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Custom decks and porches in Washington County, Stillwater (55082) and south
Washington County mixes Woodbury and Cottage Grove subdivisions with historic Stillwater porches and St. Croix River lots, so one week brings a walkout deck and the next a porch rebuild.
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Washington County at a glance
Decks and porches built for Washington County's suburbs and river towns
Washington County runs along the St. Croix River on the east and the Saint Paul suburbs on the west. Woodbury, Cottage Grove and Oakdale hold much of the population, with subdivisions built from the 1970s through the 2010s, including plenty of two-story walkouts in Woodbury and ramblers and split levels in Cottage Grove and Oakdale. Stillwater, the county seat, has historic homes with deep front porches near downtown and newer neighborhoods to the west. Lake Elmo, Afton and the northern towns add larger lots, where custom decks, screened porches and pergolas have room to spread out.
Each part of the county asks for something different, so we design around the house instead of reaching for a standard plan. On a Woodbury walkout, that could be a composite deck with an under-deck ceiling for the patio below. On a Stillwater porch, it's careful repair of floors, columns and steps that keeps the street view intact. On a large Lake Elmo or Afton lot, it might be a screened porch joined to an open deck and a paver patio. Everywhere, the footings go below 42 inches, the hardware is rated for treated lumber, and we handle the city permit.
Deck and porch needs across Washington County
Historic porch repair in Stillwater
Older Stillwater porches often have rot at the floor edge, column bases and steps. We rebuild the hidden framing to current code and reuse or replicate the visible trim so the porch still fits the house.
Worn walkout decks in Woodbury
Two-story subdivision homes carry tall builder decks that are now tired. Composite resurfacing, or full replacement with stronger posts and a flashed ledger, are the usual paths depending on the frame.
Bluff and slope lots by the river
Lots above the St. Croix can drop steeply, so footings, beam spans and stair runs take careful planning. We work with the grade and keep heavy equipment off fragile slopes as much as we can.
Big lots with room for porches
Larger properties in Lake Elmo and Afton suit screened porches, pergolas and multi-level decks. We plan the layout around septic fields, wells and sun angles before setting a single footing.
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Deck services Washington County homeowners call us for
Typical prices for these jobs in Washington 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 |
| Screened Porch Building | $24,800 to $68,500 | per porch |
| Front Porch Repair and Rebuilds | $1,870 to $18,600 | per porch |
| Composite Deck Installation | $58 to $97 | per square foot installed |
| Pergola Building | $4,860 to $22,700 | per pergola |
| Multi-Level Deck Building | $54 to $104 | per square foot installed |
Deck questions from Washington County
Do bluff setbacks along the St. Croix affect where I can build a deck in Washington County?
They can. Riverway and bluff rules limit how close structures can sit to the edge on many St. Croix properties, and some cities add their own setbacks. We check the rules that apply to your lot before we design, then lay out the deck to stay within them. If a variance looks necessary, we tell you up front.
Can you design one project that joins a screened porch, deck and patio on a Washington County acreage?
Yes, and on larger Lake Elmo or Afton lots that combination works well. A screened porch off the kitchen, an open deck stepping down beside it, and a paver patio at grade give you shade, sun and a fire pit area. We draw it as one plan so the levels, stairs and drainage all work together.
Why do older porches in Washington County river towns rot at the floor edge first?
Porch floors on older homes were often laid nearly flat, so rain and melting snow sit at the outer edge and soak into the board ends and the rim below. Paint wears thin there first too. When we rebuild, we pitch the floor slightly away from the house, back-prime the boards, and flash the framing where water collects.
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Deck work in Washington County? Call any hour.
We are on the phone 24/7 and on site across Washington County every week. Tell us about the deck and we will set a visit.