Adding a deck onto your home can be a costly endeavor, but trying to save money by doing it yourself isn’t usually a wise decision. There are many factors that go into deck planning and building, and working with a professional can ensure you end up with a safe, sturdy deck that meets all building codes and standards. Let’s look at some ways that working with a professional is worth the investment.

Why Work with a Professional Decking Company

Deck Planning

One of the big benefits of working with a professional deck building company is relying on their expertise in design. While you may think your design is great, they may have insight as to why something is or isn’t a good idea.

A professional company can also help walk you through the building material options available to you so that you can make an informed decision. Maybe you’ve only considered pressure treated lumber because that is what you are comfortable working with.

However, there are many different kinds of materials that you can use to create a deck that are more effective than pressure treated lumber. A professional deck builder can help you make smart material decisions based on your needs and budget.

Deck Permitting

Another thing a professional deck building company can do for you is handle permitting. Not only can the deck company create a design you love that is up to code, but they can also handle getting the permits for the project taken care of. If there is a problem with the permit, they can adjust the design to accommodate that.

Deck Building

Finally, and perhaps most importantly, working with a deck company can prevent you from spending your entire summer working on the deck, and instead give you the peace of mind that your deck has been made with care and experience.

A professional deck building company can not only build your deck faster, but also safer as they have years of experience and knowledge to draw from. You can rest easy knowing that your deck is being built to code and will last for many years to come.

If you are ready to add a deck onto your home and are considering doing it yourself, give us at North American Deck and Patio a call today. We’d love to discuss your project with you. We are a decking company in Maryland with years of experience and happy customers, we’d love to help you get your deck project started!

Why Choose North American Deck and Patio

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Our 30+ years of experience and accumulated knowledge sets us apart from our competitors. We have designed and worked on a variety of different landscaping projects each customized to fit the needs of the customer. Our expertise allows us to ensure that you get exactly what you want – and we’ll even back it up with a warranty.

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Thousands of Happy Customers

“Jim at North American patio and deck's came up with the most ingenious way of utilizing our small very slanted very water drained environment and turned it into a virtual oasis. Making this deck the envy of all our ambitions and gem for the community.”

– C. Cross

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Anne Arundel County Deck and Patio: Annapolis (21401, 21403, 21409), Arnold (21012), Crofton (21114), Crownsville (21032), Gambrills (21054), Glen Burnie (21060, 21061), Hanover (21076), Jessup (20794), Pasadena (21122), Severn (21144), Severna Park (21146).

Baltimore County Deck and Patio: Arbutus (21227), Catonsville (21228, 21250), Cockeysville (21030, 21031, 21065), Dundalk (21222), Edgemere (21219), Essex (21221), Garrison (21055), Lansdowne (21227), Lochearn (21207), Lutherville (21093), Middle River (21220), Milford Mill (21244), Overlea (21236), Owings Mills (21117), Parkville (21234), Park Heights (21215), Pikesville (21208), Randallstown (21133), Reisterstown (21136), Rosedale (21237), Timonium (21093), Towson (21204), White Marsh (21162), Woodlawn (21207), and more.

Calvert County Deck and Patio: Dunkirk (20754), Chesapeake Beach (20732), North Beach (20714), Prince Frederick (20678), Owings (20736), Solomons (20688).

Howard County Deck and Patio: Clarksville (21029), Columbia (21044), Cooksville (21723), Dorsey (21075), Elkridge (21075), Ellicott City (21043), Fulton (20759), Glenelg (21737), Glenwood (21738), Granite (21163), Hanover (21076), Highland (20777), Jessup (20794), Lisbon (21765), Marriottsville (21104), North Laurel (20723), West Friendship (21794), Woodbine (21797), Woodstock (21163), and more.

Montgomery County Deck and Patio: Olney (20832), Damascus (20872), Laytonsville (20882), Silver Spring (20910), Clarksburg (20871), Gaithersburg (20878), Germantown (20876), Bethesda (20816), Chevy Chase (20815), and more.

Prince George's County Deck and Patio: Bowie (20715, 20716, 20720, 20721), Beltsville (20705), Adelphi (20783), College Park (20740,20742), Greenbelt (25689), Hyattsville (20781, 20782, 20783, 20784), Landover (20785), Laurel (20707, 20723), Springdale (20774), Upper Marlboro (20772, 20774), Woodlawn (21207).

St. Marys County Deck and Patio: Leonardtown (20650), Mechanicsville (20659), Lexington Park (20653), Piney Point (20674), Tall Timbers (20690)

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