Deck Builder Lloyd Portland, OR
Repair, Rebuild & New Decks, OR
Lloyd, the district around the Moda Center, is towers and podium buildings, so every deck here is a roof terrace or a balcony over occupied space. We cover NE Multnomah Street and the blocks around the Moda Center, with a fixed written price before any work starts.
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Since 2008
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Lloyd Deck Conditions, Block by Block
Deck work in Lloyd starts with the housing stock, high-rise apartment and condo towers with private balconies and shared amenity terraces, and the one site condition that governs it: building-envelope warranties on the podium membrane, which allow no penetrations and require a fully floating deck assembly.
On these lots we specify pedestal-set porcelain pavers or PVC panels, both removable for the annual membrane inspection the building requires.
We work NE Multnomah Street, NE Grand Avenue, NE Holladay Street and the streets around the Moda Center and the Oregon Convention Center through the year, which is how 16 Lloyd 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 Lloyd deck →- Housing stock high-rise apartment and condo towers with private balconies and shared amenity terraces
- Site condition building-envelope warranties on the podium membrane, which allow no penetrations and require a fully floating deck assembly
- Material we specify pedestal-set porcelain pavers or PVC panels, both removable for the annual membrane inspection the building requires
- Crew response time 8-14 minutes from our Central Eastside shop, with same-day inspection for anything structural
What We Build and Fix in Lloyd
Lloyd homeowners book all 15 services below. Repair and inspection move fastest, new builds and rebuilds take a permit window, and the crew stays the same across all of them.
From First Call to Final Walk in Lloyd
Deck projects in Lloyd 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.
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Site visit and measure
We come out to Lloyd 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.
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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.
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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 Lloyd 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.
Neighbourhoods Next to Lloyd
Lloyd sits inside Northeast 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.
Common Questions About Decks in Lloyd
How much does a deck cost in Lloyd?
A deck in Lloyd 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 Lloyd lots: building-envelope warranties on the podium membrane, which allow no penetrations and require a fully floating deck assembly. We price after a site visit rather than over the phone for exactly that reason.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Lloyd?
Yes, a deck more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade in Lloyd 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 Lloyd?
The condition that decides a deck in Lloyd is building-envelope warranties on the podium membrane, which allow no penetrations and require a fully floating deck assembly. 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 Lloyd?
For Lloyd we specify pedestal-set porcelain pavers or PVC panels, both removable for the annual membrane inspection the building requires. 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 Lloyd?
Our crew reaches Lloyd in 8-14 minutes from the Central Eastside shop. We cover NE Multnomah Street, NE Grand Avenue, NE Holladay Street and the blocks around the Moda Center 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 Lloyd deck take to build?
A Lloyd 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 Lloyd before?
Yes, 16 decks in Lloyd since 2008, plus work throughout Northeast Portland. Lloyd, the district around the Moda Center, is towers and podium buildings, so every deck here is a roof terrace or a balcony over occupied space. We can walk you through examples from streets near yours on the first visit, along with projects in Concordia, Woodlawn, King.
What should I check before hiring a deck contractor in Lloyd?
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.
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We work every neighbourhood in Northeast Portland, Lloyd included, and 5 districts in total. Each name below opens its own page with local build detail.
Get a Fixed Written Price for Your Lloyd Deck
Tell us what the deck is doing and we will tell you what it takes to fix it. Site visits in Lloyd are free, quotes are fixed in writing, and nothing gets added later.
- 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