Custom Decks

Evolution steel deck framing and stair system is the next evolution in decking. If you know how to frame with wood, you can frame with steel, even on curves. The interlocking joist and ledger system lets you build sturdy, safe decks with less effort. Our powder coated finish provides increased corrosion-resistance and a more finished look. Discover a smarter steel framing system designed by deck builders, for deck builders.

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What is the Average ROI of a New Deck?
According to Remodeling Magazine’s Cost vs Value Report, a homeowner can recoup an average of 80% of the cost of building a new wood deck, during resale. For example, if you build a 16-20 foot wood deck and spend $10,050 on professional construction and materials, you can expect to get back about $8,090. Compare this with 78% recouped for a bathroom remodel and 69% recouped for a family room addition.



However, its important to note that the ROI goes does significantly, if a deck is built using composite, as opposed to wood materials. The Cost vs. Value Report found that a similar 16-20 foot composite deck, which cost $15,900, recouped $10,800, a yield of about 68%. An even more expensive and fancy composite deck, which cost $36,380, recouped $21,400, a yield of about 59.9%.
In addition to the straight forward dollar-to-dollar value, its important to consider the overall attractiveness that a quality deck has to most prospective buyers. It greatly increases the curb appeal of your home, its perceived comfort and living space. This ultimately translates to more offers and a faster home sale.

5 Factors that Impact Your Deck’s ROI



1. Deck Material

As mentioned before, the material your deck is made of will impact how much you can recoup. Quality wood materials have the highest ROI, and composites are about 15-20% less.

2. Deck Size

To have the greatest value, your deck should be big enough to be used as a comfortable entertainment space. Most people want a deck to enjoy barbecuing and sharing meals with their family and friends. This means that it should easily fit a grill, large table with chairs, and perhaps some storage.

3. Geographic Location

If your house is located in a region that gets warm weather and sun year round, such as California, Texas, Florida, your deck will be a lot more useful and attractive to prospective buyers. Alternatively, in cold regions, that only get a few months of decent weather throughout the year, a deck may not be an appealing feature that buyers would pay top dollar for.

4. Ease of Access

Access to your deck plays a big role in determining its appeal. If its easy to access from the first floor kitchen or living room it may be more attractive to more people than a deck built off of a master bedroom on the second floor. Kitchen access is also highly appealing because it makes it easy to bring food and other items in and out when you are entertaining family and guests.

5. The Wow Factor

If your deck has an exceptional design, additional features and accessories that make spending time outside more fun and enjoyable, its likely to get a lot more attention from prospective buyers. This wow factor may be the tipping point that will influence someone to want to buy your home.


How to Get the Best Value Out of Your Deck

When you are budgeting for a new deck installation, you should keep the following factors in mind:

1. A new deck is an overall solid investment that increases the value of your home, even in a down housing market. You can expect to recoup at least 70-80% of your building expenses when you go to sell your home.

2. If you plan to sell your home shortly after your deck construction is complete, you may want to opt for a less expensive structure. You will not have time to enjoy it and if you spend too much, you will not be able to recoup the full cost of your lavish deck.

3. When planning your budget, take into consideration the size and value of your house. If you have a small to mid-size home of average value, it does not make sense to splurge on a huge, expensive deck that does not fit the scale of your home. On the other hand, a large expensive house calls for a deck of equivalent size and quality. As a rule of thumb your deck should be no larger than the largest room in your house. This can ensure that it is proportionate to the rest of your living space.

4. Check out the decks that other homes in your neighborhood have. This will give you a good idea of the standards that exist in your area, which will help you determine the best materials and design of your own deck.

5. It is best to contact at least 3 local contractors to get estimates for your project. Negotiating with contractors and making sure you are hiring an experienced and licensed professional will ensure that you will get the best value for your money.

Increased Taxes

​​You should be prepared for and budget accordingly for the scenario where your property taxes may go up after your deck is complete (in some towns you can even incur a tax increase if you remodel an existing deck). When the construction process is underway, a rep from your town’s building department will come in a few times to do an inspection and ensure that everything is being done according to building codes and restrictions. After your deck is finished you will receive a written notice that the deck has passed the inspections. The best way to estimate any tax increase is to contact your local tax assessor’s office, provide them the scope of the building project and ask for an estimate of the new tax amount.

Increased Insurance Costs

It is important to ensure that your new deck is covered by homeowner’s insurance. Once construction is complete and you receive a Certificate of Occupancy from your town’s building department, you can contact your home insurance company. Let them know how much it cost to build the deck, so that they can increase your policy to reflect this added cost.

Building a new deck is a great way to increase usable living space
that the whole family can enjoy, without breaking the bank.
Compared to building an addition or converting an attic, constructing
a deck costs a lot less, but provides one of the top ROI’s of
all remodel projects. Not all decks have equal value. There are a
number of factors, such as your location, the materials you use,
deck design, etc that will impact your return on investment.
Ultimately, you should build a deck for your own personal use and enjoyment.