Des Peres homes and this kind of project
Because Des Peres is made up of original ranches and the large new homes replacing them, the first thing we check for a new deck here is the house rim where the ledger attaches, the slope of the yard and any easement along the back.
The housing stock here: a mix of mid-century ranches and large homes built since 2000.
Level mid-century lots suit low decks that step straight onto the lawn.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Des Peres
Screened porches, covered patios and additions. Lot coverage limits are a real constraint given the size of new homes.
Mid-century lots in Des Peres 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
Our Des Peres 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 in and around neighborhoods off Manchester, Ballas and Dougherty Ferry roads.
What we watch for
Many Des Peres 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: Des Peres has lots where coverage limits are a real constraint, 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 Des Peres
For a new deck at a Des Peres address, the paperwork goes to the City of Des Peres. Expect footing, framing and final inspections.
Exterior work in Des Peres can also involve lot-coverage and height limits, and we put that package together for you.
Schedule and getting to you
On site, a new deck in Des Peres generally runs one to three weeks.
Des Peres sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 to I-270 south, about forty minutes. We group trade visits and deliveries carefully for projects at that distance, and we take them on when the scope justifies a dedicated crew.
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 Des Peres; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Des Peres
We price deck building in Des Peres 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 Des Peres page.
Deck Building in Des Peres: common questions
How long does a new deck take in Des Peres?
One to three weeks of construction for most decks. For Des Peres we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a new deck in Des Peres?
Possibly. In Des Peres you may be dealing with lot-coverage and height limits. 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.