Decks
Pressure-treated, cedar, or composite. Footings below the frost line, ledger flashed properly into the house — the two details that separate a deck that lasts from one that pulls away from the wall.
Outdoor Living · Mercer, Burlington & Ocean County
Decks, Patios, Walkways, and Fencing in Central New Jersey
Built on footings that go below the frost line, with the permit pulled and the property line confirmed first.
- GAF Certified
- NJ & PA Licensed #13VH12943200 · PA214910
- $1M Insured
- Serving NJ since 2014
Contractor Solutions builds decks, paver patios, walkways, and fencing for homes across Mercer, Burlington, and Ocean counties in New Jersey. A standard attached deck takes one to two weeks; a paver patio takes three to five days. Footings are set below the 36-inch frost line and township permits are pulled as part of the job. Licensed NJ HIC #13VH12943200, $1M insured.
- Deck
- 1–2 weeks
- Patio
- 3–5 days
- Footings
- Below frost line
- Permits
- We pull them
What we build outside
Paver patios
Excavated, base-compacted, and edged so the pavers don't migrate. A patio is 80% what's underneath it.
Walkways & steps
Front walks, side paths, and steps that meet code on rise and run — the ones people actually use in the dark.
Fencing
Vinyl, wood, and aluminum. Posts set in concrete below frost, and property lines confirmed before we dig.
Recent decks, patios, and fencing are in the outdoor living gallery.
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Deck, patio, and fence questions
Do I need a permit to build a deck in New Jersey? +
Yes, in virtually every township — decks are structural and attached to the house. Fences and patios vary by municipality, and some towns regulate fence height and setback. Contractor Solutions pulls whatever permits your project needs and handles the inspections.
How deep do deck footings need to be in New Jersey? +
Below the frost line, which in central New Jersey is generally taken as 36 inches. Shallower footings heave in winter and pull the deck out of level within a few seasons. This is one of the most common shortcuts we're called out to fix on someone else's work.
Composite or wood decking? +
Composite costs more up front and effectively ends the sanding-and-staining cycle, which is why most people choose it now. Pressure-treated wood is the lower-cost option and looks good if you commit to refinishing it every few years. Cedar sits in between and is the best-looking of the three when new.
How long does a deck or patio take to build? +
A standard attached deck usually runs one to two weeks from first dig to final rail, plus township inspection scheduling. A paver patio typically takes three to five days depending on size and how much excavation the grade requires.
Can you build in winter? +
Decks and fencing, generally yes — frozen ground makes digging harder but not impossible, and winter scheduling is often faster. Paver patios and anything involving concrete or mortar are better held for temperatures that stay above freezing.