Alki, Seattle · ZIP 98116
Alki's Trusted Deck
Builder Seattle, WA
An Alki deck can give you an outdoor room without losing a useful route around the house. We repair worn structures, renew cedar and plan new composite layouts around your doors, seating and the exposure at your address.
Free Phone Consultation · No Obligation
Describe the surface, railing or house connection that needs attention. We’ll discuss a visit and the access needed to inspect it.
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Deck construction, repairs & replacementALKI DECK PRICES
Alki Deck Prices
for Beach Cottages and Condos
Alki decks take salt air off Elliott Bay, which is hard on fasteners and wood. Composite and PVC start at $28 per sq ft, with stainless or coated hardware in the plan. Beach-cottage repairs start at $199.
We have been out to 2 decks in ZIP 98116 since August 2025.
Ask about up to 25% off.
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LOCAL SPECIALISTS · ZIP 98116
Salt Air and Small Cottages
on Alki
Choose the deck’s use first: a small beach-cottage landing, an open dining area or a carefully planned elevated space.
Alki homeowners have a long public shoreline nearby: Alki Beach Park follows Elliott Bay between Alki Point and Duwamish Head. At the park’s north end, Seattle Parks notes a bulkhead with cottages beside it. These are useful references for discussing an outdoor space connected to a smaller home. At your own address, measure the door opening, available yard and route around the deck before deciding its shape. We can compare retaining an existing footprint with a replacement that improves circulation.
If your deck faces open water, discuss wind and hardware exposure alongside the surface choice. Examine sheltered corners too: debris can remain against flashing while a sunny edge dries differently. We’ll inspect the actual connections and drainage path before recommending repairs or a coating system.
For an address around Alki Avenue SW, 63rd Avenue SW, 57th Avenue SW, compare Trex Transcend composite, TimberTech AZEK, Western Red Cedar, IPE hardwood. An Alki material choice should account for what you want to see and maintain. Cedar offers a renewable wood finish; composite and PVC have their own fastening and spacing details. Read IPE specifications before choosing a narrow-board layout. Product coverage depends on the line selected, with workmanship terms addressed separately.
The park’s shoreline walk is a useful reminder to keep a clear pedestrian route during deliveries near the beach. Tell us about a driveway or gate where boards can be carried into the yard. For construction, name the Simpson Strong-Tie or equivalent connector system, ledger flashing and any specified joist tape rather than leave those connections to a finish description. Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI) requires permits for decks more than 18 inches above ground, roof decks and decks in environmentally critical areas. Confirm filing responsibility and the actual review schedule.
For an Alki Avenue SW appointment, identify the house entrance and deck entrance separately if needed. We can agree on an arrival window after discussing parking, gates and stairs.
Alki Deck Project Idea Custom railing install · West Seattle
Explore the board layout, railing and connection details for your own deck.
RECENT WORK
Deck Ideas
for Alki Homes
Alki deck ideas can help you compare open railings, seating and the way boards meet the house. Treat the photographs as a starting point for your own proportions and construction details.
ALKI · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Full Composite Rebuild
Trex Transcend deck ideas: board layout, railing and outdoor living space.
ALKI · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Cedar Restoration
Western Red Cedar refinishing ideas: wood character and a refreshed finish.
ALKI · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Hillside Multi-Level
IPE hardwood and cable-rail ideas for an open, multi-level deck.
ALKI · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Rooftop Deck Install
Pedestal-paver ideas for a rooftop deck with seating and views.
ALKI · DESIGN INSPIRATION
Rot Repair & Resurface
Deck repair ideas: joist sistering, replacement boards and resurfacing.
ALKI · DESIGN INSPIRATION
TimberTech Premier
Deck lighting ideas: integrated LEDs for steps and outdoor use.
ALKI · DESIGN INSPIRATION
IPE Hardwood Build
Brazilian IPE and cable-rail ideas for a waterfront deck.
Could be your Alki deck next.
Choose a few features that appeal to you, and we’ll discuss whether they suit the available footprint.
OUR SERVICES
What We Build and Fix
Around Alki
Alki’s six services connect repair, installation, replacement, refinishing, composite and design. The right starting point is the structure’s condition and how you want to use the space.
01 / ALKI
Loose boards and soft wood need a cause traced before replacement. We can examine the ledger, joists and rails, then distinguish isolated repairs from a frame that requires wider work. Keep unstable areas out of use while arranging assessment.
02 / ALKI
A new platform needs a door-to-yard plan as well as foundations. We’ll discuss the deck height, guard and stair arrangement, any engineering and SDCI filing responsibilities before finalizing materials and labor.
03 / ALKI
Replacing a deck lets you reconsider circulation around the cottage or house. Include safe removal, disposal access and the new support system in the proposal; identify any components that can properly remain.
04 / ALKI
Refinishing starts with identifying the existing coating. Cleaning, stripping where needed, sanding and compatible staining should be specified separately. Decide whether you prefer visible wood grain or a more opaque finish, with a realistic renewal plan.
05 / ALKI
Trex, TimberTech and Fiberon composite products need a suitable frame and the selected line’s installation details. Compare board color and stair edging at the house. Review manufacturer coverage independently from the installer’s workmanship agreement.
06 / ALKI
Custom design can combine seating, privacy, railings and several levels. We can explore those features without crowding the yard entrance. A roof or elevated layout adds structural, waterproofing and permit questions to the drawing.
Fast, Reliable Deck Services in Alki
Call about the layout or damage you have in mind; we can discuss inspection arrangements and consultation terms.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
269+ Homeowners
Rate Our Deck Work
For an Alki contractor comparison, look for feedback explaining material selection, inspections and communication, alongside the final appearance.
Deck addition · Bellevue
What we appreciated most was the lack of drama.
Trex and cedar lifetime cost
Useful Trex feedback explains why that product was chosen and how cleaning and follow-up were handled. Compare those decisions with a wood surface’s maintenance needs rather than assume composite requires no care.
Deck replacement · Kirkland
Very happy with how it turned out.
Permits, updates and design outcome
A permitted project account should explain application handling and inspection coordination. Compare the finished layout with the agreed render, and look for clear communication when the design changed.
SIMPLE PROCESS
From First Call to Finished Deck
in Alki
We start by understanding your existing deck, then establish the design, estimate and construction sequence for the Alki property.
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Day 1: Call or Send the Form
For the five-minute first call, bring approximate dimensions, the desired material, permit history and preferred timing. Mention a shared entrance or narrow route beside the house.
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Within Days: Free On-Site Estimate
An inspection should reach the ledger and supports, not just the beach-facing boards. We can document joist spans, post bases, railing posts and stair stringers with photographs and moisture observations where useful.
03
Your Written Price and Start Date
Compare quotes by removal, structure, finish, stairs, rails and applicable permit fees. We’ll discuss when an inspection supports a fixed estimate and how any changes will be approved in writing.
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On Site: Repairs in Days, New Decks in 1–3 Weeks
Confirm who performs each stage of work. Check Trex, TimberTech AZEK, cedar or IPE samples in the deck’s light and discuss surface heat as well as appearance. The chosen product’s instructions belong in the installation scope.
Keep permitting and delivery separate from time on site. An exposed finish, discovered damage or inspection stage may affect the agreed sequence; plan household access throughout.
Ready for step one?
Show us the door, the deck and the feature you would most like to change.
LOCAL FAQ
What Alki Homeowners
Ask Us Most
Alki homeowners can use these eight questions to connect price, approvals, material care and appointment planning with the deck they have.
Talk to a real builder
Bring a picture of the damaged or awkward area when calling about your next step.
A small board repair, a 300 sq ft installation and a multi-level rebuild have different cost components. At Alki, unloading and the route into the work area also belong in the estimate. Ask us to separate removal, frame, foundations, surface, rails, stairs and fees. The written proposal should show what the inspected condition supports and how additional work is approved.
Confirm the exact scope with Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections (SDCI). For Alki, permit decisions begin with the proposed height, structure and parcel. Seattle requires permits above 18 inches, for a roof deck or in an environmentally critical area. Guards above 30 inches address fall protection separately. We can discuss existing drawings, current fees and filing responsibility; check the exact repair scope with SDCI rather than assume a percentage-based exemption.
Call with the Alki address and where the inspector can reach the supports. Gates, beach-area parking and stairs may require a different approach from the front door. We’ll arrange an appointment window for the defined concern. Explain any loose railing, failing ledger or unstable step, and keep people away from that component until it is assessed.
Compare Trex Transcend composite, TimberTech AZEK, Western Red Cedar, IPE hardwood. Use the actual exposure and your maintenance preferences to narrow the choices. In an open waterfront position, discuss compatible connectors and finish care; a sheltered courtyard needs its own drainage check. Cedar, composite, PVC and IPE each have product-specific details. Ask about cleaning, surface heat, fastening and written coverage rather than selecting by an expected lifespan alone.
Choose a builder who explains how the deck connects to the house and how an Alki work area will be accessed. We make clear who installs, handles SDCI submissions and approves changes. Your written estimate names the exact products before work starts. The written scope matters as much as the sample board.
An Alki schedule should identify inspection, design, permitting if needed, delivery and construction. Refinishing weather and removal findings can change the sequence. A repair and a new 300 sq ft platform should not share an assumed duration; we can establish the calendar once the scope and access plan are clear.
You can look up our Washington contractor registration with Washington Labor & Industries. We carry $1 million in general liability insurance, with a certificate available for your Alki project, and we are a BBB Accredited Business. Your written estimate spells out the scope before work starts.
The gallery retains positions for Alki deck examples and nearby West Seattle, Admiral District. Use the examples to select railing openness, board color or a seating arrangement. For an Alki home, we would then check the door level, supports, exposure and available walking space. Bring the ideas you like to the call so the design conversation leads to a buildable property-specific scope.
58 NEIGHBORHOODS · 7 DISTRICTS
Near Alki?
We Cover the Whole Area
Explore West Seattle and all 58 Seattle neighborhoods in seven groups. Nearby Seattle neighborhoods include West Seattle, Admiral District provide nearby West Seattle planning contexts. Give us the Alki address and route to the deck so the consultation can focus on your actual property.
The directory’s 98101–98199 range spans Seattle. For Alki, include ZIP 98116 with the address and whether the deck is accessed through the home or from the yard.
All 58 neighborhoods remain organized across Downtown, Capitol Hill/Central, North-Central, Northwest/Ballard, Queen Anne/Magnolia, West Seattle and South Seattle. An inquiry from Bellevue, Kirkland or another King County area needs its own availability discussion.
Downtown Seattle01
Capitol Hill & Central Seattle12
North-Central Seattle18
Northwest Seattle / Ballard06
Queen Anne & Magnolia04
West Seattle11
After choosing the neighborhood page, gather photos of the house connection and supports. A nearby park or street name helps orientation but cannot supply the deck measurements.
Just outside Seattle?
Call with an unlisted project location so we can discuss the scope and appointment options.
SERVICE MAP
Where We Are
Relative to Alki
Locate your Alki home using Alki Avenue SW, 63rd Avenue SW or 57th Avenue SW, then describe the gate, stairs and preferred approach to the work area.
Alki, Seattle
West Seattle · ZIP 98116
Alki service-area map: call to discuss inspection access at your property.
READY TO BUILD?
Get a Free Deck Estimate
in Alki
Call us about a cedar refresh, composite replacement or new Alki deck. Tell us the approximate size and intended use so we can connect the material discussion to an inspection and written estimate.
Settle visit access, quotation timing and permit responsibilities before agreeing on a start. We’ll discuss written coverage for the proposed work and any safety concern affecting the existing deck.