Deck Builders Near Me in Cherry Hill, NJ? Build Your Own Deck With an A-DIY Kit

Both are options. Cherry Hill and South Jersey deck contractors design and build custom decks, so compare two or three written quotes and ask for proof of insurance and NJ Home Improvement Contractor registration. If you would rather build your own deck, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Cherry Hill homes, and you or a local handyman can assemble one with just a drill.

Contractor pricing in Cherry Hill depends on size, height, materials, railings and permit work, so get written quotes. A-DIY deck kits run from $3,699 for a 6x12 wood kit to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite kit, with framing, decking, footings and hardware included. Homeowners who build with a kit typically spend 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.

Yes, plan on it. Cherry Hill requires a zoning permit for a deck, which you can apply for online or at the Zoning Office in the Municipal Building, 820 Mercer Street. A construction permit under the New Jersey Uniform Construction Code is also generally required and is issued by the Township’s Department of Code Enforcement & Inspections in the same building.

There is no deck size that is automatically permit-free in New Jersey. Garden sheds of 200 square feet or less are exempt under the Uniform Construction Code, but decks are not on that exemption list, so even a small freestanding deck generally needs a construction permit, and Cherry Hill asks for a zoning permit for any deck. Repairing or replacing parts of an existing deck that does not hold up a roof counts as ordinary maintenance.

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.

New Jersey’s residential code sets a 30-inch frost line for southern NJ, including Camden County, and many construction offices require footings at least that deep to resist frost heave. The inspector will check your footing plan. A-DIY kits are freestanding and sit 15–17 inches off the ground on included Tuff Block footings. Whether surface footings are accepted for a freestanding deck is up to the construction official, so share your kit plans with Code Enforcement & Inspections before you build.

Expect hot, humid summers with frequent thunderstorms, about 23 inches of snow in a normal season at nearby Philadelphia International Airport, and plenty of freeze-thaw cycles. Choose a well-drained spot, keep airflow under the deck, seal pressure-treated wood every one to two years or choose composite, and check the deck for level each spring.

April through October is the main building window, and spring and early fall are the most comfortable months for a DIY build. Because zoning approval comes before the construction permit, start the paperwork in winter so you can build as soon as the weather turns.

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 Cherry Hill and nearby communities such as Haddonfield, Voorhees, Marlton, Mount Laurel, Moorestown, Pennsauken and Collingswood. Delivery is curbside, the carrier calls ahead to schedule, and it typically takes 10–14 business days.

You can pay in full, split the cost into 0% payments over up to 8 months, or build now and pay later through Affirm, Klarna or Shop Pay, subject to approval. Not ready to build? A $250 non-refundable A-DIY Reserve deposit holds today’s price.