Deck Builder Richmond Portland, OR
Repair, Rebuild & New Decks, OR
Richmond covers the Division Street corridor, where new infill sits shoulder to shoulder with 1910s bungalows and setbacks get tight. We cover SE Division Street and the blocks around the Division Street restaurant row, with a fixed written price before any work starts.
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Portland Decks
Since 2008
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Richmond Deck Conditions, Block by Block
Deck work in Richmond starts with the housing stock, 1900s to 1920s bungalows and foursquares plus dense post-2012 townhome and apartment infill, and the one site condition that governs it: reduced side setbacks next to new infill, which put part of the deck inside a fire-separation zone on many lots.
On these lots we specify ignition-resistant composite near the property line with cedar further in, which satisfies the setback and keeps the budget sane.
We work SE Division Street, SE Clinton Street, SE 34th Avenue and the streets around the Division Street restaurant row and Piccolo Park through the year, which is how 30 Richmond 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 Richmond deck →- Housing stock 1900s to 1920s bungalows and foursquares plus dense post-2012 townhome and apartment infill
- Site condition reduced side setbacks next to new infill, which put part of the deck inside a fire-separation zone on many lots
- Material we specify ignition-resistant composite near the property line with cedar further in, which satisfies the setback and keeps the budget sane
- Crew response time 8-14 minutes from our Central Eastside shop, with same-day inspection for anything structural
What We Build and Fix in Richmond
Richmond 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 Richmond
Deck projects in Richmond 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 Richmond 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.
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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 Richmond 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 Richmond
Richmond 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.
Common Questions About Decks in Richmond
How much does a deck cost in Richmond?
A deck in Richmond 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 Richmond lots: reduced side setbacks next to new infill, which put part of the deck inside a fire-separation zone on many lots. We price after a site visit rather than over the phone for exactly that reason.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Richmond?
Yes, a deck more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade in Richmond 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 Richmond?
The condition that decides a deck in Richmond is reduced side setbacks next to new infill, which put part of the deck inside a fire-separation zone on many lots. 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 Richmond?
For Richmond we specify ignition-resistant composite near the property line with cedar further in, which satisfies the setback and keeps the budget sane. 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 Richmond?
Our crew reaches Richmond in 8-14 minutes from the Central Eastside shop. We cover SE Division Street, SE Clinton Street, SE 34th Avenue and the blocks around the Division Street restaurant row 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 Richmond deck take to build?
A Richmond 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 Richmond before?
Yes, 30 decks in Richmond since 2008, plus work throughout Southeast Portland. Richmond covers the Division Street corridor, where new infill sits shoulder to shoulder with 1910s bungalows and setbacks get tight. 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 Richmond?
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 Southeast Portland, Richmond included, and 5 districts in total. Each name below opens its own page with local build detail.
Get a Fixed Written Price for Your Richmond Deck
Tell us what the deck is doing and we will tell you what it takes to fix it. Site visits in Richmond 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