Outdoor living, built for the long run.

Installed pricing in our area generally runs: pressure-treated wood $35–$50/sq.ft., composite (Trex, TimberTech) $50–$75/sq.ft., and full PVC (Azek) $65–$90/sq.ft. A common 16'×20' (320 sq. ft.) composite deck with railings, lighting, and stairs typically lands $16,000–$24,000 fully installed.

Cost drivers: height off the ground (raised decks need more substructure), railing material (cable and aluminum cost more than composite), and any add-ons like pergolas, built-in benches, or under-deck drainage systems.

For Ocean County homes — especially anything within a few miles of the bay or ocean — we steer most homeowners away from pressure-treated wood. Salt air and constant humidity dry it out and twist it within a few seasons.

Composite (Trex, TimberTech) is the value pick: 25-year warranty, no staining, looks great. Full PVC (Azek) is the premium choice — completely impervious to moisture, won't fade as much, and stays cooler underfoot than dense composites.

Every Ocean County township requires a permit for new deck construction and most resurface jobs. Berkeley, Lacey, Stafford, and Brick all enforce 2021 IRC residential code on footings, ledger fastening, joist hangers, and railing height. We pull permits, provide engineered drawings when needed, and meet inspectors on site.

On flood-zone properties (LBI, Beach Haven West, parts of Mantoloking), additional elevation requirements apply. We've built in these zones plenty of times and know what the inspectors look for.