Custom decks built for New England
Angel Contracting designs and builds custom decks in Lynn, Peabody, Salem and across the North Shore: ground-level patios, raised and second-story decks, wraparounds and pool decks. Framed to last through the winters, finished in composite, wood or hardwood, and priced for real budgets.
Built around your yard
Every lot is different. These are the decks we build most, and most projects mix a few.
Ground-level & patio decks
Low platforms with wide steps that turn a back door into an outdoor room.
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Raised decks
Off a first floor on a sloped or high lot, finished with skirting so the underside looks clean.
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Second-story decks
Off an upstairs bedroom or kitchen, on wrapped columns, with covered space below.
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Wraparound & multi-level
Decks that turn a corner or step down in levels to follow the yard.
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Pool decks
Platforms and steps built around an above-ground pool, with gated railings.
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Pergolas & shade
A pergola over the deck for shade, privacy and somewhere to hang lights.
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A whole backyard, designed and built
Deck, pergola, stairs to the sunroom, a paver patio and lighting, planned together so every piece fits. The kind of project that turns a back door into the best room in the house.
- Composite deck & railings
- Pergola with string lighting
- Paver patio & fire-pit area
- Stairs up to the sunroom
From the ground up
An elevated deck off the back of a three-story home: footings and framing first, then low-maintenance TimberTech decking, railings and fascia.
- 1Before
- 2Framing
- 3Decking & rails
- 4Finished
Choose your decking
The biggest decision on any deck. Here’s the honest trade-off between the three we build with most.
Pressure-treated wood
- Look
- Classic wood that takes stain or paint
- Upkeep
- Clean and re-stain every few years
- Underfoot
- Natural wood; can check and splinter with age
- Budget
- Lowest up front
Composite
- Look
- Wood-grain boards in dozens of colors
- Upkeep
- Wash it. No staining or sealing
- Underfoot
- Won’t splinter; can run warm in full sun
- Budget
- Higher up front, far less upkeep
Hardwood
- Look
- Rich grain, oiled to bring out the color
- Upkeep
- Re-oil to keep the color, or let it silver
- Underfoot
- Dense, smooth and hard-wearing
- Budget
- Highest
PVC decking, and aluminum, cable or vinyl railings, are available too. We’ll bring samples to the walkthrough.
A deck is only as good as its frame
The boards are what you see. The frame is what decides whether the deck is still solid in twenty winters. It’s the part we don’t cut corners on.
- Footings below the frost lineSo the deck doesn’t heave and shift when the ground freezes and thaws.
- Pressure-treated framingJoists, beams and posts rated for ground contact and New England weather.
- A flashed ledgerWhere the deck meets the house, flashing keeps water out of your walls.
- Permitted & inspectedWe pull the permit and the town inspects the footings and framing before the boards go down.
Railings, stairs & lighting
The details you touch every day, designed in from the start instead of added on.
Railings
Composite, vinyl, aluminum or cable, in colors that suit the house and code-height for safety.
Stairs
Built wide and comfortable, with solid stringers and landings where the yard needs them.
Lighting
Post-cap, stair and rail lights so the deck works after dark and the steps are easy to see.
Repairs & resurfacing
Not every tired deck needs to come down. We’ll check the frame first and tell you straight whether it’s worth saving, then fix what needs fixing.
- Replace soft or cracked boards
- New railings and balusters
- Rebuild worn or loose stairs
- Resurface a sound frame with composite
- Stain, paint or seal
What shapes the price
Every deck is quoted for your yard and your house. These are the choices that move the number most.
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Deck questions
Serving Lynn, Peabody, Salem, Saugus, Revere, Melrose, Beverly and the rest of Greater Boston & the North Shore.
Call 781-513-9911Should I choose wood or composite decking?
Pressure-treated wood costs less up front and can be stained any color, but it needs cleaning and re-staining every few years. Composite costs more to build and far less to keep up: no staining, no splinters. We’ll price both so you can compare.
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Massachusetts?
In most cases, yes. A new deck, or one attached to the house, needs a building permit, and the town inspects the footings and framing. We file the permit and schedule the inspections.
Can you repair my deck instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. If the framing is sound, we can replace boards, railings and stairs, or resurface it in composite. If the structure is rotted or wasn’t built right, we’ll show you why a rebuild is the safer choice.
When is the best time to build a deck?
Most decks get built from spring through fall, and spring books up fast. Getting the walkthrough and permit done over the winter means you’re first in line when the ground thaws.
Can you build a deck off a second floor?
Yes. Second-story decks sit on posts or wrapped columns with proper footings and bracing, and can have a covered patio or storage underneath.
Can you add a pergola or lighting to my existing deck?
Usually, yes. We’ll check that the deck can carry a pergola, and lighting can often be added to existing posts and stairs.