Anoka County
Custom deck building in Andover (55304)
Andover's 1980s to 2000s homes sit on bigger lots than most suburbs, which gives room for large custom decks, porches and patios, plus sandy soil that changes footing work.
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Andover at a glance
Room to build bigger decks on Andover lots
Andover lots tend to run larger than in most Twin Cities suburbs, and many homes from the 1980s through the 2000s sit well back from the road with open yards and trees around the edges. That space invites bigger plans: a wide deck with a covered section, a screened porch, a fire pit patio and a path between them. Many of the original decks were small for lots this size, so a lot of our Andover work is replacing a modest deck with one that actually fits the yard and the way you use it.
Andover's sandy soil and rural layout change some details. Sand can cave into a footing hole as we dig, so we use forms or tubes and work quickly to keep holes clean down to 42 inches. Parts of the city still rely on private wells and septic systems, and we locate drain fields and well lines before setting any footing or bringing in equipment. Longer driveways help with deliveries, but we still plan the route across the lawn so trucks avoid the septic area and soft ground.
What larger Andover lots mean for your deck
Decks too small for the yard
Many original decks were sized for a grill and a small table. Rebuilding with a larger footprint, a second level or a wraparound section gives room that matches the property.
Footings in sandy soil
Loose sand caves into footing holes and can let undersized footings settle. We form each footing, size it for the soil and reach full frost depth so the deck stays level.
Septic fields and wells
Footings and heavy equipment must stay clear of drain fields and well lines. We locate them before layout, then plan the deck and the delivery path around them.
Linking deck, porch and patio
On bigger lots, people often want a deck, a screened porch and a paver patio working together. We plan the levels and paths at once so each piece connects cleanly.
Typical prices for these jobs in Andover
Ranges from 2026 Twin Cities projects. Your price comes in a written scope after we see the site.
| Service | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Deck Building | $38 to $96 | per square foot installed |
| Wraparound Deck Building | $52 to $99 | per square foot installed |
| Screened Porch Building | $24,800 to $68,500 | per porch |
| Paver Patio Installation | $19 to $47 | per square foot |
| Deck Replacement | $42 to $98 | per square foot including tear-off |
| Multi-Level Deck Building | $54 to $104 | per square foot installed |
Deck questions from Andover
Can you build a large wraparound deck on my Andover property?
Most likely. Larger lots are well suited to wraparound and multi-level decks. We design around doors, windows and the sun, size the beams and footings for the span, and plan stairs where you will actually walk. A bigger deck takes more permit detail, which we prepare along with the drawings.
Does sandy soil in Andover make deck footings less stable?
Sand drains well, which is good, but it is loose and can cave in or let a small footing settle. We use forms to keep holes clean, size footings wider when the soil calls for it and always reach 42 inches. Built that way, footings in sand hold up as well as those in heavier soil.
How do you avoid damaging my septic system while building a deck in Andover?
We find the tank, drain field and any lines before layout, using your septic records or a locate if needed. Footings and equipment stay off those areas, and we route deliveries around them. If a deck plan would sit too close to the system, we adjust the design rather than risk it.
Deck work in Andover? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Andover every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.