Deck Builder Brooklyn Portland, OR
New Builds, Repairs & Resurfacing, OR
Brooklyn is a small rail-side neighbourhood of 1890s cottages, where narrow lots and freight noise both shape the deck design. That is 19 local projects, all handled by our own carpenters, never a subcontractor.
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Portland Decks
Since 2008
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Why a Brooklyn Deck Gets Built Differently
Two facts shape a Brooklyn deck. The housing is 1890s to 1910s cottages and workers houses on 25 to 40-foot (7.6 to 12 m) lots, and the ground brings lots barely wider than the house, which limit the deck to the rear and rule out any machine access to the back yard.
For a Brooklyn back yard we build with cedar in short lengths with a solid privacy screen on the rail side, which cuts yard noise and fits through a 3-foot (0.9 m) gate.
We work SE Milwaukie Avenue, SE Powell Boulevard, SE 17th Avenue and the streets around Brooklyn Park and the Brooklyn rail yard through the year, which is how 19 Brooklyn projects add up. Every quote is a fixed written price after a site visit, with the Portland Permitting and Development filing handled in house, and every build carries a 10-year written workmanship warranty.
Talk to the crew about your Brooklyn deck →- Housing stock 1890s to 1910s cottages and workers houses on 25 to 40-foot (7.6 to 12 m) lots
- Site condition lots barely wider than the house, which limit the deck to the rear and rule out any machine access to the back yard
- Material we specify cedar in short lengths with a solid privacy screen on the rail side, which cuts yard noise and fits through a 3-foot (0.9 m) gate
- Crew response time 7-13 minutes from our Central Eastside shop, with same-day inspection for anything structural
The 15 Deck Services Available in Brooklyn
Here are the 15 deck services we bring to Brooklyn. Each one links to the full page with pricing, timelines and the code detail that applies in Portland.
What Happens After You Call Us About a Brooklyn Deck
Deck projects in Brooklyn run through 5 stages. Nothing starts on site until the price is fixed in writing and the permit is filed, which is why our schedules hold.
- 01
Site visit and measure
We come out to Brooklyn within 24 to 48 hours, measure the space, check the ledger, posts and footings, and photograph anything that has already failed. The visit is free and takes 45 to 60 minutes.
- 02
Fixed written quote
You get a line-item price covering demolition, framing, decking, railing, hardware, permits and haul-away. The number does not move after signing unless you change the scope in writing.
- 03
Permit and drawings
We draw the plan and file with Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D). Review runs 2 to 4 weeks on a standard residential deck, and we build that wait into the schedule you are given rather than discovering it later.
- 04
Build
The crew works Brooklyn in one continuous stretch, no jumping between sites. A 300 sq ft (28 sq m) deck takes 6 to 10 working days, a repair 1 to 3, a multi-level hillside build 12 to 21.
- 05
Inspection, clean-up and warranty
We meet the inspector, clear every offcut and fastener from the yard, and hand over the written 10-year workmanship warranty along with the manufacturer warranty on the decking itself.
Other Southeast Portland Neighbourhoods We Serve
Brooklyn sits inside Southeast Portland. The crew covers the neighbourhoods below on the same schedule and at the same rates, so a job two streets over runs exactly like one on yours.
What Brooklyn Homeowners Ask Us First
How much does a deck cost in Brooklyn?
A deck in Brooklyn costs $1,800 to $45,000 depending on scope. Repairs, meaning board replacement, railing work and stair fixes, run $1,800 to $4,500 on most houses here. A new 300 sq ft (28 sq m) cedar or composite build runs $14,000 to $28,000. Multi-level and hillside builds reach $32,000 to $45,000. One local factor moves that range on Brooklyn lots: lots barely wider than the house, which limit the deck to the rear and rule out any machine access to the back yard. We price after a site visit rather than over the phone for exactly that reason.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Brooklyn?
Yes, a deck more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade in Brooklyn needs a permit from Portland Permitting and Development (PP&D). Repairs replacing under 50% of the structural members usually do not. Fees run $185 to $685 and review takes 2 to 4 weeks. We draw the plan, file it and meet the inspector, so nothing lands on the homeowner.
What is the biggest deck problem in Brooklyn?
The condition that decides a deck in Brooklyn is lots barely wider than the house, which limit the deck to the rear and rule out any machine access to the back yard. It shows up on most lots here, and ignoring it is what turns a 30-year deck into a 10-year one. We check for it on the first visit and price the fix into the quote rather than raising it halfway through the build.
Which decking material works best in Brooklyn?
For Brooklyn we specify cedar in short lengths with a solid privacy screen on the rail side, which cuts yard noise and fits through a 3-foot (0.9 m) gate. Four materials are worth considering across Portland: capped composite such as Trex Transcend, PVC such as TimberTech AZEK, Western Red Cedar and IPE hardwood. Composite and PVC carry 25 to 30-year fade warranties and need no annual coat. Cedar costs less up front and needs re-staining every 2 to 3 years. IPE lasts 50 to 75 years at $28 to $40 per sq ft installed.
How fast can you get to Brooklyn?
Our crew reaches Brooklyn in 7-13 minutes from the Central Eastside shop. We cover SE Milwaukie Avenue, SE Powell Boulevard, SE 17th Avenue and the blocks around Brooklyn Park regularly. Structural safety calls, meaning collapsing railings, rotted ledgers or moving stair stringers, get a same-day inspection. Everything else books within 24 to 48 hours.
How long does a Brooklyn deck take to build?
A Brooklyn deck takes 1 to 21 working days on site. Repairs finish in 1 to 3 days. A new 300 sq ft (28 sq m) build runs 6 to 10 days. Multi-level or hillside builds take 12 to 21 days. Add 2 to 4 weeks of permit review before any of that starts. We give you the full timeline, permit wait included, at quote stage.
Have you built decks in Brooklyn before?
Yes, 19 decks in Brooklyn since 2008, plus work throughout Southeast Portland. Brooklyn is a small rail-side neighbourhood of 1890s cottages, where narrow lots and freight noise both shape the deck design. We can walk you through examples from streets near yours on the first visit, along with projects in Sellwood-Moreland, Eastmoreland, Reed.
What should I check before hiring a deck contractor in Brooklyn?
Check 4 things before signing anything. First, an active Oregon Construction Contractors Board licence, verifiable online in under a minute, ours is OR CCB #248317. Second, NADRA membership, the North American Deck and Railing Association. Third, proof of liability insurance and a bond. Fourth, manufacturer certification such as TrexPro Platinum or TimberTech Pro. A contractor who gets defensive about any of the four has answered the question.
Other Portland Areas Near
Brooklyn We Serve
Brooklyn is one of 66 neighbourhoods we serve. Every district below gets the same in-house crew, the same warranty and the same fixed written quote.
Free Site Visit Anywhere in Brooklyn
One call gets you a real number. We measure in Brooklyn, price the job line by line, and put the whole thing in writing before any work is scheduled.
- Free on-site measure and written quote
- Licensed, bonded and insured, OR CCB #248317
- 10-year written workmanship warranty
- Permits filed in house, no homeowner paperwork