Deck Building in Brewster, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a deck builder for homes in Brewster, MA, including Brewster Village, East Brewster and West Brewster. We do new decks, deck replacements and composite decking from Trex and TimberTech, and homeowners rate us 5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews. We serve Brewster and the rest of the Lower Cape from our office in Centerville.
5.0 stars from 46 Google reviews · Licensed and fully insured · Office in Centerville, MA · Free written estimates · A dedicated crew for each trade
Deck Building for Brewster homes
Decks and porches for wooded lots, built in composite, PVC or hardwoods that handle shade and damp better than standard lumber.
Brewster is entirely within the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District, so most visible exterior work needs to go through the local committee. Many homes sit in wooded lots where shade and moisture shorten the life of roofs and decks.
Brewster is known as the sea captains' town, and a town-wide inventory surveyed more than 300 houses that are a century old or more. Work on these homes is about restraint: matching shingle exposure and trim profiles, keeping original details where they can be saved and making new work hard to tell from old.
Away from Route 6A, many Brewster homes sit in deep shade on wooded lots around the ponds. Shade and moisture shorten the life of roofs and decks, so we pay close attention to ventilation, flashing at every wall and chimney, and decking materials that dry out well.
About 42 percent of Brewster homes were used seasonally in 2020, higher than the Cape average. We plan projects around when you are here, keep you updated while you are not, and close the house up at the end of every day.
Approvals that can apply in Brewster
Brewster Old King's Highway Historic District Committee
Covers the land north of the center line of Route 6, which is most of the town. Exterior changes, fences, signs, new construction and demolition need approval. Exemption certificates are available for architectural asphalt shingles in black, gray or weatherwood, or natural cedar at no more than 5 inch exposure, and for small sheds and low fences.
Building Department
Administers and enforces the OKH Act together with the committee, issues building permits through the town's OpenGov portal and schedules inspections.
Conservation Commission
Reviews work near wetlands, ponds and the bay shore under the state Wetlands Protection Act and the Brewster Wetlands Protection Bylaw. A separate town stormwater bylaw also applies.
What homeowners say on Google
“Jonathan and his team are the best. He is reliable, professional and his work is excellent. We have done a complete renovation of our shingles, gutters, doors, windows, deck, patio, and bulkhead.”
How we handle decks
A deck is one of the best investments you can make in a Cape Cod home. It extends your living space outdoors and, if built right, adds real value to your property. We build with pressure-treated lumber, composite decking (TimberTech, Trex), and PVC, each with its own strengths depending on your budget and how much maintenance you want to do.
What's Included
- Pressure-treated & composite decking
- TimberTech & Trex materials
- Custom railings & balusters
- Pergolas & shade structures
- Permit-ready designs
- Ground-level & elevated decks
- Deck repairs & refinishing
- Free estimates, no obligation
Brewster Building Department
Town Offices, 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631
508-896-3701 ext. 1125
Cape Cod Bay, Brewster Flats, Long Pond, Cliff Pond
ZIP codes 02631, 02640
FAQ
Deck Building in Brewster, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for deck building in Brewster?
A new or rebuilt deck needs a building permit with footing and framing details, and work near wetlands, ponds or the shore also goes through the Conservation Commission. In Brewster, permits go through the Brewster Building Department at Town Offices, 2198 Main Street, Brewster, MA 02631, 508-896-3701 ext. 1125. Exterior changes in Brewster can also need review by the Brewster Old King's Highway Historic District Committee and the Conservation Commission, depending on where the house sits, so it is worth checking before work is scheduled.
What decking lasts longest in Cape Cod's salt air?
Capped composite boards such as TimberTech and Trex and all-PVC boards hold up best near the ocean because they do not rot, splinter or need staining. Pressure-treated wood costs less up front but needs cleaning and sealing every one to three years. The framing underneath should use hardware rated for coastal exposure.
Can you replace the deck boards and keep the frame?
Sometimes. If the joists, beams, ledger and footings are sound and properly attached, new decking and railings can go on the existing frame. We check the ledger connection and the condition of the framing first, because new boards on a weak structure is money spent in the wrong place.
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