Clarkson Valley homes and this kind of project
Our first visit for a new deck in Clarkson Valley is spent on the house rim where the ledger attaches, the slope of the yard and any easement along the back, which tells us how large traditional homes from the 1970s and 1980s were put together.
The housing stock here: large 1970s and 1980s traditional homes on lots of about an acre.
Walkout lots of this era put decks eight to twelve feet up, which calls for serious footings and bracing.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Clarkson Valley
Brick and wood exteriors needing trim repair and paint, original decks and patios ready for replacement with covered outdoor rooms.
Builder decks in Clarkson Valley from these decades were minimal and are now at or past the end of their safe life. Replacement is a chance to correct ledger flashing, deepen footings and build something sized for how families use outdoor space today.
What is included
Our Clarkson Valley deck projects include design drawings, the building permit, HOA submittal documents, utility locates, footings, framing, flashing, decking, stairs, railings, low-voltage lighting if wanted, and haul-off of the old deck.
We take on new deck work across Clarkson Valley, from neighborhoods around Forest Hills Country Club to Kehrs Mill Road estates.
What we watch for
Many Clarkson Valley subdivisions have architectural review rules on deck color, railing style and size. We get the approval letter in hand before ordering material.
Site logistics matter: Clarkson Valley has lots of about an acre, so we agree with you where a framing crew and a finish carpenter will park, store material and carry out debris.
Permits and approvals in Clarkson Valley
Clarkson Valley plan review with St. Louis County permits is where we file for a new deck in Clarkson Valley, and the job will see footing, framing and final inspections.
Since this work shows from outside, also plan on city architectural expectations for a uniformly traditional community. We prepare that submittal alongside the permit.
Schedule and getting to you
Plan on one to three weeks of site work for a new deck in Clarkson Valley, once permits and materials are in hand.
Clarkson Valley is I-64 to Clarkson Road, 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 Clarkson Valley; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Clarkson Valley
We price deck building in Clarkson Valley from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Shape, levels, built-in seating, lighting and under-deck drainage.
- Height off the ground. Taller decks need more post, bracing, stair and railing.
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 Clarkson Valley page.
Deck Building in Clarkson Valley: common questions
How long does a new deck take in Clarkson Valley?
One to three weeks of construction for most decks. For Clarkson Valley we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a new deck in Clarkson Valley?
Possibly. In Clarkson Valley you may be dealing with city architectural expectations for a uniformly traditional community. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
Can you reuse my existing frame?
Sometimes. If footings are deep enough, the ledger is flashed and the lumber is sound, re-decking the frame is a fair saving. We probe it with an awl and check the connections before saying yes.
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