Deck Building in Sandwich, MA
Best Deal Home Group is a deck builder for homes in Sandwich, MA, including Sandwich Village, East Sandwich and Forestdale. 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 Sandwich 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 Sandwich homes
Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod, and the area along Route 6A falls inside the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way there usually need approval from the town's historic committee before work starts.
Sandwich was settled in 1637 and is home to the Hoxie House, described as the oldest house on Cape Cod. Along Route 6A and in the village center, antique homes sit next to well kept capes and colonials, and new work has to respect the proportions, trim and materials of the street.
Everything north of Route 6, from the Bourne line to the Barnstable line and down to the low water mark on Cape Cod Bay, is inside the Old King's Highway Regional Historic District. Exterior changes there go through the Sandwich OKH committee, which offers both certificates of appropriateness and simpler certificates of exemption.
South of Route 6, in Forestdale and the neighborhoods around the ponds, homes are mostly single-family houses on wooded lots. There, roofing, siding and deck projects usually need only a building permit, and the focus shifts to shade, moisture and ventilation.
Approvals that can apply in Sandwich
Old King's Highway Historic District Committee
Reviews all exterior changes to buildings, signs and other construction north of the center line of Route 6. A certificate of appropriateness covers general work and demolition; a certificate of exemption covers qualifying solar, sheds, fences and certain like-for-like work. Applications are handled by Planning & Development.
Building Department
Issues building permits at 100 Route 6A, with applications filed online through PermitEyes.
Conservation Commission
Applies the state Wetlands Protection Act and the Sandwich Wetlands Bylaw to work near wetlands, ponds, marshes and the bay shore.
What homeowners say on Google
“His crew arrives on time, are courteous, clean up every day and do beautiful work. We could not be happier with the results of the new cedar shake siding, portico over garage doors, custom IPE trellis and Mahogany wind wall under the deck and steps.”
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
Sandwich Building Department
100 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563
508-888-4200
Cape Cod Bay, Cape Cod Canal
ZIP codes 02563, 02537, 02644
FAQ
Deck Building in Sandwich, MA: common questions
Do I need a permit for deck building in Sandwich?
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 Sandwich, permits go through the Sandwich Building Department at 100 Route 6A, Sandwich, MA 02563, 508-888-4200. Exterior changes in Sandwich can also need review by the 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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