We design and build a new deck from the footings up, sized and laid out for your yard and how you actually use it. Below-frost footings, a flashed ledger, and lumber rated for our climate.
A new deck is one of the best things you can do with a Bellingham backyard, but only if it's built for the climate underneath it. Our crew designs and builds new decks sized and laid out for your yard, your slope, and how you actually use the space, whether that's a simple ground-level platform off the kitchen or an elevated multi-level deck on a hillside lot. We pull the City of Bellingham or Whatcom County permit, and we handle the inspection.
The enemy here isn't sun, it's rot. We get around 35 inches of rain a year and long gray stretches, so we build the structure to outlast it: footings poured below frost depth so the deck doesn't heave, a ledger flashed and lag-bolted to the house instead of nailed to old siding, ground-contact-rated framing, and hidden fasteners on a composite or cedar surface. That's the whole job, and it's why a deck we build still feels solid a decade later.
What it actually costs.
New deck construction $14,000 to $45,000
SizeSquare footage and number of levels
HeightElevated and hillside decks need taller posts and engineering
MaterialPressure-treated, cedar, or composite
SiteSlope, soil, and access affect footing and framing work
Our four-step process.
Free walkthrough & written quote
We look at your yard, talk through size, layout, and material, check the slope and soil, and deliver a detailed line-item quote, usually within a day or two.
Permit & footings
We pull the permit, then dig and pour footings below frost depth so the deck stays put through our freeze-thaw cycles.
Framing & surface
We flash and bolt the ledger, frame with ground-contact-rated lumber, then lay the cedar or composite surface with hidden fasteners and code-compliant railings.
Inspection & walkthrough
We pass the city inspection and walk the finished deck with you. Anything not right, we fix it before we pack up.
Why hire a real crew for a new deck.
Footings poured below frost depth so the deck doesn't heave
Flashed, lag-bolted ledger, the detail that prevents collapse
Ground-contact-rated framing and corrosion-resistant fasteners
We pull the City of Bellingham or Whatcom County permit and handle inspection
Detailed line-item quote with no hidden fees
Frequently asked questions.
How much does it cost to build a new deck in Bellingham?
Most new decks in Bellingham run $14,000 to $45,000. Size, height, and material drive the number. A simple ground-level pressure-treated deck lands at the low end, while an elevated, multi-level composite deck with railings and stairs runs higher. We provide a free, detailed quote before any work begins.
How long does it take to build a new deck?
Most new decks take 3 to 10 days on-site once the permit is in hand. Elevated and multi-level builds take longer. We give you a specific timeline at the estimate and time the work for our dry stretches when we can.
Do you pull the permit for a new deck?
Yes. Decks over 30 inches off the ground, or attached to the house, need a City of Bellingham or Whatcom County permit and inspection. We handle the drawings, the filing, and the inspection so you don't have to chase it.
Ready for a free new deck quote?
Tell us about your project, we'll reply within 15 minutes during business hours.
Every neighborhood we serve builds a little differently. Steep view lots in South Hill and Sudden Valley, larger properties in Edgemoor, newer builds finishing out yards in Barkley. Pick your area for local notes: