Deck Builder in Barnstable County, MA
Mussato Building Group builds new decks and replaces old ones in Barnstable County, MA. We are a family-owned general contractor founded in 2004, with more than 100 projects completed and a 5.0 rating from 21 Google reviews. We are based in South Yarmouth, in the middle of the Cape, so every town is within about an hour, and we work across all 15 towns: Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth.
- Family-owned since 2004
- Licensed + insured in MA
- 100+ projects completed
- 5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews
- BBB accredited
Building a deck in Barnstable County
Barnstable County is Cape Cod: 15 towns, from Bourne and Falmouth at the canal to Provincetown at the tip, each with its own building department, board of health, and conservation commission.
Barnstable County meets Cape Cod Bay, Nantucket Sound, Buzzards Bay, and the Atlantic. Close to the water, a deck takes more wind, sun, and salt than one inland, so we use corrosion-resistant hardware and low-maintenance boards where the location calls for it, and we check whether the lot is in a FEMA flood zone before we size the footings.
Across the county the rules change from town to town: flood zones along the shore, the Old King’s Highway district along Route 6A, and Seashore district zoning on the Outer Cape. We check your town’s rules before we design.
Part of Barnstable County lies inside the Cape Cod National Seashore, where the town’s zoning has a separate Seashore district with its own limits on new structures and expansions. If your lot is in it, we confirm what the bylaw allows before we design.
Many Barnstable County houses are summer homes, which makes fall and winter a good time to build: the deck can be permitted, framed, and finished before you open the house in spring.
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Deck permits in Barnstable County
We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:
- Building permit from your town’s Building Department, with footing and framing details on the plans.
- Conservation Commission review if the deck is within 100 feet of a wetland, coastal bank, dune, or salt marsh.
- Flood-zone details on the plans if FEMA maps the lot in an AE or VE zone.
- A certificate from your town’s Old King’s Highway committee if the deck is in the historic district along Route 6A and can be seen from a public way.
- Seashore district zoning review if the lot is inside the Cape Cod National Seashore.
- New composite, PVC, and wood decks
- Deck replacement and tear-out
- Second-story and multi-level decks
- Stairs, landings, and entry steps
- Composite, PVC, cable, and wood railings
- Hot tub platforms framed for the load
- Footings, ledger flashing, and framing to code
- Permits and town approvals
Deck Builder in Barnstable County: FAQ
Do I need a permit for a deck in Barnstable County?
Yes, in most cases. A new or rebuilt deck needs a building permit from your town’s Building Department, and in the Old King’s Highway district along Route 6A a deck visible from the street also needs an OKH certificate. If the lot is near a wetland, dune, or the shore, your town’s Conservation Commission reviews it too. We handle the paperwork.
Which towns in Barnstable County do you build decks in?
All 15 of them: Barnstable, Bourne, Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Eastham, Falmouth, Harwich, Mashpee, Orleans, Provincetown, Sandwich, Truro, Wellfleet, and Yarmouth. We are based in South Yarmouth, in the middle of the Cape, so every town is within about an hour.
What decking holds up best in Barnstable County?
On a lot close to the water, composite or PVC boards with stainless or hot-dip galvanized hardware are the low-maintenance choice. Farther from the water, cedar and pressure-treated wood also work well if you are willing to clean and stain them every few years.
Can you replace an old deck in Barnstable County instead of building a new one?
Yes. We remove the old deck, inspect the ledger, posts, and footings, and rebuild on a sound structure. Reusing the footings is possible when they are in good shape and meet current code.
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