Deck Construction in Cookeville, TN.
New builds, rebuilds, repairs, and screened-porch conversions
Decks are one of the things we love building — pressure-treated framing, real footings, code-compliant railings, and the kind of fastening pattern that lasts more than five seasons. We do new deck builds from a sketch on a napkin to a finished structure with stairs and railing. We rebuild old decks that have rotted out at the post bases or pulled away from the house. And we convert open decks into screened porches or full sunrooms when you want to use them more of the year.
The scope, line by line.
- Site visit, measure-up, and sketch
- Permit pull and inspections (when required by Cookeville or county jurisdiction)
- Footings — sonotube and concrete to frost depth, code-compliant
- Pressure-treated framing — joists, beams, ledger board with proper flashing
- Joist hangers, lag bolts, structural screws (no cut nails)
- Decking — pressure-treated, cedar, or composite (TimberTech, Trex, Fiberon)
- Railing systems — pressure-treated balusters, black aluminum spindles, or cable
- Stairs — code-compliant rise and run, with proper stringer attachment
- Stair railing matched to deck railing
- Skirting, lattice, or open under-deck
- Stain or sealant if requested (after wood cure time)
- Final inspection sign-off
Different sizes, different scopes.
New build — small back deck
10×12 or 12×16 pressure-treated deck off the back door with stairs and railing.
Large multi-level deck
Two levels, stairs between, full railing, often 400+ sq ft.
Deck rebuild
Existing deck has good footprint but rotted decking and rails — we strip to framing, replace what's bad, redeck and rail.
Open deck to screened porch
Add roof, screen panels, and screen door over an existing deck. Sometimes wired for lighting and a fan.
Sunroom conversion
Take a screened porch one step further — windows, finished walls, finished floor, conditioned or unconditioned.
A few we've done lately.
Front Stoop with Stone Facing
Front entry rebuild with new concrete steps, white aluminum railing, and stone column wraps.
Pressure-Treated Deck
Pressure-treated deck build with black aluminum balusters.
Two-Story Elevated Deck
Elevated two-story deck build with structural posts, stairs, and railing.
Answers people ask us most.
- Do I need a permit for a deck in Cookeville?
- Usually yes if the deck is attached to the house or more than 30 inches off the ground. We handle the permit as the contractor of record. The city or county wants to see a plan, sign off on footings, and final-inspect the structure. That's a good thing — it means your deck is actually built to code.
- Should I go pressure-treated or composite?
- Both have tradeoffs. Pressure-treated is cheaper upfront, looks great when new, and needs stain or sealer every 2–3 years to stay that way. Composite costs more, has more colors and patterns, and basically needs nothing except an occasional rinse. If you don't enjoy maintenance and you'll be in the house 10+ years, composite usually pays back.
- How long does a deck take to build?
- Small back deck (10×12) is usually 4–6 working days from footing to railing. Mid-sized (16×20) is 1.5–2 weeks. Multi-level or with porch conversion can run 3–4 weeks. Weather matters — concrete and stain both want dry days.
- Can you build over my existing concrete patio?
- Sometimes. If the concrete is sound and at the right elevation, we can build a floating deck on top with sleepers. If the concrete is cracked, sloped wrong, or at the wrong height, it's usually cleaner to do a proper framed deck next to it. We'll look at it on the walk-through.
- Do you do railings to code if I just want the railings replaced?
- Yes — railing-only jobs are common. If your deck is over 30 inches up, code requires a railing with specific height and baluster spacing. We replace bad railings with code-compliant ones and don't touch the framing if it's still solid.
Where we cover.
Based in Cookeville, serving the Upper Cumberland. We work across these towns and the rural areas between them. Rates adjust for jobs farther from home base — call or text to talk through your project.
- Cookeville
- Algood
- Baxter
- Sparta
- Crossville
- Livingston
Ready to put a real number on it?
Send us your decksproject. We'll come look and quote it line by line.