Water stains on the house below the deck
- Mildew that will not wash off
How a deck build goes
Plan and price
We measure, talk about how you use the space, sketch the layout and give you a written price.
Permit
When the deck needs a permit, we handle the drawings and the application.
Footings and frame
Footings go below the frost line, the ledger gets flashed, and the frame goes up.
Boards, rails and stairs
Decking, railings and stairs go on, with hidden or coated fasteners.
Walkthrough
We clean up and walk the deck with you before we call it done.
Wood or composite
Pressure treated pine costs less to build. Composite costs more but skips the yearly cleaning and staining. Over 10 or 15 years, a lot of people find composite worth it.
For composite decks we use Trex. Framing lumber comes from local yards like 84 Lumber and Grubb Lumber.
We stand behind it
We stand behind our work. If something we installed is not right, call us and we will come back and make it right.
Recent deck work
Deck questions
Do I need a permit for a deck?
Most decks that are attached to the house or raised off the ground need one. Small ground level decks sometimes do not. We check before we start and handle it when it is required.
Should I build with wood or composite?
Wood costs less to build. Composite costs more but skips the yearly cleaning and staining. We can price both.
Can you replace just the boards?
If the frame, footings and ledger are in good shape, yes.
How long does a new deck take?
Most decks take one to two weeks once the permit is approved, depending on the size and design.
Decks near you
We are based in Bear and work all over New Castle County. Pick your town to see what we know about homes there.
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Other services
Get a free deck estimate
Tell us about the job and where you live. We will set up a time to come out, measure, and give you a written price.
Call or text
302.545.3516Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 7am to 5pm
- Saturday
- By appointment
- Sunday
- Closed
Based in
Bear, DE 19701
Serving New Castle County and northern Kent County