Custom decks, rebuilds and repairs built for Northwest rain — composite or cedar, with stairs and railings that pass inspection.
A deck in Western Washington lives a hard life. Nine months of rain, moss in the shade, and summers that dry the boards out until they cup and split. Most of the decks we replace around Everett were not failing because the homeowner waited too long — they were failing because the original build skipped the details that matter here: proper footing depth, galvanized hardware, joist flashing, and gaps that actually let water off the surface.
We build decks the way they should have been built the first time. That starts with checking what is under the existing structure — footing size, ledger attachment, rot at the rim joist — before we quote anything. If the frame is sound, we can often keep it and replace the surface, railings and stairs for a fraction of a full rebuild. If it is not, we will show you exactly why, with photos, before recommending a rebuild.
Composite (Trex, TimberTech and similar) is what most homeowners choose now: no annual staining, no splinters, consistent color. Cedar still has its fans for the look and the feel underfoot, and it is the better choice for some covered porches and heritage homes. We install both, and we will tell you honestly which one fits your site, your shade and your budget.
We inspect footings, ledger and framing before quoting, so you know whether you need a surface replacement or a rebuild.
Trex, TimberTech, and clear or tight-knot cedar. Hidden fasteners where the material allows.
Code-compliant stairs, stringers, guardrails and handrails, including replacement of unsafe older rails.
Sistering joists, replacing rim boards and flashing the ledger properly — the part most quick deck jobs skip.
We build to the house, not to a drawing. Out-of-square walls get scribed, not ignored.
Screws swept, cutoffs hauled away, lawn protected. You get a finished deck, not a construction site.
These are ballpark ranges for the Everett area, not a quote. Every project gets a written, itemized estimate after a free walkthrough — the number you see there is the number you pay unless the scope changes.
| Surface replacement (existing frame sound) | $2,500 – $6,500 |
| Full rebuild, 12×16 ft, composite | $12,000 – $22,000 |
| Cedar deck, 12×16 ft | $9,000 – $16,000 |
| Stairs and railing replacement | $1,800 – $4,500 |
| Structural repair / rot repair | $600 – $3,000 |
Usually yes for a new deck or a structural rebuild. Everett and Snohomish County require a permit for decks more than 30 inches above grade, and most attached decks need one regardless. We handle the paperwork and inspections as part of the project.
Composite costs more up front but needs no staining and holds up better in our wet climate. Cedar is beautiful and repairable, but it needs cleaning and resealing every one to two years. In deep shade, composite wins on maintenance; under a covered porch, cedar is a fine choice.
Often yes. If the joists, ledger and footings are sound and dry, a surface-and-railing replacement is the smartest money you can spend. We check with a probe and a level before recommending it.
A typical 12×16 composite deck is three to five working days once materials are on site. Permit review adds one to three weeks before we start.
Framing yes, most finish work no. Composite can be cut wet; staining and some trim work need dry conditions. We plan around the forecast rather than fighting it.
Serving Everett, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Edmonds, Marysville, Snohomish, Monroe, Mill Creek and the rest of Snohomish and King County within roughly 40 miles of Everett. See the full service area.
Every deck project we have photographed — before and after, including the framing problems we found.
Deck Building in Everett, Snohomish County and King County. No pressure, no sales visit.
