Composite decks
New composite decks on a wood or metal frame, built to the permit set.
A composite deck uses boards made from a blend of wood fiber and plastic, or plastic alone, laid over a structural frame. We build composite decks under CA License #1020290, from a design you bring or one we sketch with you.
People choose composite for less staining, no sanding and a steady color. It still needs a sound frame, correct spacing for drainage and expansion, and the board maker's fastening rules. Near the coast we use stainless or similarly rated hardware and name it in the quote.
A typical job runs in this order: site visit and measurements, written scope, permit if required, footings, framing, decking and railing, inspection, final cleanup.
Published national ranges, not quotes. Angi lists composite decks at $5,400 to $11,500 with an average of $8,500 for about 360 square feet; Forbes gives an average of about $9,000 (web-search summaries of the pages, fetched 2026-11-11). San Diego prices, frame work and railing can move the total, so your price is a written quote after a site visit.
Common questions
Does a composite deck need a permit?
Often yes. Offices publish their own lines, such as 30 inches above grade for the County and several cities, and the City of San Diego also lists attachment to the house. Your area page names the office.
Do composite boards burn?
Fire behavior depends on the product. In fire hazard areas the decking walking surface must meet the state test paths, so we check the product's listing before we propose it.
Where we do this work
Composite decks in Escondido
Deck, patio cover and pergola work in Escondido, with the city's 30-inch deck rule explained.
Composite decks in Del Mar
Deck and patio projects in Del Mar, where design review usually comes before the building permit.
Composite decks in Encinitas
Decks, patio covers and pergolas in Encinitas, with the city's 120 square foot patio cover guide.
Composite decks in Olivenhain
Deck and outdoor living work in Olivenhain, where the first step is confirming the city line.
Composite decks in Carmel Valley
Decks, patio covers and outdoor kitchens in Carmel Valley, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Composite decks in Carlsbad
Deck, patio cover and pergola work in Carlsbad, following the Building Division's published handouts.
Composite decks in Leucadia
Decks and covered patios in Leucadia, built with salt air in mind.
Composite decks in Cardiff
Deck repair, replacement and outdoor rooms in Cardiff, near the coast and the lagoon.
Composite decks in Fairbanks Ranch
Decks, pergolas and outdoor kitchens in Fairbanks Ranch, an unincorporated community permitted by the County.
Composite decks in Oceanside
Deck, patio cover and pergola work in Oceanside, with the city's standard plans for decks and patio covers.
Composite decks in Rancho Bernardo
Decks, patio covers and fire-resistant decking in Rancho Bernardo, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Composite decks in Rancho Santa Fe
Decks, pergolas and outdoor kitchens in Rancho Santa Fe, reviewed by the Art Jury and permitted by the County.
Composite decks in Solana Beach
Decks, patio covers and pergolas in Solana Beach, where the entire city is in the Coastal Zone.
Composite decks in La Costa
Decks, covers and outdoor kitchens in La Costa, a neighborhood of the City of Carlsbad.
Composite decks in 4S Ranch
Composite decks, patio covers and pergolas in 4S Ranch, an unincorporated community permitted by the County.
Composite decks in Rancho Penasquitos
Decks, patio covers and outdoor kitchens in Rancho Penasquitos, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Composite decks in Vista
Decks, patio covers and pergolas in Vista, with city handouts for decks and patio covers.
Composite decks in San Marcos
Decks, patio covers and pergolas in San Marcos, with the city's patio cover height and setback notes.
Composite decks in Fallbrook
Fire-resistant decking, deck replacement and patio covers in Fallbrook, permitted by the County.
Composite decks in San Elijo Hills
Decks, covers and outdoor kitchens in San Elijo Hills, a neighborhood of the City of San Marcos.
Composite decks in Bonsall
Deck, patio cover and pergola work in Bonsall, an unincorporated community permitted by the County.
Composite decks in North County San Diego
How deck, patio cover and outdoor projects are permitted across North County, and which office answers for each address.