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Decks

A deck should fit the way you use your yard — grilling, dining, relaxing or entertaining. Size, height, stairs and material choices shape both cost and long-term maintenance.

Brown composite deck with dark railing beside a charcoal-sided home
Completed Project · Deck construction project

Our decks work

Brown composite deck with dark railing beside a charcoal-sided home

Deck construction project

A spacious deck with dark rail balusters, finished alongside fresh charcoal siding.

Wood deck stairs with black metal railing leading to an elevated deck

Craftsmanship detail

Wide wood stairs and black metal railing leading up to an elevated deck.

Rear deck with white posts, dark railing and two stairways on a brown-sided ranch home

Deck construction project

A full-width rear deck with white posts, dark balusters and two sets of stairs down to the yard.

Composite deck stairs with black metal railing and rock landscaping

Craftsmanship detail

Composite stair treads with black aluminum railing, finished with a rock bed beneath the deck.

Tall composite deck stairway with black metal railing next to green-sided home

Deck construction project

A tall composite stairway with black aluminum railing leading up to a raised deck.

Wood-tone deck boards with black metal railing overlooking a backyard

Deck construction project

A wide deck with black railing overlooking a tree-lined backyard.

Common project decisions

  • Size and shape based on furniture and traffic flow
  • Deck height, stairs and access from the house
  • Railing style and lighting
  • Shade, privacy or future additions

Materials & design considerations

  • Treated lumber, cedar or composite decking
  • Wood, metal or cable railing systems
  • Fasteners, footings and framing

What affects cost

  • Square footage and height off the ground
  • Decking and railing material
  • Stairs, landings and built-ins
  • Removing an existing deck
  • Site slope and access

Timeline considerations

  • Footings depend on ground conditions and weather
  • Specialty railings or composite colors may need ordering

Questions & answers

What should I know before hiring a deck contractor?

Know roughly how you'll use the space, ask how footings and ledger connections will be handled, confirm who handles permits, and get the scope in writing.