Top Rated Deck Contractor in Stowe VT
Whatever deck you have in mind, we can build it. We build custom decks across northern Vermont, and we're not satisfied until you are.
Get a Free Deck Estimate
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Contact Us
Fill out the form or give us a call and tell us a bit about your project. If it's a good fit, we'll set up a time to come out.
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Calculate Measurements
We'll come by to take a look, get some measurements, and answer any questions you may have.
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Itemized Estimate
Within a couple of days we'll send over an itemized estimate, free of charge.
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Schedule Project
Once you're ready to move forward, a deposit locks in your spot on the calendar and gets your materials ordered.
What Vermont Homeowners Say About Our Work
Types of Residential Decks We Build in Stowe VT
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Attached Decks
Bolted to the house so it steps straight out from a back door or slider. The most common deck we build.
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Multilevel Decks
Two or more platforms stepping down a slope, sometimes called a tiered deck.
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Floating Decks
Sits on the ground and touches nothing else. Good when a ledger isn't an option.
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Wraparound Decks
Turns a corner and runs along two or more sides of the house.
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Front Entry Decks
Built big enough for chairs and planters rather than a bare landing.
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Pool Decks
Built around an above-ground or in-ground pool and cut to follow the shape of the water.
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Balcony Decks
A second-story deck off a bedroom or an upstairs door.
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Deck Walkways and Stairs
A raised run connecting the deck to a door, a driveway or the yard.
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Deck Railings
Wood, composite or cable, built so they don't move when you lean on them.
We Build With All Types of Decking
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Pressure-Treated Wood
The most common decking in Vermont and the cheapest route to a deck that lasts. Wash and seal it every few years and it stays flat and tight.
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Cedar and Redwood
Softwoods that resist rot without chemical treatment, so they stay cool underfoot. An oil coat each year keeps them from going silver.
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Mahogany and Exotic Hardwood
Dense tropical boards for a deck meant to last decades. Mahogany and ipe cost more and weigh more, and nothing else looks like them.
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Capped Composite
Wood fiber and plastic under a sealed shell that resists stains and fading. We build with Trex and TimberTech, and it never needs staining.
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Uncapped Composite
The older style of composite and cheaper up front. It resists rot but will fade and stain, so it suits a shaded deck better than a sunny one.
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PVC and Polymer
All plastic and no wood fiber, so there is nothing in the board for mold to feed on. The lightest to carry and the longest to last.
Our Deck Building Process
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Permits and Layout
We pull the permits if your job needs them, so that isn't on you to chase. Then the deck gets laid out on the ground so you can see the real footprint before anything is dug. Changes are free at this stage and expensive after it.
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Footings Below the Frost Line
Installing a deck in this state starts below the frost line. Holes dug to 48 inches, which clears frost depth for most of Vermont. A footing that stops short heaves every spring and takes the frame up with it.
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Ledger and Framing
This is where deck construction is won or lost. The ledger gets bolted and flashed to solid rim joist, never to siding. Then beams, joists and blocking go in square. Nobody sees this part and it decides how long the deck lasts.
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Decking Goes Down
Boards run with consistent gapping and hidden fasteners wherever the material takes them, so you aren't looking out at a field of screw heads.
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Railing, Stairs and Trim
Railing posts through-bolted rather than surface-screwed, stair stringers cut to an even rise, and fascia over the framing edges to finish it.
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Walkthrough and Cleanup
Offcuts and fasteners hauled out, a magnet run over the grass, then we walk the finished deck with you before we leave the site.
What Makes Us Different From Other Deck Building Companies in Stowe
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We Are Professional Deck Builders
Not roofers who build the odd deck, or home builders fitting one in between houses. Decks are what we do all year.
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You Deal With Me, Start to Finish
Unlike a bigger construction company, there is no salesperson and no unfamiliar crew on day one. I quote your job and I build it.
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Meticulous Craftsmanship
You are not getting a crew that is only there for a paycheck. We treat your home like our own and hold that standard on every job.
Common Questions About Building a Deck in Stowe
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Stowe?
Most decks do need one, and it is not something you have to work out yourself. We pull the permits for jobs that need them as part of the build, then lay the deck out on the ground so you can see the real footprint before anything gets dug. We work across the whole town, from the village and Lower Village out through Moscow, Stowe Hollow and Nebraska Valley.
Does building on a mountain lot cost more?
Usually, and it is worth knowing why before you get a number. A sloped site needs taller posts, deeper footings and more framing underneath to get a level surface, and access for materials can be tight. None of that is a surcharge, it is more deck. The itemized estimate for our deck building service shows it line by line so you can see where it goes.