Decks & screened porches in Somers Point.
Composite, mahogany, pressure-treated. Screened porches with proper roofs, second-story decks tied into the house properly. Code-correct, permit-pulled.
- Bayfront mainland
- Across the bay from Ocean City
- Mix of year-round homes and rentals
Decks & screened porches in Somers Point.
Decks in Somers Point are common — both inland and bayfront. Inland decks are conventional pressure-treated, hardwood, or composite, framed with galvanized hardware. Bayfront decks need stainless on hardwood and higher attention to flashing details where the deck meets the house, especially on second-story decks looking out over the bay. We pull Somers Point permits for any attached deck and coordinate flood-zone elevation rules where they apply. Two to four weeks for a typical build.
Somers Point is about 18 minutes from our Mays Landing shop. Mainland bayfront town: 1950s–1970s ranches and split-levels, older bayfront homes near Bay Avenue, newer townhouse complexes on the inland side. Township ZIP: 08244. 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 Somers Point, the practical details look like this.
Decks & screened porches in Somers Point — questions we hear.
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Somers Point has both bayfront and inland sections — does that change how you scope a project?
Yes, in two ways. Bayfront homes are subject to coastal flood-zone rules on substantial improvements and structural work, which adds review time and design constraints (elevation, foundation type). Inland sections are conventional mainland scope — no flood considerations beyond ordinary stormwater. We confirm the property's flood-zone status at the walkthrough so it's not a surprise mid-design.
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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 Somers Point.
18 minutes from our shop. Free walkthrough, written estimate within a business day.