As deck builders in Falmouth, ME, we build new decks and complete replacements in pressure-treated wood or with composite/PVC surface boards. Each project starts with your lot, your door height and the condition of any existing deck, then moves to a written scope.
Southern Maine Deck Builders plans and builds new pressure-treated wood decks, composite and PVC decks, and complete deck replacements in Falmouth, Maine.
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 a $15,000 minimum with a project-specific quote.
Each project starts with a site review of the lot, door height, access route and any existing deck, then moves to a written scope, while permit and setback questions are confirmed with the Town of Falmouth.
A deck project goes better when the builder reads the house before the plan. We look at how the deck meets your siding, where water runs off the roof and yard, and how materials reach the build area.
That review shapes the drawing, the material list and the price, so the scope you sign reflects your Falmouth property.
Each material asks for different care and costs differently at the start. We walk through the options against how you use the yard, how much upkeep you will accept and what your budget allows.
Pressure-treated wood is a direct path to a sturdy, practical deck. It cuts and fastens with familiar tools and accepts repairs easily, and our basic wood decks plan at about $80 per square foot with a $10,000 project minimum.
Wood does ask for regular attention over the years. Plan on periodic cleaning and a stain or sealer schedule, and expect some surface checking and color change as boards dry and weather in full sun.
Composite and PVC boards skip the stain and sealer cycle that wood needs, though they still need cleaning and care under the selected manufacturer's instructions. Composite projects start at a $15,000 minimum, and we price each one from the actual plan and product line.
Some boards can feel hot in direct afternoon sun, and colors differ in person. We bring real samples so you can walk on them at your own site before choosing.
When an older deck shows soft boards, loose railings or a ledger you cannot verify, replacing the whole structure can make more sense than patching the surface. We remove the existing deck and build new framing, footings, stairs and guards to a fresh plan.
We do not judge an unseen deck as safe or failed. During the site review we look at what is visible, note what needs opening up, and write the replacement scope around what we find.
We keep our work focused on three kinds of deck projects. Each begins with a site review and a written scope naming the material and supporting structure.
The stair and railing work is priced within that scope so the planning figure has a clear basis.
Where the deck attaches to your house, we check the rim board, remove siding as needed and lap flashing so water sheds away from the framing instead of collecting behind the ledger.
Hidden fastener clips, screws and joist hangers must suit the board line and the treated lumber they touch. We select hardware listed for the chosen product and follow its current installation guide.
We set the deck surface below the door threshold with room for flashing, then confirm the step from kitchen or slider to deck feels steady and does not catch a swinging door.
We visit the property to measure the house wall, door heights, grade and the planned footprint, and we check any existing deck you want replaced. We also walk the access route for deliveries, talk through materials and samples, and then prepare a written scope with planning figures for your review.
Once you approve the scope and any required municipal review is complete, we set footings, install any ledger with flashing and build the frame of beams, joists and hangers. We check the frame for level, layout and fastening before decking goes on, because those connections stay hidden afterward.
After the decking, stairs and railings are installed, we walk the finished deck with you against the written scope, checking guards, steps, the door transition and cleanup. We also hand over care notes for your chosen wood finish or the manufacturer's instructions for composite or PVC boards.
Footing size and placement depend on the deck span, the load and the soil conditions at your property. We size supports from the plan and the site, then record them in the scope.
We look at where roof water, downspouts and yard runoff travel near the deck, and we leave room beneath the framing for air to move so wood can dry after rain.
Lumber, boards and equipment have to reach the build area. We walk the route from the driveway, noting gates, fences, slopes, septic areas and plantings that shape delivery and staging.
Every Falmouth parcel is different, so we look at your own lot instead of assuming anything from the town map. We note grade, entry height, the existing deck condition, trees, utilities you can point out and the route materials will travel.
Permit, setback and inspection questions belong with the town, and they can vary by parcel. We confirm requirements for your address through the official Falmouth municipal website and town staff, and we do not predict approval or timing.
For general deck framing guidance, we point homeowners to the American Wood Council deck resources. If you choose Trex boards, the current Trex installation downloads govern that product's details.
Both are references only, and your written scope records the choices for your deck.
Your Falmouth deck is planned and built by Southern Maine Deck Builders, led by carpenter Adam Bennett. Adam focuses on the supporting frame and its connections, checking how the ledger attaches and how each post bears on its footing.
Clean joinery matters to him throughout the build. We are A Seth's Home Pros Company.
Our parent company is a referral business and does not perform, supervise or guarantee construction or handle payments.
We build decks throughout Falmouth and across all 57 towns in Cumberland and York counties, including island communities. Island sites need a property review first, since water access, delivery and scheduling depend on the location.
See our service areas across southern Maine for every covered town.
You should start planning a Falmouth deck once you know roughly what you want and well before you need it finished. Design, material selection, any municipal review and our schedule all take time, and none of those steps runs on a fixed calendar, so earlier conversations leave more room for choices.
Guard layout affects views, seating and safety at every open edge. We plan post spacing, rail height and infill style around how you sit, where children play and what you want to see.
Stairs should land where people actually walk, such as toward the driveway, garden or lawn. We plan the stair route, landing spot and any turns so the path feels natural and stays clear.
We note where sun and shade fall across the planned deck area during the hours you use it. Then we compare real board samples in that light, since color and surface warmth change outdoors.
A Falmouth deck in basic pressure-treated wood 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 projects carry a $15,000 minimum and receive a project-specific quote. Any minimum overrides 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 |
All figures are planning numbers, not binding quotes, and your written scope sets the final price.
Send us your address, a few photos of the house wall or existing deck, and the size you have in mind. We will set up a site review and talk through materials.
