Deck Builders in Jacksonville, FL
Plan a new deck, fix a soft one or replace boards that have rotted. Call or send the short form, and a local deck builder calls back, usually the same business day, to talk through the job.
Around Riverside, Mandarin and nearby
Calls are recorded for quality assurance.
How it works
- Call or send the formIt takes about a minute. Calls are recorded for quality assurance.
- Say what you needYour name, your number and the job. That's all it takes.
- A Jacksonville deck builder calls you backUsually the same business day, to ask a few questions and set a time to look.
- You get a price and decideThe price comes before any work starts. No pressure, and nothing to pay to call.
Pick the topic closest to your project
Each page has the steps, the choices and the questions to ask.
A new deck
Footings, framing, railings and stairs, and what to settle before the first post goes in.
Repair or replace
Soft boards, loose railings and a ledger that has pulled away: what can be fixed and what cannot.
Composite or pressure-treated
How the two decking types handle heat, damp and upkeep in a humid climate.
Covered decks and screened porches
Roofs, screens and floors for outdoor rooms that stay usable in summer rain and bugs.
St. Johns County
Salt air, newer neighborhoods and association rules from Ponte Vedra to St. Augustine.
What Northeast Florida does to a deck
A deck that holds up in a dry state can fail early here. These are the conditions a builder plans around.
Humidity and rain
Wood stays damp for long stretches in summer. Water that sits in joints, under boards and around fasteners is what starts rot.
Rot
Rot usually begins where water is trapped: end grain, the top of a joist, the spot where the deck meets the house.
Termites
UF/IFAS Extension lists decks and posts as common places where wood touches the ground, and advises eliminating wood-to-ground contact.
Salt air
Near the beaches and the Intracoastal Waterway, salt speeds up corrosion on screws, brackets and railing hardware.
Sun and heat
Summer sun fades stain and bakes dark boards until they are hot to bare feet. Color and finish choices matter.
Wind and storms
Decks and porch roofs must resist wind, so the connections to the house and footings matter as much as the boards.
How a deck job usually goes
The order of work is much the same for a new deck and for a full rebuild. Here are the steps.
- Walk the yard. The builder looks at the slope, the house wall, drainage and where the deck will sit.
- Plan and permit. A drawing is made and the permit is applied for before digging starts.
- Footings and posts. Holes are dug and posts are set on footings, with the wood kept off the ground.
- Frame. Beams and joists go up, and the deck is fastened to the house wall or built to stand on its own.
- Decking, rail and stairs. Boards, railings and steps are installed to meet the code for the height.
- Inspection and finish. The building office inspects the work, then stain or sealer goes on if the material needs it.
Questions to ask before you say yes
Two quotes for the same deck can differ because they cover different work. Ask each builder to put the same items in writing and you can compare like with like.
- Who pulls the permit, and is the cost in the price?
- What are the footings, posts and framing made of, and how far is the wood kept from the soil?
- How is the deck attached to the house, and how is the joint flashed to keep water out?
- Are the screws, brackets and railing hardware rated for salt air and moist ground?
- What happens to the old deck, and is its removal listed as its own line?
- What does the builder put in writing if boards fail or fasteners rust, and for how long?
Common questions
How long does a deck take?
That depends on size, material and the permit. The builder gives you a schedule when the job is priced.
Do I need a permit?
Usually yes. Most deck jobs in Jacksonville need a building permit. The permits page explains what decides it.
Is composite better than wood in this climate?
Each has trade-offs in humidity, heat and upkeep. The comparison page lays them out.
Can a rotted deck be repaired?
Sometimes. Soft boards can be replaced, but rot in posts, beams or the ledger often means a rebuild. See repair and replacement.
Can a deck get a roof or screens?
Yes. A roof or screen enclosure changes the permit and the framing, as the covered decks page explains.
What does the call cost me?
Nothing. This site charges you nothing, and the builder who calls back prices the job after hearing what you want.
Ready to start your deck?
Call or send the form. A local deck builder calls back, usually the same business day, asks about your yard and gives you a price for the job.
Calls are recorded for quality assurance.