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

You can do either. Denver has plenty of deck contractors, but their spring and early-summer calendars fill quickly, so get two or three written quotes and ask for proof of insurance and recent Denver projects. If you would rather build your own deck, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Denver homes, and you or a local handyman can assemble one with just a drill.

It depends on size, material, height, footings, permits and local labor. A-DIY deck kits range 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, building it yourself is usually the cheaper route, and homeowners typically spend 30–50% less than hiring a contractor. Kit prices don’t include permits, 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.

Often, yes. In the City and County of Denver, Community Planning and Development requires a zoning permit for uncovered decks 12 inches or more off the ground, plus a building permit once a deck is 30 inches or more off the ground. Covered decks need both. Homes in neighboring cities such as Lakewood, Englewood or Aurora apply to their own city, so confirm which office covers your address.

Denver’s deck guidance is based on height rather than square footage. An uncovered deck from 12 up to 30 inches off the ground needs a zoning permit but generally not a building permit. A-DIY kits assemble 15–17 inches off the ground, so plan on a Denver zoning permit to confirm setbacks, and check with Community Planning and Development before you build.

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.

Denver’s code amendments generally call for footings at least 36 inches deep to get below the frost line, and deck plans must show footing size and depth. Freestanding ground-level decks are treated differently from attached decks, and A-DIY kits sit on included Tuff Block footings. Acceptance of a floating design is up to the building official, and expansive clay soils are common along the Front Range, so ask Community Planning and Development first.

At a mile high, Denver decks get intense UV, dry air and big day-to-night temperature swings, along with spring snowstorms, freeze-thaw cycles and summer hail. Seal pressure-treated wood every one to two years or choose composite to limit fading and checking. Applicable A-DIY configurations are engineered for up to 15,000 lbs when properly assembled and supported, but clear heavy snow with a plastic shovel.

Late spring through early fall, watching for late snowstorms in April and the hottest afternoons in July. Many homeowners plan and order over the winter so the kit arrives once the yard dries out. A-DIY Reserve holds today’s price for a future delivery date with a $250 non-refundable deposit.

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.

Kits ship by LTL ground freight to Denver, Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Glendale, Commerce City and the rest of the Denver Metro Area, typically within 10–14 business days. The carrier calls to schedule curbside delivery, and you can follow each stage in your A-DIY Hub.

Pay in full, hold today’s price with a $250 non-refundable A-DIY Reserve deposit, use 0% split payments for up to eight months, or choose build now, pay later financing through Affirm, Klarna or Shop Pay, subject to approval.