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From beach cottages to inland tract homes, add outdoor living space with a professionally engineered, ready-to-assemble wood or composite deck kit, delivered curbside anywhere in Orange County. Framing, decking, footings and hardware are included, so a drill is the only tool you need.
Search “deck builders near me” in Orange County and you will find everyone from high-end design-build firms to small crews, plus HOA rules that shape what you can build. Compare the three ways to get a new deck, from hiring an installer to assembling a DIY deck kit.
A licensed contractor handles design, HOA submittals, city or county permits, footings, framing and cleanup. It is the best fit for elevated, attached, hillside or highly custom decks. Verify the CSLB license and compare written quotes.
Buy lumber, fasteners and decking from a local supplier and do the design, span calculations, layout and cutting yourself. It suits handy homeowners with the tools, the time and a place to stage materials.
Smart ChoiceProfessionally engineered DIY deck kits in 15 wood and 9 composite sizes, delivered to your Orange County home with labeled components, Tuff Block footings and hardware. Build it yourself with a drill or hire local help to assemble it.
I am far from a handyman but the wife wanted a deck in the backyard and I couldn’t see myself dishing out $20,000 for someone to come build it for us. I ended up seeing an ad for this company and was blown away by the price and ease of install. 2 of our neighbours ended up ordering as well!
Engineered for
15,000+ lbs
Assembles in a
few hours
Grade 1 Treated &
Kiln-Dried Lumber
Professional-grade
structural system
5-year structural
warranty
Engineered for
15,000+ lbs
Assembles in a
few hours
Grade 1 Treated &
Kiln-Dried Lumber
Professional-grade
structural system
5-year structural
warranty
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Rich, natural-looking colors designed to deliver the look of wood with a more refined finish.
No sanding, staining, or sealing required
Built to stay beautiful season after season with less upkeep.
Structural, stain & fade warranty on composite boards.
A higher-end option for homeowners who want less maintenance and more convenience.
Homeowners who want the look of wood without the regular upkeep.
Watch real homeowners assemble their DIY deck kits, step by step. See how the pre-engineered components fit together without hiring a contractor.
Built solo in about six hours, six weeks postpartum
A customer assembles a complete A-DIY deck on her own, six weeks postpartum, in about six hours.
Built solo in about six hours, six weeks postpartum
A customer assembles a complete A-DIY deck on her own, six weeks postpartum, in about six hours.
A 12x20 deck kit that goes together like Lego
A customer assembles the 12 x 20 A-DIY deck kit and compares the process to building a Lego set.
Why we finally added a deck
A customer explains why they added a deck to their backyard and which A-DIY kit they used.
A deck built in two days
A customer builds an A-DIY deck over two days and recommends the kit to anyone shopping for a new deck.
Creating a dream backyard with a kit shipped to the door
A customer transforms their backyard with a custom A-DIY deck kit delivered to their door.
A DIY deck walkway for better backyard flow
A customer builds a deck walkway as part of a backyard makeover, to improve how the space connects.
From overgrown patio to deck extension
A customer turns an overgrown patio area into a deck extension using an A-DIY kit.
Almost hired a contractor, built it instead
A customer explains why they chose an A-DIY kit over hiring a contractor to build their deck.
A 16x20 deck that transformed a backyard
A customer builds a 16 x 20 composite A-DIY deck and shows how one project changed their backyard.
A finished deck that looks the part
A customer shares their completed A-DIY deck, chosen because they wanted something that looked beautiful.
Satisfying to assemble, and the result shows
A customer describes assembling their A-DIY deck and the finished result.
A deck kit customized to 18 x 28 feet
A customer customizes an A-DIY deck kit to 18 x 28 feet for their backyard.
A-DIY deck built for the Maker's Mark activation in Orlando
An A-DIY deck assembled on site for the Maker's Mark brand activation in Orlando.
Another finished A-DIY deck
A customer's completed A-DIY deck: fresh lumber and a finished backyard space.
Orange County never sees snow on the flats, but conditions change a lot from the coast to the foothills. Salt air and marine layer by the beach, warmer inland summers, Santa Ana winds and fire zones in the canyons all affect how a deck should be built and maintained.
From coastal mornings to inland sunsetsCoastal cities such as Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and San Clemente see damp mornings and salty breezes. Leave airflow under the deck and rinse hardware now and then.
Year-round sunshine fades and checks wood. Seal pressure-treated decking every one to two years, or choose composite in Amazon Gray or Forest Wood.
Inland cities like Anaheim, Santa Ana and Yorba Linda run hotter than the coast. Plan shade for afternoon use and build during the cooler part of the day.
Santa Ana winds and mapped fire hazard zones in foothill and canyon areas bring extra material rules. Check the CAL FIRE map for your address before choosing decking.
Average yearly rainfall in Santa Ana (NOAA 1991–2020)
Days a year at 90°F or hotter in Santa Ana
Engineered load rating for applicable A-DIY decks
Building season across most of Orange County
Orange County’s mild weather means almost any month works. Many homeowners line up HOA approval and permits in winter, then build in spring or early fall.
Measure, submit HOA plans, check permits and lock in today’s price.
Comfortable temperatures and drying ground make spring ideal; coastal June gloom keeps things cool.
Inland, build in the morning; on the coast, summer is great for building and entertaining.
Skip Santa Ana wind days and seal wood before winter storms.
A-DIY Reserve: a non-refundable $250 deposit holds today’s price for a future delivery date you choose.
Select an available deck size, pressure treated or composite surface and applicable options.
Confirm the available space, ground conditions, slope, proposed height, drainage and delivery access.
Contact the local building department and select a suitable foundation system for the property.
The coordinated components are delivered to the property.
Complete the assembly yourself or hire a local handyman.
Arrange any inspections or final approvals required by the municipality.
Each A-DIY deck kit arrives as one coordinated system packed in a crate, so the only tool you supply is a drill. The driver bit is included.
Tuff Block footings for a stable, freestanding base.
Heavy-duty 6x6 beams and 2x8 joists spaced 13–14 inches on center.
Pre-sealed 5.5-inch pressure-treated boards or composite boards.
Galvanized, corrosion-resistant screws and brackets, plus the driver bit.
Every component is marked so you know where it goes.
A printed guide plus an online 3D instructional app.
Structural layout, beam and joist sizes and post locations for your permit questions.
Deck specialists by phone and live chat from order to final board.
Kits assemble 15–17 inches off the ground. Add steps, railings or a longer post kit with bracing for a raised deck, or ask about a size that isn’t listed. Our deck specialists will help you plan the right layout for your yard.
An A-DIY deck may be installed over sloped or uneven ground by adjusting the supporting post heights to establish a level deck surface.
Supported configurations may be elevated to approximately 40 inches using the appropriate posts, foundations and bracing.
Depending on the height and configuration, the project may also require:
Depending on the property, configuration and local approval, suitable systems may include:
There is no single deck permit office for Orange County. Your city’s building department, or OC Public Works for unincorporated areas, decides based on the deck’s size, height, attachment and location. Use the quick check, then confirm locally and with your HOA.
Rule of thumb: attached decks, covered decks and decks more than 30 inches above grade usually need a building permit.
General guidance for Orange County-area decks
*Under the California Residential Code, freestanding decks 200 sq ft or smaller, no more than 30 in. above grade and not serving a required exit door are generally exempt, but individual cities can amend this. Setbacks, HOA rules and coastal or fire-zone requirements can still apply.
34 citiesAnaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Mission Viejo and the county’s other cities each run their own building department, with their own forms, fees and exemption lists.
OC Public WorksLadera Ranch, Rossmoor, Coto de Caza, North Tustin, Trabuco Canyon and other unincorporated communities get building permits from OC Public Works through OC Development Services.
CaliforniaEvery city and the county enforce the California Residential Code (Title 24, Part 2.5). Homes in mapped fire hazard zones also follow state wildfire construction standards.
Confirm whether your home is in a city or unincorporated area, and check HOA rules.
Show the deck’s size, height and setbacks. A-DIY engineering diagrams can help.
Apply to your city building department or OC Public Works.
Book the inspections your permit requires, then enjoy the deck.
Our deck specialists can help you plan size, height and placement before you apply.
Yes. Engineering diagrams for applicable A-DIY configurations show dimensions, structural layout, beam and joist sizes and post locations to support your application. Your department may still ask for a survey, site plan or stamped documents.
Requirements change and can differ between neighboring municipalities. Always confirm current rules with your local building department before you build.
A-DIY ships deck kits by LTL freight to homes in every corner of Orange County, from Fullerton and Yorba Linda to Irvine, Mission Viejo and San Clemente. The carrier calls ahead to schedule curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days.
Choose from 15 pressure-treated and 9 composite deck kit sizes, talk to a deck specialist about your yard and HOA, and get a professionally engineered deck kit delivered anywhere in Orange County.
Coordinated, labeled components with engineering diagrams.
Typically within 10–14 business days.
Phone and live chat support from planning to the final board.
Prefer to talk? Call our deck specialists at 1 (786) 358-2872
