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Deck builders and rebuilds in Apple Valley (55124)
Apple Valley's 1970s to 1990s ramblers, split levels and two-stories mostly have a modest original deck that is now due for a rebuild, an extension or a screened porch.
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Apple Valley at a glance
Outgrowing the original deck behind an Apple Valley home
Apple Valley took shape from the 1970s through the 1990s, spreading out from Cedar Avenue toward the Minnesota Zoo and Lebanon Hills. A typical street mixes ramblers, split levels and two-story homes, and most of them got a small deck when they were new. Many of those decks are now on their second set of boards over the original framing. Families have also outgrown them: a 10 by 12 foot deck is 120 square feet, which barely fits a table and a grill, let alone a few chairs.
So the conversation in Apple Valley is often about rebuilding bigger, not just patching. We take the old deck down, pour new footings below the 42-inch frost line for the larger footprint and frame it with hot-dip galvanized hardware. Some people add a screened section at one end for mosquito season, or step the deck down to a paver patio with a fire pit. Others mainly want a wider stair that makes it easy to carry a plate from the kitchen to the yard.
Common Apple Valley deck projects and what they involve
Extending a deck that's too small
Adding onto an older deck only works if the original frame is sound and the new section gets its own footings. Often a full rebuild makes more sense and leaves you with one clean structure.
Stepping down to a paver patio
A short stair from the deck to a paver patio gives you a lower space for a fire pit or lounge chairs. We build both so the grades, drainage and steps line up properly.
A screened end for evenings
A screened porch at one end of a larger deck keeps an open grilling area while giving you a bug-proof spot after dark. That porch section needs footings sized to carry a roof.
Split-level stairs worn first
On split-level homes, the stairs run from the kitchen level straight down to the yard. They wear faster than the deck, so we rebuild them wider, with a landing when the rise calls for one.
Deck services Apple Valley homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Apple Valley
Ranges from 2026 Twin Cities projects. Your price comes in a written scope after we see the site.
| Service | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Deck Replacement | $42 to $98 | per square foot including tear-off |
| Deck Extensions and Additions | $47 to $93 | per square foot added |
| Custom Deck Building | $38 to $96 | per square foot installed |
| Screened Porch Building | $24,800 to $68,500 | per porch |
| Paver Patio Installation | $19 to $47 | per square foot |
| Deck Stair Building and Repair | $1,460 to $6,920 | per stair run |
Deck questions from Apple Valley
Should I extend my Apple Valley deck or replace it with a bigger one?
If the existing frame is sound, flashed and on proper footings, extending can work. Many original Apple Valley decks fail one of those tests, and then one new deck is a better value than joining fresh framing to tired framing. We inspect first and give you typical ranges for both options.
Can you build a deck and paver patio together at my Apple Valley home?
Yes. Planning both at once lets us set the deck height, the stair landing and the patio grade so water drains away from the house and the steps come down right where the patio starts. We install pavers from makers like Belgard and Unilock and can work in a fire pit area.
When should I start planning an Apple Valley deck project?
May through October is the busiest stretch, so planning over the winter helps you get on the schedule early. Design, drawings and the permit can all happen before spring. Footings and framing can also go in during winter with frost blankets or helical piers if you want the deck ready by Memorial Day.
Deck work in Apple Valley? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Apple Valley every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.