Decks are all we do. That focus is why we can tell you what will work on your slope, in your trees, on your budget — usually before we have even left the driveway.
Pre-designed, engineering already done. Same build standard, reduced price, faster start.
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Nothing off the shelf fits your space? We design one that does, around your land and your life.
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“I love the functionality of my current deck but need a fresh new look.” Same footprint, new everything.
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“Let’s start from scratch. I want to spend more time outside and need some creative direction.”
Start from scratch →
Engineered for the load, drained for the splash, and framed so the tub sits where you actually want it.
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Lights, fire pit, pergola, outdoor kitchen and living. You name it, we can handle it — or challenge us with something new.
See the portfolio →They are more than drawings, they are products — sized for real yards, real budgets and real life. Every Express Deck is built to the same standard as our custom work, priced up front, and ready to configure in the designer.
Our method
Inspecting and demolishing hundreds of failing decks has given us a unique opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past. Here is what we do differently, from the ground up.
An underground footing form sized to your deck’s specific load requirements, buried a minimum of 18″. Above ground, a 10″ round form standing at least 12″ proud so your posts stay rot free, mounted on a Simpson stand-off post base.
Most decks fail to dry rot at structural connections, where untreated lumber meets trapped organic material. Better hardware, flashing and technique let us avoid those wood-to-wood connections. We never flat block, so debris washes through instead of building up.
Locked in with FastenMaster stainless hidden fasteners, not vinyl clips. Every cut edge chamfered so the surface is smooth and snag free. Every deck picture-framed with a border board to hide cut edges and protect the rim joist.
The hardest place to keep cut edges covered. Each riser is mitered and epoxied into the stringer fascia for a seamless full wrap, then every step is picture-framed with the fascia overhung for definition and protection.
You know the wobbly, bulky, high-maintenance kind — the one you spend weekends sanding and tightening. We fit maintenance-free railing systems so you can spend the summer enjoying the view instead.
Now the fun stuff: lights, fire pit, pergola, outdoor kitchen and living. Accessories are usually what turns a deck into the place everyone actually wants to be.
Design online · No appointment needed
Pick your size, shape, decking and railing in 3D. Watch the price move as you change things. Send the finished design straight to Jake. Most people have a number in under five minutes.
Five of the fourteen, at full size.
Every deck we have photographed across Auburn, Meadow Vista and greater Placer County.
Trex, TimberTech and Fortress each run a builder programme. Platinum is the top rung of all three, and we hold it with every one.
Jake and his crew were great. We love our new deck and they worked with us to stay within our budget. They were very professional and finished the work in the time frame they said they would. I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family!
Very professional, neat and clean, crew who always showed up on time. Communication was extremely easy with the owner being very responsive to texts and phone calls. My new deck is BEAUTIFUL!
We wanted to extend our deck and Jake offered the best solution out of the other deck bids we received. His ideas turned out perfect for our location. His crew was efficient, tidy, meticulous with their craftsman attention to detail. We were extremely pleased with the finished product.
Still not convinced?
Design it yourself for an instant number, or call Jake and talk it through. Serving Auburn, Meadow Vista and greater Placer County.
