Ladue homes and this kind of project
Our first visit for a new deck in Ladue 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 architect-designed houses from the 1920s to 1950s and newer estates were put together.
The housing stock here: architect-designed homes from the 1920s to 1950s, mid-century ranches and new estates on large lots.
On an old house a rear deck should sit quietly behind the architecture, and in a district it needs review.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Ladue
Wood window and trim restoration, additions designed to be indistinguishable from the original, and terraces and porches. Architectural review is thorough.
A front porch is part of the architecture of an older Ladue house, and rebuilding one means matching column profiles, railing heights and beadboard ceilings, often under historic review. Rear decks and porches have more freedom, but we still design them to suit the house.
What is included
Our Ladue 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 lanes off Ladue, Warson and Litzsinger roads.
What we watch for
When we remove old decks in Ladue 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.
Working on large lots on winding private lanes, as we do in Ladue, we plan access for a framing crew and a finish carpenter before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Ladue
For a new deck at a Ladue address, the paperwork goes to Ladue's building department. Expect footing, framing and final inspections.
Since this work shows from outside, also plan on a thorough architectural review board. We prepare that submittal alongside the permit.
Schedule and getting to you
On site, a new deck in Ladue generally runs one to three weeks.
Ladue sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 east past Lindbergh, a little over forty minutes in normal traffic. 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 Ladue; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Ladue
We price deck building in Ladue 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 Ladue page.
Deck Building in Ladue: common questions
How long does a new deck take in Ladue?
One to three weeks of construction for most decks. For Ladue we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a new deck in Ladue?
Possibly. In Ladue you may be dealing with a thorough architectural review board. 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.