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Deck additions and pergolas in Waite Park (55418)
Waite Park's 1940s and 1950s ramblers and Cape Cods sit on post-war lots near St. Anthony Parkway, many with enough backyard for a wider deck, a pergola or a covered sitting area.
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Making a Waite Park rambler's backyard feel bigger
Ramblers in Waite Park usually have one back door, a short drop to the yard and a deck that was sized as a landing. Owners tell us they want somewhere to eat outside, but the existing deck only fits a grill. Because these houses sit low and the yards are fairly level, widening the deck along the back wall often works better than pushing it far into the yard. A wider, shallower deck keeps the lawn open, lines up with the kitchen windows and gives you room for both a table and a cooking area.
Some original Waite Park decks are simply too worn to extend, and in those cases we tear them off, haul everything away and start fresh. With a clean slate, many owners add a pergola over the eating area or a covered section near the door for rain and shade. Treated lumber keeps the frame cost reasonable, and the boards can be wood or composite. Once it's built, a yearly wash keeps mildew down on the shaded side. We'll walk the yard with you and mark out a couple of footprints before we draw the plan.
Rambler deck upgrades that suit Waite Park lots
Widening a landing-size deck
Narrow decks outside the back door can often be widened along the house wall. We add footings and a new beam, tie into the existing frame and flash the full length of the ledger.
Starting over after tear-off
When the old frame is too far gone, we demolish it, remove the debris and check the rim joist behind it. Any soft framing on the house gets repaired before the new ledger goes on.
Pergola over the table
A pergola with spaced rafters softens afternoon sun over the dining area. We set its posts on their own footings so it stays plumb, and a shade fabric can be added later if you want more cover.
Keeping shaded boards clean
The north side of a deck stays damp and grows mildew. A gentle wash each spring, without high-pressure blasting, keeps wood and composite from getting slick and stained.
Deck services Waite Park homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Waite Park
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 |
| Deck Demolition and Removal | $1,240 to $4,770 | per deck |
| Pergola Building | $4,860 to $22,700 | per pergola |
| Covered Decks and Deck Roofs | $19,400 to $61,300 | per covered area |
| Pressure-Treated Wood Decks | $36 to $61 | per square foot installed |
| Deck Cleaning and Washing | $0.65 to $1.45 | per square foot, $285 trip minimum |
Deck questions from Waite Park
How wide can you make the deck along the back of my Waite Park rambler?
That depends on the windows, the door location, setbacks and where the driveway runs. On many ramblers the deck can run most of the back wall, as long as it stays clear of basement egress windows and the gas meter. We check those spots and draw the widest layout that still meets the permit requirements.
Is a pergola or a covered deck better for shade in Waite Park?
A pergola gives filtered shade, keeps the sky open and is the smaller project. A covered deck with a solid roof keeps you dry in rain and gives full shade, but it needs larger posts and beams sized for snow. If you mostly eat outside on sunny evenings, a pergola is often enough.
Will you take away my old deck in Waite Park, or do I need a dumpster?
We handle the tear-off and haul the debris away, so you don't need to rent anything. Before the old deck comes down, we look at the siding and rim joist behind it, since those are often damaged under a failed ledger. Repairs to that framing get done before the new deck is attached.
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Deck work in Waite Park? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Waite Park every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.