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Yes. The design visit, your estimate, and a deck safety inspection of any existing deck are free, with no obligation to build.

We meet at your home, measure the space, and talk through how you want to use it. Then we put together a design, an itemized estimate, and a timeline. Bring your ideas and photos you like; we’ll bring material samples.

Most decks take about 5–7 days once construction starts. Moderate builds take 10–14 days, and large multi-tier decks, covers, and roofs can take 21 days or more. Your estimate includes a timeline for your specific project.

Usually 1–4 weeks from your calendar deposit. Our team is large enough to keep wait times short.

After your project is scheduled. We go over board colors, railing, lighting, and extras like picture-frame borders or stair lighting so everything is ordered before the build starts. See our deck features for ideas.

Because Utah is hard on wood. Intense high-altitude sun and freeze-thaw swings crack, warp, and gray natural wood within a few seasons, and it needs sanding, staining, and sealing every year to keep up. Composite won’t rot, splinter, or attract insects, and it holds its color with nothing more than an occasional rinse.

Capped composite, a composite core wrapped in a protective shell, is the best fit for most Utah homes. The cap resists UV fading, moisture, and stains, which matters most at elevation and in snowy winters. We’ll walk you through the specific boards and their tradeoffs at your design appointment.

It can, like most surfaces in direct summer sun, and darker colors run warmer than lighter ones. If your deck faces south or west with no shade, we’ll suggest lighter colors, heat-reducing board lines, or a pergola. Most homeowners find shade is the real fix.

Yes. Composite is never stained, sealed, or painted. Plan on a wash with soap and water a couple of times a year, and clearing snow with a plastic shovel in winter.

Dozens, from light grays to rich browns, most with realistic wood-grain textures and color variation. We bring samples to your design appointment so you can see them against your home in daylight.

Metal railings in aluminum or steel, and composite railings that match your decking. Like our decking, we don’t build wood railings, because they need constant upkeep in Utah weather.

Yes. Summit and Wasatch counties are part of our service area. Mountain decks need framing designed for much heavier snow loads than valley homes, and composite holds up especially well to the stronger UV at elevation.

Yes. Slopes are common along the Wasatch Front. We size footings and posts to the grade, and a sloped lot often makes a great spot for a multi-level deck or a walkout.

Yes. These are some of our most common projects. Elevated decks need engineered footings, beams, and secure ledger attachment to the house, and we’ll design the stairs and landings to fit your yard.

Yes. Multiple levels connected by wide steps can separate dining, lounging, and grilling areas, and they’re a natural fit for sloped yards. You can price a second level in our Deck Cost Estimator.

Yes. Composite is slip-resistant, won’t splinter under bare feet, and handles water well. A hot tub adds a lot of weight, so we reinforce the framing beneath it.

Yes. We remove and haul away your old deck and, in most cases, build new from the footings up. Reusing old framing can void the decking manufacturer’s warranty, so we’re very strict about it and decide case by case. Plan on new framing: it’s one of the least expensive parts of the build, and it gives your new deck a fresh structure and a full warranty.

Most Utah cities require a building permit for decks that attach to the house or stand above a set height off the ground, and the rules vary by city. We handle the permit drawings, the application, and the inspections, so you don’t have to.

We’ll give you the drawings, material specs, and color samples your HOA usually asks for. Check your HOA’s rules early, since approval can take a few weeks and we can’t start until it comes through.

It depends on your city’s setback rules and any easements on your lot. We check them during design so your deck passes inspection the first time.

It comes down mostly to your materials and the deck’s size. For a quick ballpark, try our free Deck Cost Estimator. For an exact price, book a free design and we’ll give you an itemized estimate.

Materials. Your board line, your railing choice, and the deck’s square footage drive most of the price. Height and complexity matter too: a second-story deck with tall posts, a long staircase, and full railing costs more per square foot than one at ground level. Extras like picture-frame borders, lighting, and pergolas add to the total.

Financing is coming very soon. Ask about it at your design appointment, and check back here for details.

Yes. Decks and outdoor living spaces are one of the biggest return-on-investment upgrades you can make to a home. A well-built deck adds usable living space and curb appeal, and composite keeps looking new for buyers years later, without the worn, weathered look of an aging wood deck.

Spring and early summer are the most popular, which is why they book up first. Fall and winter are the best-kept secrets: shorter wait times, construction happens in your backyard while you’re not using it anyway, and your deck is ready the day spring arrives.

Absolutely. We build through the winter across the valley. In Summit and Wasatch counties, winter schedules depend more on snowpack and weather conditions, so mountain projects may need a little more flexibility.

Yes. Booking your design in fall or winter puts you at the front of the line, and because we build through winter, your deck can be finished before the spring rush even starts.

Rinse it off and scrub with warm soapy water and a soft brush a couple of times a year. For grease or stubborn spots, use a cleaner made for composite decking. Skip harsh chemicals and high-pressure washer settings that can scar the surface.

Use a plastic shovel, pushing in the direction of the boards, and avoid metal blades that can scratch. Most composite brands allow calcium chloride ice melt; we’ll tell you what’s approved for your boards.

Yes. It won’t splinter into paws, and it doesn’t need the stains and sealers wood decks use. It also stands up well to claws and is easy to clean after muddy feet.

Warning signs include soft or rotting boards, wobbly railings, loose stairs, rusted connectors, and a ledger board pulling away from the house. We offer a free deck safety inspection and will tell you honestly whether your deck needs repairs, replacement, or nothing at all.

Two layers. The decking manufacturer warranties the boards against fading, staining, and structural defects, often for 25 years or more depending on the line. Utah Decks also backs our workmanship with a 5-year warranty.

Yes. Utah Decks is licensed and insured.

Utah Decks has served more than 150 homeowners across Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Summit, and Wasatch counties over six years. You can see our work on the Projects page.