Licensed & Insured Deck Contractor
New decks built to code and to the lot — footings, framing, boards and railings, with the permit handled for you.
House of Decks builds new decks across Bergen and Passaic County, NJ — footings, framing, composite or wood boards, and the township permit filed for you. A deck is a structure before it is a living space. The part that decides whether it lasts twenty years or sags in five is under the boards: footing depth, beam spans, joist spacing, and how the ledger is attached and flashed against the house. That is where most of our attention goes.
We build across Bergen and Passaic County, which means we are working to one state code and a different zoning office in every town. We measure the yard, check grade and access, confirm setbacks before anything is ordered, and file the permit ourselves. You are not the one calling the building department.
Boards are the choice you actually get to make. We are certified to install Trex, TimberTech and AZEK, and we still build in pressure-treated lumber when the budget or the footprint calls for it. We will tell you which one suits your exposure rather than which one we would rather sell.
Our proven process from first call to final walkthrough.
We measure the space, look at grade, drainage and how a truck would reach the yard, and talk through how you will use the deck. You leave with dimensions, materials and a timeline in writing.
We size the deck to the house and the lot, then walk through board options for your sun exposure and budget. Railing gets decided here too — it drives both the look and the inspection.
We prepare the drawings and file with your township, and confirm setback requirements before material is ordered. A variance is the one thing that can add weeks, so we find out early.
Footings below the frost line, posts, beams and joists to span, and a ledger that is bolted and flashed properly where the deck meets the house. Footings are inspected before any concrete is covered.
Decking goes down with the fastener system the manufacturer's warranty requires, railings are set to code height, and we walk the finished deck with you before the final inspection.
Typically 1–3 weeks on site, once permitted.
A deck where there wasn't one — full structure from footings up, sized to the lot and the house.
Separate levels for cooking, dining and lounging, plus the stair runs that connect them to the yard.
Trex, TimberTech and AZEK installed to the manufacturer's spacing and fastener spec so the board warranty holds.
What we build
Most of what separates a deck that lasts from one that does not is decided before a single board is visible.
New Jersey frost depth means footings go deep enough that winter heave cannot lift a post. Shallow footings are the most common reason an older deck starts to move.
Where the deck meets the house is the single most failure-prone connection on the structure. It gets through-bolted and flashed so water runs out rather than into the rim joist.
Composite boards specify their own spacing, and it is tighter than wood on the diagonal. Get it wrong and the boards deflect underfoot and the material warranty does not apply.
Hidden clips and coated screws specified by Trex, TimberTech or AZEK. Using the wrong fastener is a quiet way to void a 25-year board warranty.
Riser height, tread depth, guard height and baluster spacing are all measured at final inspection. We build to those numbers rather than correcting them afterwards.
Water has to leave. We look at where it goes before we set posts, particularly on the low side of a sloped yard.
Why us
We work two counties. That is a deliberate limit, and it is what makes the rest of this possible.
We prepare and submit it with your township and book the inspections. You are not chasing the building department between work calls.
Setbacks, fees and how quickly each building office moves differ across the 25 towns we serve. That knowledge only comes from working the same two counties for years.
Trex, TimberTech and AZEK certification means the boards go down to spec, so the material warranty is intact when you need it.
On top of the manufacturer's material coverage. Framing, fasteners and finish work are ours to stand behind, in writing.
The same people frame it and finish it. Nothing is handed to a subcontractor halfway through, and the site is cleared at the end of each day.
Family owned. The person who prices your deck is the person responsible for building it, so nothing is lost between the sale and the crew.
We quote after seeing the site. These are the levers that move the number, so any estimate — ours or a competitor's — makes sense to you.
When to call
A deck can be repaired past the point where it should be. These are the signals that the structure itself is done.
A deck that sways or bounces is telling you about its posts and framing, not its boards. Surface fixes will not reach the problem.
Footings above the frost line walk out of position over the winters. Once posts move, the frame geometry is compromised.
Soft wood where the deck meets the house is the one that matters most — that connection carries the load and fails suddenly, not gradually.
Streaked boards and loose connections from corroded hardware across the whole deck mean the fastener generation is done, not one screw.
Older decks were built to older rules. If the railing height and spacing would not pass today, a sale or an insurance claim can force the issue at the worst time.
When a repair list touches posts, ledger and boards at once, the honest math usually favours a new structure with a new warranty.
Portfolio
See examples of our deck installation work across New Jersey.
Deck installation in Totowa, NJ by House of Decks LLC. Custom wood and composite deck construction with clean railings and stairs.
Professional deck installation in Totowa, NJ by House of Decks LLC. Custom wood and composite decks built by licensed, insured installers.
Deck installation in Wayne, NJ by House of Decks LLC. Composite decking, white railings, and custom stairs for a low-maintenance backyard upgrade.
Where We Serve
We provide deck installation services across these communities in New Jersey.
Real reviews from homeowners in your area.
“House of Decks LLC has done a wonderful job with our new deck installation. The team was relaxed, on time, and worked really well to leave little clean up at all. The end result is a sturdy and beautiful deck that I am truly happy with”
Orlando Valdez
Deck Installation
“The job that was done by House of Decks LLC for our new deck was really good. They started by removing the old deck and then assisted us in choosing a layout and material options, explaining everything before beginning the process. Their workers arrived on schedule, were fast at working and kept our backyard clean. The end result is a very solid deck with straight boards and railings, which has greatly improved the backyard area. We are really pleased with their work and would recommend them for any deck installation. Thank you guys!”
Devonte King
Deck Installation
“Great communication, fast install, and fair price. 10/10 overall great experience thank you guys”
Abbas Salem
Deck Installation
“Did a great job from start to finish extremely professional and worth every dollar. The best craftsmanship and professionalism would highly recommend”
Noor Eljdid
Deck Installation
“The absolute best decking company in the area hard workers and honest pricing. Agreed on a price and they went straight to work the crew was extremely pleasant and work oriented and the results were out of this world thank you guys”
Hunter The Game God
Deck Installation
“House of Decks was friendly, efficient, extremely professional and had excellent craftsman. I was very pleased with their work and highly recommended them. They went above and beyond by helping move my mahogany wood nightstands when it was shipped my place. Thank for the help, 5 stars!”
Leo Acosta
Deck Installation
“Contacted them via phone they were very communicative decides to go ahead and pull the trigger ! Bed decision of my life My new deck is absolutely amazing the craftsmanship is outstanding and the price was very fair ! Thank you guys for your hard work”
Ilias Elhaouss
Deck Installation
“Choosing House of decks was the right decision !! Assessed the structural issues carefully and rebuilt my deck stronger and more attractive than before ! Couldn’t resist the affordable price and the attention to details ! Thank you guys”
Abraham Yassine
Deck Installation
“It was an absolute pleasure to work with stiljano and his crew ! Contacted them about a deck demolition and to build me a new deck ! They were quick to reply and gave me a fair price that I couldn’t find anywhere ! I am so impressed w the results ! Thank you guys for your hard work”
Ke Xu
Deck Installation
The questions homeowners ask us at almost every estimate.
Nearly every new deck does. New Jersey requires a construction permit for any deck attached to the house, and for freestanding platforms once they rise past thirty inches. We handle the drawings, the filing and the inspection bookings ourselves.
Most residential decks are built in one to three weeks once material is on site. Size, height, stair runs and weather move that number. The permit is usually the longer variable, which is why we file it early.
Composite costs more up front and effectively nothing to maintain — you wash it. Pressure-treated is the cheapest way to cover a large footprint but needs cleaning and re-sealing every two to three years to survive NJ winters. We size the comparison to your actual footprint at the estimate.
More than most people expect, and it rises fast with height. A deck three feet off the ground and one ten feet up need different footings, posts and bracing for the same square footage.
Often yes, but it depends on the slab and the height you want. Sometimes it is sound enough to build from; sometimes footings have to go through it. We check at the estimate rather than guessing.
The inspector checks the structure and the guards — guard height and baluster spacing are the most common reasons a deck fails. We build to those numbers, so the final is a formality rather than a repair visit.
Yes. Demolition and disposal are quoted as part of the job. Tearing out an existing deck adds labour and dump fees, so it is priced explicitly rather than buried in the total.
Bergen and Passaic County — 25 towns, all within about half an hour of our yard in Hawthorne. We keep the radius tight so we can get to a site visit quickly and come back if something needs attention.
Most projects touch more than one of these. We handle them with the same crew.
Composite deck installation across Bergen and Passaic County — Trex, TimberTech and AZEK put down to the spec that keeps their warranties alive.
Learn moreDeck design for Bergen and Passaic County homes — layout, levels, materials and code, drawn before anything is built.
Learn moreDeck painting across Bergen and Passaic County — full prep, the right primer for the substrate, and a finish applied in the weather window it needs.
Learn moreDeck railing repair in Bergen and Passaic County — loose posts, wobbly sections and code fixes, done before someone leans on the problem.
Learn moreDeck refinishing in Bergen and Passaic County — sanding, brightening and a new finish that resets a grey deck without replacing a board.
Learn moreDeck remodeling in Bergen and Passaic County — reshape, extend or upgrade the deck you have instead of starting from zero.
Learn moreNo pressure and no deposit — just an hour, a tape measure, and a written number you can hold anyone else's quote against.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call (201) 321-2990.
Free in-home estimate. We measure, check access and grade, and leave you with materials, dimensions and a timeline in writing.
