Services · SE Massachusetts

Custom Deck Building in SE Massachusetts

Modern decks using modern materials like Trex — built with pressure-treated or composite framing and proper flashing for decades of outdoor living.

Licensed Hands-On General Contractor · CSL #CS-114214 · HIC #206818

A deck is one of the highest-value additions you can make to your home — but it's also one of the most demanding builds. It sits outside in freeze-thaw, summer humidity, and snow load year after year. Get the footings, framing, flashing, and fasteners right and it lasts 30+ years. Get them wrong and the deck pulls away from your house, rots at the ledger, or sags within a decade. We build to International Residential Code with proper concrete footings below frost line (48" in MA), code-spec joist hangers, stainless or coated fasteners, proper ledger flashing tied into your house wrap, and the right span tables for your decking material. The result is a deck you can trust.

What's included

Our process

  1. 1

    Free estimate

    Share photos of your space and any inspiration images — we respond within 24–48 hours.

  2. 2

    Design & material selection

    We help you choose between pressure-treated, cedar, and composite, plus railings and add-ons.

  3. 3

    Permits & footings

    We pull the building permit, dig footings below MA's 48" frost line, pour concrete, and pass footing inspection.

  4. 4

    Framing & ledger

    Ledger properly flashed and lagged to the house rim joist, framing built to code with joist hangers.

  5. 5

    Decking & railings

    Boards installed with proper spacing and fasteners, railings built to code-compliant height.

  6. 6

    Final inspection & punch

    Town inspector signs off, we walk the deck with you and finish any punch items.

Materials & standards

Trex Transcend, Enhance, and Select composite
TimberTech AZEK and Vintage capped composite
Western Red Cedar and Mahogany decking
Ground-contact pressure-treated framing lumber
Simpson Strong-Tie joist hangers and hardware
Stainless steel and coated structural fasteners
DeckTite or Vycor ledger flashing tape

Service area

Todd Home Services has served homeowners across SE Massachusetts since 2017, including Mansfield, Foxboro, Sharon, Norton, Easton, Attleboro, Norfolk, Wrentham, Plainville, Walpole, Brookline, Chestnut Hill, and the surrounding SE Massachusetts towns.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a deck cost in Massachusetts?

A pressure-treated deck typically runs $45–$65 per sq ft installed; cedar runs $55–$80; composite (Trex, TimberTech, Azek) runs $70–$110. A 300 sq ft deck usually falls between $14,000 and $33,000 depending on materials, height, railings, and stairs. We provide a do-not-exceed estimate.

Do I need a permit to build a deck?

Yes — every Massachusetts town requires a building permit for new decks. We pull the permit, submit drawings, and schedule the footing and final inspections with your town.

How long does a deck take to build?

Most residential decks take 1–3 weeks from footings to final railing. Larger multi-level decks or decks with built-in features take 3–5 weeks.

What's the difference between composite and pressure-treated?

Pressure-treated is the most affordable option but requires staining or sealing every 2–3 years. Composite (Trex, TimberTech, Azek) costs more up front but is virtually maintenance-free for 25+ years — no stain, no rot, no splinters.

Do you build deck railings, stairs, and pergolas?

Yes. We build code-compliant railings (wood, composite, cable, or aluminum), stairs with proper rise and run, pergolas, built-in benches, planters, and lighting.

Can you replace just the deck boards and keep the framing?

Sometimes — if the framing is sound and the joist spacing meets current code for your new decking material. We inspect every framing member before quoting a board-only replacement.

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