Deck Builders in Farmington, UT

Deck Builders in Farmington get asked one question more than any other: how big can it be? Census figures put the average Farmington household at 3.43 people, well above the national norm, and 81.0% of homes are owner-occupied. When that many people share a backyard, a deck stops being a small landing outside the slider and turns into the main gathering spot from May through October. We plan the size, layout and stair placement around how your family actually uses the yard.

Sizing it right

A deck for a household of five or six needs more than a table and four chairs. We usually sketch zones before we sketch boards:

• A dining area close to the kitchen door so plates do not travel far
• A lounge or fire-table corner set back from foot traffic
• Wide stairs to the lawn, since kids and pets will use them constantly
• A shaded section, either under a pergola or a solid cover, for July afternoons

If the budget does not cover everything this year, we can frame the full footprint and leave a section for a later phase.

Lake-effect snow on the boards

Farmington sits with the Wasatch Mountains to the east and the Great Salt Lake to the west. That position brings lake-enhanced snowfall in winter, and NOAA normals cited for the city average 48.6 inches of snow a year. Snow sitting on a deck is a structural load, and a covered deck or pergola roof carries even more. We size joists, beams and footings to the snow load and frost depth in the city's adopted building criteria, and we confirm those numbers with Farmington's building inspection office before we finalize a plan rather than reusing figures from another town.

Cool evenings, warm afternoons

The city's average daily high is 64.5 degrees and the low is 40.5, and cool downslope breezes come off the mountains on most summer evenings. That is pleasant for sitting outside after dinner, but it also means a gas fire table, a privacy wall on the canyon side or a partially enclosed cover can stretch the season. We can rough in a gas line or electrical for heaters and lighting while the framing is open.

What we build in Farmington

• Composite decks for families who want boards that do not need yearly stain
• Wood decks in cedar or pressure-treated lumber for owners who like the look and do not mind upkeep
• Covered decks and pergolas for shade and a dry spot during spring storms
• Railings and stairs, including replacing wobbly guards on older decks
• Repair, replacement, staining and sealing for decks that are showing their age

Older lanes, newer subdivisions

Farmington was settled in 1847 and has a National Register district along Clark Lane with houses built by Ezra T. Clark. Most deck work in town happens on much newer homes, but if your house is in or near the historic area, we design rails and trim that suit the older architecture rather than looking bolted on.

Getting a quote

Call (385) 506-4516 or send photos of your yard and the door you want the deck off of. We measure, check slope and access, and give you a written quote that lists materials, footing count and any permit steps.

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