Deck Building in Harwich, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a deck builder for homes in Harwich, MA, including Harwich Center, Harwich Port, West Harwich, East Harwich and Pleasant Lake. 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 Harwich 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 Harwich homes
Decks, porches and stairs in TimberTech, Trex, PVC or hardwood, with railings and hardware chosen for salt air and a structure that is permitted and built to code.
Harwich Port and West Harwich face Nantucket Sound, where summer cottages and year-round homes sit close to the water. Outdoor showers, decks and cedar shingle repairs are typical projects for homes this close to the water.
Harwich's south shore faces Nantucket Sound, with Allen, Wychmere and Saquatucket harbors and the Herring River cutting inland. Homes near the water are built for summer living, so decks, porches and outdoor showers take as much weather as the roof does.
Close to half of Harwich homes have been seasonal or occasional residences. On a summer house the goal is a deck and exterior that can sit closed up all winter and look right in June: composite or PVC decking, stainless hardware, and trim that will not cup or rot.
Harwich Center has a local historic district along Main and Parallel Streets, and the town reviews demolition of any building 100 years or older. Both are worth knowing about before an addition or a major exterior change on an older house.
Approvals that can apply in Harwich
Harwich Historic District and Historical Commission
Acts as the Historic District Commission for the Harwich Center Historic District, where construction, demolition and exterior alterations are approved before a building permit is filed. As the Historical Commission it also reviews full or partial demolition of any building 100 years or older, townwide.
Conservation Commission
Applies the state Wetlands Protection Act, the Harwich Wetlands Protection Bylaw and the town's Water Dependent Structures Bylaw to work near wetlands, harbors and the shore.
Building Department
Building permit applications in Harwich are filed online through the town's OpenGov portal.
What homeowners say on Google
“BDHI renovated our basement into livable space, built an office, rebuilt our deck, reshingled, as well as many other projects. After procuring several estimates theirs was the most detailed, clear and fairly priced.”
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
Harwich Building Department
Town Hall, 732 Main Street, Harwich, MA 02645
508-430-7506
Nantucket Sound, Allen Harbor, Wychmere Harbor, Saquatucket Harbor, Herring River, Long Pond
ZIP codes 02645, 02646, 02656, 02661, 02671
FAQ
Deck Building in Harwich, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for deck building in Harwich?
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 Harwich, permits go through the Harwich Building Department at Town Hall, 732 Main Street, Harwich, MA 02645, 508-430-7506. Exterior changes in Harwich can also need review by the Harwich Historic District and Historical Commission and the Conservation Commission, depending on where the house sits, so it is worth checking before work is scheduled.
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Harwich?
Yes. A new deck needs a building permit, filed online with the Harwich Building Department. If the house is near wetlands, a harbor or the shore, the Conservation Commission may need to review it as well. We prepare both.
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.
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