Deck Builders in South Salt Lake, UT

Deck Builders in South Salt Lake usually means working with less space and more practical goals. The city covers just 6.94 square miles between the Jordan River and roughly 700 East, from 2100 South to 3900 South, and fits about 26,777 residents into it. Yards are often modest, many homes are rentals, and a deck has to earn its footprint. We build decks that fit the lot, last through Utah winters and do not ask much maintenance from whoever lives there.

Flat ground, high water

Wikipedia describes South Salt Lake as mostly flat with a fairly high water table, and much of the city's water comes from wells in the aquifer beneath it. Three tributaries of Mill Creek converge in Fitts Park. Flat lots make framing simple, but groundwater changes how we think about footings. When we dig, we watch for wet soil, plan concrete so it cures properly and favor post bases that keep wood off the concrete so it can dry out between storms.

Owners, landlords and tenants

Census estimates put the owner-occupied rate at 38.2%, which means most homes here are rented. If you own a rental, the decision usually comes down to durability and safety: solid stairs, railings that do not wobble and boards that will not split under a tenant's grill. Composite decking and aluminum or steel railings cost more up front than wood but need far less attention between tenants. If you live in your own home, we can focus more on looks, shade and how the deck connects to the kitchen door.

What we build here

• Ground-level and low decks that replace cracked patios or bare dirt
• Small composite decks with built-in steps for back doors set above grade
• Repairs to older wood decks: new stairs, new railings, replaced boards
• Pergolas and simple covers for afternoon shade
• Staining and sealing for wood decks that have gone gray

Older homes and new development

The area was first developed as Central Park around 1890 and incorporated as a town on September 29, 1938, becoming a city in 1950. Many houses are smaller, older bungalows and postwar homes. At the same time, The Crossing (formerly Market Station), begun in 2017, is being built as a transit-oriented downtown. Older homes often have back doors a step or two above grade, which is a perfect setup for a low deck with a single wide stair.

Permits and the city

South Salt Lake is its own city, with City Hall at 220 East Morris Avenue and a Permits & Licensing section on the city website. Whether a deck needs a permit depends on its height, size and attachment, so we check with the city before we build and pull permits when they are required. Design values such as snow load and frost depth come from the building official; for reference, neighboring Salt Lake City publishes a 30-inch frost depth, but we confirm the value for your address rather than assuming it.

Sun on an open lot

With few tall trees on many South Salt Lake lots, decks take full sun most of the day. That fades stain on wood and heats dark composite. We usually suggest lighter composite colors or a pergola on the south or west side so the deck is usable on summer afternoons.

A short drive from our base

South Salt Lake borders Salt Lake City along 2100 South, so getting to you is quick. Call (385) 506-4516 for a free, written estimate that spells out materials, footings and any permit steps.

Call (385) 506-4516