A deck or porch is the part of your house that takes the most weather, so the parts you never see matter as much as the boards you walk on. Homeowners in Norristown, King of Prussia, Collegeville, Blue Bell and across Montgomery County call us when they want a deck builder who digs proper footings, pulls the township permit, and finishes the railing, stairs and trim cleanly.
Deck and porch work we build
- New decks and full deck replacement
- Composite or pressure-treated decking
- Vinyl railings with aluminum balusters
- Stairs, landings, and handrails
- Front porches, porch floors, and porch repair
- Porticos and covered front entries
- Columns, beams, and exterior trim
- Entry doors and storm doors
- Replacement windows and window wells
- Seamless gutters and downspouts
Composite vs. pressure-treated decking
Both are good choices. The right one depends on how long you plan to stay and how much upkeep you want. Either way, the framing underneath is pressure-treated lumber rated for ground contact where it needs to be.
| Pressure-treated wood | Composite | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Lower | Higher |
| Upkeep | Clean and seal or stain every few years | Wash it; no sealing or staining |
| Aging | Can check, split, and gray if left bare | Holds its color and surface much longer |
| Feel | Stays cooler in full sun | Darker colors get hot in full sun |
If you want a lower-maintenance deck without the full composite price, we can pair wood decking with a vinyl railing, which is the part that usually needs the most painting.
Deck railings: vinyl and aluminum
Most of our recent decks use a white vinyl railing with black aluminum balusters. It never needs paint, it stays straight, and the thin balusters keep the view open. Rails are set at code height with baluster spacing that passes inspection, and every post is through-bolted or blocked so it doesn't wobble.
Porticos, columns, and porch repair
A portico over the front door changes how the whole house reads from the street, and it keeps rain off whoever is waiting at the door. We frame it, set the columns on proper footings, and trim the gable to match the house. On older porches we replace rotted floor boards, joists, columns and railings so the porch is solid again, and we tell you honestly if a repair makes sense or if it's time to rebuild.
Entry doors, storm doors, windows, and gutters
A new deck or porch is often the moment to fix what's around it. We replace entry doors and storm doors, including flashing the opening and repairing the sill, and install replacement windows, basement window wells, and seamless gutters and downspouts so water goes where it should.
Footings, frost line, and township permits
In southeastern Pennsylvania, deck and porch footings go down to at least 36 inches, below the frost line, so the ground can't heave them in winter. That depth is the biggest difference between a deck that stays level and one that racks after a few seasons.
Most Montgomery County townships require a building permit for a deck that attaches to the house, sits more than about 30 inches off the ground, or serves a door. We prepare the drawing, pull the permit through your township's building department, and schedule the footing and final inspections. You don't chase anyone.
The best time to book a deck in Montgomery County
Decks and porches are built from spring through fall, and footings can't be poured into frozen ground. Township permit review adds time before any digging starts, so late winter is a good time to get an estimate if you want the deck ready for summer. Fall is often easier to schedule and a comfortable time to build.
Every project starts with a free walkthrough and a written, itemized estimate, so you see exactly where the money goes before you commit. Request yours below.
How it works
- 1
Walkthrough & written estimate
We measure the yard, check the grade and the house, and send an itemized estimate, free.
- 2
Materials & permit
You pick decking and railing. We draw the plan and pull the township permit.
- 3
Footings, frame, deck
Footings below frost line, inspected framing, then boards, stairs, and railings.
- 4
Final walkthrough
Final inspection, cleanup, and a walk-around with you before we call it done.
Recent decks, porches, and porticos
These are our own job sites. See every exterior photo in the gallery.
Recent doors, windows, and gutters
The exterior work that often comes with a deck or porch job, from door swaps to gutters.
Deck and porch questions
Should I choose composite or pressure-treated decking?
Pressure-treated wood costs less up front but needs cleaning and sealing every few years. Composite costs more but only needs washing. If you plan to stay in the house a long time, the lower upkeep of composite often makes up much of the difference.
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Montgomery County?
Usually, yes. Most townships require one for a deck attached to the house, more than about 30 inches above the ground, or serving a door. We draw the plan, pull the permit, and schedule the inspections.
How deep do deck footings need to be in southeastern PA?
At least 36 inches, below the frost line, so freezing ground can't lift them. Your township's inspector checks the footing holes before concrete is poured.
Can you repair my porch instead of replacing it?
Often. Rotted boards, joists, columns, and railings can be replaced on their own. If the framing or footings are failing, we'll show you what we found and explain why a rebuild is the better value.
When should I book a deck for the summer?
Late winter or early spring. That leaves time for the estimate, material choices, and township permit review before footings go in once the ground thaws.
Do you also replace entry doors, storm doors, and gutters?
Yes. We replace entry and storm doors, including flashing and sill repair, and install replacement windows, window wells, and seamless gutters and downspouts.