Renovations
Deck building in Chilliwack
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Start with how you'll use it
The best decks are planned around real life. A deck for summer dinners needs room for a table and chairs with space to walk around them. A deck for morning coffee might be smaller and placed for the light. If there's a barbecue, a hot tub or a set of stairs to the garden, those shape the plan from the start.
We'll also look at how the deck connects to the house: the door you'll use, the height of the floor inside, and the view from the rooms that look out onto it.
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Materials: wood and composite
Most decks are built with a structural frame and a separate decking surface, and the surface is where the main choice lies.
- Pressure-treated lumber: a common, economical choice that needs periodic staining or sealing
- Cedar: naturally attractive and resistant to decay, with regular upkeep to keep its colour
- Composite decking: made from wood fibres and plastics, with less upkeep and no staining, at a higher material cost
- Railings and stairs in wood, aluminium, glass or a mix
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Building for the Fraser Valley climate
Wet Fraser Valley winters ask a lot of an outdoor structure. Good drainage, proper spacing between boards, sound footings and protection where the deck meets the house all help it last. Shade and summer heat matter too: some darker composite boards get hot underfoot in full sun.
We'll talk through what suits your yard, your exposure and how much upkeep you're happy with.
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Permits and the City of Chilliwack
Whether a deck needs a building permit depends on things like its height, size and where it sits on your property. The City of Chilliwack sets those rules. We'll talk through whether your project is likely to need a permit and what's involved, and you can confirm the current requirements with the City directly.
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How a deck project goes
A typical project follows these steps. We'll explain each one for your deck.
- A first conversation and a look at the space
- Measuring and planning the layout, stairs and railings
- Choosing materials and finishes
- Talking through permits and anything the site needs
- Building the frame, decking, stairs and railings
- A final walk-through and notes on care
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A deck on its own, or part of something bigger
Sardis Contracting brought deck building to Cheam Sardis, alongside bathrooms, kitchens, additions and interior work. You can ask for a deck on its own. If you're also changing the room inside the patio door, planning both together means the doors, floor heights and finishes line up.
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Railings, stairs and the details
Railings and stairs shape how a deck looks and feels as much as the boards do. Wood railings match a traditional house; aluminium is slim and low-maintenance; glass panels keep a view open. Stairs should be comfortable and wide enough for how you'll use them, whether that's carrying dishes to the garden or getting a lawnmower down.
Lighting on steps and posts makes a deck safer and more usable on autumn evenings. Planning for it early means wiring and fixtures can be placed neatly rather than added later.
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Looking after your deck
Every deck needs some care. Wood decks benefit from regular cleaning and periodic staining or sealing, especially after wet winters. Composite boards need less, mostly a wash to clear dirt and moss from the surface. Keeping gaps between boards clear of debris helps water drain and the frame below stay dry.
When the deck is finished, we'll talk you through what your materials need so it keeps looking good.
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Areas we serve
We build decks for homes in the communities below. In a nearby Fraser Valley community? Ask us. Photos of the yard and the door you'd step out from help us picture it.
- Chilliwack, including Sardis, Vedder, Promontory, Yarrow, Rosedale and Greendale
- Abbotsford and Mission
- Langley and Aldergrove
- Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs
- Hope
→ / Real jobs
Decks and outdoor jobs by Cheam Sardis.
Covered deck, timber posts 
Covered patio, glass railing 
Timber pergola over the doors 
Raised deck and stairs 
Timber-frame deck 
Pavers and stone wall
? / Questions
Plain answers.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Chilliwack?
It depends on the deck. The City sets the rules, which can depend on things like height and size. We'll talk through whether your project is likely to need one and what's involved, and you can confirm current requirements with the City.
Should I choose wood or composite decking?
Wood costs less up front and has a natural look, but needs regular staining or sealing. Composite needs less upkeep but costs more to buy. We'll help you weigh them against your yard and how much maintenance you want.
Can you replace an old deck?
Often, yes. Depending on its condition, an old deck may need a full rebuild or just new decking and railings. We'll look at it with you and tell you what we see.
How much does a deck cost?
Every deck and every yard is different, so we don't publish prices. Once we understand the size, height and materials, we can talk about it properly.
How long does it take to build a deck?
We don't give timelines before we understand the project. Once we do, we'll explain the sequence of work and how it affects your home and yard.
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