Deck Builders in Anthem, AZ

Deck Builders in Anthem first need to know one thing about your address: which side of Interstate 17 it is on. Anthem is a master-planned community developed by Del Webb starting in 1998, and its Parkside area has homes on both sides of the freeway. The east side is served by Maricopa County, while the west side is within Phoenix city limits. That decides which office reviews your deck or patio cover, and we sort it out before drawing anything.

Two permit paths

For homes inside Phoenix, the city's residential patio cover guideline treats a cover as a one-story structure no taller than 12 feet, open on at least two sides and attached to the home. It asks for a plot plan, cross-section, roof framing plan and foundation plan. Footings go at least 12 inches below undisturbed ground, and structural calculations are not required when the framing is conventional and roof loads stay within the guideline's limits. For homes in unincorporated Maricopa County, the county's patio cover standards (dated April 2014, so we confirm they are current) apply, with their own framing tables and a sequence of inspections from footings to final. Either way, we prepare the drawings and handle the submittal.

HOA review comes first

Anthem has three subdivisions, Parkside, Country Club and Village, each with its own homeowners association and five-member board. The Anthem Community Council, a nonprofit community association, sets broader plans and policies. Additions you can see from a street or common area usually need architectural approval. We give you a drawing, colors and materials list to submit, and we wait for sign-off before we file for a permit.

Designed for how families use a yard

With 2.61 people per household on average and a solid share of children, Anthem backyards get heavy use. The decks we plan here often include:

• A covered dining area right off the kitchen door
• An open sun deck section for loungers, away from the cover
• Railings with tight baluster spacing on any raised section
• Wide, shallow stairs down to the grass or pool area
• Durable composite that holds up to toys, bikes and pool traffic

Foothill weather, sudden storms

Anthem sits at the base of Daisy Mountain and Gavilan Peak, around 1,864 feet, and runs somewhat cooler and wetter than Phoenix to the south. Average rainfall is about 12.34 inches a year. Storms can be intense: on July 31, 2012, 5.01 inches fell in 90 minutes. We slope surfaces, leave proper board gaps and route roof runoff from any cover away from footings and the house foundation.

Shade that fits the elevation

A solid patio cover gives full shade and rain protection. A pergola with louvers or shade fabric lets winter sun through while cutting summer glare. Because Anthem homes often back onto open space, about 36% of the community, many owners want a structure that frames the view rather than blocks it. We show options against your lot before you choose.

Request an estimate

Call (480) 428-2835 or send photos of your backyard and your HOA guidelines. We visit, measure and provide a written quote that covers design, HOA drawings, permits and construction.

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