Deck Builder in Louisville & Surrounding KY

Deck Builder from E & J General Contracting — a family-owned crew working across Louisville, Bullitt County, and central Kentucky.

About Our Decks Work

Custom wood and composite decks built on real footings — multi-level, wraparound, screened, or simple. Built to outlast the neighbors.

We design and build custom decks across Louisville and the surrounding counties — pressure-treated, cedar, or composite (Trex, TimberTech, Azek). Every deck we build sits on properly poured footings dug below the Kentucky frost line, framed to code, and finished with hardware that won't bleed rust streaks down your boards in two years.

Who This Is For

  • Homeowners adding a back deck, wraparound, or multi-level outdoor space
  • Property owners replacing a rotted or unsafe existing deck
  • Folks who want a screened or covered deck for year-round use
  • Custom builds with built-in benches, planters, or hot-tub framing

What's Included

  • Concrete pier footings dug below 30-inch frost line
  • Pressure-treated framing with hot-dip galvanized or stainless hardware
  • Composite, cedar, or PT decking — your call
  • Hidden fasteners on composite for clean board faces
  • Code-compliant railings, stairs, and guard heights
  • Permit pulling and final inspection coordination
  • Stain or sealer on wood decks at completion

Our Process

  • Design & quote

    We walk the site, measure, talk through layout and material options, and write a fixed-price quote with a 3D-ish sketch.

  • Permit & footings

    Pull the permit, call 811, dig pier holes below frost, pour concrete footings with proper post bases.

  • Frame

    Set posts, beams, and joists per span tables. Block, brace, and inspect before any decking goes down.

  • Deck & finish

    Lay decking with consistent gaps, install railings and stairs, stain or seal, and walk the final inspection with you.

Equipment We Run

  • Mini excavator & auger for footings
  • Mitre & track saws
  • Framing nailers & impact drivers
  • Laser level & string lines
  • Hidden-fastener tools for composite

Pricing

Pressure-treated decks in Kentucky run $35–$50 per square foot installed. Cedar runs $45–$65. Composite (Trex, TimberTech) runs $55–$85 per square foot depending on board line. A standard 16x20 PT deck typically lands $11,000–$16,000. Multi-level, screened, or roofed adds significantly. Footings, permit, and finish are always included in our number.

Decks FAQs

  • Pressure-treated, cedar, or composite — what should I pick?

    PT is the budget-friendly workhorse and lasts 15–25 years with regular sealing. Cedar looks beautiful and ages naturally but costs more. Composite (Trex/TimberTech) is the lowest maintenance — no staining ever — but costs the most up front. We'll talk you through the math for your situation.

  • Do I need a permit for a deck in Louisville or Bullitt County?

    Yes for any deck over 30 inches off grade or attached to the house. We pull the permit and handle the inspection. Free-standing low patios under 30 inches usually don't need one.

  • How long does it take to build a deck?

    Most residential decks take 5–10 working days from footing pour to final railing — weather permitting. Larger multi-level or composite jobs run 2–3 weeks.

  • Will my deck be code-compliant for resale?

    Yes. We frame to current Kentucky residential code, use proper joist hangers and ledger flashing, and meet 36-inch railing height with 4-inch baluster spacing. Inspectors sign off on what we build.

  • Can you tear out my old deck?

    Yes. Tear-out and haul-off typically adds $1,500–$3,500 depending on size and how it was attached.

Where We Do Decks Work

Decks crews run across Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, Hardin, and Meade counties. Pick your city for local soil, permit, and pricing notes.

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