Front porches
Arrival, cover and curb appeal — the porch the street judges.
- Roofline-matched design
- Column and railing styling
- Dry-entry detailing
Licensed & Insured Deck Contractor
Porch Construction in Bergen & Passaic County
Front and back porches with deck-grade floors and real roofs — dry at the door, shaded at dinner, built into the house properly.
500+
Projects completed
11+
Years building outdoors
5-Year
Workmanship warranty
Free
In-home estimates
How We Approach Porch Construction
We build porches across Bergen and Passaic County, NJ — covered, open-air rooms attached to the house, with a floor built like a deck and a roof built like a roof. A porch is the most house-like thing we construct: it changes the facade, carries snow, and meets the building at two structural seams instead of one.
Those seams are where porch quality lives. The floor connects like a deck ledger; the roof ties into the house wall or existing roofline, and both connections get flashed and bolted to the same standard — because a porch leak shows up inside the house, not under the deck.
Front porches earn their keep in curb appeal and a dry doorstep; back porches are outdoor rooms that work in rain and July sun alike. Either can be screened later — that upgrade path runs through our Patio Enclosure Construction work — and where a porch plan is really an open platform plan, our Deck Installation service is the honest fit instead.
11+Years Experience
500+Projects Completed
How It Works
Our proven process from first call to final walkthrough.
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Free estimate at the house
We measure, look at the facade or back wall, and talk through what the porch is for — arrival, evenings, rain-proof grilling.
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Design against the house
Roof style that suits the roofline, posts that suit the facade, floor height that meets the door. A porch has to look born there.
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Permit and drawings
A roofed structure on footings is a permit project in every township we serve. We draw and file.
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Floor first, then roof
Footings and deck-grade floor framing, then posts, beams and the roof tie-in — flashed into the house weather barrier, not caulked onto it.
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Ceiling, rails and walkthrough
Ceiling finish, railings where height requires, lighting in place, and the final inspection walked with you.
What Porch Construction Covers
Typically 2–4 weeks on site after permits.
Back and side porches
The covered outdoor room: rain-proof dinners and shaded afternoons.
- Deck-grade floor structure
- Snow-rated roof framing
- Fan and lighting wiring
Roofs over existing floors
A real roof added over a stoop, deck or patio that can carry it.
- Load assessment first
- Flashed roof tie-in
- Ceiling finish options
What we build
Porches That Belong to the House
A porch is judged from the street. These are the details that make it read as original.
Roof lines that match
Shed, gable or hip is chosen against your existing roofline — the difference between an addition and an afterthought.
Posts and columns in proportion
Post thickness and spacing set the whole look. Spindly posts under a big roof read wrong from fifty feet.
Floors built like decks
Frost footings, flashed ledger, joists to span — the same structural discipline as our Deck Installation work, under a roof.
Ceilings worth looking up at
Beadboard, tongue-and-groove or exposed rafters — the porch ceiling is the surface guests actually study.
The dry doorstep
A front porch means keys in the rain under cover, packages out of the weather and a doormat that stays dry.
Screen-ready framing
If screens might come later, the framing plans for panel loads now — that path runs through Patio Enclosure Construction.
Structure
Two Seams, Done Right
A porch meets the house twice. Both connections decide the porch's whole life.
The floor ledger
Bolted and flashed like the best deck ledger — because it is one, carrying the floor at the house wall.
The roof tie-in
Where porch roof meets house wall or roofline, flashing goes into the weather barrier, not on top of it. Caulk is not flashing.
Snow-rated framing
North Jersey porch roofs are sized for winter load. Beam depth and post spacing come from that, not from the catalogue photo.
Posts on real footings
Roof loads run down the posts into frost-depth footings — heaved posts crack a roofline visibly and expensively.
Uplift on open roofs
An open-walled roof catches wind underneath. Post and beam hardware is rated to hold down, not just hold up.
Water off, water away
Gutters, drip edges and grading move roof water past the foundation — a porch should dry the doorstep, not water the basement.
What Drives the Cost of a Porch
Roof plus floor is a wide range. These are the levers that set your number.
- Roof style
- A shed roof is the economical honest choice; gables and hips add framing, height and looks in proportion to cost.
- Footprint and floor height
- The floor prices like a deck — area, height and stairs — before the roof enters the math.
- The roof tie-in
- Joining an existing roofline costs more than landing under the eave, and is often what makes the porch look original.
- Ceiling finish
- Open rafters to beadboard is a real range — chosen per look, priced per square foot overhead.
- Railings and columns
- Height above grade decides whether guards are required; column style decides most of the facade impact.
- Lighting and fans
- A porch used at night wants light; one used in July wants a fan. Both wire cheaply while the roof is open.
Before you build
Decisions That Shape a Porch
Porches are seen from the street for decades. These choices deserve the front of the process.
Front, back or wrap?
Arrival, privacy or both — where the porch lives decides everything from roof style to railing code.
How deep is usable?
Six feet seats a bench; eight seats a table. Depth is the difference between a porch you look at and one you live on.
Match the roof or duck under it?
Tying into the roofline reads original; tucking under the eave costs less. Both are legitimate — choose, don't drift.
Will screens come later?
Screen-ready framing costs little now. Retrofitting panel loads later costs a remodel.
What does the street see?
Column style, railing profile and ceiling colour carry the curb view. Photograph the house and design against it.
Porch or deck, honestly?
If the roof keeps shrinking in the plan, the project may really be an open deck — cheaper and faster. We will say so.
Where We Serve
Porch Construction Near You
We provide porch construction services across these communities in New Jersey.
Paramus, NJHawthorne, NJWayne, NJFair Lawn, NJRidgewood, NJFranklin Lakes, NJGlen Rock, NJHackensack, NJWyckoff, NJMahwah, NJElmwood Park, NJGarfield, NJHo-Ho-Kus, NJMidland Park, NJOakland, NJPark Ridge, NJRochelle Park, NJSaddle River, NJTownship of Washington, NJWoodcliff Lake, NJHaledon, NJNorth Haledon, NJPaterson, NJTotowa, NJWoodland Park, NJ
What Our Customers Say
Real reviews from homeowners in your area.
Aug 2026
“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
Porch Construction
Aug 2026
“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
Porch Construction
Mar 2026
“Great communication, fast install, and fair price. 10/10 overall great experience thank you guys”
Abbas Salem
Porch Construction
Mar 2026
“Did a great job from start to finish extremely professional and worth every dollar. The best craftsmanship and professionalism would highly recommend”
Noor Eljdid
Porch Construction
Mar 2026
“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
Porch Construction
Mar 2026
“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
Porch Construction
Feb 2026
“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
Porch Construction
Feb 2026
“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
Porch Construction
Feb 2026
“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
Porch Construction
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions homeowners ask us at almost every estimate.
What is the difference between a porch and a deck?
The roof. A porch is a covered, house-attached outdoor room; a deck is open sky. The floors are built the same way — a porch adds roof structure, snow load and a second house connection on top.
Do porches need permits?
Yes — a roofed structure on footings is a permit project in every township we serve, with inspections at footings and final. We prepare the drawings and file, as with all our builds.
Can you add a porch roof over my existing stoop or deck?
Sometimes — the existing floor and its footings have to prove they can carry roof posts and snow load. When they can, it is an efficient project; when they cannot, we tell you before a post goes up.
How long does a porch take to build?
Most run two to four weeks on site after permits — the floor builds like a deck, and the roof, ceiling and trim carry the balance.
Will the porch match my house?
That is most of the design work: roof pitch and style against your roofline, columns in proportion to the facade, trim that repeats the house's own details. A good porch looks like it was always there.
Can a porch be screened in later?
Yes, and cheaply if the framing anticipated it — say so now and we build the panel loads in. The screened-room conversion itself runs through our Patio Enclosure Construction service.
Does a porch need railings?
Above thirty inches of floor height, code requires guards, same as any deck. Below that it is a style choice — many front porches look best with low or no rail, and we design either way.
Is a porch worth it for resale?
Front porches photograph — they carry the listing photo and the first impression at the kerb. That said, build it for the years you will sit on it; the appraisal is the bonus, not the point.
Other Work We Do
Most projects touch more than one of these. We handle them with the same crew.
Composite Decks
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
Deck design for Bergen and Passaic County homes — layout, levels, materials and code, drawn before anything is built.
Learn moreDeck Installation
New deck installation across Bergen and Passaic County, from footings to final railing, with the township permit filed by us.
Learn moreDeck Painting
Deck 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
Deck railing repair in Bergen and Passaic County — loose posts, wobbly sections and code fixes, done before someone leans on the problem.
Learn moreDeck Refinishing
Deck refinishing in Bergen and Passaic County — sanding, brightening and a new finish that resets a grey deck without replacing a board.
Learn more
What Happens at the Free Estimate
No pressure and no deposit — just an hour, a tape measure, and a written number you can hold anyone else's quote against.
- We measure and look underneath
- Grade, drainage, access for a truck, and how the existing structure was built. That is what makes a number real rather than a guess over the phone.
- You get it in writing
- Materials, dimensions and a timeline on paper, so you can compare our quote against anyone else's on the same terms.
- About an hour, at your convenience
- Evenings and Saturdays included. We work two counties, so we are rarely more than half an hour away.
- No obligation, no deposit to quote
- The estimate is free and yours to keep. Nothing is owed if you decide not to build, or decide to build later.
Prefer to talk it through first? Call (201) 321-2990.
Free Estimate
Plan Your Porch
We design against your roofline and facade, and quote floor and roof together, in writing.
- No obligation, completely free
- We come to you for an in-home consultation
- Get your estimate within 24 hours