Deck Building in O'Fallon, MO

O'Fallon homes and this kind of project

A new deck in O'Fallon means working in two-stories and atrium ranches from the 1985 to 2010 boom, 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: mostly 1985 to 2010 production two-stories, ranches and atrium ranches, with older ranches and bungalows near the original town center.

Walkout lots of this era put decks eight to twelve feet up, which calls for serious footings and bracing.

Lots, exteriors and approvals in O'Fallon

Decks from the 1990s are reaching the end of their life, and we replace many with composite. Wood brickmould and garage door trim rot at the base. Established trees give some lots good shade, but west-facing patios still call for a roof.

Builder decks in O'Fallon 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

On O'Fallon 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 O'Fallon, from Twin Chimneys to Wyndgate and the Highway K corridor.

What we watch for

Many O'Fallon subdivisions have architectural review rules on deck color, railing style and size. We get the approval letter in hand before ordering material.

O'Fallon properties tend to be established subdivision lots with fenced rear yards, 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 O'Fallon

In O'Fallon, a new deck is reviewed by the City of O'Fallon building division. What follows is footing, framing and final inspections.

Since this work shows from outside, also plan on neighborhood HOAs and, in WingHaven, a master association. We prepare that submittal alongside the permit.

Schedule and getting to you

Plan on one to three weeks of site work for a new deck in O'Fallon, once permits and materials are in hand.

From our Wentzville base, O'Fallon is fifteen minutes or so east on I-70 or I-64. 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 O'Fallon; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.

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What moves the price in O'Fallon

We price deck building in O'Fallon from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.

Shape, levels, built-in seating, lighting and under-deck drainage.
Height off the ground. Taller decks need more post, bracing, stair and railing.

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 O'Fallon page.

Deck Building in O'Fallon: common questions

How long does a new deck take in O'Fallon?

One to three weeks of construction for most decks. In O'Fallon, permit review by the City of O'Fallon building division 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 O'Fallon?

Possibly. In O'Fallon you may be dealing with neighborhood HOAs and, in WingHaven, a master association. 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.

Deck Building in O'Fallon, Missouri