Custom Deck Builder in Binghamton, NY

A custom deck in the Southern Tier typically runs $25 to $60 per square foot installed. A 300 sq ft pressure-treated wood deck usually comes in around $8K–$18K; the same size in Trex composite runs $15K–$35K. Multi-level or curved builds with pergolas and lighting can exceed $35K. See our full pricing breakdown or request an itemized estimate — every quote is free, on-site, and broken down line by line.

Yes. Any deck over 30 inches off the ground requires a building permit under the 2020 NY State Residential Code. Most municipalities in Broome County also require permits for attached decks of any height. Fees usually run $50–$300 depending on town and project size.

We handle the entire permit process for you — drawings, footing plans, snow-load specs, and inspection coordination. You don't have to set foot in a town office.

From signed contract to handoff, a typical project runs 4–8 weeks in our area:

• 1–2 weeks for design and material selection
• 2–3 weeks for permit review and material ordering
• 1–3 weeks for actual on-site construction

Trex orders, weather, and town permit queues affect the schedule — we'll give you firm dates before any deposit changes hands. See our 5-step process for the full breakdown.

Composite boards like Trex Transcend and Enhance resist rotting, warping, splintering, and insect damage in ways pressure-treated wood simply cannot — especially through our freeze-thaw winters.

You skip annual staining, sanding, and sealing. You also get a 25-year limited residential warranty from Trex on materials, and dozens of colors to choose from. Try our deck color visualizer to compare combinations live.

That's exactly what we engineer for. Frost in our region can reach 42 inches below grade, so every footing we pour goes that deep on undisturbed soil — preventing the spring-thaw heave that wrecks shallower decks. We size joists and beams for a 40 PSF live load plus accumulated snow, and use stainless or G185 hot-dip galvanized fasteners that don't corrode in winter conditions.

Read more about our climate-grade engineering.

Two coverages on every build:

• Trex 25-Year Limited Residential Warranty on composite boards — covers structural defects, staining, and fading
• American Deck Builders written workmanship guarantee on installation

If anything isn't right, owner Brendon Lawrence handles it personally. That's not marketing copy — it's the same number you'll keep on file.

Some clear signs you need professional repairs — or a full rebuild:

• Loose or wobbly railings or stairs
• Soft, spongy boards (poke with a screwdriver — if it sinks in, it's rotting)
• Visible rust or pulled fasteners at the ledger or post bases
• Ledger pulling away from the house

If the framing is sound, we can often resurface with new Trex boards and keep your structure. If footings or beams are compromised, full replacement is safer and almost always more cost-effective long-term. We'll tell you honestly which path makes sense.

We build across Broome, Tioga, Tompkins, and Chenango counties in New York, plus border towns in northern Pennsylvania. That includes Binghamton, Ithaca, Vestal, Johnson City, Endicott, Apalachin, Owego, Cayuga Heights, Cortland, and more.

We routinely travel up to ~60 miles from Binghamton. Don't see your town? Check the service-area map or just ask.

Absolutely — design is included in every estimate. We'll measure your yard, sketch a custom layout that works with your home's lines and your slope, and walk you through Trex board and railing colors using our on-page color visualizer. You can save your color picks and send them with your estimate request.

If you'd rather start with a blank page, just describe what you want — pool deck, screen room, curved boards, multi-level — and we'll put a sketch on paper.

Three main systems, all installable on new builds or retrofitted onto existing decks:

• Post-cap lights — soft ambient glow along the railing line
• Stair-riser lights — safety + drama on every step
• Integrated LED strips — under-rail and under-bench accent lighting

Most projects use a low-voltage transformer hidden under the deck, so it's safe, code-compliant, and dimmable. See more on our deck lighting service page.