South Calgary covers a lot of ground, from 1970s communities along Fish Creek to brand new streets at the city's southern edge. Serenity Decks builds and replaces composite and PVC decks across all of it.
When most people say south Calgary they mean the communities on either side of Fish Creek Provincial Park: Canyon Meadows, Midnapore, Sundance, Shawnessy, Somerset, Evergreen, Bridlewood and Woodbine, and newer areas like Silverado, Chaparral, Walden and Legacy.
There is also an inner-city community officially named South Calgary, beside Marda Loop in the southwest. We build there too. Wherever you are in the south, the process is the same: a free on-site consultation, a fixed written price and no deposit.
Local Conditions
What Decks in South Calgary Need
Replacing 1970s and 1980s decks
The older south communities are full of original wood decks that are due for replacement. We rebuild them in composite or PVC.
Homes backing onto green space
Many south Calgary lots back onto Fish Creek, a ridge or a pathway. A raised deck with glass railing makes the most of that outlook.
New-community first decks
At the south edge of the city we build first decks on new homes, including the permit for any deck over 0.6 m.
Permits
Deck Permits in South Calgary
South Calgary 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.
Both. We build across the south end of Calgary, on both sides of Fish Creek, and in the inner-city community named South Calgary beside Marda Loop.
Yes. We confirm the City's setback rules for your lot, including the distance to the rear property line, and design the deck to suit.
Usually. South Calgary 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.