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Decks Restore builds, replaces and restores decks for homeowners throughout Bellevue and the surrounding Eastside. We are a licensed, bonded and insured Washington contractor, and our own crews handle every stage of the work: footings, framing, decking surface, railing and finish carpentry. Nothing is handed to a subcontractor, which is why our Bellevue projects hold the schedule we quote.
Bellevue presents conditions a general remodeler does not always account for.
Lots in Somerset, Cougar Mountain and Newport Hills fall away steeply behind the house, which means elevated decks, taller posts and lateral bracing that has to be engineered rather than estimated. Properties nearer Lake Washington in Enatai, Beaux Arts and West Bellevue sit lower and hold moisture far longer into the spring. Across all of it, the Puget Sound climate puts roughly eight months of rain, shade and algae growth against any horizontal surface you install.
We size framing, select fasteners and specify decking with those conditions as the starting point, not as an afterthought. Whether you are replacing a 1990s pressure-treated deck that has gone soft underfoot, adding a covered outdoor room off the kitchen, or resurfacing a pool deck in porcelain paver, the process starts the same way. We walk the property with you, measure, photograph what is there, and hand you an itemized written quote before anything is scheduled.
Every service below is performed by Decks Restore crews, from the first footing to the last railing cap. Where a project calls for a structural engineer or a City of Bellevue permit, we manage that process rather than handing it back to you.
We build new decks in Bellevue from the footings up, sized to your lot, your grade and the way your household actually uses the yard. Framing is engineered to Washington State residential code, and you choose the surface in composite, cedar or porcelain paver before we order a single board.
New Deck Construction ›
When the walking surface has gone soft but the posts and beams still check out, replacement gives you a new deck without paying for a full teardown. We strip the old boards, inspect every joist, re-flash the ledger and lay a surface that sits dead level. Most Bellevue replacements finish inside two weeks.
Deck Replacement ›
Bellevue rain, shade from mature firs and a winter of moss will gray out even a well-built deck. When the structure underneath still checks out, resurfacing strips the weathered surface, handles the repairs it has collected and lays a new one for a fraction of a rebuild.
Deck Resurfacing ›
Loose railings, springy boards and rot where the deck meets the house account for most of the repair calls we take in Bellevue. We trace the problem to its cause, whether failed flashing, corroded fasteners or a rotted ledger, rather than patching the symptom. Most jobs wrap in a day or two.
Deck Repair ›
A covered porch earns its keep in a region that sees rain the better part of the year. We build front and back porches with proper roof framing, real flashing and drainage, and trim and column details that read as original to the house instead of bolted on afterward.
Porch Construction ›
Trex is the surface we recommend most often to Bellevue homeowners, and the reason is practical: it will not splinter, cup or cost you a weekend of sanding and staining every spring. We install the full Trex line with hidden fasteners and clean picture-frame borders.
Composite Decking ›
A louvered roof turns a deck into a room you can use in February. The aluminum louvers rotate for sun, filtered shade or full weather cover, and an integrated gutter carries rain off the structure. Freestanding or attached, with fans, heaters, lighting, screens and smartphone control available.
Louvered Roof Systems ›
An acrylic patio cover keeps the rain off without taking the daylight with it. The acrylic is naturally UV stable, filters harmful UV while passing high light transmission, and holds its clarity for decades rather than yellowing. The better answer when you do not want to darken the rooms behind the deck.
Acrylic Patio Covers ›
Porcelain deck pavers give you a stone or wood-look surface that does not absorb water, stain or grow moss the way concrete and timber do here. We install 2 cm structural porcelain on decks, patios, rooftops, walkways and pool surrounds, in natural stone, concrete, terrazzo and wood-grain finishes.
Porcelain Deck Pavers ›
We build cedar privacy fences, horizontal slat fences and custom gates for Bellevue properties, and we rebuild fence lines that have started to lean after a wet winter. Posts are set to depth in concrete, and we work through property line, height and HOA questions before the first post goes in.
Fence Installation ›Composite decking is now the default choice on most of the Bellevue decks we build, and the climate is the reason. A cedar or pressure-treated surface in this region needs cleaning and re-coating on a cycle, and shaded Eastside yards accelerate the moss and algae that break a finish down from underneath. Composite boards do not take on water the same way, do not splinter under bare feet, and hold their color under a manufacturer warranty rather than under your maintenance schedule.
Composite costs more per square foot than wood on day one. Across a ten to fifteen year window, once you count stain, sealer and the weekends spent applying them, that gap narrows considerably. We put both numbers in front of you at the quote so the comparison is yours to make rather than ours to argue.
Wood still has a place, and plenty of Bellevue homes call for it. Western red cedar is a regional material, it takes stain beautifully, and on a traditional Bridle Trails or West Bellevue property it reads correctly in a way composite does not. Pressure-treated fir remains the economical structural choice and is the standard for framing underneath every deck we build, composite surface or not.
If you want a wood deck we will be direct about what it asks of you: a cleaning and re-coating cycle, typically every two to three years in this climate, and closer attention in shaded or north-facing yards where the surface stays damp longest.
Most of what we build in Bellevue is not a rectangle. Sloped lots, mature landscaping, view corridors toward Lake Washington or the Cascades, and the way an Eastside kitchen or great room opens to the back of the house all push a deck toward a shape that has to be drawn rather than ordered off a page.
Decks that step down a grade instead of standing on tall posts, which keeps the structure lower, the view open and the cost of bracing down.
Engineered post and beam structures for the walk-out and hillside lots common across Somerset, Newport Hills and Cougar Mountain.
Built on waterproof membrane assemblies with porcelain paver or pedestal systems so the space underneath stays dry.
Decks that follow more than one face of the house, with the framing and border detailed so the transitions read as intentional.
Gas, electrical and water roughed in before the surface goes down, under a louvered roof or acrylic cover so the space works year round.
Framed for the point load before the tub is delivered, rather than reinforced afterward once the deck has already started to sag.
For properties where the view matters more than the rail. We detail the posts and top cap so the hardware disappears into the design.
Turns the space beneath an elevated deck into dry, usable patio instead of a place where rainwater collects and framing stays wet.
The design conversation happens on site. We measure, photograph and talk through how you intend to use the space across the year, then come back to you with a drawing and a number.
Deck resurfacing replaces the walking surface and railing while keeping the existing structure in place. It is the right call when the footings, posts, beams and joists are still sound but the boards have checked, cupped, splintered or gone soft underfoot.
We remove the old decking and railing and expose the frame.
We inspect every joist, beam, post and the ledger connection, probing for rot at the house wall, which is where it almost always starts in this climate.
We make the repairs the frame actually needs: sistering joists, replacing a beam, re-flashing the ledger, adding joist tape.
We install the new surface in composite, cedar or porcelain paver, with hidden fasteners and a framed border.
We install new railing along with any lighting, gates or built-in seating you have added to the scope.
A Bellevue resurfacing typically costs a fraction of a full rebuild, and most finish inside a week. The one thing we will not do is lay a new surface over a frame that cannot carry it. If the inspection turns up structural problems, we send you the photographs and give you the honest option rather than the profitable one.
A pool deck has to do things an ordinary deck does not. It stays wet, it takes chlorinated or salt water, it is walked on barefoot, and it has to hold traction at the moment it is most slippery. Resurfacing one is a materials problem before it is a carpentry problem.
Structural 2 cm porcelain is non-porous, so it does not absorb pool water or stain, and it does not grow the moss that takes over concrete in shaded Eastside yards. Light finishes stay noticeably cooler underfoot. Slip ratings are published per tile, and we show you the figure before you commit to a finish.
For raised pool and spa decks we strip the old boards, correct the frame, and install a grooved composite with a textured surface and hidden fasteners, framing the perimeter so no cut ends are exposed at the coping.
We also resurface spa, sauna and hot tub surrounds, and we reframe for the point load when a new tub is going in. If your pool deck is concrete and the problem is cracking rather than surface wear, tell us at the site visit and we will tell you honestly whether a paver overlay is the right fix or whether you are looking at a slab issue first.
Most deck failures in this region start in one of four places, and three of them are invisible from the top of the deck.
Where the deck attaches to the house is the single most common point of failure and the place collapses begin. Older Bellevue decks were frequently lashed to the rim joist with nails and no flashing. Water gets behind the board, the rim rots, the fasteners lose their grip, and nothing is visible until it moves. We open it up, re-flash it and refasten with structural screws or through-bolts.
A post set directly into soil, or sitting in ground that holds water through a Puget Sound winter, rots from the bottom up. We replace the post and set the new one on a proper base above grade.
Water sits in the gap between decking boards and soaks into the top edge of the joist beneath. Joist tape prevents this on a new build, but on an older deck you routinely find a soft top edge on framing that is otherwise entirely serviceable.
A railing that moves when you lean on it is a safety issue, not a cosmetic one. Guards are required to resist a specified lateral load, and most older Bellevue railings were toe-nailed rather than anchored with hardware rated for the job.
We will walk your deck, probe the suspect areas, and tell you plainly whether you are looking at a repair, a resurfacing or a replacement. We photograph what we find and send those photographs along with the quote, so you are deciding on evidence rather than on our word.
Bellevue enforces the Washington State residential code through its Development Services Department, and deck projects are permitted more often than homeowners expect.
As a general rule a permit is required when a deck is attached to the house, sits more than 30 inches above grade, carries a roof, or exceeds the exempt size threshold. Replacing a walking surface on an existing, unaltered structure is often treated differently from new construction, but that determination belongs to the city rather than to you or to us.
Bellevue also applies critical areas regulations. Where a lot includes a steep slope, a stream, a wetland or a shoreline buffer, which is common through Somerset, Cougar Mountain, Newport Hills and along the Lake Washington shoreline, review takes longer and may call for additional documentation.
Permit thresholds, fees and review timelines change. Confirm current requirements with the City of Bellevue Development Services Department before planning around a date, and we will confirm them with you during the quote.
Every Decks Restore project starts with a measured drawing. These are recent plans our team produced for decks, covers and outdoor structures across Bellevue and the greater Puget Sound area.
Call (253) 677-0290 or submit the quote form. We schedule a site visit, usually within a few days and frequently the same week.
We measure, photograph and walk through material options, then send an itemized written quote. Nothing is scheduled until you accept it.
We bring samples to you. You select decking, railing, lighting and any covered structure, and we finalize drawings. Where a permit is required, we file it.
Our crew does the work and cleans the site, then we walk the finished deck with you. You receive warranty documentation and a written maintenance schedule.
Decks Restore LLC holds Washington contractor license CC DECKSRL797P2, carries liability insurance and is bonded. We provide the certificates before work begins, and we encourage every homeowner to verify us and our competitors through the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries contractor lookup.
Framing is not subcontracted. The crew that sets your footings is the crew that caps your railing. That is why our projects tend to finish in days rather than stretching across a season, and why there is one party accountable when a question comes up mid-build.
Shade, rain and a long wet season are the governing conditions on the Eastside. We specify joist tape, flashing, hardware and decking against those conditions rather than defaulting to whatever is cheapest on the shelf. The difference does not show on day one. It shows in year eight.
The quote you accept is the quote you pay, absent a change you request or a structural problem we uncover and document for you. Decks Restore holds a 5.0 rating across 34 Google reviews, and the themes that come up most often are communication, timeline and price relative to competing bids.
We quote every project individually after seeing the site, because the variables that move the number are specific to the property. These are the ones that move it most.
A simple rectangle costs less per square foot than a multi-level or angled deck, which carries more cuts, more framing and more border material.
A deck 18 inches off the ground is a fundamentally different structure from one 12 feet up. Greater height means larger posts, deeper footings, lateral bracing and frequently an engineer.
Pressure-treated is the entry point, cedar sits above it, composite above that, and PVC and porcelain paver at the top. The spread between the least and most expensive surface on an identical frame is substantial.
Wood railing is the least expensive option. Composite, aluminum, cable and glass each step up, and a cable or glass system on a view deck can approach the cost of the decking itself.
A backyard reachable only through a narrow side gate costs more in labor than one a truck can back up to.
Where required these are real line items. We show them separately rather than burying them in a square-foot rate.
Removing an existing deck and hauling the material away is priced separately from the build.
Request a written, itemized quote from every contractor you speak with, including us. A figure written on the back of a business card is not a quote, and it is not something you can hold anyone to.
We build and restore decks throughout Bellevue and the surrounding Eastside communities.
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Cost is driven by square footage, height above grade, decking material and railing system. Pressure-treated wood is the least expensive surface and porcelain paver and PVC the most. Height drives structural cost more than most homeowners anticipate, since a deck above roughly eight feet typically requires larger posts, deeper footings and sometimes an engineer stamp. Decks Restore provides a free on-site measurement and an itemized written quote so the figures are specific to your property rather than a regional average.
Usually yes. A permit is generally required when a deck is attached to the house, sits more than 30 inches above grade, or carries a roof. Lots with steep slopes, streams, wetlands or shoreline frontage fall under Bellevue critical areas regulations and require additional review. Decks Restore prepares and files the permit application as part of the project. Confirm current requirements with the City of Bellevue Development Services Department.
Most residential deck builds take one to two weeks of on-site work once materials are delivered. Resurfacing an existing frame often finishes in under a week, and most repairs take a day or two. Permit review, where it applies, is the variable that extends the overall timeline rather than the construction itself.
Composite is the better fit for most Bellevue properties. The long wet season, shade from mature evergreens and persistent moss and algae all work against a stained wood surface, which needs cleaning and re-coating every two to three years here. Composite costs more up front and less across the life of the deck. Cedar remains a sound choice where appearance or architectural style calls for real wood.
Yes, provided the structure underneath is sound. Resurfacing keeps the existing footings, posts, beams and joists and replaces the decking boards and railing. We inspect the frame before quoting the work, and if the structure cannot carry a new surface we say so and send you the photographs.
Yes, and it is one of the most common projects we take on in Bellevue. We remove the wood boards, inspect and repair the frame, then install composite with hidden fasteners and a framed border. Composite is heavier than cedar, so some older frames need additional support, which we identify during the inspection rather than mid-build.
Yes. We build and resurface pool decks, spa decks and sauna decks, using porcelain paver or textured composite for traction when the surface is wet. A deck receiving a hot tub is framed for the point load before the tub is delivered.
A louvered roof is an aluminum structure with rotating louvers that open for sun and close for full weather protection, with an integrated gutter system carrying rain away. In a climate with this much rainfall it is what converts a deck from a three-month space into a year-round one. It can be freestanding or attached to the house and accepts heaters, fans, lighting and retractable screens.
Yes. Decks Restore LLC holds Washington contractor license CC DECKSRL797P2 and carries bonding and liability insurance. Any Washington contractor can be verified through the Department of Labor and Industries contractor lookup.
Decks Restore serves Bellevue and the surrounding Eastside, including Medina, Clyde Hill, Newcastle, Kirkland, Redmond, Issaquah, Sammamish and Mercer Island, along with Seattle, Renton, Kent, Covington, Auburn, Federal Way, Des Moines, Tacoma, Puyallup, Bonney Lake and Gig Harbor.
Yes. Financing is available for deck projects and can be applied for online through our website.
Call (253) 677-0290 or submit the request a quote form on this page. We schedule a free on-site consultation and provide an itemized written quote before any work is scheduled.
Decks Restore has been building, resurfacing and repairing decks across the Puget Sound region for more than twenty-five years. If you are looking for a deck builder in Bellevue, WA, the next step is a conversation on your property rather than a price over the phone. We will measure, tell you what the structure actually needs, and put it in writing.
Free on-site measurement and an itemized written quote, usually scheduled within the same week.
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