Deck Builder Woodlawn Portland, OR
New Builds, Repairs & Resurfacing, OR
Woodlawn sits low against the Columbia Slough drainage, so ground moisture is the first thing we check on any deck here. That is 23 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 Woodlawn Deck Gets Built Differently
Two facts shape a Woodlawn deck. The housing is 1900s to 1940s cottages and bungalows on flat lots, plus recent infill duplexes, and the ground brings a high winter water table off the slough, which keeps footing excavations wet and calls for gravel drainage under the deck footprint.
For a Woodlawn back yard we build with ground-contact rated pressure-treated framing with composite boards, since standard-rated lumber fails early in soil this wet.
We work NE Dekum Street, NE Durham Avenue, NE 13th Avenue and the streets around Woodlawn Park and the Dekum Street commercial node through the year, which is how 23 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn deck →- Housing stock 1900s to 1940s cottages and bungalows on flat lots, plus recent infill duplexes
- Site condition a high winter water table off the slough, which keeps footing excavations wet and calls for gravel drainage under the deck footprint
- Material we specify ground-contact rated pressure-treated framing with composite boards, since standard-rated lumber fails early in soil this wet
- Crew response time 14-20 minutes from our Central Eastside shop, with same-day inspection for anything structural
The 15 Deck Services Available in Woodlawn
Here are the 15 deck services we bring to Woodlawn. 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 Woodlawn Deck
Deck projects in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn 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 Northeast Portland Neighbourhoods We Serve
Woodlawn 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.
What Woodlawn Homeowners Ask Us First
How much does a deck cost in Woodlawn?
A deck in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn lots: a high winter water table off the slough, which keeps footing excavations wet and calls for gravel drainage under the deck footprint. We price after a site visit rather than over the phone for exactly that reason.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Woodlawn?
Yes, a deck more than 30 inches (76 cm) above grade in Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn?
The condition that decides a deck in Woodlawn is a high winter water table off the slough, which keeps footing excavations wet and calls for gravel drainage under the deck footprint. 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 Woodlawn?
For Woodlawn we specify ground-contact rated pressure-treated framing with composite boards, since standard-rated lumber fails early in soil this wet. 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 Woodlawn?
Our crew reaches Woodlawn in 14-20 minutes from the Central Eastside shop. We cover NE Dekum Street, NE Durham Avenue, NE 13th Avenue and the blocks around Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn deck take to build?
A Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn before?
Yes, 23 decks in Woodlawn since 2008, plus work throughout Northeast Portland. Woodlawn sits low against the Columbia Slough drainage, so ground moisture is the first thing we check on any deck here. We can walk you through examples from streets near yours on the first visit, along with projects in Concordia, King, Irvington.
What should I check before hiring a deck contractor in Woodlawn?
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
Woodlawn We Serve
Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn
One call gets you a real number. We measure in Woodlawn, 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