Looks like your cart is empty! Feel free to browse our selection and add some items you love.
Use code FALL500 to get $500 off
Get it delivered by November 25–30
Deliver in 10–14 business days
BUILD NOW, PAY LATER
A clean, modern finish with lasting durability and minimal maintenance.
Shop Now →
Skip the contractor wait list and build your own deck with a professionally engineered wood or composite deck kit, delivered curbside anywhere in Akron and Summit County. Framing, decking, footings and hardware are included, so all you need is a drill.
Search “deck builders near me” in Akron and you’ll find contractors serving everywhere from Highland Square to Ellet, many booked weeks out by spring. Before you call, compare the three ways to get a deck, from hiring a deck installer to assembling a DIY deck kit, and see which suits your yard and budget.
An Akron deck contractor manages the design, city zoning and county permit, footings, framing and cleanup. It’s the right call for elevated, multi-level or attached decks, especially on steep lots. Collect a few written quotes and book early.
Source lumber, fasteners and decking yourself, plan spans, footings and cuts, and handle the zoning and permit paperwork. A good fit if you have carpentry skills, a full set of tools and time to spare.
Smart ChoiceChoose from 15 wood and 9 composite kit sizes, professionally engineered and delivered to your Akron home with labeled parts, Tuff Block footings and hardware. Build it with a drill, with friends or with a local handyman.
I am far from a handyman but the wife wanted a deck in the backyard and I couldn’t see myself dishing out $20,000 for someone to come build it for us. I ended up seeing an ad for this company and was blown away by the price and ease of install. 2 of our neighbours ended up ordering as well!
Engineered for
15,000+ lbs
Assembles in a
few hours
Grade 1 Treated &
Kiln-Dried Lumber
Professional-grade
structural system
5-year structural
warranty
Engineered for
15,000+ lbs
Assembles in a
few hours
Grade 1 Treated &
Kiln-Dried Lumber
Professional-grade
structural system
5-year structural
warranty
Engineered For Lasting Beauty.
SHOP NOW →
Rich, natural-looking colors designed to deliver the look of wood with a more refined finish.
No sanding, staining, or sealing required
Built to stay beautiful season after season with less upkeep.
Structural, stain & fade warranty on composite boards.
A higher-end option for homeowners who want less maintenance and more convenience.
Homeowners who want the look of wood without the regular upkeep.
Watch real homeowners assemble their DIY deck kits, step by step. See how the pre-engineered components fit together without hiring a contractor.
Built solo in about six hours, six weeks postpartum
A customer assembles a complete A-DIY deck on her own, six weeks postpartum, in about six hours.
Built solo in about six hours, six weeks postpartum
A customer assembles a complete A-DIY deck on her own, six weeks postpartum, in about six hours.
A 12x20 deck kit that goes together like Lego
A customer assembles the 12 x 20 A-DIY deck kit and compares the process to building a Lego set.
Why we finally added a deck
A customer explains why they added a deck to their backyard and which A-DIY kit they used.
A deck built in two days
A customer builds an A-DIY deck over two days and recommends the kit to anyone shopping for a new deck.
Creating a dream backyard with a kit shipped to the door
A customer transforms their backyard with a custom A-DIY deck kit delivered to their door.
A DIY deck walkway for better backyard flow
A customer builds a deck walkway as part of a backyard makeover, to improve how the space connects.
From overgrown patio to deck extension
A customer turns an overgrown patio area into a deck extension using an A-DIY kit.
Almost hired a contractor, built it instead
A customer explains why they chose an A-DIY kit over hiring a contractor to build their deck.
A 16x20 deck that transformed a backyard
A customer builds a 16 x 20 composite A-DIY deck and shows how one project changed their backyard.
A finished deck that looks the part
A customer shares their completed A-DIY deck, chosen because they wanted something that looked beautiful.
Satisfying to assemble, and the result shows
A customer describes assembling their A-DIY deck and the finished result.
A deck kit customized to 18 x 28 feet
A customer customizes an A-DIY deck kit to 18 x 28 feet for their backyard.
A-DIY deck built for the Maker's Mark activation in Orlando
An A-DIY deck assembled on site for the Maker's Mark brand activation in Orlando.
Another finished A-DIY deck
A customer's completed A-DIY deck: fresh lumber and a finished backyard space.
Akron sits south of the heaviest lake-effect snowbelt, but winters still bring steady snow and repeated freeze-thaw, and summers turn hot and humid. Rolling, often sloped lots add drainage to the list, so plan for all of it before choosing a spot and materials.
Built for Summit County seasonsAkron gets less snow than the lakeshore snowbelt, but storms still stack up. Applicable A-DIY configurations are engineered to hold up to 15,000 lbs when properly assembled and supported. Shovel with a plastic blade to protect the boards.
Summit County lists a 38-inch minimum frost depth for deck footings. Attached decks need footings below it, while freestanding A-DIY kits rest 15–17 inches off the ground on Tuff Block footings and should be checked for level each spring.
Many Akron yards slope toward the house or a ravine. Pick the flattest well-drained area, grade so water runs away from the deck and keep airflow underneath so the framing can dry.
Sun and humidity weather wood quickly. Seal pressure-treated decking every one to two years, or choose composite in Amazon Gray or Forest Wood for a surface that never needs staining.
Average yearly snowfall at Akron-Canton Airport (1991–2020 normals)
Minimum frost depth in Summit County’s deck guide
Engineered load rating for applicable A-DIY decks
Typical deck-building window in Akron
Akron’s building season runs from late spring into early fall. Because city zoning and county permit reviews can both be involved, start planning in winter so approvals and delivery line up with dry weather.
Measure, choose a kit and start zoning or permit paperwork while offices are quieter.
Let spring rain drain, then level the build area and set a delivery date.
Dry, warm weekends for assembling a kit with a drill.
Seal wood, add planters and lighting, and clear leaves before winter.
A-DIY Reserve: a non-refundable $250 deposit holds today’s price for a future delivery date you choose.
Select an available deck size, pressure treated or composite surface and applicable options.
Confirm the available space, ground conditions, slope, proposed height, drainage and delivery access.
Contact the local building department and select a suitable foundation system for the property.
The coordinated components are delivered to the property.
Complete the assembly yourself or hire a local handyman.
Arrange any inspections or final approvals required by the municipality.
Each A-DIY deck kit arrives as one coordinated system packed in a crate, so the only tool you supply is a drill. The driver bit is included.
Tuff Block footings for a stable, freestanding base.
Heavy-duty 6x6 beams and 2x8 joists spaced 13–14 inches on center.
Pre-sealed 5.5-inch pressure-treated boards or composite boards.
Galvanized, corrosion-resistant screws and brackets, plus the driver bit.
Every component is marked so you know where it goes.
A printed guide plus an online 3D instructional app.
Structural layout, beam and joist sizes and post locations for your permit questions.
Deck specialists by phone and live chat from order to final board.
Kits assemble 15–17 inches off the ground. Add steps, railings or a longer post kit with bracing for a raised deck, or ask about a size that isn’t listed. Our deck specialists will help you plan the right layout for your yard.
An A-DIY deck may be installed over sloped or uneven ground by adjusting the supporting post heights to establish a level deck surface.
Supported configurations may be elevated to approximately 40 inches using the appropriate posts, foundations and bracing.
Depending on the height and configuration, the project may also require:
Depending on the property, configuration and local approval, suitable systems may include:
In Akron, deck approval usually involves two offices: the City of Akron for zoning and the County of Summit Building Standards Division for the building permit. Size, height, attachment and lot position decide what you need. Use the quick check, then confirm through Akron’s Plans & Permits Center.
Rule of thumb: attached decks, decks over 200 sq ft and decks more than 30 inches above grade need a Summit County building permit.
General guidance for Akron-area decks
*Residential Code of Ohio section 102.10 exempts decks 200 sq ft or smaller, no more than 30 in. above grade at any point, not attached to the house and not serving the required exit door from building approval. City of Akron zoning rules and setbacks still apply.
City of AkronAkron’s Plans & Permits Center at 1030 E. Tallmadge Ave. coordinates city review, and zoning staff check setbacks and lot use. Local historic landmarks need approval from the Urban Design and Historic Preservation Commission.
Summit CountyThe county’s Building Standards Division issues residential building permits and inspections for Akron and neighboring communities such as Cuyahoga Falls, Fairlawn, Green and Tallmadge, after local zoning approval.
State of OhioAkron decks are reviewed under the Residential Code of Ohio (Ohio Admin. Code 4101:8), the statewide code for 1-, 2- and 3-family homes enforced by certified building departments such as Summit County’s.
Confirm setbacks and lot rules with City of Akron zoning before anything else.
Fill out Summit County’s residential plan review application with a site plan and deck drawings. A-DIY diagrams can help.
File the building permit application with Building Standards, including a copy of your zoning approval.
Schedule the footing and final inspections listed on your permit.
Our deck specialists can help you plan size, height and placement before you apply.
Yes. Engineering diagrams for applicable A-DIY configurations show dimensions, structural layout, beam and joist sizes and post locations to support your application. Your department may still ask for a survey, site plan or stamped documents.
Requirements change and can differ between neighboring municipalities. Always confirm current rules with your local building department before you build.
A-DIY ships deck kits by LTL freight to homes across Akron, Summit County and nearby Portage, Medina and Stark counties. The carrier calls ahead to book curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days.
Browse 15 pressure-treated and 9 composite deck kit sizes, get advice from a deck specialist about your Akron yard and have a professionally engineered kit delivered anywhere in Summit County.
Coordinated, labeled components with engineering diagrams.
Typically within 10–14 business days.
Phone and live chat support from planning to the final board.
Prefer to talk? Call our deck specialists at 1 (786) 358-2872
