Deck Construction construction in coastal North Carolina

DECK CONSTRUCTION

Decks That Hold Up to Salt Air

Salt-air decks framed for hurricane country — and lake-side decks framed for sun and wake exposure. Pressure-treated, composite, or IPE, with stainless or galvanized hardware to match the water.

Hurricane-Rated FramingStainless HardwareComposite or IPE

THE CHALLENGE

Why this matters on coastal NC

Inland deck details fail fast on the water. We frame decks for 130 mph wind zones with stainless hardware and hot-dipped joist hangers.

MATERIALS WE USE

Pressure-treated framing lumberTrex or TimberTech compositeIPE Brazilian hardwood316 stainless screwsCable, glass, or composite railings

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every deck construction build covers

  • Site layout, demo of existing deck if needed
  • Pressure-treated framing with hot-dipped joist hangers
  • PT, composite (Trex/TimberTech), or IPE decking
  • 316 stainless deck screws or hidden fasteners
  • Custom rails (cable, glass, or composite)

HOW WE BUILD DECK CONSTRUCTION

Our 5-step process

01

Free Site Evaluation

We measure, check footings, and confirm the wind zone for your county.

02

Material Choice

PT, composite, or IPE — we walk you through cost, look, and 20-year math.

03

Frame

Joists, beams, and footings go in to code or above with hot-dipped hangers.

04

Deck & Rail

Decking, rails, and trim go on with stainless or hidden fasteners.

05

Walkthrough

We walk every screw, every rail, and every step before we leave the site.

PRICING & TIMELINE

Free Site Evaluation

Free site evaluation. Most waterfront decks fall in the $20 – $55 per square foot range installed, depending on material.

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WARRANTY

One-Year Workmanship

One-year workmanship warranty. Composite and IPE carry their manufacturer warranties (25–50 years).

Materials carry their respective manufacturer warranties.

VERIFIED GOOGLE REVIEWS

What homeowners say

Real, published reviews from our Google Business Profile — 22 five-star reviews and counting.

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Mark and Family Crew replaced our 4 year old wood pergola with a Modern Owens Corning Composite Material one in just a few days. We could not be more happy about how it looks and how it was done. They do high quality work and cleanup as they go.
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7 reviews
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VERY, VERY happy customer! If there were ten stars to grade them, I would rate their product a 10! Superb workmanship on a complicated custom dock. Excellent customer service and responsiveness. Ethical business that exceeded every expectation.
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Very pleased with the work done. Everything was completed quickly. Mark helped with getting needed permits and provided info for HOA approval. Work was done quickly and is beautiful.
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OUR APPROACH

The Wind-Zone Framing Spec

Every deck we build is framed to your county's wind zone rating — 130 mph on most of our coast. Hot-dipped joist hangers, stainless fasteners, and hurricane straps are standard, not upgrades.

— Mark Lipe

FROM THE FOUNDER

Deck Construction done right is invisible — it just works through the next storm and the next ten tides. That's the standard.

— Mark Lipe

FAQ

Questions about deck construction

PT vs composite vs IPE?

PT is cheapest up front. Composite splits the difference and skips most maintenance. IPE costs the most and lasts the longest. We help you do the 20-year math.

Do you replace existing decks?

Yes. We demo and haul off the old deck, inspect framing, and build the new one to current code.

Cable rails on the water — do they corrode?

Not if they are 316 stainless. We install only 316 cable on coastal NC decks.

Talk to us about deck construction

Free site evaluation. Written estimate within one business day. Every board, fastener, and piling listed.