Flint Hill homes and this kind of project
Our first visit for a new deck in Flint Hill 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 houses on a few acres and newer subdivision homes near Highway 61 were put together.
The housing stock here: homes on acreage, older farm properties and newer subdivision construction near Highway 61.
Open ground means wind load and view, and diagonal bracing on anything tall.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Flint Hill
Large lots invite big decks, covered patios and detached structures. Wind exposure on open ground means we pay attention to hold-downs and bracing on roofed structures.
Open land around Flint Hill means wind. Roofed structures need engineered hold-downs and bracing, and tall decks need diagonal bracing that suburban decks sometimes skip. The views usually justify the effort.
What is included
On Flint Hill 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 across Flint Hill, from the Highway P corridor to subdivisions off Highway 61 north of Wentzville.
What we watch for
Many Flint Hill subdivisions have architectural review rules on deck color, railing style and size. We get the approval letter in hand before ordering material.
Working on open ground with long driveways and outbuildings, as we do in Flint Hill, we plan access for a framing crew and a finish carpenter before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Flint Hill
For a new deck at a Flint Hill address, the paperwork goes to the City of Flint Hill or St. Charles County. Expect footing, framing and final inspections.
Since this work shows from outside, also plan on few HOAs, though some newer subdivisions have covenants. We prepare that submittal alongside the permit.
Schedule and getting to you
On site, a new deck in Flint Hill generally runs one to three weeks.
From our Wentzville base, Flint Hill is a few minutes north up Highway 61. That is close enough that your project lead can stop by most days.
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 Flint Hill; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Flint Hill
We price deck building in Flint Hill from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Decking material: pressure-treated pine, cedar, composite or PVC.
- Railing type, which can rival the decking in cost: wood, aluminum, cable or glass.
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 Flint Hill page.
Deck Building in Flint Hill: common questions
How long does a new deck take in Flint Hill?
One to three weeks of construction for most decks. In Flint Hill, permit review by the City of Flint Hill or St. Charles County and material lead times affect the start date more than our calendar does.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a new deck in Flint Hill?
Possibly. In Flint Hill you may be dealing with few HOAs, though some newer subdivisions have covenants. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
How high can a deck be without a railing?
Guards are required once the walking surface is more than thirty inches above grade. We often recommend them lower than that where there is a drop to a slope.
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