Aspen Woods is one of southwest Calgary's newer west-side communities, with large homes, walkout lots and long views. Serenity Decks builds composite and PVC decks here that match the scale and finish of the house.
Aspen Woods has been built out since the early 2000s on the rolling land of Calgary's west side, close to Aspen Landing and 85 Street SW. Lots back onto ravines, aspen groves and green space, and many homes have a walkout basement with a main floor well above the yard.
A basic builder deck rarely does a home like this justice. We build larger decks with defined dining and lounge areas, glass or aluminum railing, lighting and proper stairs down to the yard, all in materials that keep their look with very little upkeep.
Local Conditions
What Decks in Aspen Woods Need
Upgrading the builder deck
Many Aspen Woods homes came with a small pressure-treated deck. We replace it with a composite or PVC deck sized for the home.
Walkouts and multi-level decks
On a walkout we can build an upper deck off the main floor and a lower patio-level deck below, tied together with stairs.
Guidelines and permits
Some properties have architectural guidelines registered on title, on top of City rules. We check both before we finalize the design.
Permits
Deck Permits in Aspen Woods
Aspen Woods is inside Calgary city limits, so deck permits go through the City of Calgary. These are the rules that most often apply. We confirm them for your lot and prepare the application for you.
•A building permit is needed for any covered deck, and for an uncovered deck more than 0.6 m (2 ft) above grade at any point.
•A development permit may also be needed if the deck is at the front of the home, closer than 1.2 m to a side property line, or closer than 6 m to the rear property line.
Real Google reviews from Serenity customers in the Calgary area. Rated 4.8 stars across 63 Google reviews.
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Emma U.
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We hired Wes to build a custom deck, and the quality of work was outstanding. He communicated clearly from start to finish, offered helpful design suggestions, and maintained a clean worksite. The finished deck is sturdy, beautiful, and exactly what we envisioned.
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Frank V.
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Wes and his crew rebuilt our deck while we were recently away on holidays, during which time they had complete access to our house. We returned to find an amazing new deck and the house spotless. Can't say enough about the quality of the work, definitely the A Team!
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Christina A.
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Wes has been great to work with. Came out and prepared a detailed estimate, provided recommendations for product and references for work he'd done in the area. His crew tore down our old deck and built new one in 2 days. We love our new deck and the price was good too.
Yes. Replacing a small pressure-treated builder deck with a larger composite or PVC deck is one of the most common jobs we do in newer communities.
Yes. We install glass and aluminum railing and LED deck and stair lighting as part of the build.
Usually. Aspen Woods is in the City of Calgary, which requires a building permit for covered decks and for uncovered decks more than 0.6 m (2 ft) above grade at any point. We prepare and submit the application for you.
Most decks take 2 to 5 days once we start. Permits and weather affect the overall timeline, and you get a clear schedule with your estimate.