Deck Installation in Lynnwood WA - Built to Handle Our Rain

Some people have a back door that opens to a drop. Some have a patio that floods or sits too low. Some are tired of a worn-out deck that wobbles, and they would rather start fresh than patch it again.

You might want more room for family dinners. You might want a spot where the kids can play while you watch from the kitchen window. Or you may want to sell, and a clean deck adds to what buyers see from the yard.

Here is what we hear most. Your old deck has soft spots. The railing moves when you lean on it. The boards are gray, split, and slick with moss. Moss is a sign that water never dries out. In our area, that moisture feeds mold, and mold eats wood from the inside. If you can push a screwdriver into a joist, the deck is past saving.

A new deck also makes sense when the old one was never built right. Many older Lynnwood and Edmonds homes have decks added years ago with no flashing at the house wall. Water ran behind the board that ties the deck to the house. That rots the wall too, and you may not see it.

If your deck is only a few boards gone, repair might be enough. We will tell you straight which one you need. We would rather not sell you a new deck if a fix will do.

One more reason to build new: the yard itself. Maybe you have a slope that makes the lawn hard to use. A deck can turn that tilted patch into flat space you actually enjoy.

It starts with a walk around your yard. We talk about how you want to use the deck. How many people? A grill, a table, or a hot tub? We look at the slope, the drainage, and where the sun hits. We check the house wall where the deck would attach.

Next, we plan it with you. We pick the size and shape, the stairs, and the railing. We help you choose between pressure-treated wood, cedar, and composite boards. Treated wood costs less up front but needs sealing and care. Composite costs more up front but needs less upkeep. We explain both and let you pick.

Then comes the permit. Many decks need one, especially ones that sit higher off the ground or attach to the house. We handle permits in-house, and the rules differ between Snohomish and King County. You don't have to stand in line at city hall.

Once the permit is in hand, we mark the layout and dig the footings. Footings are the concrete bases that carry the weight. They go in first, because the whole deck rests on them. Then we set the posts and build the frame. The board that ties the deck to the house gets proper flashing, which is thin metal that sends water away from the wall. This step stops the rot we see on so many old decks.

Next come the joists, the beams, and the decking boards. We leave small gaps between boards so rain drains and wood can dry. Then we build the stairs and the railing, and we check that everything is tight and level.

If the county asks for an inspection, we set it up and meet the inspector. When it passes, we do a final walk with you. We clean the site, haul off the scraps, and leave your yard tidy. We also tell you how to care for the wood or boards you picked, so the deck keeps looking good through our wet winters.

Deck prices swing a lot, so we won't throw out a guess before seeing your yard. Here is what pushes the cost up or down.

Size is the big one. More square feet means more wood, more footings, and more time. Height matters too. A deck that sits high needs taller posts, more bracing, and stronger railings. A low deck is simpler.

The boards you pick change the total. Treated lumber, cedar, and composite all sit at different price points. The railing style, the stairs, and any built-in seats or lights add to it as well.

Your site matters. A flat yard is easier than a slope. If we must haul material through a narrow side yard, that takes extra time. If the soil is soft or wet, we may need to adjust the footings.

Permits and inspections are part of the picture too, and we list them in the quote. So is cleanup and hauling away old decking if we tear out an old deck first. Tear-out takes real time, and the quote shows it as its own line.

The estimate is free, with no trip fee. You get an honest, itemized quote up front, so you see what each part costs. No hidden fees. If you want to save money, we can show you where to trim, such as a simpler railing or a smaller footprint.

We are JE Remodeling Solutions, a family-owned crew based in Lynnwood. John Eric Fernandez learned building from his father, and he has more than 25 years of hands-on work behind him. We are a licensed Washington State general contractor, bonded and insured.

Lots of homeowners have had a contractor disappear mid-job. That is not how we work. You get one point of contact, and our average reply time is about 30 minutes. We keep hours Monday through Saturday, 9 to 5.

We handle permits ourselves. We back our work with a guarantee, so if something isn't right, we make it right. And every day we clean up, with proper debris disposal when we finish.