Alachua Deck Blog
Plan your deck before you call anyone.
Straight answers on deck costs, permits, materials and repairs for homes in Alachua and North Central Florida. For prices at a glance, see the deck cost guide.
Latest Alachua Deck Guides
8 guides and counting.
HOA Approval for Decks in Alachua Neighborhoods
What an architectural committee looks at, what to put in your application, and how Florida's HOA law shapes the review.
Pool Deck Materials for Florida Homes
How composite, PVC, wood, pavers and concrete compare for heat, grip and chlorine around a Florida pool.
PlanningThe Best Time to Build a Deck in North Central Florida
Rain, pollen, hurricanes and permit lead times, laid out month by month so you can work backward from the date you want your deck.
RepairSigns Your Deck Framing Needs Repair
Ten warning signs under and around a deck, what each one means, and when repair stops making sense.
Screened PorchesScreened Porch vs. Open Deck: What Each Costs
What a roof and screens add to a deck budget, and when screening the deck you already have is the better buy.
MaterialsComposite vs. Wood Decks in North Florida
How pressure-treated pine and composite boards hold up to mildew, heat, termites and pollen in Alachua County yards.
PermitsDeck Permits in Alachua: City vs. County
Which office permits your deck, what each one asks for, and the code items inspectors look at on every visit.
CostsHow Much Does a Deck Cost in Alachua, FL?
Square-foot math, sample deck sizes, add-on prices and ten years of upkeep, worked out for Alachua homes.
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