Decks & screened porches in Margate.
Composite, mahogany, pressure-treated. Screened porches with proper roofs, second-story decks tied into the house properly. Code-correct, permit-pulled.
- Beach blocks & bayfront
- Lucy the Elephant's neighborhood
- Coastal flood-zone experienced
Decks & screened porches in Margate.
Decks in Margate are a regular line of work for us — composite or hardwood, ground-level or second-story, often with bay or ocean views that justify glass-rail or cable-rail systems. Salt air rules every spec: stainless fasteners on hardwood, galvanized on composite, hidden fasteners only when they're rated. We pull Margate permits for every attached deck and follow flood-zone elevation rules where they apply. Roof decks on bayfront homes need engineered structural review which we coordinate. Two to four weeks for a typical deck build, longer if engineering is involved.
Margate is about 22 minutes from our Mays Landing shop. Absecon Island shore homes: 1920s–1940s cottages on narrow lots, 1970s rebuilds, contemporary tear-down-rebuilds on the bayfront and beach blocks. Township ZIP: 08402. 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 Margate, the practical details look like this.
Decks & screened porches in Margate — questions we hear.
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Margate is in a coastal flood zone — how does that affect a remodel or addition?
For most interior remodels (kitchens, bathrooms, floors) it doesn't — flood-zone rules apply to substantial improvements, structural work, and ground-floor elevation. For decks attached to the house, additions, and substantial-improvement remodels (over 50% of building value), we coordinate with Margate's flood compliance review and design to current FEMA elevation requirements. We've done dozens of projects in Margate; flood-zone compliance isn't exotic, it's just a step in the permitting process.
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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 Margate.
22 minutes from our shop. Free walkthrough, written estimate within a business day.