Deck & porch construction in Holly Springs & the Triangle
In our experience, most deck and porch projects start with the same worries: “Is my deck safe?” “Should we repair or rebuild?” “Screened porch or open deck?” “Wood vs composite—what’s worth it?” Our clients often ask for straight answers on price, timeline, permits/HOA, and how to stop rot, wobble, and hot, unusable spaces. If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
We’re a local deck and porch contractor based in Holly Springs and working across Cary, Apex, Raleigh, and Fuquay-Varina. With 26+ years in the Triangle, we build new deck construction and porch construction, screened porches, and tear-down/deck rebuilding when repairs aren’t enough.
Our clients are concerned about safety and longevity, so we handle the details that matter, ledger flashing, footings, code-height rails, safer stairs, low-glare lighting, and clean tie-ins. We’ll help you compare wood vs composite decking (maintenance, cost, look), choose railings (aluminum, cable, composite, wood), and decide whether a screened porch will get you more usable days than an open deck.
What we’ll help you decide, clearly and up front:
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- Repair vs rebuild: when new framing, footings, and ledger upgrades are the safer, smarter play.
- Screened porch vs open deck: comfort, budget, and how you’ll actually use the space.
- Wood vs composite decking: real maintenance and cost deltas over time.
- Rails, stairs, and lighting: options that improve safety and evenings outside.
- Permits & HOA: we handle approvals in Wake, Chatham, and Durham counties so you don’t have to.
Tell us how you want to use the space, quiet mornings, game-day hosting, a safer set of stairs, and we’ll map a plan with clear pricing and a tidy build.
What Types Of Decks & Porches Do We Build?
In our experience, the right outdoor space depends on how you’ll use it—quiet coffee mornings, game-day hangouts, or safer stairs for everyday life. We design decks and porches that fit your yard, your routine, and your budget, with clear choices in pressure-treated, cedar, and composite (e.g., Trex®).
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- Screened porches: 3-season comfort with a proper roof tie-in, screens that don’t sag, finished ceilings, fan/light, and outlets where you need them. Flooring options include pressure-treated, cedar, or composite for low maintenance.
- New decks (wood or composite): layouts that fit furniture and grill zones, shade ideas, and material options from pressure-treated pine (best value) to cedar (natural look) to composites like Trex® (lowest maintenance).
- Deck tear-down & rebuilds: when rot, loose rails, or a failed ledger make repairs risky, we rebuild framing to current code and re-deck in pressure-treated, cedar, or Trex®/composite.
- Front porches & entries: fresh stairs, columns, rails, and ceilings that boost curb appeal—built in wood or composite systems to match your home.
- Upgrades: safer stairs, modern railings (aluminum, cable, composite, wood), and low-glare lighting for evenings outside.
Not sure whether pressure-treated, cedar, or Trex® is right for you—or if a screened porch will get more use than an open deck? Tell us how you want to use the space and we’ll map clear, side-by-side options.
Repair Or Rebuild?
Our clients are often torn between a quick fix and a full replacement. We make the call with you after a honest inspection—safety first, then value.
Choose rebuild when you see three or more of these:
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- Bouncy spans, soft/rotted boards, or sagging sections
- Ledger without proper flashing (water intrusion risk)
- Undersized footings or posts sitting in soil
- Wobbly rails or non-compliant heights/spacing
- Rusted hardware or stacked DIY add-ons
If issues are isolated, one rail, a few boards, minor flashing, we’ll price a targeted repair and explain how long it should realistically last. You’ll get both paths, repair vs. rebuild—with costs, pros/cons, and our recommendation so you can choose with confidence.
How Much Does A Deck or Porch Cost?
Rebuild Existing Deck
Tear-down of the old deck, new footings/framing to current code, safe stairs/rails, and a clean rebuild that looks fresh and solid. Size, stair count, railing style, and a switch to composite are the biggest price drivers.
Cost $15k-$45k+
Depending On Size and Scope
New Deck Builds
From layout and permits to a brand-new structure, we design a deck that fits your yard, furniture, and traffic flow. Cost depends mainly on size, stairs, railing type, and whether you choose wood or low-maintenance composite (typically higher).
Cost $20k-$60k+
Depending On Size and Scope
Screened Porches
A true 3-season space with a roof tie-in, screening system that won’t sag, finished ceiling, and fan/light with outlets where you need them. Price varies with size, roof complexity, electrical scope, and flooring/decking choice.
Cost $25k-$60k+
Depending On Size and Scope
Our Deck & Porch Building Process
We listen first, design smart, price clearly, then build clean and safe. Here’s the simple version.
1) Listen & site check
How you’ll use it (quiet coffee, big table, grill zone, kids/pets). We inspect the yard, sun/wind, access, and any issues with the old deck.
2) Measure & layout
Precise measurements. Two practical layouts that fit furniture and traffic, plus rail/stair positions and shade ideas.
3) Wood vs composite, with real numbers
Side-by-side options (decking, railings, lighting). Good/Better/Best pricing so you can choose where to invest.
4) Permits/HOA & schedule
We handle approvals in Wake, Chatham, and Durham. Long-lead materials are ordered first; you get a clear start window and timeline.
5) Build it right
Footings to depth, 6×6 posts on bases, beams sized to span, hurricane ties, ledger flashing done right, joist tape for composites, code-height rails, safe stairs. Clean site, steady updates.
6) Walkthrough & care
We test rails/fasteners, set lighting, and review care for wood or composite. Close-out docs and warranty in writing.
Ready to plan your deck? Tell us how you’ll use the space and whether you’re leaning wood or composite, we’ll map a clear design, price it straight, and build it cleanly from start to finish.
These are rough prices to get you in the ballpark for what a new deck or screened porch is actually going to cost to build. If you need a firm price please request a consultation so we can view your potential deck project, listen to your ideas, and determine the actual scope of work required to complete your new deck or porch.
Frequently Asked Deck & Porch Questions
Most new deck builds land around $20k–$60k+, rebuilding existing decks about $15k–$45k+, and screened porches $25k–$60k+. Size, stairs, railing type, and material (pressure-treated vs cedar vs composite like Trex®) move the number most.
If you’ve got multiple issues—rot, a failed/unknown ledger, wobbly rails, undersized footings, or soft boards—a rebuild is safer and often cheaper long-term. Isolated issues (a few boards, one rail, minor flashing) can be repaired. We’ll show both options with pros/cons.
Pressure-treated pine: best upfront value; needs periodic sealing/staining.
Cedar: richer look, naturally rot-resistant; still needs maintenance.
Composite (e.g., Trex®): lowest maintenance; higher upfront; great for heavy use.
We price all three side-by-side so you can choose.
Typical builds run 1–3 weeks once materials are in and permits are approved. Larger or roofed/screened projects may run longer. We’ll share a simple timeline before we start.
Yes. We prepare drawings, submit permits and HOA applications across Wake, Chatham, and Durham counties, and schedule inspections.
Often, yes—but we need to verify framing, footings, and tie-in for a roof load. Sometimes it’s smarter to rebuild the structure for long-term safety and comfort.
Aluminum, cable, composite, and wood. We’ll balance code height, view, maintenance, and cost. You can mix materials (e.g., composite posts with aluminum balusters).
We design stairs for comfort and code (rise/run, landings, graspable handrails) and offer low-glare step and post lighting so evenings outside are safer and easier.
If the ledger isn’t properly flashed and fastened, water can get into the house framing. We always inspect it. On rebuilds we install flashing and correct hardware to current code.
Yes—per manufacturer specs. Hidden systems give a clean look and help drainage. We also tape joist tops under composite to extend frame life.
That’s the goal. We align beam lines, post spacing, skirt boards, colors, and trim details so the deck or porch looks like it belongs with your house.
Yes. We handle demo, disposal, and site protection. We keep a tidy, organized jobsite.
