Areas · Surrey, BC
Deck builders in Surrey
Surrey has every kind of deck project: new decks on Clayton and Grandview townhomes, replacements on 1980s and 90s homes in Fleetwood and Newton, and big covered decks on South Surrey's larger lots. Tell us about yours and we'll send it to up to three vetted Surrey-area builders.
- Covers Cloverdale, Clayton, Fleetwood, Newton, Guildford, South Surrey
- Permit usually needed
- Typical reply 1–2 business days
Local conditions
Lowland soil and big rain years
Parts of Surrey sit on low, wet ground, especially around Cloverdale and the Serpentine and Nicomekl lowlands, where footings sit in soft, damp soil for half the year. Builders often use deeper footings or helical piles there.
On higher ground in South Surrey and Panorama Ridge the issue is more often height: a walk-out lot can turn a simple deck into a raised one with engineering, stairs and guards.
Most requested in Surrey
By neighbourhood
What people in each part of Surrey usually build
| Neighbourhood | Typical lot | Common deck work |
|---|---|---|
| Cloverdale & Clayton | Townhomes and newer lots, some lowland | new deckscoverscomposite |
| Fleetwood & Guildford | Established homes from the 80s and 90s | deck replacementrailingsrepairs |
| Newton & Panorama Ridge | Larger lots, some slopes | raised decksstairscovers |
| South Surrey & Morgan Creek | Larger newer homes | covered decksglass railingscomposite |
Costs
Rough deck prices in Surrey
| Job | Typical range | What moves the price |
|---|---|---|
| Ground-level pressure-treated deck, 12 × 16 ft | $7,500 – $14,000 | Size, stairs, footings, access |
| Ground-level composite deck, 12 × 16 ft | $12,500 – $22,000 | Board line, stairs, frame protection |
| Second-storey composite deck, 300 sq ft, aluminum/glass railing | $35,000 – $65,000 | Height, engineering, stairs, railing type |
| New boards on a sound frame, 12 × 16 ft | $4,000 – $10,000 | Board type, frame fixes found once boards are off |
| Vinyl deck re-cover, about 200 sq ft | $3,000 – $7,000 | Plywood condition, railings, flashing |
| Covered deck, 12 × 16 ft (deck and roof) | $20,000 – $45,000 | Roof type, engineering, permits |
Budget ranges in CAD before GST. Your quotes are based on a site visit.
Questions
Surrey deck questions
How much does a deck cost in Surrey?
As a rough guide, a 12 × 16 ft ground-level deck in Surrey runs about $7,000–$14,000 in pressure-treated wood and $12,000–$20,500 in composite, before railings and permits. Raised and covered decks cost more. Use the deck cost calculator for your own size and height.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Surrey?
Usually yes. Surrey says you need a building permit in most cases when adding a deck to a house, and it publishes no height exemption. Rules change, so confirm with the municipality before you build. Our Surrey deck permit page has the details and the official link.
How many builders will contact me?
Up to 3. We only send your request to vetted builders who cover Surrey and do your kind of deck work.
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