Deck Builders Near Me in Glen Burnie, MD? Build Your Own Deck With an A-DIY Kit

You have both options. Plenty of Baltimore-area deck contractors work in Glen Burnie, so compare a few written quotes and check each builder’s MHIC license and insurance. To build it yourself, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Glen Burnie homes, and you or a local handyman can assemble one with just a drill.

Price depends on size, material, height, footings, permits and labor. A-DIY kits range from $3,699 for a 6x12 pressure-treated kit to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite kit. Because labor is a big share of any contractor quote, homeowners typically spend 30–50% less with a kit. Permits, site prep and hired help aren’t included in kit prices.

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.

Usually. Glen Burnie is unincorporated, so permits come from Anne Arundel County Inspections and Permits, not a city office. Attached decks, decks within 3 feet of the house, decks 3 feet or higher and decks in the Critical Area generally need a permit. Replacing deck boards only doesn’t.

Anne Arundel County says a detached deck under 200 square feet and under 3 feet high may not need a permit, as long as the lot is outside the Critical Area and Bog Contribution Drainage Area. A 12x12 A-DIY kit is 144 square feet and sits 15–17 inches off the ground, but confirm with the County and check setbacks and any HOA rules first.

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.

Anne Arundel County’s deck guide calls for footings at least 30 inches deep on attached decks, bearing on undisturbed soil. A floating deck stands on its own, and A-DIY kits include Tuff Block footings that sit on prepared ground. If your deck needs a permit, the building official decides whether those footings are accepted.

Expect humid summers with strong thunderstorms, winter freeze-thaw cycles and the occasional ice storm. Nearby BWI averages about 19 inches of snow and roughly 44 inches of precipitation a year. Build on a well-drained spot, keep airflow under the deck, seal wood every one to two years or choose composite, and shovel snow with a plastic shovel.

Late spring and early fall are ideal, and most years you can build from April through October. Order over the winter and handle any County permit early so your kit arrives as the weather settles.

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. Kits ship by LTL ground freight to Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Severn, Linthicum, Brooklyn Park, Ferndale, Millersville, Odenton and the wider Baltimore 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.