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Deck builder in Largo and Seminole, FL
Composite and wood decks in Largo, Seminole, Pinellas Park and the Belleair beaches.
We build composite and wood decks in Largo, Seminole, Pinellas Park, Belleair and Indian Rocks Beach, the middle of Pinellas County between St. Pete and Clearwater.
Building a deck in Largo and Seminole
- City or county permits: Largo and Pinellas Park run their own building departments. Many Seminole-area homes are in unincorporated Pinellas and go through Pinellas County. We check your address and pull the right permit. See deck permits.
- Ranch homes on slabs: Most homes here sit close to the ground, which makes ground-level composite decks off a slider a common, affordable project.
- Beaches next door: Indian Rocks Beach and the Belleair beaches get salt air, so we switch to stainless hardware and PVC or capped composite there.
- Older pine decks: Many 1970s and 1980s homes have original pine decks that are rotting at the posts. See deck replacement.
Deck services in Largo
- New composite decks: Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon, Deckorators and MoistureShield, on concrete footings with framing at 12 inches on center.
- Deck replacement: Tear-out of old pine decks, new footings and framing, and new boards. Common on 1960s–1980s ranch homes on slabs.
- Deck repair: Soft boards, rotted posts, loose ledgers and wobbly railings when the rest of the deck is sound.
- Railings and stairs: Aluminum, cable and composite railings, plus stairs wrapped to match.
- Pergolas and covers: Shade over all or part of the deck.
Choosing boards for a Largo deck
Most of Largo is away from salt spray, so standard capped composite with coated hardware is the best value. Around Indian Rocks Beach and the Belleair beaches, where decks stay damp and shaded, capped composite or PVC beats pine by a wide margin.
| Spot | Boards | Hardware | Railing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Largo backyard | Capped composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon) | Coated, rated for treated lumber | Aluminum or composite |
| Shaded or near a lake | Capped composite or PVC | Coated or stainless | Aluminum or cable |
| Budget or rental | Pressure-treated pine | Coated | Wood or aluminum |
What a deck costs in Largo
Our recent ground-level composite quotes have run about $41 to $48 per square foot installed, including footings, framing, boards, fascia and hidden fasteners:
| Deck | Size | Installed price |
|---|---|---|
| Ground-level Trex deck | 16 × 12 (192 sq ft) | $7,889 |
| Ground-level Trex deck | 20 × 12 (240 sq ft) | $11,410 |
| Add: two runs of Trex-wrapped steps | — | $2,849 |
| Add: low-voltage deck lighting | — | $1,200 |
Raised decks, railing and premium board lines add to these numbers. The deck cost guide explains each line.
Permits and approvals in Largo
Deck permits here come from the City of Largo or Pinellas Park building departments, or Pinellas County for unincorporated Seminole-area homes. Villa and 55-plus communities usually need association approval. Here's how we handle it:
- We measure and draw a site plan and construction details.
- If you have an HOA or association, we send them the drawings and material samples first.
- We submit the permit and answer any review comments.
- The inspector checks the footings, the framing and the finished deck. We're there for each visit.
More detail is in our deck permit guide.
How long a deck takes
Permit review usually takes two to four weeks. Once the permit is issued, most decks take one to two weeks on site. Bigger, raised or multi-level decks take longer.
Neighborhoods we serve around Largo
Largo, Seminole, Pinellas Park, Belleair, Belleair Bluffs and Indian Rocks Beach.
Common questions
Do you replace old decks in Largo and Seminole?
Yes. Many older mid-Pinellas homes have original pine decks rotting at the posts. We tear them out and rebuild on new footings.
How much does a composite deck cost in Largo?
Our recent ground-level composite decks have run about $41 to $48 per square foot installed. A 16×12 Trex deck was $7,889 and a 20×12 was $11,410. Raised decks, railings and stairs cost more.
How long does it take to build a deck in Largo?
Usually two to four weeks for the permit, then one to two weeks of work on site for most decks.
What's the best decking material for Largo?
Capped composite such as Trex, TimberTech or Fiberon for most homes, and PVC for shaded, damp spots or beside a pool.