From a new composite deck off the kitchen to fixing soft boards and a wobbly railing, we help Columbus-area homeowners plan, price, and build outdoor space that holds up to freeze and thaw. Free estimates, plain answers.
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New builds, rebuilds, and repairs, planned around your house, your lot, and central Ohio weather.
New decks designed around your house, your lot, and how you actually use your backyard.
See details →Low-upkeep composite and PVC decking that skips the yearly staining and sealing.
See details →Pressure-treated and cedar decks with the natural look and feel of real wood.
See details →Fix soft boards, loose railings, sinking posts, and failing ledgers before they get worse.
See details →Pergolas, shade structures, and roofed decks that make your deck usable in sun and rain.
See details →New or replacement railings and stairs in wood, composite, aluminum, or cable.
See details →Decks of Columbus connects homeowners across the Columbus area with a local deck builder for new decks, replacements, and repairs. We start with a conversation about how you want to use the space, then look at the details that matter here: footings, the ledger connection to your house, drainage, and what your city or HOA will ask for.
Central Ohio is tough on outdoor wood and fasteners. Clay soil holds water, winters swing above and below freezing over and over, and summer sun bakes south-facing boards. A good deck plan accounts for all of that from the start, so you get a structure that stays solid and a surface that still looks good years later.
Footings are planned to sit below the frost line so posts are not pushed around by frozen ground.
Where a deck attaches to the house, proper flashing and fastening keep water out of your rim joist and siding.
We talk through what your city, township, or county typically requires and help you plan around it.
We compare composite, pressure-treated, and cedar on upkeep, look, and cost so you can choose with clear eyes.
If your framing is sound, we'll tell you, and look at whether new boards or railings can do the job.
You get an explanation of what drives the price of your project, not a number pulled out of the air.
Tell us about your house, your yard, and what you have in mind. We'll call you back to talk it through.
We look at the lot, the house connection, and any existing deck, then walk you through options and cost factors.
Once you choose a direction, the plan is finalized, permits and HOA approvals are handled as needed, and the build is scheduled.
We serve Columbus and 16 nearby communities, from Delaware County down to Grove City, Groveport, and Pickerington.
A short call is the quickest way to get going. Tell us about your deck project, and we’ll talk through options, what affects the cost, and next steps. Free, with no obligation.
Call now (614) 555-0104It depends mostly on size, height off the ground, decking material, railing style, and how many stairs and landings you need. A low, simple pressure-treated deck sits at one end of the range, while a raised composite deck with aluminum railings and a covered section sits at the other. Site access, demolition of an old deck, and permits also play a part. A free estimate gets you a real picture.
Usually, yes, especially for decks that attach to the house or sit well above grade. Whether the permit comes from your city, a township, or the county depends on where you live. Historic districts and HOAs may need to approve the design too. We'll go over what likely applies to your address during the estimate.
Both work when built well. Composite costs more up front but skips the regular staining and sealing. Pressure-treated pine is the budget choice and needs upkeep to look its best. Cedar looks great but also needs care. Our pages on composite decks and wood decks go into the tradeoffs in more detail.
Central Ohio ground freezes in winter, and our clay soils hold a lot of water. When wet soil freezes it can lift shallow footings, which leads to uneven boards, gaps at the house, and stressed connections. Footings set below the local frost line, on undisturbed soil, keep the deck stable year after year.
Often. If the posts, beams, and joists are solid, replacing worn boards, stairs, or railings can give you a much better deck for less. If we find rot in the framing or a poorly attached ledger, we'll show you what we found and explain your options. See deck repair for what we check.
A straightforward deck often takes a matter of days once work starts, while larger multi-level or covered projects take longer. The bigger variable is usually the time before construction: design decisions, permit review, and HOA or architectural approval. Spring and early summer are the busiest times, so planning ahead helps.
Decks can be built from early spring through late fall in central Ohio, and some work continues in winter when the ground is workable. Starting the conversation in winter or early spring gives time for design and permits so the deck is ready for summer. Fall can be a good window too, when schedules open up.
In many cases, yes, but the deck has to be able to carry it. A pergola adds some load, and a solid roof adds much more, including snow. That can mean bigger footings or posts. Our covered decks and pergolas page explains what goes into adding shade or a roof.