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Valley Decks

Our process

How we build a deck

Six steps, the same on every project. The parts you never see after the boards go down get the most attention.

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  1. Clipboard with a deck sketch and tape measure resting on an old deck railing

    1. Estimate request and site measure

    We measure the yard and the wall the deck attaches to, check slope, drainage, utilities and access for equipment, and note anything your HOA or city will ask about. You get options, not a pitch.

  2. Rolled deck construction plans and a permit folder on a workbench

    2. Design and written estimate

    A layout with board direction, stairs, railing and any cover or pergola, plus a written estimate that names materials, fasteners, permit path and a build window. Changes are easy at this stage and expensive later.

  3. Rolled deck construction plans and a permit folder on a workbench

    3. Permit and HOA approval

    In Boise and Nampa, decks more than 12 inches above grade need a building permit with framing and ledger details; Meridian uses size, attachment and exit-door rules. We prepare drawings and the HOA submittal package (materials, colors, dimensions).

  4. Concrete deck pier footing with a galvanized post base before the post is set

    4. Footings and framing

    Footings go below Boise's 24-inch frost depth. The ledger is flashed and fastened to the house rim with structural fasteners; joists are spaced for the board you chose and taped where the manufacturer calls for it. Inspections happen before anything is covered.

  5. Deck under construction with framing complete and the first composite boards installed

    5. Decking, railing and stairs

    Boards are laid with the gaps your material needs for Treasure Valley temperature swings, railing posts are blocked into the frame, and stairs are built to consistent rise and run with lighting if you want it.

  6. Finished deck swept clean with furniture set out on handoff day

    6. Final inspection and walkthrough

    We close the permit, clean up, and walk the deck with you — including care for your material through freeze-thaw winters and dry summers.

Questions about timing? See the best time to build a deck in Boise or the deck permit guides.

Next step

Ready to price your deck?

Tell us the size, the material you're leaning toward and when you'd like it built. We'll follow up to schedule an on-site measure.

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