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Custom Decks and Porch Builds for North Carolina Homes
Composite and pressure-treated decks, screened porches, and three-season rooms. Permit-pulled, code-compliant, warrantied. Built by AARC across the Triangle and coast.
Trex · TimberTech · Fiberon
Permits Pulled on Your Behalf
NC Residential Code Compliant
60–80% ROI at Resale
Screened Porches & 3-Season Rooms
Free Estimates
Outdoor Living Is One of the Best Home Investments You Can Make in NC
Decks & Porch Builds
North Carolina has a climate genuinely suited to outdoor living. Spring is long, fall is even longer, and summer evenings mellow into comfortable temperatures after sunset. A well-designed deck, screened porch, or three-season room transforms the way a home is used during 8–9 months of the year, provides entertainment space that interior square footage cannot match, and typically delivers 60–80% of its construction cost back at resale.
Above All Roofing & Construction builds custom decks, screened porches, and enclosed three-season rooms throughout our Triangle service area. We pull permits where required, engineer structural specifications for loads and spans, and build every project to the North Carolina Residential Building Code.
Composite decking (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon), pressure-treated pine, and tropical hardwood options are all available. Screened porch and three-season room work integrates with existing roof systems and can coordinate with concurrent roof, siding, or gutter projects for unified exterior design and a single mobilization.
Every Outdoor Living Project We Build
Project Types
From a simple rear deck to a fully enclosed three-season room — we design and build to your lifestyle goals, your budget, and the North Carolina Residential Building Code.
Standard Residential Decks
Freestanding or ledger-attached rear deck — the most common outdoor living project we build. Typical range: 12×12 to 20×24 feet, 2–6 feet off grade, pressure-treated or composite surface, aluminum or composite railing, stairs to grade. Most standard decks completed in 1–3 weeks.
Multi-Level Decks
On homes with elevation changes or sloping grade, multi-level decks integrate different outdoor functions — dining on the upper level, lounge seating on the lower, fire-pit area at grade. We design and build multi-level decks routinely and integrate them with existing interior door locations and landscape features.
Screened Porches
A roofed outdoor room with screen walls — typically integrated with the main house roof or built as a separate extension. Blocks mosquitoes and insects while allowing breeze and natural ventilation. One of the most-used outdoor spaces a home can have in NC and consistently delivers outstanding ROI.
Three-Season Rooms
An enclosed outdoor space with vinyl or glass windows instead of screens — extending the useful season from roughly 6 months to 9–10 months per year. Unheated and uncooled by default. Adding HVAC converts it to a year-round addition with a different permit scope. We build three-season rooms routinely.
Covered Patios & Porticos
A roofed cover — shed roof off the main house or gable-roofed structure — transforms an uncovered patio into a usable outdoor space with shade, rain protection, and options for fans, lighting, and outdoor kitchens. Full permit work and structural engineering included.
Deck Repairs & Refurbishments
For existing decks that are structurally sound but showing surface wear, we replace surface decking while retaining the framing and posts. Dramatically cheaper than full deck replacement — typically 30–50% of a full rebuild — and can extend the structure's service life by 10–15 years.
Decking Materials & Railing Options
Materials
From budget pressure-treated pine to premium tropical hardwood, from aluminum railing to cable infill — we match materials to your project, your lifestyle, and your budget.
Pressure-Treated Pine
The budget standard — chemically treated to resist rot and insects. Accepts stain or paint. Service life with proper maintenance (cleaning, restaining every 2–3 years) is typically 15–25 years. The right choice for budget-conscious projects and for decks that will be stained.
Composite Decking
Trex, TimberTech/AZEK, and Fiberon — never needs painting or staining, resists scratching and fading, 25–50 year warranties. TimberTech's premium AZEK line is fully capped PVC, essentially immune to moisture and fading. Multiple price points, same maintenance-free performance.
TimberTech / AZEK
Trex's primary composite competitor. Similar quality, slightly different aesthetic range. TimberTech's premium AZEK line is fully capped PVC — no wood content, essentially immune to moisture, staining, and fading. The top-end composite choice for premium projects.
Tropical Hardwood (Ipe, Cumaru)
The premium end of the spectrum — extraordinarily dense, naturally rot-resistant, 40–50 year service life, distinctive rich-grained aesthetic that develops a silver-gray patina over time. The most expensive decking option, requires specialized fasteners and pre-drilling. Installed on select projects.
Aluminum Railing
The most popular modern railing choice. Powder-coated aluminum — strong, lightweight, never rusts, available in black (most common), bronze, white, and other colors. Aluminum with cable infill is an increasingly popular modern aesthetic, especially on elevated decks with views.
Composite Railing
Matching composite railing systems from Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon — designed to coordinate with the decking surface for a unified aesthetic. Premium composite railings deliver a high-end finished look without the maintenance of wood railing.
Cable Railing
Horizontal stainless-steel cable railing that preserves sight lines across the deck. Particularly popular on elevated decks with scenic views or pool surrounds. More expensive than traditional balusters but delivers a distinctive modern appearance that photographs exceptionally well.
Built-In Features
Built-in benches, planter boxes, deck lighting (LED step lights, post-cap lights, rail-integrated lighting), pergolas for partial shade, outdoor kitchens, and fire pit areas — all available as part of a comprehensive deck design. Quoted per project based on scope.
Permits, Engineering & Code Compliance
We handle all permit pulling, engineering submissions, footing inspections, framing inspections, and final inspections as part of every project. Permit requirements vary by NC municipality but are required for virtually all decks over 30 inches above grade. You never interact with the municipality.
What Every AARC Deck Build Includes
What's Included
Every deck and porch project we build includes permit pulling, structural engineering where required, and full NC code compliance — because unpermitted decks create significant problems at resale. A buyer’s inspector will flag an unpermitted deck, and the buyer’s lender may require removal or permitting before closing.
Most deck failures happen at structural connections — the ledger, the post bases, the beam connections — not at the surface material. Our crews are trained on code-compliant structural connection requirements so the deck you get is not just aesthetic but is engineered to safely support the loads it will carry for decades.
Permit pulling
We handle the permit application on your behalf before any work begins — at no additional charge.
Structural engineering
Post sizing, beam spans, ledger connections, footing design — all to NC residential building code.
Footing depth to code
Footings extend below frost line to undisturbed soil — excavated and poured properly, not improvised.
Ledger connection to house framing
Bolted to house framing — not just to sheathing. Where most deck failures and water intrusion begin.
Flashing at the ledger
The ledger-to-house connection is fully flashed to prevent water intrusion behind the siding.
All required inspections
Footing, framing, and final inspections coordinated and passed before project closeout.
Permit sign-off documentation
Final inspection sign-off delivered as part of your project closeout — required at resale.
Transparent Deck Pricing — Three Material Options, One Quality Standard
Deck & Porch Pricing in NC
Pressure-treated pine decks in NC typically run $8,000–$18,000 for standard 200–300 sq ft projects. Composite decks (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon) typically run $18,000–$35,000 for the same size. Screened porches start around $20,000 for a basic 10×12 and range to $80,000+ for premium builds. All pricing includes permit pulling, framing, fasteners, railing, and stairs.
Pricing drivers: deck size · height off grade · number of levels · railing specification · material (PT pine vs. composite vs. hardwood) · screened or enclosed vs. open · stairs · site access · built-in features
60–80%
Typical ROI at resale
1–3wk
Typical build timeline
25–50yr
Composite decking warranty
$0
Permit-pulling fee (included)
What Every AARC Deck Build Is Backed By
Warranty Coverage
Material Warranty
Composite decking warranties range from 25 to 50 years (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon, AZEK). Pressure-treated lumber is warranted by the manufacturer against rot and insect damage. All material warranties documented and delivered with your project closeout package.
Permit & Engineering Documentation
Your permit sign-off, framing plan where required, footing specifications, and final inspection documentation delivered as part of your project closeout. This documentation is required at resale and important for homeowner's insurance — we provide it every time.
AARC Workmanship Warranty
Every deck and porch build backed by our written AARC workmanship warranty covering structural connections, ledger attachment, footing installation, and surface installation. If our installation caused a problem, we come back and fix it.
Decks & Porches FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a deck build take from start to finish?
From contract signing to completion, typical timeline is 6–12 weeks — of which 2–6 weeks is permit processing and 1–3 weeks is actual construction. Screened porches and three-season rooms take longer depending on scope. We provide a firm project timeline at the estimate stage.
Is composite decking worth the extra cost over pressure-treated?
For most homeowners, yes — especially on decks you plan to use heavily. The zero-maintenance nature of composite (no staining, no sealing, no splinters over time) pays back strongly in lifestyle value and long-term cost. For budget-conscious projects or decks that will be actively stained, pressure-treated pine remains a fine choice.
Do I need a permit for a deck?
In virtually all NC municipalities, yes — for any deck attached to the house or over 30 inches above grade. Rules vary by municipality but permits are the norm, not the exception. We handle the permit application on your behalf as part of every project. Unpermitted decks create real problems at resale.
Can you replace my existing deck surface without rebuilding the frame?
Usually yes, if the existing frame is structurally sound. We inspect the existing framing and provide an honest assessment — repair vs. replace. A surface replacement typically runs 30–50% of a full deck rebuild and can extend the deck’s life by 15+ years.
Can the deck project coordinate with a roof or siding project?
Absolutely — and it is often the most efficient approach. When we are already on-site for a roof or siding project, adding a deck or porch reduces scheduling overhead, keeps the exterior design coordinated, and avoids duplicate mobilization costs. Many of our best whole-exterior projects combine roofing, siding, and outdoor living in a single scope.
Do you build pool decks?
Yes. Pool decks have specific considerations around splash exposure, slip resistance, and sometimes pool-fencing requirements that vary by municipality. We handle pool-surround projects routinely and are familiar with the code requirements that apply.
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