Deck Building in Falmouth, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a deck builder for homes in Falmouth, MA, including Woods Hole, North Falmouth, West Falmouth, East Falmouth, Teaticket, Waquoit and Hatchville. 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 Falmouth and the rest of the Upper 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 Falmouth homes
Decks and stairs for Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound homes, built in composite, PVC or hardwood with railings that keep the view.
Falmouth has a long shoreline that runs from Buzzards Bay around to Vineyard Sound. Coastal homes see wind-driven rain and salt air, and Falmouth has its own local historic districts, so it pays to check requirements before changing a façade.
Falmouth has about 68 miles of shoreline, running from Buzzards Bay around Woods Hole to Vineyard Sound and Waquoit Bay. Homes on the water take wind and salt from two directions, and waterfront decks, windows and siding are built for that exposure.
Falmouth's housing is older than most of the Upper Cape: according to the town's 2024 Housing Production Plan, only about one in ten homes was built in 2000 or later. Many of these houses are ready for basements finished into living space, new staircases, updated baths and a full exterior done at once.
The town has seven local historic districts, in Davisville, Falmouth Village, North Falmouth, Quissett, Waquoit, West Falmouth and Woods Hole. Visible exterior changes there are reviewed by the Falmouth Historical Commission, while routine repair with no change in look can be approved administratively.
Approvals that can apply in Falmouth
Falmouth Historical Commission (local historic districts)
Reviews exterior work visible from a street, park or the water in the seven local historic districts, including additions, renovations, sheds, fences and stone walls. Changes in design, materials or color need a certificate of appropriateness after a public hearing.
Demolition delay
Buildings on Falmouth's List of Significant Buildings, outside the historic districts, are subject to a twelve month demolition delay.
Conservation Commission
Under the Falmouth Wetlands Bylaw and the state Act, work within 100 feet of wetlands, marshes, banks, beaches or dunes needs Conservation Commission review.
What homeowners say on Google
“Attention to detail was great. My husband is hard to please and he was more than satisfied with the stairs built down to our beach. New roof looks great. No mess was left behind.”
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
Falmouth Building Department
Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540
508-495-7470
Buzzards Bay, Vineyard Sound, Waquoit Bay
ZIP codes 02540, 02536, 02543, 02556
FAQ
Deck Building in Falmouth, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for deck building in Falmouth?
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 Falmouth, permits go through the Falmouth Building Department at Town Hall, 59 Town Hall Square, Falmouth, MA 02540, 508-495-7470. Exterior changes in Falmouth can also need review by the Falmouth Historical Commission (local historic districts), the Demolition delay 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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