Harvester homes and this kind of project
A new deck in Harvester means working in 1970s to 1990s ranches and two-stories, 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: 1970s to 1990s ranches and two-stories in established subdivisions, with some newer infill.
Walkout lots of this era put decks eight to twelve feet up, which calls for serious footings and bracing.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Harvester
Mature trees and thirty-year-old decks go together. We replace many with composite and correct ledger flashing at the same time. Original wood siding and trim often need repair.
Builder decks in Harvester 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 Harvester 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 Harvester, from the Highway 94 and Jungermann Road area to neighborhoods along Harvester Road and Caulks Hill Road.
What we watch for
Many Harvester subdivisions have architectural review rules on deck color, railing style and size. We get the approval letter in hand before ordering material.
Working on leafy, established subdivision lots, as we do in Harvester, we plan access for a framing crew and a finish carpenter before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Harvester
In Harvester, a new deck is reviewed by St. Charles County, because Harvester is unincorporated. What follows is footing, framing and final inspections.
Exterior work in Harvester can also involve subdivision trustees in some neighborhoods, and we put that package together for you.
Schedule and getting to you
Most Harvester clients see one to three weeks of construction for a new deck.
Harvester is a little under half an hour by I-70 or Highway 364 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 Harvester; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Harvester
We price deck building in Harvester 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 Harvester page.
Deck Building in Harvester: common questions
How long does a new deck take in Harvester?
One to three weeks of construction for most decks. In Harvester, permit review by St. Charles County, because Harvester is unincorporated 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 Harvester?
Possibly. In Harvester you may be dealing with subdivision trustees in some neighborhoods. 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.
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