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Serving Chico, CA and surrounding areas. (530) 399-1767
Precision Chico
Deck & Fence
Deck & Fence
Give your backyard a real foundation. We build pressure-treated wood decks in Chico with proper footings, full permits, and framing designed to handle Sacramento Valley conditions for 20 years or more.
Pressure-treated wood deck construction in Chico means building on rot-resistant, insect-resistant lumber that has been treated under pressure to survive outdoor exposure - most residential decks in the 200-400 square foot range take two to five days of active work and deliver a natural wood surface that lasts 15 to 25 years with basic maintenance.
Pressure-treated wood is still the most common choice for deck framing because it is strong, widely available, and cost-effective. As a decking surface, it pairs well with a regular sealing routine - something that matters more here than in milder climates given Chico's intense summer sun. If you want the structural savings of a wood build but a lower-maintenance surface on top, many homeowners combine pressure-treated framing with a cedar wood deck construction surface or a composite top layer - giving them the best of both approaches.
A deck built with the right footings, properly galvanized hardware, and a solid ledger connection to your house is a two-decade investment. Getting those fundamentals right from day one is the difference between a deck you stop worrying about and one that requires expensive repairs within a decade.
If your backyard is mostly grass or dirt and you have nowhere comfortable to put a table or chairs without things sinking into the ground, a deck solves that directly. Chico's long outdoor season - with warm evenings stretching from April through October - means a well-placed deck gets used far more months of the year here than in cooler climates.
Walk across your current deck and pay attention to how it feels underfoot. If boards flex more than they used to, feel soft or spongy, or have visible cracks along the grain, the wood is breaking down and may be unsafe. In Chico's climate - hot dry summers followed by wet winters - that cycle accelerates wear on decks that have not been sealed regularly.
Look at where your deck meets the side of your house. If you can see a gap forming, or if the deck moves slightly when you walk near the house wall, the ledger connection may be failing. This is one of the most serious deck problems and a common cause of collapses - it should be evaluated by a professional right away.
Many Chico properties in older neighborhoods have yards that are not perfectly flat. If you have tried setting up a table on a slope and given up, a raised or multi-level deck can create a level, usable surface where there was not one before. A good deck builder works with your yard's natural grade rather than fighting it.
We build ground-level patios, raised decks, and everything in between using pressure-treated lumber throughout the structure. Every project starts with concrete footings dug to account for Chico's clay-heavy soil - the foundational work that determines whether a deck holds its shape for 10 years or 25. We use galvanized and stainless steel hardware throughout because plain steel hardware rusts in outdoor conditions and fails well before the wood does. For homeowners who want a surface that lasts longer without annual staining, we can also build a pressure-treated frame topped with a deck staining and sealing plan or upgrade the decking surface to cedar wood deck construction.
We pull all required permits from the City of Chico Building Division and manage the inspection schedule from footing check through final approval. The American Wood Council publishes prescriptive deck construction guidelines we follow on every wood build, and the California Contractors State License Board is where homeowners can verify any contractor's active license status before signing a contract.
Best for homeowners with flat yards who want a simple, budget-conscious outdoor platform close to grade.
Ideal for homes with a raised back door or a yard grade change that needs a level surface at a comfortable height off the ground.
Suits homeowners replacing a failing deck entirely - we remove the old structure, dispose of debris, and build a new one from footings up.
For homeowners who want built-in seating, planters, or pergola posts integrated into the deck structure from the start, rather than added as afterthoughts.
Chico's clay-heavy soils are one of the biggest variables in any deck build. Clay expands when it absorbs winter rain and contracts in the dry summer heat - a cycle that can shift poorly placed or undersized footings over time. We dig footings below the most active soil layer and size them for local ground conditions, not just for the lightest permissible standard. This is the work that does not show once the deck is finished, but it is the reason some decks in this area are still solid after 20 years while others start to shift and pull away from the house within a decade. Homeowners in Oroville and surrounding Butte County communities deal with similar soil conditions, and we build to those local realities on every project.
Chico's summer sun also demands a finishing plan from day one. Pressure-treated wood needs to dry out after installation before it will accept a stain or sealant, typically several months. We walk every homeowner through that timeline so the surface protection goes on at the right time - not too early, which can cause peeling, and not years late, which allows UV damage to set in. Homeowners in neighborhoods like Chico who keep up with sealing on a regular schedule consistently get the longer end of a pressure-treated deck's lifespan.
You reach out by phone or form and describe what you are thinking - rough size, location on your property, any features you want. We respond within one business day, ask a few questions, and schedule a visit to see the space in person. This step costs you nothing and commits you to nothing.
We visit your property, measure the space, look at the ground conditions, and talk through your options. Within a few days you receive a written quote that separates materials, labor, permit fees, and any demo costs - so you know exactly what you are agreeing to before you sign anything.
Once you sign the contract, we submit the permit to the City of Chico Building Division. Plan review can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks depending on the time of year - spring and early summer tend to be busiest. We manage the process and update you so you never have to wonder where things stand.
Footings go in first, followed by framing and decking. City inspectors check the work at key stages. Once the final inspection passes, we do a full cleanup and walk you through care and maintenance timing - including when to apply the first coat of sealant. You keep a copy of the permit records for your files.
Free written estimate. Full permit handling. No surprises on the final bill.
(530) 399-1767We have been building decks in Chico since 2019 and know that clay soil in this area shifts with the wet-dry cycle. We dig and size footings specifically for local ground conditions - not the minimum code allows. That is the detail most homeowners never see, but it is what separates a deck that stays solid for 25 years from one that starts to pull away from the house within a decade.
We use galvanized or stainless steel fasteners and connectors on every wood deck. Plain steel hardware rusts in outdoor conditions and fails long before the wood does - it is a common corner-cut that costs homeowners in expensive repairs years down the road. The North American Deck and Railing Association cites improper hardware as one of the most common causes of premature deck failure.
We apply for every permit before a single board is cut. In California, unpermitted deck work can complicate or derail a home sale - lenders and inspectors look for it. We handle the City of Chico Building Division paperwork and inspection scheduling on your behalf, and you receive the approved permit records at the end of the project.
The ledger board - where your deck bolts to your house - is the most structurally critical point of the whole project. We use proper flashing and hardware to keep water from getting behind the ledger and into your house framing. A poorly flashed ledger is one of the leading causes of serious structural damage in older Chico homes with attached decks.
We are state-licensed and fully insured deck builders. Every project we build passes city inspection, because that is the standard that protects you - and the only standard we build to.
A naturally rot-resistant wood option with a warmer appearance and more stable surface than pressure-treated boards.
Learn MoreKeep your new pressure-treated deck protected through Chico's UV-intense summers with professional staining and sealing.
Learn MorePermit timelines mean the sooner you reach out, the sooner you are outside enjoying it - contact us today to get the process moving.