Homeowners looking for deck builders in Arundel, ME can plan a new pressure-treated deck, a composite or PVC deck, or a complete replacement with us. We start with your lot, your door height and the condition of anything standing, then write out the scope.
We plan and build pressure-treated wood decks, composite and PVC decks, and complete deck replacements in Arundel and the rest of York County.
Basic pressure-treated decks plan at about $80 per square foot with a $10,000 minimum. Complex or upgraded work runs about $100 to $120 per square foot, and composite projects start at $15,000. These are planning figures, not binding quotes.
Each project starts with a site visit covering the ledger connection, footings, drainage and access. We confirm requirements with Arundel Code Enforcement and record the full scope in writing before any work begins.
A good deck builder should explain what is under the boards before talking about colors. We review the ledger, supports, framing, stairs and rails as one system, describe the options for your property, and give you a written scope you can read line by line.
That makes it easier to compare our proposal with any other bid you receive.
The right material depends on how much upkeep you want, how the deck sits in sun and shade, and your budget. Each option below can work well when the frame underneath is planned correctly.
Pressure-treated lumber is a direct way to build a sturdy, practical deck. It cuts and fastens with standard tools, takes stain or paint, and keeps the project closer to our basic planning figure of about $80 per square foot.
It does ask more of you over time. Expect periodic cleaning and a fresh coat of finish as the surface weathers, and expect some checking and movement as the wood dries.
Composite and PVC boards resist the splitting and checking that wood shows, and routine care is usually washing rather than refinishing. They feel different underfoot, and darker colors can get warm in full afternoon sun.
These boards still need care, and each product line has its own installation rules for joist spacing, gaps and fasteners. We follow the current instructions for the product you choose, and composite projects start at a $15,000 minimum.
Replacing a deck starts with an honest look at what is there. We check the ledger, posts, beams, joists and stairs, and we tell you what we can see and what stays unknown until boards come off.
A complete replacement includes demolition, removal and a new frame built to the current plan, with the decking and rails you select. It also gives you a chance to rethink size, stair location and how the deck meets the door.
Our Arundel work stays within three clear services. Each one starts with a site visit and ends with a walkthrough, so you can check the finished deck against the written scope we agreed on.
Where a deck attaches to the house, we look at the siding, rim board and any signs of past leaks, then plan fasteners and layered flashing that shed water away from the wall.
Composite and PVC lines often use matched clips or screws, and treated lumber calls for corrosion-resistant connectors. We confirm the hardware fits the selected boards and the product's current instructions.
The step from your door to the deck surface needs a planned height, a clear landing and room for the threshold to stay dry. We set deck height around the door you use most.
We visit your Arundel property to measure the house wall, door height, yard slope and the space you want to use, and we look over any existing deck. We also walk the delivery route, note access limits and talk through materials, budget and the town review your project may need.
Once the written scope is approved and any required permit is in hand, we set footings and posts, install the ledger and flashing where the deck meets the house, and build beams and joists to the plan. Before decking goes on, we check the frame for level and layout and schedule any inspection the town requires.
After decking, stairs and rails are installed, we walk the finished deck with you and compare it to the written scope item by item. We clean up the work area, go over care for your chosen material and point you to the current product instructions for future reference.
Footing size and spacing depend on the deck's span, load and what the ground under your yard is like. We size supports for your site and confirm requirements with the town before digging.
Water that collects under a deck keeps framing damp. The plan should show where roof and yard runoff goes and leave enough open space below for air to move and the frame to dry.
Lumber, boards and debris need a route between the driveway and the work area. We note gates, septic areas, trees, wires and soft ground so deliveries and demolition fit your property.
Before any design is final, we check the parcel itself: where the deck sits relative to lot lines, how the ground slopes, how materials reach the work area and how the frame will connect to the house. None of that can be assumed from a map.
Arundel's Code Enforcement office administers the town's Land Use Ordinance and building codes, and building permits and inspections run through that office. We review Arundel official permit and code information and confirm current requirements for your parcel directly with the town.
For general framing references we use the American Wood Council deck resources, and if you select a Trex product, we follow its current installation downloads. Neither source reviews or endorses our projects, and your written scope records the actual design, materials and responsibilities.
Your Arundel deck is planned and built by Southern Maine Deck Builders, led by owner Adam Bennett. Adam takes a carpenter's interest in how the frame connects and carries its loads.
He also restores a cedar-strip canoe, which gives him another reason to enjoy careful joinery. We are A Seth's Home Pros Company; that referral business does not perform, supervise or guarantee construction.
We build decks anywhere in Arundel and across all 57 towns in Cumberland and York counties, including island properties. Every site gets its own access and scheduling review, since driveways, slopes and delivery routes vary by parcel.
See our service areas for the full list of towns we cover.
You should start planning an Arundel deck once you know roughly what you want and can schedule a site visit. Design, written scope, any town review and material ordering all take time, and that time depends on your project and the season, so earlier conversations give you more options.
Guard layout affects views, furniture placement and how open the deck feels. We plan post locations, infill style and openings together, then confirm height and spacing rules for your project.
Stairs should land where people actually walk, such as the driveway, yard or garden path. We plan the route and any landing a longer run needs, so the stairs feel natural from the first step.
Notice where afternoon sun hits and where you want to sit. We bring real board samples so you can check color and feel surface heat in your own yard before choosing.
A basic pressure-treated deck in Arundel plans at about $80 per square foot with a $10,000 project minimum. Complex or upgraded work runs about $100 to $120 per square foot.
Composite decks are quoted per project with a $15,000 minimum, and a minimum applies whenever it exceeds area times rate.
| Deck project | Planning figure | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
| Pressure-treated wood | About $80/sq ft | $10,000 |
| Complex or upgraded work | About $100-120/sq ft | Scope dependent |
| Composite | Project-specific quote | $15,000 |
These are planning figures, not binding quotes. Your written scope sets the actual price.
Share a few photos, rough measurements and what you hope to use the deck for. We will set up a site visit, review your property and outline the next step in writing.
