About Alachua Deck Builders
A deck builder for the towns around Alachua.
We build and repair decks, screened porches, pergolas and covered decks for homes in Alachua and the surrounding counties. This page explains how a project runs with us, start to finish.
How Our Alachua Deck Company Works
One contact, one written price, no surprises.
A deck is a small construction project with a lot of moving parts: a permit, footings, framing, inspections, and the finish you actually see. We keep all of that in one place. The person who measures your yard is the person you call with questions, and that stays true until the final inspection passes.
Every estimate is itemized. Lumber, boards, railings, stairs, footings, permit costs and any tear-out each get their own line, and when you are choosing between materials we show the options next to each other so the difference is easy to see.
We also tell you when a smaller job makes more sense. If an older deck only needs new boards and a railing section, we will say so and price that, instead of steering you toward a full rebuild. If the framing is too far gone, we will show you what we found.
- Free on-site visit
- Itemized estimate
- Drawings for permits and HOAs
- Permit and inspections handled
- Daily cleanup
- Walkthrough at the end
Our Deck Framing Standards
Built from the footings up.
Humidity, summer storms and termites are hard on any outdoor structure in North Central Florida. These are the details we build into every frame, whatever boards go on top.
- Below grade
- Footings sized for the load the deck will carry, with posts kept clear of the dirt
- Lumber grade
- Ground-contact treated framing, including under composite decking
- Spacing
- Joists 16″ apart, or 12″ when boards run on a diagonal or herringbone
- Hardware
- Hot-dip galvanized hangers and ties, with stainless steel close to pool water
- House connection
- Ledgers bolted through and flashed to shed water away from the wall
- Joist tops
- Butyl tape over each joist so screws don’t open a path for rot
What to Expect During Your Deck Build
What happens in your yard.
Most decks are one to three weeks on site once the permit is approved. Outdoor rooms with roofs and multi-level builds take longer, and your written timeline says how long.
Before we start
The permit is approved, underground utilities are marked, and you know which day the crew arrives.
Footings & frame
Holes, concrete, posts and framing go in first. Raised decks get a framing inspection before boards cover anything.
Boards & finish
Decking, stairs, railings, and any lighting or screen work you chose. The work area is picked up at the end of each day.
Final & handoff
The final inspection, a walkthrough together, and care notes for the materials on your deck.
Where Our Alachua Deck Builders Work
Centered on Alachua, reaching Lake City and Ocala.
Home base
We are based in Alachua, in the middle of Alachua County, and we focus on the city’s neighborhoods and the rural lots around them. From there we cover towns north toward Lake City, west toward Newberry and Williston, and south through Micanopy to Ocala.
Each town and county has its own permit office and its own rules. Checking those for your address is part of every estimate.
Find your area
- 7 areas
- Alachua Neighborhoods: Turkey Creek, Heritage Oaks, Briarwood, Fletcher Trace, Savannah Station, Santa Fe Hills, Downtown Main Street
- 6 areas
- North to Lake City: High Springs, LaCrosse, Fort White, Worthington Springs, Lake Butler, Lake City
- 6 areas
- West & Gainesville: Newberry, Jonesville, Tioga, Millhopper, Archer, Williston
Talk to an Alachua Deck Builder
Start with a visit.
We’ll come out, look at the space, and send a written price with material options. No pressure and no obligation.