Custom Decks in Lawrence Township, NJ

Pressure-treated lumber is still the most affordable way to build a deck, and a well-built pressure-treated deck will last twenty years if it is stained or sealed every couple of seasons. Cedar and redwood cost more and look better, with natural resistance to rot and insects, but they need the same regular finishing. If you want the wood look without the annual weekend of staining, composite is the answer.

We build a lot of decks in TimberTech composite. The boards are made from recycled plastics and wood fibre with a protective cap, so they do not splinter, fade or need staining, and they carry a long manufacturer warranty against staining and fading. They cost more up front than pressure-treated boards and considerably less over the life of the deck. For homes near the water or where a fully waterproof surface is wanted — over a living space, for instance — a fiberglass deck system is the right choice, and we install those too.

A deck does not have to be a rectangle off the back door. On sloped lots — common in Hopewell, Hillsborough and the hillier parts of Bucks and Montgomery County — a multi-level deck steps down with the grade, turning an awkward yard into usable space at each level. We design decks with built-in benches, planters and privacy screens, integrated lighting in the stair risers and posts, and covered sections or pergolas so the deck is usable in a July sun and an October rain.

We will draw up the layout with you, show you samples of the decking and railing options, and give you one price for the whole thing, permit included.