Deck Replacement in Chatham, MA
Mussato Building Group replaces and repairs decks in Chatham, 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. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 13 miles away, and we work across Chatham Village, North Chatham, South Chatham, West Chatham, and Chathamport.
- Family-owned since 2004
- Licensed + insured in MA
- 100+ projects completed
- 5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews
- BBB accredited
Replacing a deck in Chatham
Chatham sits at the elbow of the Cape, surrounded by water on three sides, with shingled capes and summer cottages from its fishing-village past.
Decks close to the sound, Pleasant Bay, and the ocean wear out faster: salt air corrodes the hardware, and sun and wind break down the boards. When we replace a deck in Chatham, we start underneath, with the footings and the ledger, and rebuild with corrosion-resistant hardware and, if you want, boards that never need staining.
Much of Chatham’s shoreline is in FEMA flood zones, and its beaches and bluffs change from storm to storm, so a waterfront deck here starts with the flood map and the Conservation Commission.
In Chatham, our work includes the restoration of a 1904 cottage overlooking Chatham Light, which received a 2022 Chatham Preservation Award, and a modern coastal estate with a Nano Wall glass system and two custom staircases.
If your Chatham house is a summer home, fall and winter are the time to replace the deck, so it is ready when you open the house.
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Deck permits in Chatham
We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:
- Building permit from the Chatham Building Department: a rebuilt deck has to meet the current code.
- 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 check with Chatham’s Historical Commission if the deck is on a historic building.
- Tear-out and disposal of the old deck
- Inspection of footings, posts, and ledger
- New framing and ledger flashing where needed
- Composite, PVC, and wood decking
- New railings and stairs
- Board and railing repairs on sound framing
- Hot tub platforms and layout changes
- Permits and inspection
Deck Replacement in Chatham: FAQ
Do I need a permit to replace a deck in Chatham?
Usually, yes. Rebuilding the structure needs a building permit from the Chatham Building Department, and the new deck has to meet the current code. Near a wetland, dune, or the shore, the Chatham Conservation Commission reviews it too. We handle the paperwork.
Do you replace decks in Chatham Village and North Chatham?
Yes. We replace and repair decks all over Chatham, including Chatham Village, North Chatham, South Chatham, West Chatham, and Chathamport. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 13 miles away.
Repair or replace: how do I know?
Look underneath. If the joists, ledger, and posts are solid and only boards or railings are worn, a repair can work. Soft framing, a rotted ledger, rusted hangers, or footings that moved mean a replacement. We check it for you and put it in writing.
What decking lasts longest in Chatham?
Close to the sound, Pleasant Bay, and the ocean, composite or PVC boards with stainless or hot-dip galvanized hardware hold up best with the least upkeep. Cedar and pressure-treated wood still work well farther from salt air if you clean and stain them.
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