Deck Construction & Reconstruction
Fixed-price contracts
No hidden costs
5-year warranty
Permits & engineering included
Pricing (fixed price – no surprises)
Prices depend on size, material (wood vs composite), height (ground vs raised), and stairs/railings. All include footings, framing, decking, railings, stairs (up to 6), cleanup, and 5‑year warranty.
New deck construction
| Deck size (sq ft) | Height | Material | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 – 150 | Ground level | Pressure-treated pine | 3,500–5,500 |
| 100 – 150 | Ground level | Composite (Trex) | 6,000–9,000 |
| 150 – 250 | Ground level | Pressure-treated pine | 5,000–8,000 |
| 150 – 250 | Ground level | Composite (Trex) | 9,000–13,000 |
| 250 – 400 | Ground level | Pressure-treated pine | 8,000–12,000 |
| 250 – 400 | Ground level | Composite (Trex) | 14,000–20,000 |
| 100 – 150 | Raised (3–4 ft) | Pressure-treated pine | 6,000–9,000 |
| 100 – 150 | Raised (3–4 ft) | Composite (Trex) | 10,000–15,000 |
| 150 – 250 | Raised (3–4 ft) | Pressure-treated pine | 9,000–14,000 |
| 150 – 250 | Raised (3–4 ft) | Composite (Trex) | 15,000–22,000 |
Sagging, splintering, or just ugly? New deck or full replacement. Wood, composite, or PVC. Built to last. Passes inspection.
What's included
New deck construction
Site assessment – Measure yard, check soil, slope, sun exposure, property lines.
Design consultation – Size, shape, height (ground level or raised). Stairs, railings, built-in benches.
Permits (if needed) – We handle all city paperwork for decks over 30" high.
Foundation – Dig footings (below frost line). Concrete piers or helical piles. Post anchors.
Framing – Pressure-treated joists (16" or 12" on center). Double beams at ledger and ends. Flashing against house.
Decking material (your choice) – Wood (cedar, redwood, pressure-treated pine), composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon), PVC (azek, evergrain).
Hidden fasteners – For composite/PVC – no screws on top surface.
Railings – Wood, composite, aluminum, or glass panels. Top rail, bottom rail, balusters (code spacing – no 4" gaps).
Stairs – Stringers, treads, risers. Up to 6 stairs included (more = custom quote).
Lighting (optional) – Post cap lights, stair riser lights, recessed deck lights.
Built-ins (optional) – Bench seating, planter boxes, skirting around bottom.
Protective coating (wood decks) – Stain or sealant (one coat included).
Cleanup – Remove all debris, haul away old materials (for reconstruction), sweep deck.
Deck reconstruction (full replacement)
Demolition – Remove old decking, railings, stairs, and framing (if rotted).
Inspection – Check ledger board (attached to house). Replace if rotted.
Reuse what's good – Keep existing footings and posts if structurally sound (saves money).
New framing – Replace all rotted joists, beams, and stringers.
New decking – Your choice of material (wood, composite, PVC).
New railings & stairs – Built to current code (older decks often fail code).
Flashing – New Z-flashing where deck meets house.
Cleanup – Haul away old deck completely. No debris left behind.
What's NOT included
Hot tub or spa installation (we build the deck – you place the tub)
Outdoor kitchen or BBQ island (separate service)
Permanent roof or pergola over deck (add 3,000–8,000)
Landscape work beyond 2 ft around deck
Pest treatment (termites – we'll tell you if needed)
New deck construction
Add for stairs over 6 steps: +150–300 per step
Add for aluminum railings (instead of wood): +20–35 per linear foot
Add for glass railings: +80–150 per linear foot
Deck reconstruction (full replacement)
Similar to new construction pricing, minus footing cost (if footings are reusable).
| Deck size (sq ft) | Old material | New material | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150 | Wood | Wood | 4,500–7,000 |
| 150 | Wood | Composite | 7,000–10,000 |
| 250 | Wood | Wood | 7,000–11,000 |
| 250 | Wood | Composite | 12,000–17,000 |
Fixed packages
Ground Level Wood Deck (150 sq ft) – from $5,500
Pressure-treated pine or cedar
Concrete footings + pressure-treated framing
Decking (wood) with face screws
Wood railings + balusters
6 stairs included (if needed)
Cleanup + 5-year warranty
Ground Level Composite Deck (150 sq ft) – from $9,000
Trex or TimberTech composite decking
Hidden fasteners (no screws on top)
Concrete footings + framing
Composite or wood railings (your choice)
6 stairs with composite treads
Cleanup + 5-year warranty
Raised Deck (200 sq ft, 3–4 ft high) – from 12,000(wood)or17,000 (composite)
Includes all footings, framing, decking, railings, stairs
Flashing against house
Skirting around bottom (lattice or solid)
5-year warranty
Hillside Deck (complex slope) – custom quote (typically 18,000–35,000)
Helical piles or deep concrete footings (per engineer spec)
Multi-level or stepped deck
Reinforced framing for seismic
We handle engineering + permits
5-year warranty
Deck Reconstruction (250 sq ft, wood to composite) – from $14,000
Remove old deck entirely (haul away)
Keep good footings (inspect first)
New framing (pressure-treated)
New Trex decking + hidden fasteners
New railings + stairs
Flashing + cleanup + 5-year warranty
How we work
Free estimate – We visit, measure, check soil, slope, house ledger.
Fixed quote within 48 hours – All materials, labor, permits, cleanup.
Design approval – You approve size, shape, material, railing style.
Permits – We handle all city paperwork (required for raised decks).
Demolition (if reconstruction) – Old deck removed in 1 day.
Construction – 5–15 days depending on size and complexity.
Final walkthrough – You inspect every board, railing, and stair.
5-year warranty – On all labor and structure.
About HouseTuneUp
Do you work with my budget?
Yes. We provide a fixed price quote before we start — no hidden fees, no change orders. You'll know the exact cost upfront.
How long does a typical project take?
A full turnkey home takes 6–8 months. Bathroom remodels take 10–14 days. ADUs take 4–5 months. We give you a clear timeline before breaking ground.
Do I need to be on-site during construction?
No. We send weekly photo and video updates. One point of contact handles everything — permits, inspections, materials, and crew. You just approve decisions from your phone.
We turn empty lots into homes. And outdated houses into spaces you'll actually love.
Based in Los Angeles, HouseTurnUp handles the entire construction process — from site prep and foundation to framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, finishes, and final walkthrough.
No subcontractor chaos. No surprise costs.
Just your home, built the right way.
✅ Fixed price contracts
✅ In-house crew (not random subs)
✅ Permits & inspections included
✅ 5-year warranty on everything we build
Your land. Your vision. HouseTuneUp.
Contacts
opening hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM (by appointment only) Sunday: Closed