Deck Builder Hillside Portland, OR
Custom Builds & Repairs, OR
Hillside sits between West Burnside and Pittock, a small neighbourhood of view decks where the drop off the back of the house runs two full storeys. Housing here runs to large 1920s to 1960s custom houses and mid-century moderns on wooded view lots, and our crew handles repair, replacement and new installs with a written quote on the first visit.
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Portland Decks
Since 2008
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What Deck Building in Hillside Actually Involves
Hillside housing is large 1920s to 1960s custom houses and mid-century moderns on wooded view lots. The condition that decides every build here is two-storey post heights, which put the guard more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade everywhere and trigger full engineered lateral bracing.
Our material call for Hillside is steel-post framing under composite decking, since the post height rules out standard 6x6 timber under current lateral load tables.
We work NW Cornell Road, SW Fairview Boulevard, NW Rockingham Drive and the streets around Pittock Acres Park and the Audubon Society of Portland sanctuary through the year, which is how 14 Hillside 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 Hillside deck →- Housing stock large 1920s to 1960s custom houses and mid-century moderns on wooded view lots
- Site condition two-storey post heights, which put the guard more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade everywhere and trigger full engineered lateral bracing
- Material we specify steel-post framing under composite decking, since the post height rules out standard 6x6 timber under current lateral load tables
- Crew response time 15-22 minutes from our Central Eastside shop, with same-day inspection for anything structural
Deck Services We Run in Hillside
We run 15 deck services in Hillside, from a single rotted board to a full multi-level rebuild. Every one is handled by our own carpenters, not a subcontractor pulled in for the week.
How a Hillside Deck Project Runs
Deck projects in Hillside 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 Hillside 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.
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Build
The crew works Hillside 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.
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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.
Streets We Also Cover Near Hillside
Hillside sits inside Northwest 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.
Hillside Deck Questions, Answered
How much does a deck cost in Hillside?
A deck in Hillside 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 Hillside lots: two-storey post heights, which put the guard more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade everywhere and trigger full engineered lateral bracing. We price after a site visit rather than over the phone for exactly that reason.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Hillside?
Yes, a deck more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade in Hillside 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 Hillside?
The condition that decides a deck in Hillside is two-storey post heights, which put the guard more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade everywhere and trigger full engineered lateral bracing. 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 Hillside?
For Hillside we specify steel-post framing under composite decking, since the post height rules out standard 6x6 timber under current lateral load tables. 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 Hillside?
Our crew reaches Hillside in 15-22 minutes from the Central Eastside shop. We cover NW Cornell Road, SW Fairview Boulevard, NW Rockingham Drive and the blocks around Pittock Acres 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 Hillside deck take to build?
A Hillside 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 Hillside before?
Yes, 14 decks in Hillside since 2008, plus work throughout Northwest Portland. Hillside sits between West Burnside and Pittock, a small neighbourhood of view decks where the drop off the back of the house runs two full storeys. We can walk you through examples from streets near yours on the first visit, along with projects in Pearl District, Northwest District, Linnton.
What should I check before hiring a deck contractor in Hillside?
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.
Service Areas We Cover Near
Hillside
Hillside sits inside Northwest Portland. The same crew covers all 66 neighbourhoods below at the same rates, so pick the one nearest your street.
Book a Free Hillside Deck Quote
We are in Hillside in 15-22 minutes. Call and we will book a free site visit, measure the space and hand you a fixed written price with permits and haul-away included.
- 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