Decks & screened porches in Egg Harbor Township.
Composite, mahogany, pressure-treated. Screened porches with proper roofs, second-story decks tied into the house properly. Code-correct, permit-pulled.
- 12 minutes from our shop
- Same-week walkthrough
- EHT permit office on a first-name basis
Decks & screened porches in Egg Harbor Township.
EHT decks fall into a familiar pattern: 25-year-old pressure-treated decks with rotting framing, often built off the back of a split-level or ranch, ten to fourteen feet off grade. The old decks aren't usually salvageable — by the time the deck boards are visibly bad, the framing usually is too. We tear them down, build new with composite decking and galvanized framing hardware, and finish in two to three weeks including permit time. EHT permits standard decks without much fuss. Stainless fasteners on hardwood, hidden fasteners on composite, picture-frame borders if you want them. Twelve minutes from our shop, free walkthrough this week.
Egg Harbor Township is about 12 minutes from our Mays Landing shop. Suburban mainland: 1970s–1990s ranches and split-levels in Bargaintown and McKee City, newer developments off Tilton Road, scattered older farmhouses on the township's edges. Township ZIPs covered: 08234, 08232. Free walkthroughs same-week, written estimates the next business day.
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.
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Composite decks
Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon. Hidden fasteners, picture-frame borders, properly ventilated framing.
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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.
From the first call to the punch list.
Every project goes through these four phases. We don't skip steps.
Walkthrough
Look at the space, talk about how you'll use it, take site measurements.
Written estimate
Materials, labor, permits, engineering when needed. Itemized.
Permitting
We pull the permit and handle inspections in our name.
Build
Footings, framing, decking, railings, cleanup. Inspection sign-offs at each phase.
What to expect.
In Egg Harbor Township, the practical details look like this.
Decks & screened porches in Egg Harbor Township — questions we hear.
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How do you handle EHT's building department for permits?
Egg Harbor Township's permit process is straightforward for residential remodels and additions — we pull the permit, schedule rough-in and final inspections, and shepherd the back-and-forth. Turnaround on standard residential permits is usually 2–3 weeks. Coastal flood zone parts of the township (closer to the bay) add review time, which we factor into the project schedule up front so it doesn't surprise you mid-project.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pick a date for a walkthrough in Egg Harbor Township.
12 minutes from our shop. Free walkthrough, written estimate within a business day.