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Deck Builder by Big Chief Fence Builders in Des Moines, Iowa
Deck builder · Des Moines, Iowa

Deck Builder in Des Moines Iowa

Composite deck and wood deck installation with code-compliant deck railing, built by the same crew that builds your fence. Deck and fence packages, fast scheduling, fair pricing.

Free estimates
Licensed & insured
Financing available
FastEstimates in days, most jobs built within two weeks.
Fair pricedOne written fence quote. No surprises, no upsell.
Real serviceThe owner answers the phone and calls you back.
Deck Builder by Big Chief Fence Builders in Des Moines, Iowa
Licensed & insured · Des Moines

Deck builder · Des Moines, Iowa

Deck Builder in Des Moines Iowa

Composite deck and wood deck installation with code-compliant deck railing, built by the same crew that builds your fence. Deck and fence packages, fast scheduling, fair pricing.

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Free fence estimates · Serving Des Moines & central Iowa

Price a Deck the Fence Can Wrap

Tell us about the yard. Fast reply — usually the same day — and a fair written price.

Sound familiar?
Sound familiar?

A Tired Deck Makes the Whole Yard Feel Old

Sound familiar?
There's nowhere to sit outside.
A slab stoop and a lawn. You want a place for dinner and a grill.
The old deck is soft underfoot.
Rotted joists, popped nails, a wobbly rail that wouldn't pass inspection.
You're redoing the fence anyway.
One crew, one permit, one matching cedar look for fence and deck.

A deck is a structure. Footings below frost, proper ledger flashing and a railing that meets code aren't optional — they're the job.

Pick your material

Decks Framed for Iowa Code and Weather

All decks get concrete footings below 42 inches, treated framing, flashed ledgers and 36-inch railing that meets Iowa residential code.

Pressure-treated deck & rail
Good · budget

Pressure-treated deck & rail

Treated 5/4 decking and 2x2 baluster railing. Stain after it dries for a long life.

Lifespan15 yrs
UpkeepStain every 2–3 yrs
Composite with aluminum balusters
Best · no upkeep

Composite with aluminum balusters

Capped composite boards with hidden fasteners, cedar or composite posts and black aluminum balusters.

Lifespan25+ yrs
UpkeepWash only

Most families go composite deck with cedar posts — zero upkeep on the boards, matching wood on the rail. Request a free estimate.

Your fence crew

The Same Crew That Builds Your Fence

Local fence builders who've set posts in every kind of central Iowa ground — Polk County clay, Dallas County fill, Warren County hills. We show up when we say we will, show you material samples side by side, and give you one fair written price. No upsell, no surprises, and the owner picks up the phone.

Posts below frost line42"+ in crowned concrete, every post.
Licensed & insuredCertificates on request.
Permits & locates handledCity permit and Iowa One Call, done.
Fast, fair, friendlyQuick scheduling, fair pricing, real customer service. Financing available.
The Big Chief Fence Builders crew beside a cedar fence in progress
How it works

Three Steps to a Deck You Will Use

1

We walk your property line

You tell us what you need — privacy, pets, curb appeal, security. We measure, check grades and utility locates, and explain your options with no pressure.

2

You get a clear plan and price

A written estimate with materials, layout and timeline spelled out. No hidden fees. You decide when — or if — you want to move forward.

3

We build it right and clean up

Posts below frost line, crowned concrete, straight lines. We haul away the old fence and debris, and walk the finished job with you before we leave.

Recent work

Decks We Framed and Walked With You

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Before you book

What to Know Before You Build a Deck

How much does a deck builder charge in Des Moines?

Treated decks run $35–$50 per square foot installed, cedar $45–$60, composite $55–$80. A 12x16 composite deck with railing and stairs is typically $11,000–$15,000.

Do I need a permit for a deck?

Yes, for any deck attached to the house or over 30 inches high. We pull it, schedule the footing and final inspections, and build to the Iowa residential code.

Composite or cedar?

Composite if you never want to stain again and the budget allows. Cedar if you want real wood and a lower up-front cost and don't mind staining every few years.

How long does a deck take?

Most residential decks take one to two weeks including inspections. Footings and framing go in the first few days; decking and railing finish it.

Workmanship warranty

If a post we set heaves or a gate we hung sags, we come back and fix it. Materials carry the manufacturer's warranty on top.

Why not wait?

Every winter a leaning fence leans more. Lumber and labor don't get cheaper, and the dog isn't getting slower. Build it now and have the yard this season.

Risks of waiting or cutting corners

Soft Framing Turns a Repair Into a Rebuild

Leaning posts pull neighboring panels out of line until whole sections need replacing

Rotted rails and pickets turn a cheap repair into a full rebuild

Shallow-set posts heave more every winter — the fix costs more each year you wait

A failing fence means escaped pets, disputes with neighbors, and a hit to your home's value

Get a trusted fix
Leaning fence that needs deck builder in Des Moines, Iowa

A Usable Deck Starts With a Free Estimate

Free fence estimates across Des Moines and central Iowa. Fast scheduling, fair pricing, and a crew that calls you back. Most jobs built within two weeks.

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