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Deck Builder in Calgary

Deck Builder in Calgary, AB

Serenity Decks has been building decks in Calgary since 2003. Wes Martens quotes every job himself, his crew builds it, and you pay nothing until the deck is finished and you are happy with it.

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Two-storey Calgary home with a composite deck and glass railing

Calgary, AB

Building Calgary Decks for Over 20 Years

Calgary is where Serenity started and where most of our decks are built. That covers everything from replacing a tired wood deck behind a 1970s bungalow to building a raised composite deck with glass railing on a new home at the edge of the city.

Two decades of building here teaches you what this climate does to a deck. Chinooks bring repeated freeze-thaw through the winter, summer storms can drop large hail, and a south-facing yard gets intense sun. We choose materials, foundations and railings with all of that in mind, then put it on a fixed written estimate so you know the full price before we start.

Permits

Calgary Deck Permits: What You Need to Know

The City of Calgary handles deck permits through Planning & Development, with applications submitted online. Here is what usually triggers a permit, based on the City's current deck guidance. We confirm the rules for your property during the consultation 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.
•Rebuilding or extending a deck over 0.6 m, or adding stairs to it, also needs a permit.
•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.
•A hot tub on a raised deck needs an engineer's stamp, regardless of the deck's height.

Source: City of Calgary, Decks and Hot Tubs guidance (calgary.ca). Rules change, so we confirm them for every project.

Local Conditions

What Calgary Weather Means for Your Deck

Three things shape how we build decks in this city.

Chinook freeze-thaw

The City's climate projections put Calgary at about 16 freeze-thaw cycles in an average December to February. Every cycle works water into wood. Composite and PVC boards and protected framing are how we stop that.

Hail

The June 2020 hailstorm hit northeast Calgary hardest and the August 2024 storm battered the northwest. Both rank among the costliest insured events in Canadian history. Capped composite and PVC boards handle hail far better than painted or stained wood.

Snow load

National Building Code climatic data puts Calgary's design ground snow load at about 1.1 kPa. Joist sizing, spacing and beam spans are designed for that load, along with the people and furniture on the deck.

Neighbourhoods

Calgary Communities We Build In

We build in every quadrant of the city, in established areas and in newer communities.

Tuscany
Royal Oak
Evergreen
Mahogany
Auburn Bay
Cranston
Signal Hill
Coventry Hills
Saddle Ridge

Local Pages

Calgary Neighbourhoods and Quadrants We Serve

Local pages for the parts of Calgary we get asked about most. Each one covers what decks in that area tend to need.

Deck Builder in OgdenOne of Calgary's oldest southeast communities, built around the Ogden rail shops. Deck Builder in RoxboroA small inner-city community along the Elbow River. Deck Builder in AltadoreInner-city southwest, south of Marda Loop. Infill lots and compact yards. Deck Builder in HaysboroEstablished southwest bungalows on wide lots between Macleod Trail and 14 Street. Deck Builder in InglewoodCalgary's oldest neighbourhood. Character homes and narrow lots by the Bow. Deck Builder in The CPR areaHomes around the Ogden rail yards in southeast Calgary (T2C). Deck Builder in RosscarrockWest of downtown beside Westbrook. Bungalows and a growing number of infills. Deck Builder in Signal HillWest Calgary hillside homes with walkouts and mountain views. Deck Builder in SunridgeNortheast Calgary around Sunridge Mall, plus Rundle, Pineridge and Whitehorn. Deck Builder in BurnslandSouth of downtown, east of Macleod Trail, and the inner-city homes nearby. Deck Builder in Aspen WoodsNewer west-side estate homes with walkouts, ravines and big views. Deck Builder in ThorncliffeNorth-central bungalows on both sides of Centre Street. Deck Builder in FranklinNortheast Calgary by Memorial Drive, plus Marlborough and Mayland Heights. Deck Builder in Knob HillInner-city southwest hillside with downtown views. Richmond/Knob Hill. Deck Builder in Northeast CalgaryFrom Bridgeland to Saddle Ridge and Skyview Ranch. Hail-tough decks. Deck Builder in South CalgaryThe south end of the city around Fish Creek, and the inner-city community of South Calgary. Deck Builder in Southeast CalgaryFrom Inglewood and Ogden to the lake communities of Mahogany and Auburn Bay. Deck Builder in Southwest CalgaryInner-city infills, west-side hillside homes and everything down to Silverado. Deck Builder in Lake BonavistaCalgary's original lake community. Large lots and decks due for an upgrade.

Deck Services

Deck Services in Calgary

Every service we offer is available anywhere in Calgary.

Composite Decks in CalgaryNew TimberTech and AZEK composite decks, built on piles to code with permits handled. Deck Replacement in CalgaryTear-down, disposal and a new low-maintenance composite deck in its place. PVC Decking in CalgaryAZEK PVC decking with no wood fibre, installed by an AZEK University certified builder. Railings & Accessories in CalgaryAluminum, glass, composite and cable railings, plus stairs, skirting and lighting.

Google Reviews

Calgary Deck Builder Reviews

Real Google reviews from Serenity customers. Rated 4.8 stars across 63 Google reviews.

Emma U.

Google review

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.

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!

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.

Derek B.

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Wes and team came out in January and gave a quote, they then were able to come mid April and complete it. Communication and expectation setting was great, materials used are awesome and they cleaned up the site nicely too. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Jennifer M.

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Wes + his team exceeded our expectations. Not only are they incredible humans, but they are reliable, efficient and their work is CHEFS KISS. 10 out of 10 recommend.

Samantha W.

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Very happy with Wes and his team! There was one minor miscommunication, which we realized as they were building our deck that the boards were the wrong color. They resolved this quickly without hesitation and still had our deck built within 2 days. Highly recommend and would definitely use them again!

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Recent Projects

Recent Calgary Deck Projects

Two-tone composite deck with a contrasting border — Two-tone platform deck with border

Composite deck with glass railing and front steps — Glass railing and steps

Deck railing and steps with evening lighting — Evening LED railing lights

FAQ

Calgary Deck Building Questions

Usually. The City of Calgary requires a building permit for covered decks and for uncovered decks more than 0.6 m (2 ft) above grade at any point. Rebuilding, extending or adding stairs to a deck over that height needs one too. We prepare and submit the application for you.

Sometimes. A development permit may be needed if the deck is at the front of the house, closer than 1.2 m to a side property line, or closer than 6 m to the rear property line. We check your lot during the consultation.

Yes, but the City requires an engineer's stamp for a hot tub on a raised deck, regardless of the deck's height. We plan the framing for the weight and handle the engineering as part of the project.

Most composite decks Serenity builds in Calgary run from $15,000 to $65,000+ CAD. Full replacements run from $18,000 to $70,000+ CAD including demolition. You get a fixed written estimate after a free consultation.

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.

Service Areas

Other Communities We Build In

Deck Builder in AirdrieJust north of Calgary. City of Airdrie permits through myAIRDRIE. Deck Builder in CochraneBow Valley views, walkouts and raised decks. Town of Cochrane permits. Deck Builder in ChestermereLakeside and new-community decks. City of Chestermere E-Permits. Deck Builder in OkotoksSouth of Calgary. Built to the Town's 2025 Deck Guidelines. Deck Builder in StrathmoreEast along the Trans-Canada. Town of Strathmore permits.

Get a Deck Estimate in Calgary

Free on-site consultation anywhere in the city, a fixed written price, City permits handled, and no deposit.

Get Your Free Estimate Call (403) 471-8100