Woburn, MA
Deck Construction in Greater Boston
A deck is an outdoor structure that has to carry people and furniture and survive every New England winter. We build the part you do not see — footings, framing, and flashing — as carefully as the surface you walk on.
VB Construction builds custom decks across Greater Boston in wood and composite. Every deck starts below grade with footings set beneath the frost line, then a properly sized and connected frame, a correctly flashed ledger where it attaches to the house, and code-compliant railings and stairs. That structure is what determines whether a deck stays solid for decades.
On top of sound structure, we build the deck you actually want — the layout, levels, railing style, stairs, and built-in details that fit how you will use the space. We size and lay out the framing for your chosen surface so the finished deck is solid underfoot with no bounce.
Deck building is the core of our deck, porch, and patio building, and it is where the structure underneath matters most.
The ledger and the footings
Two details cause most deck failures: a poorly attached or unflashed ledger, and footings that heave. We bolt the ledger correctly and flash it so water sheds away from the house rather than rotting the rim behind it, and we set footings deep enough that frost cannot lift them. Get those two right and the rest of the deck follows.
What's included
- Footings set below the frost line
- Properly sized framing and posts
- Flashed, code-compliant ledger connection
- Wood or composite decking and railings
- Stairs, landings, and built-in details
- Permit and inspections handled
Best for: Homeowners adding a new deck or replacing an aging one that has started to sag, rack, or pull from the house.
Frequently asked questions
How long will a new deck last?
A properly built composite deck on sound framing can last decades with minimal upkeep; a wood deck lasts well too with regular sealing. The framing and footings underneath outlast the surface, which is why we build them to a higher standard than the boards on top.