Wildwood homes and this kind of project
Because Wildwood is made up of custom homes on large wooded lots and rural estates, the first thing we check for a composite deck here is joist spacing, ledger flashing and footing depth on any frame we might reuse.
The housing stock here: 1980s to 2000s custom and semi-custom homes on large wooded lots, newer town-center development and rural estates.
Premium PVC lines, picture-frame borders and drink-rail caps are the usual specification.
Lots, exteriors and approvals in Wildwood
Tall decks among the trees, screened porches and multi-level outdoor spaces. The city has tree preservation and grading rules that affect additions and new structures.
Outdoor living in Wildwood 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 Wildwood resurfacing jobs we document the frame inspection with photos: footing depth where we can verify it, ledger attachment, joist condition and spacing. You see what we see before deciding.
We take on composite deck work across Wildwood, from neighborhoods along Highway 109 and Manchester Road to estates near Babler State Park and Wildwood Town Center.
What we watch for
South and west exposures in Wildwood get brutal afternoon sun. We steer those decks toward lighter colors and talk about shade structures at the same time.
Working on steep, wooded acreage where tree and grading rules apply, as we do in Wildwood, we plan access for deck carpenters before the first delivery arrives.
Permits and approvals in Wildwood
In Wildwood, a composite deck is reviewed by Wildwood's zoning review and the St. Louis County permit process. What follows is a permit and inspections when the frame, stairs or guards change.
Exterior work in Wildwood can also involve the city's tree preservation and grading rules, and we put that package together for you.
Schedule and getting to you
On site, a composite deck in Wildwood generally runs one to three weeks.
Wildwood sits toward the edge of our range: I-64 to Chesterfield and then south on Highway 109, 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 composite & pvc decks looks like
Photographs from jobs we have built. We do not label photographs by town, so these may or may not be near Wildwood; they are here so you can judge the standard of finish before we meet.
What moves the price in Wildwood
We price composite & pvc decks in Wildwood from a site visit, not a square-foot figure. These are the items that change the number.
- Railing system and linear footage.
- Pattern complexity: borders, inlays, diagonal or herringbone layouts.
More detail
Our step-by-step method for this work, and the factors that move its price, are laid out on the main composite & pvc decks page. More about the area is on our Wildwood page.
Composite & PVC Decks in Wildwood: common questions
How long does a composite deck take in Wildwood?
One to three weeks. For Wildwood we group trade visits to keep that schedule tight despite the drive.
Do I need approval beyond a permit for a composite deck in Wildwood?
Possibly. In Wildwood you may be dealing with the city's tree preservation and grading rules. City or county approval and private approval are separate, and we prepare both submittals and wait for written approval before ordering materials.
Does composite get too hot?
Dark colors in direct afternoon sun do. Lighter colors and PVC lines run cooler. Shade from a pergola or umbrella helps more than product choice.