Enjoy Your Deck All Year Round!

Everyone who has a deck, or wants a deck, should plan on being able to enjoy it all year round. A deck is your outdoor sanctuary for summer lounging, fall fires, and where you can step outside and grill in the winter.

Reliable General Contracting is here for all your decking needs. From initial design and construction to repairing your existing deck steps, railings, or flooring - our team of carpenters meet regulations with an impeccable attention to design details.  If your deck is looking stained with mold and algae - give us a call for a pressure wash and stain. This will keep your deck looking sharp and extend it's lifespan by eliminating harmful elements that cause rot and carries bacteria.

COST: In our Montco area, the average treated wood deck will cost between $15 to $25 per square foot including installation. A cedar wood deck will cost $30 or more per square foot. A composite deck will cost $30 to $45 per square foot installed.

LIFESPAN: Decks constructed using high-quality wood can last up to 20 years or more with regular maintenance. Composite decks are said to last that long or longer, but the product hasn’t been around long enough to know for sure. However, the overall maintenance cost has proven to be less in composite vs. wood.

 MAINTENANCE : Composite requires far less maintenance. It never needs sanding, sealing or staining. However, it does need to be cleaned several times a year to remain in good condition. Wood decks need to be sanded, thoroughly cleaned and stained or sealed about every two to five years. Left untreated, wood decking will fade and eventually rot.

 MAINTENANCE COSTS : Consumer reporting estimates the cost for maintaining a wood deck over a 10 year period costing upwards of $5000, while the cost for maintaining a composite deck is estimated at less than $50 per year. Bottom line is that composite decking won’t break the bank, particularly when you consider the long-term savings.