Decks around pools and hot tubs
Deck builders in Kernersville, NC
Kernersville deck builders for custom decks and porches, including decks around pools and hot tubs.
Free written estimate before work starts
- Decks around pools and hot tubs.
- Licensed and insured.
Pressure-treated, cedar or composite decking?
| Material | Look and feel | Upkeep |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood | Look and feel: Classic and the lowest cost | Upkeep: Stain or seal every couple of years |
| Cedar | Look and feel: Natural, rich grain | Upkeep: Seal it now and then |
| Composite | Look and feel: Wood-like and fade-resistant | Upkeep: Minimal: just clean it |
What a deck build includes
- Measured and designed around the houseLaid out from your doors, the view, the slope and where the sun sits in the afternoon.
- Footings and framingBuilt square, level and solid first, because they carry everything above.
- Decking, railings and stairsIn the decking you choose, with railings and steps sized to the height of the deck.
- Built-in benches or plantersSeating and planter boxes built into the deck instead of added later.
- Decks around pools and hot tubsSet to the right height so the deck meets the edge cleanly. The pool or spa itself comes from your pool company.
- Open decks or roofed porchesSun on an open platform, or shade under a porch roof for the hot months.
From footings to railings
Look and measure
We look at the house, the doors, the slope and the sun, and talk through how you want to use the deck.
Size, height and stairs
We lay out the size, shape, height and stairs, and help you choose decking and railings.
Footings and framing
Footings, posts and framing go in first. They carry the deck, so they are built to be square, level and solid.
Decking, railings and finish
Decking, stairs, railings and any built-ins go on last, and we clean up the site before we leave.
Deck cost in Kernersville by size and material
A low deck off the back door and a raised deck on a sloped lot differ most in what holds them up.
- Size and shape
- More square feet means more framing and decking, and angles and curves take more cutting than a plain rectangle.
- Height off the ground
- A raised deck on a sloped lot needs taller posts, more bracing, stairs and railings.
- Decking material
- Pressure-treated wood costs the least up front; cedar and composite cost more, and composite needs less upkeep.
- Railings and stairs
- Railing style and the number of steps add up quickly on a raised deck.
- Built-ins and a roof
- Benches, planter boxes or a porch roof each add to the build.
Restoring an old deck?
Not every tired deck needs to be torn out. Gray, slick or mildewed boards are often a cleaning job first, and our pressure washing covers decks as well as patios, fences and siding. A good wash shows what is really under the grime.
Soft boards, loose railings, wobbly stairs or posts that have settled are a different story. Those are structure, and they decide whether a deck can be kept or should be rebuilt from the footings up. Tell us what you see, and we will look at it with you on the visit.
Deck or porch, and do I need a permit?
Should I build a deck or a porch?
A porch is usually roofed and attached to the house, for shade and use in any weather. A deck is an open platform for sun and entertaining. We design and build both, and often combine them. Many decks step down to a paver patio.
Do I need a permit for a deck?
Most decks do, especially raised ones, and they are inspected as they are built. Ask the town and your HOA what they need before the build is scheduled; their answer shapes the plan.
Do you build decks around pools and hot tubs?
Yes. We build decks around pools and hot tubs, set to the right height so the deck meets the edge cleanly. The pool or hot tub itself comes from your pool or spa company.
Can you add benches or planters?
Yes. We build benches and planter boxes into the deck. If the deck is part of a bigger backyard plan, it can tie into new hardscaping, a fence or a retaining wall.
Which decking lasts longest with the least work?
Composite needs the least care: wash it now and then. Pressure-treated wood costs less up front but needs regular care to hold up in North Carolina sun and humidity.
Get a deck estimate
Tell us about the job. We come out, look at it with you and put a price in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it.
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