Get deck bids in Portland
The two questions that shape every Portland deck are material and structure: cedar is beautiful and local but wants yearly care, composite costs more and shrugs off the rain. Under either one, footings, framing, and railing height are where a deck is really built. Post your project and compare how real builders would do it.
What to put in your deck post
- 01Deck size and height off the ground, even roughly
- 02Material preference: cedar, other wood, or composite (or ask bidders to price both)
- 03New build, full rebuild, or re-deck over existing framing
- 04Railing and stair needs, and what the deck attaches to
- 05Photos of the space or the existing deck, including underneath if you can
- 06Any hot tub plans (structure has to be designed for the load)
Deck questions, answered
Cedar or composite?
Cedar is the Northwest classic: lower cost, real wood, needs cleaning and sealing to stay that way. Composite costs more up front and mostly just needs sweeping. Bids that price both give you the honest comparison in your own numbers.
Do decks need permits in Portland?
Many do, depending on height and attachment to the house, and railing rules kick in above certain heights. A good bid handles permitting rather than hoping nobody asks. If a bid seems cheap because it skips that, that is worth noticing.
Will contractors see my phone number?
No. Builders bid on the project itself: your written scope, photos, and budget range. Contact info is revealed only to the one bid you pick, and only when you pick it.
When do deck builders book up?
Summer decks get bid in spring. If you post in fall or winter you are competing with nobody, and builders filling their shoulder-season calendar bid sharper.
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