Deck Building in Orleans, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a deck builder for homes in Orleans, MA, including Orleans Village, East Orleans and South Orleans. 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 Orleans 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 Orleans homes
Rear decks and porches on Pleasant Bay and Nauset homes, planned with the 100 foot buffer zone in mind and built to stand up to salt air.
Orleans is the gateway to the Outer Cape and part of it lies in the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District. Homes near Nauset and Pleasant Bay deal with strong wind and salt spray.
Orleans touches more water than almost any Cape town: Cape Cod Bay at Rock Harbor, the Atlantic at Nauset, and Pleasant Bay and Little Pleasant Bay on the south and east. Orleans makes up about 72 percent of the Pleasant Bay Area of Critical Environmental Concern, so many waterfront projects start with a conservation filing.
The Old King's Highway district covers only the part of Orleans north and west of Route 6, from the Brewster line to the rotary and then along the Eastham line to the bay. East Orleans, South Orleans and the Pleasant Bay and Nauset side are outside it, where a building permit and, near the water, a conservation filing are the main approvals.
Nearly half of Orleans homes are seasonal, and the median house dates to the late 1970s, so many are due for new roofs, decks and windows. On a second home we plan the work for when you are away and keep you updated with photos and video.
Approvals that can apply in Orleans
Old King's Highway Historic District Committee
Covers Orleans north and west of Route 6. Exterior changes visible from a public way need a certificate. In-kind shingle or clapboard replacement is maintenance. Exemption certificates cover natural cedar or approved-color asphalt roofs at up to 5 inch exposure, cedar or clapboard siding, gutters, storm windows and wood decks at the rear of single-family homes.
Orleans Historical Commission
Outside the historic district, a twelve month demolition delay applies to significant buildings, including those built in or before 1920 that are on or eligible for a historic register.
Conservation Commission
Any work in a wetland or within the 100 foot buffer zone, including sheds, fences and decks, needs prior approval under the state Act and the Orleans Wetlands Bylaw. Beaches, dunes, coastal banks and salt marshes are protected.
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
Orleans Building Department
Town Hall, 19 School Road, Orleans, MA 02653
508-240-3700 ext. 2455
Pleasant Bay, Nauset Harbor, Town Cove, Rock Harbor, Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic Ocean
ZIP codes 02653, 02643, 02662
FAQ
Deck Building in Orleans, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for deck building in Orleans?
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 Orleans, permits go through the Orleans Building Department at Town Hall, 19 School Road, Orleans, MA 02653, 508-240-3700 ext. 2455. Exterior changes in Orleans can also need review by the Old King's Highway Historic District Committee, the Orleans Historical Commission and the Conservation Commission, depending on where the house sits, so it is worth checking before work is scheduled.
Do I need Conservation Commission approval for a deck in Orleans?
If the deck is in a wetland or within 100 feet of one, including beaches, dunes, coastal banks and salt marshes, yes. Orleans requires prior approval even for sheds, fences and decks in the buffer zone. We prepare the filing with the building permit.
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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