Hennepin County
Custom deck and porch design in Edina (55424)
Edina mixes 1940s to 1960s ramblers with large new homes built where older houses came down, so we design everything from a modest rear deck to a covered porch on a two-story rebuild.
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Edina at a glance
Fitting a deck to an Edina rambler or a rebuild
A good share of Edina's streets filled in between the late 1940s and the 1960s with ramblers on generous lots. The decks behind those homes were usually added later, often in the 1980s, with nailed ledgers and no flashing. That pairing shows up as dark staining on the rim joist and soft wood around the ledger fasteners. When you call about a few loose boards, we check that connection first, because a deck that looks fine from the patio can be letting water into the house framing every spring.
Across the city, older homes keep coming down and larger two-story homes go up in their place. Those projects need deck and porch plans that fit the architecture, stay inside tighter side setbacks and respect the neighbors' sightlines. We work from your architect's drawings or draw the plan ourselves, then frame covered porches, screened rooms and composite decks to suit the house. In the Country Club area and along Minnehaha Creek, we also see 1920s and 1930s homes where a new porch has to look like it was always there.
Edina projects that come up most
Ledger rot on 1980s add-on decks
Decks bolted onto ramblers decades ago often lack flashing at the ledger. We open the area, replace damaged rim joist, install flashing tape and a metal cap, then reattach with proper structural screws or through-bolts.
Covered porches on new two-stories
Large rebuilds often call for a roofed porch off the kitchen or family room. We frame the roof to tie cleanly into the house, add a tongue-and-groove ceiling and rough in wiring for lights and a fan.
Side setbacks on narrow rebuild lots
When a bigger house fills more of the lot, the space left for a deck shrinks fast. We place steps, landings and footings to stay inside the city's setbacks without crowding the property line or the neighbor's windows.
Root zones of mature trees
Big oaks and maples spread roots under most Edina backyards. We hand-dig near large trees or use helical piers, and we shift footing locations so major roots don't get cut during the build.
Deck services Edina homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Edina
Ranges from 2026 Twin Cities projects. Your price comes in a written scope after we see the site.
| Service | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Deck Design and Permit Drawings | $460 to $2,180 | per design package |
| Covered Decks and Deck Roofs | $19,400 to $61,300 | per covered area |
| Screened Porch Building | $24,800 to $68,500 | per porch |
| Ledger Board Repair and Flashing | $1,740 to $6,380 | per ledger repair |
| Composite Deck Installation | $58 to $97 | per square foot installed |
| Deck Lighting Installation | $1,380 to $5,640 | per deck |
Deck questions from Edina
Can you build a porch that matches my Edina Tudor or Colonial?
Yes. We study the rooflines, trim profiles and siding on your house and repeat them on the porch, from column shape to baluster spacing. Painted wood details can be paired with a low-maintenance floor that handles snow and sun. You'll see drawings before the permit is filed, so the finished look is settled early.
Will you work with my builder on a new Edina home?
We do. On new construction we coordinate with the general contractor on footing timing, ledger blocking and door heights, so the deck or porch fits without extra cutting later. We can start once the house is framed, or come in after move-in if you'd rather live there a season and see how you use the yard.
Why is the rim joist dark under my Edina rambler deck?
A dark or soft rim joist behind a deck ledger usually means water has been getting in for years, often because the deck went on without flashing. We probe the wood, open the siding if needed and replace damaged framing before installing proper flashing and new fasteners. Catching it early keeps the repair small.
Deck work in Edina? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Edina every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.