New wood decks for Woodstock homes, built around how the space will actually be used rather than how big it can be.
- Sized by
- Furniture that will live on it
- Also decides
- Which way the afternoon sun hits
- Before quoting
- County permitting and any HOA rules
The most common mistake with a new deck is sizing it to the yard instead of to the furniture. A deck that cannot fit a table with chairs pulled out, or a grill with somewhere to stand beside it, gets used twice a year. Before anything else, we work out what is going to live on it.
The second thing worth deciding early is sun. A west-facing deck in Georgia is unusable from mid-afternoon through summer unless something shades it. Which direction it faces changes where you want it, how big it should be, and what finish will last on it.
What we build
Wood decks, single and multi-level
Steps and stair runs
Handrails and balustrades
Deck extensions onto existing structures
Rebuilds where the old frame has gone
Staining and finishing on completion
Before we quote
Deck construction is permitted work in Cherokee County, and setback and height rules apply. We will raise anything that affects your project at the estimate rather than after the posts are in. If your neighbourhood has an HOA with a say over exterior structures, that is worth checking before we start.
How it runs
- 01
Site visit
We look at the ground, the access, the sun and the door the deck comes off.
- 02
Design and estimate
Size, layout, materials and cost in writing.
- 03
Build
Frame first, then the surface, then the rails and steps.
- 04
Finish
Cleaned and stained once the wood is ready to take a coat.
Common questions
How soon can a new deck be stained?
Not immediately. Fresh pressure-treated lumber holds a lot of moisture, and a coating applied too early will not penetrate and will fail early. The wood needs to dry out first — the bead test tells you when it is ready.
How long does a deck take to build?
Most residential decks are a matter of days rather than weeks once work starts. Size, height off the ground and the number of stair runs are what move the number.
Do you replace old decks as well as build new?
Yes. Where the frame has gone, a rebuild is often the sensible answer — see deck repair if you are not sure which you need.