Design & layout
Footprint, levels, stair placement and material direction sketched onsite.
Service No. 05
Outdoor rooms,
framed to last.
A deck is structure first and furniture second. Footings below frost line, code-compliant ledger attachment, proper joist spacing and hidden fasteners — then the part you actually see: clean lines, level rails and a surface that stays comfortable barefoot in August.
Decks
Fitchburg, MA
The approach
Howwehandledecks.
We design around how you'll use the space: grilling zone, dining footprint, shade, privacy from the neighbor's window, and how the stairs meet the yard. Multi-level layouts, built-in benches, planters and pergolas all come out of that conversation rather than a template.
Then it's built like it has to survive a Massachusetts winter, because it does. Flashed ledger, protective joist tape, stainless or coated hardware, and decking fastened so nothing telegraphs or backs out in year three.
What's included
New deck construction
Single and multi-level decks framed from footings up, permitted and inspected.
Deck replacement
Reuse sound framing or rebuild entirely once we've assessed the existing structure.
Railings & stairs
Wood, composite, cable and aluminum rail systems with code-correct stair geometry.
Built-ins & shade
Benches, planters, skirting, privacy screens, pergolas and lighting.
Materials we work in
Pressure-treated framingCedar deckingComposite & PVC deckingHidden fastener systemsAluminum & cable railingJoist tape & flashing
The process
Fivesteps.Nosurprises.
Every project follows the same sequence, so you always know what's happening on site and what comes next.
Permit & footings
Town permit pulled, footings dug below frost line and inspected.
Frame
Flashed ledger, taped joists, beams and posts set true and hardware to spec.
Deck & rail
Decking laid with hidden fasteners, railings and stairs built and secured.
Finish & clean
Skirting, lighting, stain or seal where applicable, and the yard left clean.
Ready when you are
Free onsite estimate. Itemized quote.
Recent work
Decks we've delivered.
Questions
Answered straight.
- Composite or wood?
- Cedar looks warmer and costs less up front; composite costs more and asks almost nothing of you afterward. We'll price both.
- How long does a deck take?
- Most builds run one to two weeks of onsite work, plus lead time for permits and material delivery.
- Can you build over a existing patio or slope?
- Yes — sloped yards and existing hardscape are common. Framing and footing design adapt to the site.
Get a quote
Let'spriceitout.
Send us the details and we'll schedule a free onsite assessment, then follow up with an itemized quote — no vague allowances. Prefer to talk? Call either number below.
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