Deck Builders in Arvada, CO

Deck Builders in Arvada work with a lot of people who are not going anywhere. Census estimates show 75.3% of homes here are owner-occupied and 87.0% of residents were in the same house a year earlier, and 17.4% of residents are 65 or older. When someone plans to stay in a house for the long haul, the deck should be built for the years ahead, not just for this summer. That means safe access, low upkeep, and a layout that still works if mobility changes.

Getting on and off the deck easily

The step from the back door to the deck is the one people use most, so we try to make it a single, level transition whenever the house allows. Beyond that:

• Shallow, even stairs with consistent rise and generous treads
• Handrails on both sides, not just the one side the code requires
• A landing partway down long stair runs to break up the climb
• Lighting at the top landing and along the steps for evening use
• A ramp or at-grade path where the yard slope allows it

The DCA 6 deck guide requires a handrail on stairs with four or more risers, set 34 to 38 inches high and graspable, plus a light source at the top landing. We often go beyond those minimums for Arvada clients who want extra peace of mind.

Postwar houses and their back doors

Arvada grew fast after World War II, from 2,359 people in 1950 to 19,242 in 1960 and 49,844 by 1970. Many homes from that era were built with the back door several steps above grade and no deck at all. Replacing a narrow stoop with a wide deck at door level can make the whole back of the house easier to use. Older homes can also have framing or siding that makes a ledger connection tricky, and in those cases a freestanding deck is often the cleaner answer.

Materials that cut down on chores

Wood decks need cleaning and restaining every few years, and Front Range sun speeds that up. For owners who would rather not keep up that routine, composite or capped PVC boards with hidden fasteners remove most of the work. If you love the look of wood, we can build in cedar and set you up on a realistic staining schedule, or mix materials: wood framing and trim with composite walking surfaces.

Sun, cold and clay

Arvada's July afternoons average about 89 degrees and January nights drop to about 19 degrees, a range that moves boards and loosens fasteners over time. The Colorado Geological Survey also notes that most of Colorado's homes are in areas with potentially expansive clay, and a deck's light footings are the kind of structure swelling soil moves. We set footings to local design depth, keep water from pooling near posts, and choose fasteners rated for the treated lumber we use. Hail season, which peaks in early to mid-June according to CSU climate data, is another reason many owners pick tougher capped boards.

Covered space for shade

A pergola or covered section over part of the deck gives a cool place to sit on summer afternoons and keeps snow off the main path to the yard in winter. Covers must be designed for local snow loads, and we include that in the drawings.

Talk with us

Call (720) 604-3036 or

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. We will look at how you use the back of the house now and how you want to use it in ten years, then give you a written quote.