Deck Builders Near Me in Colorado Springs, CO? Build Your Own Deck With an A-DIY Kit

You can do either. Colorado Springs has plenty of deck contractors for custom, multi-level and attached decks; ask for written quotes, proof of insurance and recent work in El Paso County. If a freestanding deck fits your yard, A-DIY ships professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Colorado Springs homes, ready for you or a local handyman to assemble with a drill.

Contractor prices depend on size, materials, height, footings, permits and local labor rates. A-DIY deck kits run from $3,699 for a 6x12 pressure-treated kit to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite kit. Because labor is a large share of a contractor’s price, homeowners typically spend 30–50% less building a kit themselves. Kit prices don’t include permit fees, site prep or hired help.

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.

Building permits for Colorado Springs, unincorporated El Paso County and several nearby towns are issued by the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), which enforces the 2023 Pikes Peak Regional Building Code based on the 2021 International Residential Code. Attached decks, decks over 200 sq ft and decks more than 30 inches above grade generally need a permit. Zoning and setbacks are reviewed separately, so check with the City or county planning office too.

PPRBD’s list of work exempt from permit includes detached decks for one- and two-family homes that are no more than 200 sq ft, not more than 30 inches above grade at any point within 36 inches of the deck’s perimeter and don’t serve the required egress door. Attached decks always need a permit. An exempt deck must still meet code, zoning setbacks and any wildfire rules for your lot.

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.

Footings for attached decks generally must extend below the frost depth PPRBD requires, often cited as 30 inches in the Pikes Peak region, so confirm the current figure before you dig. Expansive clay soils are also common along the Front Range. Freestanding ground-level decks, like A-DIY kits that sit 15–17 inches off the ground on Tuff Block footings, don’t need a ledger on the house, but whether floating footings are accepted on a permitted deck is up to the building official.

At about 6,000 feet, Colorado Springs gets intense UV, dry air, big daily temperature swings, gusty winds and summer hail. Seal pressure-treated wood every one to two years or choose composite decking, keep snow cleared and check the deck for level each spring. Lots in the Colorado Springs Fire Department’s wildland-urban interface (WUI) area have extra rules for deck materials, so check your address before you order.

Most homeowners build from April through October, when the ground has thawed and days are mild. Spring and early summer are the most popular months, and contractors book up quickly. Ordering in winter lets your kit arrive as soon as the weather turns; just plan build days around afternoon thunderstorms in July and August.

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 across Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region, including Fountain, Security-Widefield, Monument, Falcon, Manitou Springs and Woodland Park. The carrier calls ahead to schedule curbside delivery, typically within 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 with Affirm, Klarna or Shop Pay, subject to approval. Not ready to build yet? A-DIY Reserve holds today’s price with a $250 non-refundable deposit.