Doylestown, PA / Bucks County

Deck Building in Doylestown, PA

New deck, new boards on an old frame, or railings that wobble, we come out, measure, check the frame and footings, and leave you a written estimate. It's free.

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Doylestown, PA

Decks in Doylestown: the short version

Dynasty Construction & Roofing builds and restores decks in Doylestown Borough and Doylestown Township, in Trex and TimberTech composite or wood. We're based in Warminster and licensed in Pennsylvania (PA215236). In both, a deck more than 30 inches off the ground needs a building permit, and we pull it. Call (267) 270-0791.

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Permits

Borough or township? The rules are different

A Doylestown address can be in the borough, the old town around the courthouse, or in Doylestown Township, which wraps around it. Each has its own permit office and its own historic review, so we check which one you're in first.

Which one are you?
Permit office
Borough Hall, 10 Doyle Street
Every deck
Needs a permit, reviewed for zoning first
Over 30 inches
Building permit, with two sets of plans
Inspections
Pier holes before the pour, framing, and final
Historic district
Street-visible work over $2,000 needs a Certificate of Appropriateness

Local decks

What we look for on Doylestown decks

More than a quarter of borough houses were built before 1940. Most township houses went up between the 1970s and the 1990s. Either way, here's what we check first.

  • Two views side by side: new deck framing and joists before the boards go down, and a finished grey composite deck with white and black railings

    Footings and frame

    In the borough, the inspector looks at the pier holes before the concrete goes in. Footings go below the frost line at the depth the code sets, or the deck heaves every winter and takes the boards with it.

  • Weathered wood deck boards with moss and worn stain beside the back of a house

    Setbacks

    Both offices want to see how far the deck sits from the side and rear property lines before anything gets built, and the borough runs every deck past zoning first. We measure and draw the site plan before we price the job.

  • Deck resurfaced with brown composite boards and new white railings

    Composite or wood

    Trex and TimberTech boards don't rot, splinter or need staining, and they cost more up front. Pressure-treated wood costs less and needs sealing every couple of years. Either way, the frame underneath is treated lumber built to code. We'll price both if you want to compare.

Frame first

Repair or replace? We look underneath first

Most tired decks don't need tearing out. We check the frame, the footings and where the deck attaches to the house. If those are sound, new boards and railings usually do the job for a lot less than a new deck. If the frame is rotten, new boards on top won't fix it, and we'll tell you.

How a Doylestown deck job goes

  1. Free estimate

    We measure, look at what's there now, and check the frame and footings.

  2. Written estimate

    Boards, railings, framing and footings, each on paper, so you can see where the money goes.

  3. Permits

    We work out whether you're in the borough or the township, draw the site plan and construction details, and pull the zoning or building permit your deck needs.

  4. The build

    Footings go below the frost line at the depth your township sets, the frame goes up to code in treated lumber, and then the boards, stairs and railings.

In their words

What homeowners say

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  • Mirjeta GashiGoogle review

    Replacing a roof isn't something you do everyday. But in doing so you want to make sure you have someone knowledgeable, trustworthy, and efficient. When I met Rich and Jack from Dynasty Construction & Rofing they made me feel comfortable immediately. I knew they knew their stuff and they handled everything for me. I didn't have time to worry or doubt because their confidence and professionalism surpassed all my expectations. Jack walked me through everything step by step and answered any questions or concerns patiently. I definitely recommend them because they definitely have your best interest in mind.

  • Smokey IGoogle review

    I recently hired Dynasty Construction & Roofing to take care of some issues with my roof, including replacing missing shingles and recapping my chimney, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. From the start, they were responsive, professional, and easy to work with. They clearly explained the scope of work, provided a fair estimate, and showed up on time ready to get the job done. The quality of their workmanship really stood out and everything was completed with attention to detail, and you can tell they take pride in what they do. The new shingles blend in perfectly with the existing roof, and the chimney recap was done cleanly and securely. They also made sure to clean up thoroughly after the job, which I really appreciated.

  • Ergi DemirajGoogle review

    Rich and Jack & his team were outstanding! Their work is great & pricing is fair. We had a portion of our roof repaired that caused a severe leak (and hole) in our ceiling. They shared drone shots of the exterior as the work progressed. They also noticed other areas of concern & repaired at no additional cost. Jack also worked throughout the weekend to complete the inside drywall repair. Will definitely use for any future work! Highly recommend.

Price

What a new deck costs in Doylestown

We don't price decks over the phone. Composite costs more up front than wood, and a deck up on posts costs more than one near the ground. What moves the number is the size, the height, the boards you pick, the railings and stairs, and whether the frame underneath can stay.

Composite costs more on day one and a lot less every summer after. Wood costs less to build and needs sealing every couple of years. We'll price both if you want to compare.

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Doylestown

Questions about decks in Doylestown

Do I need a permit for a deck in Doylestown?

In the borough, every deck needs a permit, reviewed for zoning first, and one over 30 inches off the ground needs a building permit with two sets of plans. In the township, a deck over 30 inches or attached to the house goes on a building permit, and a lower freestanding one on a zoning permit.

How close to the property line can I build?

That depends on your zoning district. Both offices want a site plan showing the deck's distance to the side and rear lines, and the borough checks setbacks before it issues the permit. We draw it up and check before we design.

Can I put a hot tub on the deck?

Yes, with the right plans. In the township, a deck that holds a hot tub needs drawings signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania engineer or architect. We'll tell you up front if your design needs one.

How deep do deck footings go?

Below the frost line, at the depth your township's code sets. A footing that sits above it moves every winter, and the deck moves with it.

Trex or TimberTech, which is better?

Both make good composite boards. The difference is mostly the color range, the board profiles and the price of the line you choose. We go through the options with you at the estimate.

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Free, and nothing to book

Thinking about a new deck?

We'll come out, measure, check what's there now and leave you a written estimate. It costs nothing and you don't have to book anything. If the frame is sound and only the boards are tired, we'll tell you that.

Get a Free Deck EstimateOr call (267) 270-0791, answered 24 hours. PA License PA215236.