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Deck Replacement, Orleans, MA

Deck Replacement in Orleans, MA

Mussato Building Group replaces and repairs decks in Orleans, 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 16 miles away, and we work across Orleans Village, East Orleans, and South Orleans.

Family-owned since 2004
Licensed + insured in MA
100+ projects completed
5.0 stars from 21 Google reviews
BBB accredited

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Local Work

Replacing a deck in Orleans

Orleans is where the Lower Cape meets the Outer Cape, with water on the bay, on Pleasant Bay, and on the ocean at Nauset Beach.

Decks close to the bay, 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 Orleans, we start underneath, with the footings and the ledger, and rebuild with corrosion-resistant hardware and, if you want, boards that never need staining.

With water on the bay, on Pleasant Bay, and on the ocean, many Orleans lots fall inside the Conservation Commission’s 100-foot buffer, so that review is often part of the schedule.

If your Orleans 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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What Clients Say

“As the General Manager of Pretty Picky Properties I’ve had the pleasure of working with Joe and his team for nearly 10 years. Joe’s carpentry skills are unmatched. He’s always respectful, finishes on time, priced well, and transparent from start to finish. You will not regret hiring Mussato Building Group.”

Kris, General Manager, Pretty Picky Properties

Permits & Approvals

Deck permits in Orleans

We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and schedule the inspections. Here is what a project like this usually needs:

Building permit from the Orleans 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 certificate from the Orleans Old King’s Highway committee if the new deck changes what can be seen from a public way in the historic district.

What we build in Orleans

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

Questions

Deck Replacement in Orleans: FAQ

Do I need a permit to replace a deck in Orleans?

Usually, yes. Rebuilding the structure needs a building permit from the Orleans Building Department, and the new deck has to meet the current code. Near a wetland, dune, or the shore, the Orleans Conservation Commission reviews it too. We handle the paperwork.

Do you replace decks in Orleans Village and East Orleans?

Yes. We replace and repair decks all over Orleans, including Orleans Village, East Orleans, and South Orleans. Our base in South Yarmouth is about 16 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 Orleans?

Close to the bay, 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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