We are deck builders in Lyman, ME who plan new decks and complete replacements in pressure-treated wood, composite and PVC. Each project starts with your actual lot, entry height, access route and the condition of anything already standing.
Southern Maine Deck Builders plans new decks and complete deck replacements in Lyman using pressure-treated wood, composite and PVC.
Planning figures are about $80/sq ft for basic pressure-treated work with a $10,000 minimum, and about $100-120/sq ft for complex or upgraded work. Composite is quoted per project with a $15,000 minimum.
Each project starts with a site review of the house connection, footings, drainage and access. Permit needs are confirmed with the Town of Lyman.
Choosing us means the structure comes first: how the deck meets the house, what carries it to the ground and how people move on and off it. That hidden work decides how the finished deck feels underfoot.
We put the agreed scope in writing, so the materials, stairs, railings and removal you discussed are the same items you see priced.
The right deck material for a Lyman home depends on how much upkeep you want, how the deck faces the sun and how it will be used. Here is how our three project types compare.
Pressure-treated lumber is a direct path to a sturdy, practical deck. It is easy to work, easy to repair board by board and planned at about $80 per square foot for basic work, with a $10,000 minimum.
Wood asks more of you over time. Expect periodic cleaning and a stain or sealer schedule, and expect the surface to check and weather as it dries.
If you like the feel of real wood and don't mind upkeep, it is a sensible choice.
Composite and PVC boards skip the staining cycle and offer a uniform color and texture. They still need routine cleaning, and they must be installed to the selected manufacturer's current instructions for spacing, fasteners and framing.
Dark boards can get hot in direct sun, so we suggest looking at real samples on your own deck site before deciding. Composite projects are quoted individually, with a $15,000 minimum.
Board line, color and railing choice all affect that number.
When the frame, ledger or footings of an existing deck are in question, a full replacement lets every hidden part be built to a fresh, documented plan. We do not patch new boards over a frame we cannot verify.
Replacement scope includes removal of the old deck, the new structure, stairs and railings. It can also be a chance to change size, shape or material, so we review those options before anything is torn out.
We offer three deck services in Lyman and across York County. Each includes a structural plan, with the required stair and railing work described in a written scope for you to review before committing.
Where a deck attaches to the house, we check the rim board, siding and existing flashing. The ledger plan should keep water out of the wall and fasten into solid framing.
Treated lumber, composite boards and PVC each call for specific screws, clips and connectors. We match hardware to the lumber treatment and to the decking manufacturer's current instructions.
The step from your door onto the deck should feel natural and leave room for water to drain. We check threshold height, door swing and how boards will move with the seasons.
We walk the property with you, measure the house wall, entry height and yard, and look at the route materials will take from the road. If a deck is already there, we inspect what we can see of the ledger, frame, footings and stairs and note what needs closer review.
Once the written scope is approved and any required municipal steps are handled, we set footings, attach and flash any ledger and build the frame. Decking, stairs and railings follow once the frame is checked, using hardware matched to the lumber and to the selected product's installation instructions.
We walk the finished deck with you and check it against the written scope item by item, from railings and stairs to fasteners and trim. You get notes on cleaning and care for the material you chose, along with any documents the selected manufacturer provides.
Footing size, spacing and depth depend on the deck's loads, the span plan, the conditions found on your lot and any local requirements. We confirm those details for your specific property during review.
Water should move away from the house and out from under the deck. We look at grading, downspouts and clearance so the framing can dry between storms.
Lumber, boards and equipment need a route from the road to the build area. We note driveways, gates, septic areas, slopes and plantings so the plan fits your actual property.
Before building in Lyman, we check the specifics of your parcel: lot lines, any nearby water or wetlands, the slope where footings will go and how a truck reaches the work area. At the house we review siding, rim framing and door heights.
The town's own site, Lyman official permit/code information, shows a Code Enforcement contact and a Shoreland Zoning Ordinance resource. We confirm permit needs for your parcel with the town before scheduling and never assume an exemption or setback.
Your written scope records materials, dimensions, stairs, railings and removal. For general background we point to the American Wood Council decks guides, and if you select Trex decking, we work from the current Trex installation downloads.
Neither source reviews or approves your project.
Southern Maine Deck Builders plans and builds your Lyman deck, with owner Adam Bennett guiding the work. Adam takes a carpenter's interest in the house attachment and how the frame is supported.
Restoring a cedar-strip canoe gives him another place to practice patient joinery. We are A Seth's Home Pros Company; that referral business does not perform, supervise or guarantee construction or handle money between you and us.
We build decks in Lyman and in all 57 towns across Cumberland and York counties, including island communities. Every property, island sites included, gets a review of access and scheduling before we commit to dates.
You can see every covered town on our service areas page.
You should start planning a Lyman deck once you have a rough idea of size and material. Lead time depends on scope, material availability, any municipal review and weather, so we set dates only after the site review and written scope are settled.
Guards go where the deck height and local rules call for them. We plan post spacing and railing style so the view from your chairs stays open where it matters to you.
Stairs should land where you actually walk, near the driveway, yard or garden. We plan the run, the landing surface at the bottom and any turns before framing begins.
Where the sun falls through the day changes how a deck gets used. We help you place seating zones and look at real board samples in your own light before choosing a color.
A basic pressure-treated deck in Lyman is planned at about $80 per square foot, with a $10,000 minimum. Complex or upgraded work is about $100-120 per square foot.
Composite starts at a $15,000 minimum and is quoted per project. The minimum applies when area times rate comes in lower.
| 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.
Send us your address, a few photos of the house wall and yard, and a rough idea of size and material. We will set up a site visit and start your written scope.
