Deck Builders in Avondale, AZ

Deck Builders in Avondale build for households that are bigger than the Valley norm. Census figures put the average at 3.07 people per home, and in 2020 nearly half of households, 46.4%, had children under 18. That changes the brief. A deck here is a place for scooters, birthday parties and a grill that runs most weekends, so we put durability and safety ahead of showpiece details.

Built for traffic

Composite boards resist the scuffs and spills that wear through a stained wood surface, and they do not splinter under bare feet. Where kids play, we keep gaps between railing balusters tight, add a gate at the top of any stairs if you ask, and use hidden fasteners so there are no screw heads to catch toes. For a family that wants wood, we pick a tough species and plan a sealing schedule that fits a busy household.

Repair or replace?

Not every Avondale deck needs to be torn out. We probe posts and joists for rot, check the ledger connection and look for loose stair stringers. If the framing is sound, new boards and railings can give an old deck years more life for less money. If the structure has failed, we will say so plainly and quote a rebuild. About 61.6% of homes here are owner-occupied, and for landlords and investors we can also scope a straightforward repair that makes a rental deck safe without overbuilding.

Our services in Avondale

• Composite decks built for heavy use
• Wood decks and wood deck refinishing
• Deck repair, board replacement and full rebuilds
• Covered decks, patio covers and pergolas for afternoon shade
• Railings, stair rebuilds and gates
• Deck staining and sealing

Rivers, floodplains and monsoon storms

The Gila River crosses the south side of the city, and the Agua Fria joins it from the north. Some properties near these channels fall in mapped floodplains, where the city may want extra review before a new structure goes up. The city's engineering department publishes floodplain permit information, and we check for that before we design. Avondale averages 8.93 inches of rain a year, mostly from the North American Monsoon in July, August and early September. Those storms bring sudden wind and heavy rain in short bursts, so covers are anchored to engineered footings and roofs pitched to shed water away from the house and the deck boards.

Old Town and newer subdivisions

The settlement began as Coldwater, where Billy G. Moore settled near the Agua Fria in 1880 and later ran a stage station. The town incorporated in 1946 and became a city in 1959. The historic business district along Western Avenue still anchors Old Town, while most housing came later: the city grew from 35,883 people in 2000 to 89,334 in 2020. So a good share of the city's decks and covers were built during that boom, and years of desert sun take a toll on wood framing, fasteners and early composite boards.

Permits and plan review

The city's Development Services Department says building plans are submitted for review, a zoning compliance check happens as part of that review, and construction starts only after the permit is approved, followed by inspections. We prepare the drawings and schedule work around those inspections. Questions for the city can go to Development Services at (623) 333-4000.

Get a written estimate

Call (480) 428-2835. We will inspect the existing deck if you have one, measure the yard and give you a written estimate with typical price ranges for repair, replacement or a new build.

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