Hennepin County
Deck extensions and rebuilds in Maple Grove (55369)
Maple Grove's 1990s and 2000s walkout homes often came with a narrow builder deck, and many families now want it wider, longer or split into two levels.
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Making a Maple Grove builder deck fit how you live
Maple Grove grew quickly from the 1990s into the 2000s, and many walkout homes came with a deck around 10 feet deep off the kitchen slider. That's enough for a grill and two chairs, but not a dining table with room to walk around it. Extending the deck outward or along the house, or adding a lower level near the walkout door, are some of the most common projects we talk through here. The first step is checking whether the original frame can be reused or a full rebuild is simpler.
Extending an older deck means new footings, a new beam and joists tied into the old ones with proper hardware, plus a new surface across the whole deck so it reads as one piece. If the original boards are worn, we usually resurface everything in composite at the same time. In neighborhoods near Elm Creek Park Reserve, Weaver Lake and the many ponds, we also look at soil and drainage so the new footings stay put. Where an HOA applies, we check its color and material guidelines before ordering.
Maple Grove deck upgrades we plan most
Widening along the back wall
Adding width along the house often gives the best layout. We add a ledger section with flashing, new footings and joists, then run new boards across the full deck so there's no visible seam.
A second level by the walkout
A lower deck near the walkout door creates a second outdoor room. We connect the levels with a wide stair and keep the lower deck clear of the drip line from the upper one.
Hot tubs on existing decks
Most builder decks can't carry a filled hot tub. We frame a dedicated section with footings and beams sized for the weight, or set the tub at grade beside a lower deck.
Old boards beside new ones
Fresh boards next to weathered ones never match in color or wear. We resurface the original deck along with the extension so colors, gaps and edges line up across the whole surface.
Deck services Maple Grove homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Maple Grove
Ranges from 2026 Twin Cities projects. Your price comes in a written scope after we see the site.
| Service | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Deck Extensions and Additions | $47 to $93 | per square foot added |
| Multi-Level Deck Building | $54 to $104 | per square foot installed |
| Deck Resurfacing and Board Replacement | $27 to $54 | per square foot |
| Hot Tub Deck Framing | $8,700 to $27,400 | per project |
| Composite Deck Installation | $58 to $97 | per square foot installed |
| Deck Railing Installation | $68 to $212 | per linear foot |
Deck questions from Maple Grove
Can you extend my Maple Grove deck without tearing it all down?
Often, yes. If the original frame, footings and ledger are sound, we add new footings and framing and tie them in with the right hardware. Then we usually resurface the whole deck so old and new sections match. If the original frame is worn or undersized, we'll tell you a rebuild is the smarter path.
Will my Maple Grove deck hold a hot tub?
Most original decks won't hold a filled hot tub, which can weigh several thousand pounds with water and people inside. We check the tub's specs and frame a section with its own footings and beams, or place the tub on a pad at grade beside a lower level. We also plan electrical access and room for a cover lifter.
Do Maple Grove deck extensions need a new permit?
Adding area to an attached deck usually needs a permit, and the city reviews the new footings and framing. We prepare the drawings, file the permit and schedule the inspections. If your neighborhood has an HOA, approval from the association is a separate step, and we supply drawings for that as well.
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We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Maple Grove every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.