County coverage
Deck and porch building in Hennepin County, from Minneapolis (55415) to the lakes
Hennepin County runs from Minneapolis bungalows and duplexes to inner-ring ramblers and outer-suburb walkouts on lakes, so the deck work we do there changes block by block.
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Hennepin County at a glance
Deck and porch work across Hennepin County's very different housing
Hennepin County holds Minneapolis and most of its western and northern suburbs, and the housing changes sharply as you move out from the center. Inside the city you find 1900 to 1930 bungalows, foursquares and Tudor revival homes, plus duplexes with stacked rear porches and balconies. Inner-ring suburbs such as Richfield, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park are mostly 1950s and 1960s ramblers and split levels. Farther out, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka are full of 1980s to 2000s two-story walkouts with tall decks, and lake homes around Lake Minnetonka bring another set of needs.
Because of that range, a Hennepin County project might be a porch rebuild on a Longfellow bungalow one week and a second-story composite deck in Maple Grove the next. The basics stay the same everywhere: footings below the 42-inch frost depth, a bolted and flashed ledger, hardware rated for treated lumber, and framing sized for snow. Permits are handled city by city, and Minneapolis, Bloomington, Plymouth and the rest each run their own inspections. We prepare drawings for whichever city you live in and schedule the footing and framing checks it requires.
Deck situations we see across Hennepin County
Stacked porches on city duplexes
Minneapolis duplexes and triplexes often have two or three porch levels at the back. We repair or rebuild them as one stacked structure, with posts and footings carrying every level down to the ground.
Rambler decks in inner-ring suburbs
Low decks behind 1950s and 1960s ramblers in Richfield, Robbinsdale and Crystal often sit on shallow footings. We reset them below frost depth, then resurface or replace the deck as the frame allows.
Tall walkout decks out west
Two-story homes in Plymouth, Maple Grove and Eden Prairie carry decks a full story up. Those need 6x6 posts, bracing and careful stair planning, and they suit under-deck drainage for the patio below.
Lake lots near Minnetonka and Wayzata
Lakeside decks see wind, glare off the water and steep slopes to the shore. We favor PVC or capped composite, low-profile railings that keep the view open, and long stair runs broken up with landings.
Cities we cover in Hennepin County
Deck services Hennepin County homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Hennepin County
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 |
| Deck Replacement | $42 to $98 | per square foot including tear-off |
| Second-Story and Walkout Decks | $63 to $118 | per square foot installed |
| Balcony and Stacked Porch Repair | $2,350 to $14,800 | per balcony |
| Screened Porch Building | $24,800 to $68,500 | per porch |
| Composite Deck Installation | $58 to $97 | per square foot installed |
Deck questions from Hennepin County
Do you work in every part of Hennepin County, or mostly near Minneapolis?
We work across the county, from Minneapolis neighborhoods to inner-ring suburbs like Richfield, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park, out to Plymouth, Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka and the Lake Minnetonka towns. Our office sits in Southeast Como, so city and close-in jobs are quick to reach, and we build longer drive times into the schedule for the outer suburbs.
Does each city in Hennepin County have its own deck permit process?
Each city issues its own building permits and runs its own inspections, though all of them work from the Minnesota building code, including the 42-inch footing depth. Paperwork, fees and inspection scheduling vary from one city to the next. We prepare drawings to suit the city where you live and handle the filing and the inspection calls for you.
What deck material do you suggest most often for Hennepin County homes?
It depends on the house. For tall walkout decks and lake homes, capped composite or PVC cuts maintenance and stands up to sun. For city porches and older homes, painted or stained wood often suits the architecture better. Cedar works well for low decks in shaded yards. We bring samples and talk through upkeep, look and budget at your house.
Deck work in Hennepin County? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Hennepin County every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.