Coastal Deck Deck Builder · Lakewood Ranch, FL
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A local deck builder serving homeowners across Lakewood Ranch, FL.

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Why we build decks the way we do

We build and repair decks for homeowners around Lakewood Ranch who want a place to grill, sit outside in the evening, or add square footage without touching the inside of the house. We got into this trade because a deck is one of the few home projects where you can see the frame before it disappears, and getting that part right decides everything else.

If you're worried about a soft spot near the ledger board or a railing that wiggles when you lean on it, that's almost always a flashing or fastener problem, not a wood problem. We flash the ledger where it meets the house, use structural screws instead of nails at every joist connection, and space deck boards for drainage instead of jamming them tight. That's the difference between a deck that's still solid in five years and one that needs the joists sistered by year three.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
12
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed & Insured

You're covered if a footing inspection turns up an issue or a ladder scuffs the siding. Ask for the certificate before any wood gets cut.

Permits Handled

Manatee and Sarasota County both require a permit for anything attached to the house or over 30 inches high. We handle the paperwork and stand there for the inspector.

Clean Job Site

Deck screws left in the grass are how dogs and lawnmowers get hurt. We run a magnetic sweep before we call a job finished.

Written Estimates

The estimate breaks out lumber, hardware, and labor so you know what you're paying for. No verbal quote that changes once the joists are up.

Own Crew

We don't hand your deck off to a rotating crew of subcontractors. The same people who set the posts are the ones screwing down the last board.

Built Local

Wood that's fine up north can cup and gray here in two summers. We choose fasteners and finishes for sandy soil, salt air, and afternoon storms.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

Questions about who we are and how we work.

How long have you been building decks?
Deck building experience matters most in framing decisions that aren't visible once the job is done, like footing depth and ledger flashing. Ask any deck contractor how they handle those two details specifically rather than just how many years they've worked.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Some deck companies use an in-house crew for the entire job while others subcontract framing or railing work to separate trades. Using the same crew from footings to final board tends to reduce miscommunication about how the frame was actually built.
Can I see examples of decks you've built?
A deck builder should be able to show photos of completed projects, ideally including some in-progress shots of the framing and footings, not just the finished surface. Framing photos matter because they show details a finished deck hides completely.
Why hire a smaller local deck builder instead of a big company?
A smaller local deck builder is often more familiar with the specific soil, permitting quirks, and building department requirements of a particular county than a large regional company. That local knowledge tends to show up as fewer surprises during footing inspections.
Where are you based?
Coastal Deck is based in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, and works throughout the surrounding Sarasota and Manatee County area. Being local means shorter response times for repair calls compared to a company driving in from farther away.
How far out are you booking new deck projects?
Scheduling availability for deck projects varies by season, with spring and early fall typically the busiest months in Florida. Smaller repair jobs can often be worked into the schedule faster than a full new deck build.
Do you clean up the site after a deck project?
A finished deck project should include hauling away old lumber, sweeping up screws and sawdust, and leaving the yard usable the same day the work wraps up. Leftover fasteners in the grass are a common complaint homeowners have with contractors who skip this step.
What happens if something gets damaged on my property during the work?
A licensed and insured deck contractor carries liability coverage for accidental property damage during construction, such as a scratched fence or a damaged sprinkler line. Getting proof of insurance before work starts protects the homeowner if anything happens on site.
Will you finish a deck that another contractor started or abandoned?
Many deck contractors will take over a partially built or abandoned deck project, though it usually requires inspecting the existing framing first to confirm it meets code before building on top of it. Framing that wasn't inspected or permitted correctly sometimes has to be redone rather than continued.
How can a homeowner tell if deck work is being done correctly?
Correct deck work shows up in details like joist hangers on every connection, through-bolted railing posts, and a permit sticker posted during construction with visible inspection sign-offs. Asking to see the footing inspection before decking boards go down is a reasonable request on any deck project.

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