Frontenac homes and this kind of project
A new deck in Frontenac means working in estate homes from mid-century to new, 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: estate homes on lots of an acre or more, from mid-century to new.
Decks on larger homes run to multiple levels with cable or glass rail and lit stairs.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Frontenac
Covered terraces, pavilions and additions with close attention to the city's site and tree rules.
Outdoor living in Frontenac means structures with presence: timber pavilions, stone fireplaces, screened rooms with retractable panels and multi-level terraces on sloping lots. Architectural review is usually demanding, and we prepare complete submittals.
What is included
On Frontenac 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 estates off Clayton, Geyer and Spoede roads.
What we watch for
When we remove old decks in Frontenac 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.
Frontenac properties tend to be acre-plus sites, and that affects how we stage materials, where a framing crew and a finish carpenter park and how debris leaves the site.
Permits and approvals in Frontenac
The City of Frontenac is where we file for a new deck in Frontenac, and the job will see footing, framing and final inspections.
Exterior work in Frontenac can also involve the city's architectural review, and we put that package together for you.
Schedule and getting to you
Plan on one to three weeks of site work for a new deck in Frontenac, once permits and materials are in hand.
Frontenac sits toward the edge of our range: down I-64 to Lindbergh, around 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 Frontenac; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Frontenac
We price deck building in Frontenac from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Railing type, which can rival the decking in cost: wood, aluminum, cable or glass.
- Shape, levels, built-in seating, lighting and under-deck drainage.
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 Frontenac page.
Deck Building in Frontenac: common questions
How long does a new deck take in Frontenac?
One to three weeks of construction for most decks. For Frontenac we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a new deck in Frontenac?
Possibly. In Frontenac you may be dealing with the city's architectural review. 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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