Ogden is one of the older communities in southeast Calgary, and a lot of its decks are older too. Serenity Decks replaces worn wood decks here and builds new composite and PVC decks, quoted by Wes Martens with a fixed written price.
Ogden grew up around the Canadian Pacific rail shops that opened here in the early 1910s, and the community still takes in Lynnwood and Millican. The housing is a mix of early cottages, post-war bungalows and newer infill, so no two yards are the same.
That mix is why we look at every Ogden property in person before quoting. An older bungalow often has a low back door and room for a simple platform deck. A house on the Lynnwood side near the Bow River valley may sit higher and need stairs, railing and a permit.
Local Conditions
What Decks in Ogden Need
Replacing aged wood
Many decks in an established area like Ogden have been stained and patched for decades. We remove the old deck, check what is under it, and rebuild in composite or PVC so the upkeep stops.
Older foundations
A deck on old concrete blocks or shallow posts moves with every freeze-thaw. We set new decks on piles sized for the load so the frame stays level.
Mature yards
Big trees, back lanes and detached garages are common here. We plan the deck around what is already in the yard and keep the site tidy while we work.
Permits
Deck Permits in Ogden
Ogden 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. Deck replacement is one of our most common jobs in established communities like Ogden. We handle the tear-down and disposal, then build the new deck in composite or PVC.
Yes. Lynnwood and Millican are part of the same community area as Ogden, and we build in all three.
Usually. Ogden 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.