Deck Builders Near Me in Bucks County, PA? Build Your Own Deck With an A-DIY Kit

Both are options. Deck contractors work across Bucks County, from Bensalem and Levittown in Lower Bucks to Doylestown, Newtown and Quakertown further north, so compare written quotes and ask how often they pull permits in your township or borough. To build it yourself, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Bucks County homes that you or a handyman can assemble with a drill.

Contractor prices in Bucks County depend on the deck's size, height, materials, site work and labor, so get several written quotes for the same design. A-DIY kits have upfront prices, from $3,699 for a 6x12 pressure-treated kit to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite kit, with framing, decking, footings and hardware in the box. Building a kit yourself typically costs 30–50% less than hiring a contractor.

With A-DIY, a 12x12 deck kit is $4,899 in pressure-treated wood or $5,700 in composite. A 12x16 composite kit is $6,600; the closest wood size is 12x18 at $5,969. A 16x20 kit is $7,600 in wood or $10,199 in composite. Framing, decking, footings and hardware are included.

No. Building permits in Bucks County come from your township or borough. Each of the county's 54 municipalities administers Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code with its own staff or a third-party agency, so Doylestown Borough, Doylestown Township, Middletown Township and Hilltown Township each have their own applications, fees and inspections. Check your property tax bill if you are not sure which municipality you live in.

The state rule is based on height, not size: the Pennsylvania UCC exempts an uncovered deck whose floor is no more than 30 inches above grade from the building permit. Many Bucks municipalities add their own requirements, though. Doylestown Borough requires a permit for any deck, and Doylestown Township sends lower, freestanding decks through a zoning permit. Setbacks and impervious surface limits can also depend on the deck's footprint.

Many customers use their A-DIY decks for hot tubs and saunas. Applicable configurations are engineered to hold up to 15,000 lbs when properly assembled and supported, but tub weight, placement and wiring vary, so talk to a deck specialist before you order and check local electrical and permit rules.

Deck guidelines from Doylestown Borough and Hilltown Township both call for footings at least 36 inches deep, and that is the common requirement for attached decks in the county. A freestanding, or floating, deck that is not attached to the house usually sits on surface footings instead. A-DIY kits are freestanding, assemble 15–17 inches off the ground and include Tuff Block footings. Properties near the Delaware River or a creek should also check floodplain rules.

Snow increases as you head north: NOAA's 1991–2020 normals put average yearly snowfall at about 23 inches at Philadelphia International and about 33 inches at Allentown, which bracket the county. Everywhere in Bucks, expect freeze-thaw winters, humid summers and heavy thunderstorms, so pick a well-drained spot, keep board gaps clear and seal wood every one to two years or choose composite.

Most Bucks County decks go up between April and October. Use the winter to confirm whether your municipality wants a zoning or building permit, then reserve your kit so delivery lands when the ground is dry. Late spring and early fall offer the most comfortable building weather.

Pressure-treated wood kits come in 15 sizes: Standard 12x12, 12x18, 12x20, 12x24, 12x28, 16x16, 16x20, 16x24 and 16x28, plus Compact 6x12, 6x16, 6x20, 8x12, 8x16 and 8x20. Composite kits come in 9 sizes from 12x12 to 16x28 in Amazon Gray or Forest Wood. Custom sizes are available on request.

Yes. A-DIY ships by LTL freight to homes throughout Bucks County, including Bensalem, Levittown, Langhorne, Yardley, Newtown, Warminster, Doylestown, New Hope, Perkasie and Quakertown. The carrier calls ahead to schedule curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days.

Choose from paying in full, A-DIY Reserve (a $250 non-refundable deposit that locks in today's price for delivery on a future date), 0% split payments over up to 8 months, or build now, pay later financing through Affirm, Klarna or Shop Pay, subject to approval.