A deck that survives a Northwest winter
The part of a deck you walk on is the part everyone shops for. The part that decides whether it is still solid in fifteen years is underneath it, especially in the Pacific Northwest climate.
Water is the biggest challenge for a deck in the Pacific Northwest
Not sun, weight, or everyday use. Water causes the bigger problems when it cannot drain properly, soaks into exposed wood, or gets trapped where the deck connects to the house.
Which is why the decisions that matter on a deck in the South Sound are mostly invisible ones. How the structure is laid out and secured. How the deck connects to the house. Where the water goes once it passes through the boards. What happens around exposed wood and where each post meets the ground.
You may never see those details once the deck is finished. You will just notice, years from now, that it still feels solid and nothing has shifted.
Three kinds of decks
Materials, railing, and finish options get walked through on site, against your house and your yard.
Attached decks
Off the back of the house, usually through a sliding door. How the deck connects to the house is the whole job here, because that connection has to protect the wall as well as support the deck.
Multi-level decks
Where the ground slopes away, or where you want the dining space and the sitting space to feel like clearly different places.
Freestanding platforms
Not every deck has to touch the house. Sometimes the best spot in the yard is the far corner.
Six things we do under every deck
None of it shows in a photo. All of it is the reason the deck is still flat in a decade.
Footings sized for your ground
Not a default depth. The soil conditions on your lot determine how deep the posts need to be set.
The deck connection to your house is treated as a waterproofing job
Because it is. Water that gets behind that connection does not damage the deck. It damages your house.
Framing laid out for drainage
The frame is built so water drains, rather than pooling where two pieces of the frame meet.
Exposed wood gets attention
Any unprotected wood gets treated rather than left open to the weather.
Stairs are built, not bolted on
The stairs are laid out with the right height, depth, and support. These details matter because you notice them every time you walk up or down.
Final walk before we leave
We go over it with you, adjust anything that needs it, and clean the site.
What the number covers
From first call to final walk
You reach out
Call, or send the form. Photos of the back of the house help us more than a measurement.
On-site estimate
We look at the doors, the ground, the sun, and the view, and talk about how you actually want to use the space.
Written price
Itemized and in writing, scope spelled out.
You approve and we schedule
Your project goes on the calendar, and you know what to expect.
Permits and locates
Where your jurisdiction requires a permit for the build, we pull it, and the utility locate is ours to call and clear.
Build and walk
Our crew builds your deck. One final walk with you before we leave.
What people actually say
“It’s hard to find companies you feel like you can genuinely trust, and Lionheart is one of them. They care about the quality of their work and the people they’re doing it for.”
— Lynz Halversen, Google review“Highly talented team from the office to the field.”
— Jenifer Wright, Google review“It was completed when promised and left our property better than they found it. Not a single board or nail left behind.”
— Kate Kesling, Google reviewOn price
Decks vary more than fences do, because the structure underneath changes completely with height and ground. A deck eighteen inches off flat ground and a deck ten feet up on a slope are different projects, not different sizes of the same project.
We do not publish a square-foot price for that reason. Our minimum project is $5,000.
$5,000 project minimumPer-foot pricing only tells part of the story. We price the full project after seeing the property, understanding the layout, and knowing what the work involves.
0% financing available, on approved credit.
Apply online before your estimate and you'll know what you're working with before we ever quote a number. Terms, provider, and eligibility details are confirmed during application.
Questions we get asked
Do I need a permit for a deck?
Usually, because a deck is a structure, but requirements vary by jurisdiction, height, and size. We confirm what applies at your address, and we pull the required permit.
Can you build over an existing concrete patio?
Often, and it is worth asking about. It depends on the condition of the concrete and how the deck needs to be supported, which we look at on site.
How is the deck attached to the house?
The deck is securely fastened to the house along the outside wall. That connection is carefully sealed to keep water from getting behind it and damaging the house.
Can you build a deck that will take a hot tub?
Yes, but it has to be designed for the additional weight from the start. Tell us at the estimate, even if the hot tub is still a few years away.
What exactly does the lifetime workmanship warranty cover?
It covers installation quality while the original customer owns the property. If a problem results from improper installation or workmanship, we repair it at no labor cost to you.
How long will the build take?
It depends on the size of the deck and the ground conditions. We give you a realistic timeframe at the estimate based on what your project requires.
Is there financing?
Financing is available, including 0% options on approved credit. You can apply online before your estimate, so the visit can focus on what you want built and the options available.
Thurston, Pierce, Mason, and Lewis counties.
Based in Tumwater. Not sure if your property is in range? Give us a call, and we can let you know.
One visit. One written price.
Free and without obligation. Our project minimum is $5,000.