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A local deck builder serving homeowners across Los Angeles, CA.

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How we ended up doing this

We build and fix decks around Los Angeles, working with homeowners who want a deck built right the first time or one that's already given them trouble. Most of us came up doing framing and general carpentry before decks became the specific thing we do, because a deck is really just a small structure that has to survive weather, foot traffic and time all at once.

If you're on this page, there's a good chance you've got a deck with a soft spot near the door, a railing that wobbles, or boards that have gone gray and splintery in the sun. We check the framing first, since a deck that looks fine on top can still have a rotted ledger board or an undersized beam underneath, and that's the part that decides whether it's standing in five years.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
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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

Licensed and insured means if a post footing shifts or a board fails, you're not the one holding the bag. Ask for certificates before any crew steps into your yard.

Permits & Code

Decks over 30 inches high, or attached to the house, generally need a permit and an inspection in Los Angeles County. We handle the paperwork and we're there when the inspector shows up.

Site Cleanup

Old decking and torn-out joists leave the site with us, not stacked against your fence. Your yard should look like a deck showed up, not like a demolition happened.

Written Quotes

The quote breaks down lumber grade, hardware and labor separately, so you know what you're paying for. No verbal number that turns into a different number on invoice day.

Our Own Crew

We don't hand your deck off to a rotating crew of subcontractors you've never met. The people framing your joists are the people who walked your yard and answered your questions.

Local Knowledge

Footings that aren't set deep enough shift when our clay soil swells and dries out over the year, and that's what makes a deck start to rack and doors stop closing right. We size and pour footings for the soil we actually have here.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

Questions about the crew and how the work gets done.

How long has Classic Deck Co been building decks?
Classic Deck Co's crew has a background in general carpentry and framing, with deck construction and repair as the specific focus now. Reviewing recent project photos or asking about jobs similar to a specific yard gives a better sense of experience than a number of years alone.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Classic Deck Co uses its own crew for framing, decking and railing work, rather than rotating subcontractors in and out of a project. The people who walk the yard and quote the job are the same people who build it.
Can I see examples of decks you've built?
Photos of completed deck and railing projects are available on request, including examples of composite versus wood decking and different railing styles. Seeing a completed deck similar in size or style to what's planned helps set expectations before work starts.
Why hire a small deck-building company instead of a large contractor?
A crew that focuses on decks specifically spends its time on footings, framing, decking and railings rather than treating deck work as one line item among many trades. That focus tends to show up in details like flashing at the ledger board and baluster spacing that meets code.
Where is Classic Deck Co based?
Classic Deck Co is based in Los Angeles, CA, and works on deck projects throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Scheduling depends on the season and current workload, with spring and early summer typically busier for new deck construction. Calling a few weeks ahead of a target start date is a reasonable rule of thumb, though urgent repairs get worked in sooner.
Will the job site be cleaned up after the work is done?
Old decking, cut-offs, packaging and hardware scraps get hauled off the site at the end of each work day, not left piled up until the project wraps. The yard should be walkable and reasonably clear the entire time the crew is on site.
What happens if something on my property gets damaged during the work?
Classic Deck Co carries insurance that covers accidental damage to a customer's property during a deck project. Any damage should be reported right away so it can be addressed before the job is considered finished.
Will you finish a deck that another contractor started or abandoned?
Picking up a partially built deck is possible, but it starts with an inspection of the existing framing and footings to confirm they're sound before building on top of them. Framing done by a previous contractor sometimes needs correcting first, which gets called out before any new work is quoted.
How can I tell the deck work is being done correctly?
Footings should be poured to the depth and width called out on the permit, joist hangers should be nailed with the correct fasteners rather than screws, and the ledger board should be flashed and bolted, not just nailed to the house. Asking to see these steps at a permitted inspection, or before decking boards go down and cover the framing, is a reasonable way to check the work.

Got something that needs doing?

Free estimate, a price in writing, and work we stand behind.

Call (213) 444-5196