Deck Builders in Centennial, CO

Deck Builders in Centennial spend much of their time on decks that already exist. That fits the city. Census figures show about 80.6% of homes here are owner-occupied, and 89.2% of residents were living in the same house a year earlier. People who stay that long eventually face a deck with soft boards, a wobbly railing or stairs that no longer feel right, and the real question is whether to fix it or start over.

How we judge an existing deck

We begin underneath, not on top. The surface boards are the easiest part to replace; what matters is the frame. On a site visit we check:

• The ledger board where the deck meets the house, and whether it is flashed and bolted
• Joists and beams for rot, splits and undersized spans
• Posts and footings for settling, heave or contact with wet soil
• Guard and stair connections, which loosen over years of use

If the frame is sound, a resurface with new composite or wood boards and new railings can make an older deck feel new. If the ledger or footings are failing, we will tell you plainly that a rebuild is the safer route.

A city made from older communities

Centennial only became a city on February 7, 2001, but its neighborhoods are older than that. It was formed from unincorporated Arapahoe County, including the former Southglenn and Castlewood census-designated places. Southglenn was built as a master-planned community and had 43,520 residents by 2000. Many decks in these areas were built under earlier codes, before details like lateral load connections and graspable handrails were standard.

Upgrades worth considering

• Wood to composite: keeping a sound frame and replacing the deck surface with composite or PVC boards cuts down on yearly sanding and staining.
• New railings: cable, aluminum or composite rails can open up a view of the yard, and we build them to code height.
• Wider, safer stairs: rebuilt stairs with consistent risers, a landing where needed and a proper handrail.
• Shade: a pergola or solid cover over part of the deck makes it usable on summer afternoons.
• Refinishing: if the wood is healthy, a clean, sand and restain may be all it needs.

Living near the trails and creeks

Centennial pairs much of its open space with trails, including the High Line Canal Trail, the Willow Creek Trail and the Big Dry Creek and Little Dry Creek trails. Lots that back onto greenbelts tend to have decks facing open views, and an elevated deck facing a trail often warrants a privacy screen or planter rail. Backyards next to open space can also mean more wildlife; Centennial has seen coyote numbers rise, enough to prompt resident education on deterring them. We can close in the area under a raised deck with skirting or lattice so it does not become a den.

Planning for the long haul

If you expect to be in the house another decade or more, it is worth spending on the parts that are hard to change later: footings, framing and the ledger connection. Boards and finishes can be updated down the road. We price options both ways so you can compare a full rebuild against a phased approach.

Permits and paperwork

Deck permits for Centennial addresses go through the City of Centennial, not Aurora. Before we start, we confirm what the city requires for your deck's height and attachment and handle the submittal if a permit is needed. If you are in an HOA, we can give you drawings and a written scope for its review.

Getting a quote

Call (720) 604-3036 or

Get a Free Estimate

. We will walk the deck with you, show you what we find underneath, and give you a written quote that separates must-fix structural items from optional upgrades.