Deck Building in Provincetown, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a deck builder for homes in Provincetown, MA. 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 Provincetown and the rest of the Outer 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 Provincetown homes
Provincetown has dense, older housing stock and its own historic district commission, so exterior projects often involve careful repair of original trim, clapboard and shingles. Tight lots also make staging and material deliveries part of the plan.
Provincetown's town plan describes its housing as the oldest on Cape Cod, and about four in ten homes were built before 1940. Houses sit close together along Commercial and Bradford Streets, so staging, deliveries and keeping neighbors' property protected are part of planning any job.
Roughly three quarters of the town's land is National Seashore, which keeps homes in a narrow strip along the harbor. Many buildings are condos or multi-unit houses, which means association approvals often come before town permits.
Provincetown is a Green Community, so the Stretch Energy Code applies and residential applications need to show compliance with the 2021 energy code. Windows, insulation and roofing assemblies are chosen with that in mind.
Approvals that can apply in Provincetown
Provincetown Historic District Commission
Reviews exterior features visible from a public way in the Provincetown Historic District. Its guidelines cover windows (no framing down historic openings, muntins suited to the style), roofs (wood shakes encouraged, asphalt in suitable colors), siding, decks, porches with wood railings and fences. Paint color, gutters and storm windows are exempt.
Provincetown Historical Commission
Outside the historic district, a six month demolition delay applies to significant buildings over 50 years old. Inside the district, demolition is effectively prohibited except in extraordinary circumstances.
Conservation Commission
The Provincetown Wetlands Protection Bylaw is stricter than state law and covers wetlands, banks, beaches, dunes, flats, ponds of any size, flood zones and the 100 foot buffer to any of them.
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
Provincetown Building Department
Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657
508-487-7020
Provincetown Harbor, Cape Cod Bay, Atlantic Ocean
ZIP codes 02657
FAQ
Deck Building in Provincetown, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for deck building in Provincetown?
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 Provincetown, permits go through the Provincetown Building Department at Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, MA 02657, 508-487-7020. Exterior changes in Provincetown can also need review by the Provincetown Historic District Commission, the Provincetown Historical Commission 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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