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Decks · South Jersey

Decks built for the shore.

Composite, mahogany, pressure-treated. Screened porches with proper roofs, second-story decks tied into the house properly. Code-correct, permit-pulled.

(609) 555-0144
  • Typical project · 2–4 weeks
  • Permit & engineering handled
  • Hidden fasteners on composite

What we build outside

A deck near the shore needs to handle wind, salt air, and humidity. We build them so they last 25 years, not 8.

  • 01

    Composite decks

    Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon. Hidden fasteners, picture-frame borders, properly ventilated framing.

  • 02

    Wood decks

    Mahogany, ipe, cedar, pressure-treated. Stainless fasteners on hardwood, proper end-sealing.

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    Screened porches

    Real roofs, real headers, real screen. Insect screen or fine-mesh for biting flies — your call.

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    Second-story decks

    Tied into the house with code-correct ledger flashing. We don't skip steps that hide behind siding.

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    Pergolas & shade structures

    Cedar or composite-wrapped. Anchored to footings, not just bolted to a deck.

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    Stairs & railings

    Code-compliant rise, run, and baluster spacing. Cable, glass, or balusters — we install them right.

How a project goes

From the first call to the punch list.

Every project goes through these four phases. We don't skip steps.

01

Walkthrough

Look at the space, talk about how you'll use it, take site measurements.

02

Written estimate

Materials, labor, permits, engineering when needed. Itemized.

03

Permitting

We pull the permit and handle inspections in our name.

04

Build

Footings, framing, decking, railings, cleanup. Inspection sign-offs at each phase.

What to expect.

The boring practical details — duration, lead time, payment, warranty.

Typical duration
2–4 weeks
Lead time to start
3–6 weeks (longer in spring)
Payment milestones
Deposit, framing, decking, final
Warranty
1-year workmanship; composite decking carries 25-year manufacturer warranty
Recent work

A few examples.

Real project photography is being shot — placeholders for now.

Decks & screened porches · before
Decks & screened porches · in progress
Decks & screened porches · finished
Common questions

Questions we hear about decks & screened porches.

  • Composite or wood — what do you recommend?

    For most shore homes, composite. Lower maintenance, salt-air resistant, and the warranties are real. Mahogany or ipe if you love the look of real wood and don't mind oiling it.

  • Do I need a permit for a deck?

    In NJ, yes — anything attached to the house or over 30" off the ground needs a permit. We pull it; you don't have to think about it.

  • How long will my deck last?

    A properly framed and flashed deck with composite decking should last 25+ years. The framing is what fails first; we use galvanized hardware and stainless fasteners on hardwood.

  • Can you build over an existing concrete patio?

    Sometimes — depends on the slab condition and elevation. We'll tell you straight at the walkthrough whether it's smart or whether you'd be better off starting fresh.

Free estimate

Ready to talk about your project?

Quick walkthrough at the property, written estimate within a business day. No pressure, no upsell.

(609) 555-0144