Decks and porches built for South Carolina weather.
New decks, screened porches, board and rail replacement, and structural repairs to decks that are no longer safe — across Columbia, West Columbia, Lexington and the surrounding Midlands.
The boards are the cheap half of a deck.
What holds a deck up is the ledger connection to the house, the footings, the joist hangers and the flashing. That is where old decks fail, and it is invisible once the decking is down.
Our humidity and afternoon storms are hard on outdoor framing, and we see the results on restoration calls — decks pulling away from the wall, rot behind the ledger board, footings that were never deep enough. So we price the structure honestly instead of quoting a pretty surface over a tired frame.
What we build outside.
New decks
Designed to your yard and your door height, with footings, framing, flashing and rails done to code and inspected where the county requires it.
Screened porches
Screened rooms and porch enclosures with a proper roof structure — the upgrade people use most once it is built.
Covered porches and roof extensions
Tying a new roof into the existing one correctly, so the addition does not become the place the house leaks.
Board and rail replacement
Re-decking over sound framing in composite or pressure-treated, plus code-compliant rails and stair rebuilds.
Structural repairs
Ledger and flashing corrections, footing and post repairs, joist and hanger replacement on decks that are no longer safe.
Storm and tree damage
If a tree came down on it, we can handle the repair and the insurance documentation together.
Learn moreComposite or pressure-treated, honestly compared.
| Pressure-treated pine | Composite / capped composite | |
|---|---|---|
| Up-front cost | Lower | Higher, often substantially |
| Ongoing work | Cleaning and re-sealing every few years | Washing, essentially no refinishing |
| In our humidity | Can cup, split and grey without upkeep | Holds appearance far longer |
| Barefoot in July | Cooler underfoot | Darker boards get hot in direct sun |
| Best fit | Budget-driven builds, or decks you are happy to maintain | Long-term ownership and low maintenance |
Either way the framing underneath is pressure-treated and built to the same standard. The choice above is about the surface you walk on and how much upkeep you want to sign up for.
Decks and porches we actually built
New footings, real roof structure, and framing you would be happy to leave uncovered.
Screened porch rebuild in Lexington — new footings and framing, a gabled roof with exposed timber trusses, composite decking and lattice skirting.
Find out whether your deck needs boards or a rebuild.
We look at the framing, the ledger and the footings before quoting — so you are not paying for new decking on a frame that is failing.
Deck and porch questions.
Do I need a permit to build a deck?
In most Midlands jurisdictions a new deck above a certain height requires a permit and inspection, and attaching to the house almost always does. We confirm with your city or county and pull what is required.
Can my old deck be resurfaced instead of replaced?
Sometimes. If the footings, posts, joists and ledger connection are sound, re-decking is a real option and a big saving. We check the structure first and tell you which one you actually have.
How long does a deck take to build?
Many decks are a matter of days to a couple of weeks once materials are on site. Inspections and material lead times, particularly for specific composite colors, usually set the date more than the build does.
Is a screened porch better than an open deck?
It costs more, and it is the single upgrade homeowners here tell us they are most glad they paid for — mosquitoes and August afternoons being what they are. An open deck is easier to add a roof to later if it is framed with that in mind.
What causes decks to pull away from the house?
Almost always the ledger connection: wrong fasteners, or no flashing, so water sits against the band board and rots it from behind. It is the first thing we look at, and it is a safety issue rather than a cosmetic one.
Decks and porches by city.
Every town handles permits differently, and the housing stock is not the same from one side of the Midlands to the other. Pick your town for the local detail.
- SC Residential Builder License #48882 (Say Jay Inc.)
- IICRC Certified Firm — water, fire and smoke restoration done to industry standards
- Works with insurance program networks including Alacrity and Contractor Connection
Tell us about your deck or porch.
New build, replacement or repair — plus rough size and a timeline if you have one. We will call you back to set up a measure.
Prefer to talk it through?
Call (803) 518-9873. Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm — and we answer emergencies any hour.
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