The CPR area is the part of southeast Calgary around the Ogden rail yards, in the T2C postal code. Serenity Decks builds and replaces decks for the homes in the communities around the yards, with a fixed written price and no deposit.
The rail yards at Ogden have shaped this corner of southeast Calgary for more than a century, and the railway's head office is here too. The yards themselves are industrial land, but they are surrounded by residential streets in Ogden, Lynnwood, Millican and Riverbend.
Those are the homes we build for. Some are older bungalows with a wood deck that has reached the end of its life. Others are newer houses that never had more than a set of builder steps off the back door.
Local Conditions
What Decks in The CPR area Need
Deck replacement
If your deck is soft underfoot, wobbly at the railing or simply worn out, we remove it and build a new composite or PVC deck on a proper foundation.
First decks
For a home that only has back steps, we design a deck sized for how you will use it, then handle the City permit if one is needed.
Built to stay level
Calgary's freeze-thaw cycles move shallow footings. We build on piles so the deck stays where we put it.
Permits
Deck Permits in The CPR area
The CPR area 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.
We build in the residential communities around the Ogden rail yards in southeast Calgary, including Ogden, Lynnwood, Millican and Riverbend, and across the rest of the city.
We specialize in composite and PVC decking from TimberTech and AZEK because it lasts in Calgary's climate. We also build railings, stairs and privacy screens as part of the deck.
Usually. The CPR area 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.