Deck Builder Cathedral Park Portland, OR
New Builds, Repairs & Resurfacing, OR
Cathedral Park drops toward the river under the St. Johns Bridge, so the low blocks carry moisture that the ridge blocks never see. That is 21 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 Cathedral Park Deck Gets Built Differently
Two facts shape a Cathedral Park deck. The housing is 1900s to 1930s cottages and bungalows, plus newer skinny infill above the park, and the ground brings river-bottom humidity that keeps ground-level decks damp and grows moss on north-facing boards inside one season.
For a Cathedral Park back yard we build with capped composite in a mid tone, which resists the algae staining that turns cedar grey-green in this pocket.
We work N Edison Street, N Richmond Avenue, N Crawford Street and the streets around Cathedral Park and the St. Johns Bridge piers through the year, which is how 21 Cathedral Park 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 Cathedral Park deck →- Housing stock 1900s to 1930s cottages and bungalows, plus newer skinny infill above the park
- Site condition river-bottom humidity that keeps ground-level decks damp and grows moss on north-facing boards inside one season
- Material we specify capped composite in a mid tone, which resists the algae staining that turns cedar grey-green in this pocket
- Crew response time 21-28 minutes from our Central Eastside shop, with same-day inspection for anything structural
The 15 Deck Services Available in Cathedral Park
Here are the 15 deck services we bring to Cathedral Park. 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 Cathedral Park Deck
Deck projects in Cathedral Park 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 Cathedral Park 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 Cathedral Park 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 North Portland Neighbourhoods We Serve
Cathedral Park sits inside North 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 Cathedral Park Homeowners Ask Us First
How much does a deck cost in Cathedral Park?
A deck in Cathedral Park 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 Cathedral Park lots: river-bottom humidity that keeps ground-level decks damp and grows moss on north-facing boards inside one season. We price after a site visit rather than over the phone for exactly that reason.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Cathedral Park?
Yes, a deck more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade in Cathedral Park 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 Cathedral Park?
The condition that decides a deck in Cathedral Park is river-bottom humidity that keeps ground-level decks damp and grows moss on north-facing boards inside one season. 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 Cathedral Park?
For Cathedral Park we specify capped composite in a mid tone, which resists the algae staining that turns cedar grey-green in this pocket. 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 Cathedral Park?
Our crew reaches Cathedral Park in 21-28 minutes from the Central Eastside shop. We cover N Edison Street, N Richmond Avenue, N Crawford Street and the blocks around Cathedral 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 Cathedral Park deck take to build?
A Cathedral Park 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 Cathedral Park before?
Yes, 21 decks in Cathedral Park since 2008, plus work throughout North Portland. Cathedral Park drops toward the river under the St. Johns Bridge, so the low blocks carry moisture that the ridge blocks never see. We can walk you through examples from streets near yours on the first visit, along with projects in St. Johns, University Park, Portsmouth.
What should I check before hiring a deck contractor in Cathedral Park?
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
Cathedral Park We Serve
Cathedral Park 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 Cathedral Park
One call gets you a real number. We measure in Cathedral Park, 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