Deck Builders Near Me in Los Angeles, CA? Build Your Own Deck With an A-DIY Kit

You have both options. Los Angeles has plenty of deck contractors, so ask for two or three written quotes, a current CSLB license number and proof of insurance before you sign. If you would rather build your own deck, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to homes across the city, and you or a local handyman can assemble one with just a drill.

Contractor pricing in Los Angeles depends on size, height, materials, access to the yard and whether the deck needs plans and a permit, so the only reliable number is a written quote. A-DIY deck kits range from $3,699 for a 6x12 pressure-treated kit to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite kit, with framing, decking, footings and hardware included. Homeowners who build a kit themselves 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.

Inside the City of Los Angeles, building permits come from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), which takes applications online and at offices including Metro (201 N. Figueroa St.) and Van Nuys. Attached decks, decks more than 30 inches above grade and covered decks generally need a permit. Cities inside LA County such as Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale and Santa Monica run their own building departments, and unincorporated areas go through LA County Public Works.

The Los Angeles Municipal Code (Section 91.106.2) exempts platforms and walks not more than 30 inches above grade and not over a basement or story below. The state’s California Residential Code baseline exempts freestanding decks up to 200 sq ft and 30 inches high that don’t serve a required exit door. A-DIY kits assemble 15–17 inches off the ground, but zoning setbacks, hillside rules and HOA approvals can still apply, so confirm your plan with LADBS before you order.

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.

Frost is rarely a concern in the Los Angeles basin, but the California Residential Code still calls for permitted deck footings at least 12 inches below undisturbed ground, and hillside lots or expansive clay soils may need engineered foundations. A freestanding, ground-level floating deck avoids ledger attachment to the house. A-DIY kits sit on included Tuff Block footings on firm, level, compacted ground.

Strong sun and long dry seasons fade and check wood, so seal pressure-treated decking regularly or choose composite. Most of the year’s rain falls between November and March, and coastal neighborhoods get morning marine-layer moisture, so leave airflow under the deck. You can build almost year-round in LA; spring and fall are the most comfortable, while summer heat waves and Santa Ana wind days are best avoided.

Yes. Many hillside and canyon neighborhoods are mapped as Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. There, California’s wildfire construction standards (now the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, formerly CBC Chapter 7A and CRC Section R337) limit deck walking surfaces near the house to approved ignition-resistant, noncombustible, fire-retardant-treated or tested products. Check the CAL FIRE zone map for your address and ask LADBS which materials are accepted before you order.

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 Los Angeles, from the San Fernando Valley and the Westside to South LA and the Eastside, plus nearby cities such as Long Beach, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Torrance and Santa Monica. The carrier calls ahead to schedule curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days. Tell us about tight street parking or steep driveways when you order.

You can pay in full, split your order 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? An A-DIY Reserve holds today’s price with a $250 non-refundable deposit while you sort out permits or HOA approval.