A wood deck is a frame of posts, beams and joists with a walking surface and guards. We build new decks under CA License #1020290 and work from your plans or from a layout we draw with you.
Wood suits owners who like the look and a lower first cost. It needs sealing or staining on a regular schedule, and it needs sound connections: a proper ledger attachment to the house, footings that match the loads, and fasteners rated for outdoor use. The City of San Diego bulletin, for example, requires hot-dipped galvanized or stainless fasteners and treated or foundation-grade wood near the ground.
The job order is site visit, written scope, permit if required, footings, framing, decking, stairs and guards, inspection, finish.
We have no sourced price range for new wood decks in our price file, so we do not publish one. Your price is a written quote after a site visit.
Common questions
How high can a deck be before it needs a permit?
The County and the cities of Escondido, Vista and San Diego publish a 30-inch line above grade, and the City of San Diego adds 200 square feet, attachment to a dwelling and main-exit use. Confirm with the office for your address.
What fasteners do you use?
We use hardware rated for outdoor use and name the type in the written quote. Near the coast we price stainless steel.
Where we do this work
Wood deck building in Escondido
Deck, patio cover and pergola work in Escondido, with the city's 30-inch deck rule explained.
Wood deck building in Del Mar
Deck and patio projects in Del Mar, where design review usually comes before the building permit.
Wood deck building in Encinitas
Decks, patio covers and pergolas in Encinitas, with the city's 120 square foot patio cover guide.
Wood deck building in Olivenhain
Deck and outdoor living work in Olivenhain, where the first step is confirming the city line.
Wood deck building in Carmel Valley
Decks, patio covers and outdoor kitchens in Carmel Valley, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Wood deck building in Carlsbad
Deck, patio cover and pergola work in Carlsbad, following the Building Division's published handouts.
Wood deck building in Leucadia
Decks and covered patios in Leucadia, built with salt air in mind.
Wood deck building in Cardiff
Deck repair, replacement and outdoor rooms in Cardiff, near the coast and the lagoon.
Wood deck building in Fairbanks Ranch
Decks, pergolas and outdoor kitchens in Fairbanks Ranch, an unincorporated community permitted by the County.
Wood deck building in Oceanside
Deck, patio cover and pergola work in Oceanside, with the city's standard plans for decks and patio covers.
Wood deck building in Rancho Bernardo
Decks, patio covers and fire-resistant decking in Rancho Bernardo, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Wood deck building in Rancho Santa Fe
Decks, pergolas and outdoor kitchens in Rancho Santa Fe, reviewed by the Art Jury and permitted by the County.
Wood deck building in Solana Beach
Decks, patio covers and pergolas in Solana Beach, where the entire city is in the Coastal Zone.
Wood deck building in La Costa
Decks, covers and outdoor kitchens in La Costa, a neighborhood of the City of Carlsbad.
Wood deck building in 4S Ranch
Composite decks, patio covers and pergolas in 4S Ranch, an unincorporated community permitted by the County.
Wood deck building in Rancho Penasquitos
Decks, patio covers and outdoor kitchens in Rancho Penasquitos, permitted by the City of San Diego.
Wood deck building in Vista
Decks, patio covers and pergolas in Vista, with city handouts for decks and patio covers.
Wood deck building in San Marcos
Decks, patio covers and pergolas in San Marcos, with the city's patio cover height and setback notes.
Wood deck building in Fallbrook
Fire-resistant decking, deck replacement and patio covers in Fallbrook, permitted by the County.
Wood deck building in San Elijo Hills
Decks, covers and outdoor kitchens in San Elijo Hills, a neighborhood of the City of San Marcos.
Wood deck building in Bonsall
Deck, patio cover and pergola work in Bonsall, an unincorporated community permitted by the County.
Wood deck building in North County San Diego
How deck, patio cover and outdoor projects are permitted across North County, and which office answers for each address.