Bridgeton homes and this kind of project
A new deck in Bridgeton means working in brick ranches and two-stories from the 1950s to 1970s, so on our first visit we look at the house rim where the ledger attaches, the slope of the yard and any easement along the back.
The housing stock here: 1950s to 1970s brick ranches and two-stories.
Level mid-century lots suit low decks that step straight onto the lawn.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Bridgeton
Brick needs little, but wood trim, windows, porches and decks do.
Mid-century lots in Bridgeton are wide and level with mature trees, which makes them excellent for screened porches and low decks. Shade means damp, so composite decking and rot-proof trim earn their cost here.
What is included
On Bridgeton builds we use hot-dipped galvanized or stainless connectors rated for treated lumber, joist tape on every framing member and hidden fasteners on composite, so the surface is clean and the frame is protected.
We take on new deck work in and around neighborhoods near St. Charles Rock Road and Natural Bridge Road.
What we watch for
When we remove old decks in Bridgeton we routinely find ledgers nailed through the siding with no flashing, and rot in the house rim behind them. We repair the rim before the new ledger goes on and show you photos of what was there.
Working on modest suburban lots, as we do in Bridgeton, we plan access for a framing crew and a finish carpenter before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Bridgeton
In Bridgeton, a new deck is reviewed by the City of Bridgeton. What follows is footing, framing and final inspections.
Exterior work in Bridgeton can also involve ordinary city zoning, and we put that package together for you.
Schedule and getting to you
Most Bridgeton clients see one to three weeks of construction for a new deck.
Bridgeton is I-70 east across the Blanchette Bridge, about thirty-five minutes from our Wentzville base. We plan crew days and deliveries around that drive so you get full working days on site.
What our deck building looks like
Photographs from jobs we have built. We do not label photographs by town, so these may or may not be near Bridgeton; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Bridgeton
We price deck building in Bridgeton from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Height off the ground. Taller decks need more post, bracing, stair and railing.
- Decking material: pressure-treated pine, cedar, composite or PVC.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main deck building page. More about the area is on our Bridgeton page.
Deck Building in Bridgeton: common questions
How long does a new deck take in Bridgeton?
One to three weeks of construction for most decks. For Bridgeton we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a new deck in Bridgeton?
Possibly. In Bridgeton you may be dealing with ordinary city zoning. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
Pressure-treated or composite?
Treated pine costs least up front and needs cleaning and sealing every couple of years. Composite costs roughly double for materials, needs only washing and does not splinter. Over fifteen years the costs converge.