Deck Builder Southwest Hills Portland, OR
New Builds, Repairs & Resurfacing, OR
Southwest Hills is the ridge above downtown, where view decks are the point and structural engineering is the cost driver. That is 28 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 Southwest Hills Deck Gets Built Differently
Two facts shape a Southwest Hills deck. The housing is grand 1910s to 1930s Tudors and Colonials plus mid-century view houses on steep parcels, and the ground brings cantilevers reaching 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m) past the last post, which need stamped drawings before Portland Permitting and Development accepts them.
For a Southwest Hills back yard we build with IPE or steel-framed composite with glass guards, the combination that carries a cantilever and keeps the downtown view open.
We work SW Vista Avenue, SW Montgomery Drive, SW Greenway Avenue and the streets around Council Crest Park and the Vista Bridge through the year, which is how 28 Southwest Hills 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 Southwest Hills deck →- Housing stock grand 1910s to 1930s Tudors and Colonials plus mid-century view houses on steep parcels
- Site condition cantilevers reaching 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m) past the last post, which need stamped drawings before Portland Permitting and Development accepts them
- Material we specify IPE or steel-framed composite with glass guards, the combination that carries a cantilever and keeps the downtown view open
- Crew response time 11-17 minutes from our Central Eastside shop, with same-day inspection for anything structural
The 15 Deck Services Available in Southwest Hills
Here are the 15 deck services we bring to Southwest Hills. 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 Southwest Hills Deck
Deck projects in Southwest Hills 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 Southwest Hills 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 Southwest Hills 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.
Other Southwest Portland Neighbourhoods We Serve
Southwest Hills sits inside Southwest 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 Southwest Hills Homeowners Ask Us First
How much does a deck cost in Southwest Hills?
A deck in Southwest Hills 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 Southwest Hills lots: cantilevers reaching 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m) past the last post, which need stamped drawings before Portland Permitting and Development accepts them. We price after a site visit rather than over the phone for exactly that reason.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Southwest Hills?
Yes, a deck more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade in Southwest Hills 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 Southwest Hills?
The condition that decides a deck in Southwest Hills is cantilevers reaching 4 to 6 feet (1.2 to 1.8 m) past the last post, which need stamped drawings before Portland Permitting and Development accepts them. 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 Southwest Hills?
For Southwest Hills we specify IPE or steel-framed composite with glass guards, the combination that carries a cantilever and keeps the downtown view open. 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 Southwest Hills?
Our crew reaches Southwest Hills in 11-17 minutes from the Central Eastside shop. We cover SW Vista Avenue, SW Montgomery Drive, SW Greenway Avenue and the blocks around Council Crest 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 Southwest Hills deck take to build?
A Southwest Hills 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 Southwest Hills before?
Yes, 28 decks in Southwest Hills since 2008, plus work throughout Southwest Portland. Southwest Hills is the ridge above downtown, where view decks are the point and structural engineering is the cost driver. We can walk you through examples from streets near yours on the first visit, along with projects in Downtown, Homestead, Corbett-Terwilliger-Lair Hill.
What should I check before hiring a deck contractor in Southwest Hills?
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
Southwest Hills We Serve
Southwest Hills 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 Southwest Hills
One call gets you a real number. We measure in Southwest Hills, 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