Deck Building in Lake Stevens, WA

Granite Ridge Decks builds and rebuilds composite and cedar decks in Lake Stevens, WA, with the permit, flashed ledgers and a written price included.

Granite Ridge Decks is a deck builder in Lake Stevens, WA. We build new decks and rebuild tired ones for homeowners along the lakeshore and on the hillsides that climb away from it. Lake Stevens is where we live and work, so every deck we build here is designed for this town's rain, slopes and soil.

What deck building involves for Lake Stevens, WA homes

Lake Stevens wraps around the largest natural lake in Snohomish County, and few lots here are flat. Lakefront homes step down toward the water. Many hillside houses have a walk-out lower level that leaves the main floor well above the yard. On those lots a deck is a real structure. It needs taller posts, bracing and footings sized for the load.

The ground matters as much as the slope. Away from the lake, much of the soil is glacial till. It is dense and drains slowly, so water sits on it. The area also gets about forty inches of rain a year, most of it from fall through spring. The hidden parts of a deck decide how long it lasts. That is why every Lake Stevens deck we build gets these before a single board goes down:

• A flashed ledger, so water running down your siding can't rot the band joist where the deck meets the house.
• Engineered footings, set to suit wet till and sloped ground rather than guessed at.
• Drainage and airflow under the deck, so the framing dries out between storms.
• Your choice of decking. We price low-maintenance composite decking and cedar side by side.

Much of our work in Lake Stevens is remodeling. Some homes near the lake have decks that have been there for decades. Others are in subdivisions built as the town grew, with builder-grade decks now going soft at the stairs and ledger. Often we can rebuild on a better frame, add a level or widen the deck into the yard. We tell you plainly whether the existing structure is worth keeping.

What a deck costs in Lake Stevens, WA

We don't publish a flat price per square foot, because two decks of the same size on Lake Stevens lots can cost very different amounts. Your price depends on:

• Size and shape. Size counts, and so do angles, levels and built-in steps.
• Height and slope. A deck off a walk-out main floor needs more posts, bracing and engineering than one near ground level.
• Material. Composite costs more up front but needs little upkeep. Cedar costs less to start but needs regular care in our climate.
• Extras. Stairs, railings, lighting and a roof add to the price.
• Tear-out. Removing and hauling an old deck adds cost, and so does repairing rot in the house framing behind it.
• Access. Lakefront and hillside lots with tight access take more labor to build on.
• Permit and engineering. These depend on the size, height and attachment of your deck.

After one visit you get a written price for composite and a written price for cedar, so you can compare them directly.

How a Lake Stevens deck project runs

1. First call. Tell us what you have now and what you want. We book a free on-site estimate.
2. Site visit. We measure, check the slope, the soil and your existing ledger, and talk through materials.
3. Written price. You get composite and cedar quotes side by side, with nothing left vague.
4. Permit. Larger decks, over the 200-square-foot threshold, need a permit from the City of Lake Stevens, and height and attachment can trigger one too. Some homes with Lake Stevens addresses sit in unincorporated Snohomish County, where the county issues permits instead. We work out which applies to you, prepare the drawings and handle the submittal.
5. Footings and framing. We dig and pour footings, flash the ledger and frame the deck, with inspections at each stage the permit requires.
6. Decking and finish. We install the boards, stairs and railings, clean up, and walk the finished deck with you.

Why homeowners choose Granite Ridge Decks in Lake Stevens

• We're based in Lake Stevens. We know how these lots drain, slope and settle because we build on them every season.
• Permits are handled. You don't deal with plan review. We do.
• The price is in writing, and composite and cedar are quoted side by side so you choose with real numbers.
• We build the structure first. Flashed ledgers, engineered footings and drainage come standard, not as upgrades.
• We take on hard lots. Sloped and lakefront properties are routine for us.

Serving Lake Stevens, WA and nearby

We build all around the lake, from the downtown area at the north end to the homes along the south and east shores. We also work up the hillsides, out toward Frontier Village and through the unincorporated neighborhoods just outside city limits. Beyond town, we take on projects across Snohomish County, including Snohomish, Marysville, Granite Falls and Everett.

Get a free deck estimate in Lake Stevens

If your deck is due for a rebuild, or you're ready for a new one, call Granite Ridge Decks at 425-667-1123. You can also request your free on-site estimate. We'll visit your Lake Stevens home, measure up and send you a written price for composite and cedar.