Metro Detroit Home Remodeling | Custom Edge Remodeling
Decks & Pergolas
Outdoor structures fail at the connections: the ledger, the footings, and the fasteners. Built correctly, they outlast the deck boards on top of them.
Request a walkthrough →What the work includes
Footings below frost
Poured to depth and inspected, so the structure does not move through a Michigan winter.
Ledger done right
Flashed and fastened into solid framing, the detail that causes most deck failures.
Framing and hardware
Galvanized or stainless connectors specified for the load and the exposure.
Decking and railing
Composite or cedar, with railing that meets code height and spacing.
Pergolas and shade
Posts sized and anchored for wind load, not just appearance.
Stairs and lighting
Even risers, solid stringers, and low-voltage lighting run before the boards go down.
Built for the freeze and thaw.
Metro Detroit puts a deck through forty freeze cycles a year. We build to that: footings below the frost line, a flashed ledger, and hardware rated for exposure. The finish is what you see, but the structure is what you are buying.
- →Footing depth verified and inspected
- →Ledger flashing detailed and photographed
- →Hardware rated for the species and exposure
- →Grade and drainage checked before layout
What homeowners ask first.
Anything not answered here, call Tim directly at 313.236.0985.
Composite or wood?
Composite costs more up front and less over time. Cedar looks better on a traditional house but needs sealing. We price both.
Do decks need a permit?
In most of our communities, yes, above a certain height. We pull it and handle the inspection.
Can you attach a pergola to an existing deck?
Only if the framing and footings can carry it. We check before quoting.
When is the best time to build?
Spring through fall. We schedule footings early because the inspection queue gets long in May.
Let's design the deck.
We will tell you what the work actually involves and give you a real price range. No deposit, no sales pitch.