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Build your own deck with professionally engineered, ready-to-assemble wood and composite deck kits, delivered curbside to homes across Pittsburgh and Allegheny County. Framing, decking, Tuff Block footings and hardware are included, so a drill is the only tool you need, even on a compact city lot.
Search “deck builders near me” in Pittsburgh and you will find crews used to steep yards, retaining walls and tight rear lots, and their spring schedules book up fast. Compare the three ways to get a new deck, from hiring a local deck contractor to assembling a DIY deck kit, and pick the one that fits your yard, budget and timeline.
A full-service Pittsburgh deck contractor handles design, PLI permits, footings, framing and cleanup. It is the right call for elevated decks off a back door, decks stepping down a hillside or anything attached to an older brick home. Get several written quotes and ask how they handle sloped sites.
Buy lumber, fasteners and decking from a local yard, then work out the design, spans, footing layout and every cut yourself. It suits experienced builders who own a saw, have a truck for supply runs and are comfortable drawing plans for review.
Smart ChoiceProfessionally engineered DIY deck kits in 15 wood and 9 composite sizes, delivered to your Pittsburgh home with labeled components, Tuff Block footings and hardware. Assemble it on a level patch of yard with a drill, or hire a local handyman to put it together.
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.
Pittsburgh gets snow, freeze-thaw swings all winter and plenty of rain and summer thunderstorms, and many city yards sit on a slope. Factor in all of it before you choose a deck location, decking material and foundation.
Built for hilly, four-season Pittsburgh yardsMany Pittsburgh backyards fall away from the house. A-DIY kits sit 15–17 inches off the ground on Tuff Block footings, so pick or prepare a level, compacted pad. On a steep drop, a contractor-built elevated deck may suit the site better.
Temperatures cross the freezing mark again and again through a Pittsburgh winter, which can heave shallow footings. Attached decks generally need footings below the frost line. Check a freestanding ground-level deck for level each spring.
Pittsburgh averages roughly 40 inches of precipitation a year, and hillside runoff collects at the bottom of a slope. Keep the deck out of low spots, direct downspouts away from it and leave airflow underneath so framing dries out.
Applicable A-DIY configurations are engineered for up to 15,000 lbs when properly assembled and supported. Clear snow with a plastic shovel, and seal pressure-treated wood every one to two years or choose composite to skip staining.
Average yearly snowfall at Pittsburgh International (NWS 1991–2020 normals)
Footing depth commonly required in Allegheny County
Average yearly precipitation at Pittsburgh International
Typical deck-building window in Pittsburgh
Most Pittsburgh homeowners build from mid-spring through early fall. Use the winter to measure your yard, check whether you need zoning approval or a permit, and reserve your kit so it can arrive once the ground dries out.
Measure a level spot, pick size and material, check PLI and zoning rules and lock in today’s price.
Submit for zoning approval or a permit, schedule delivery and grade the pad once the soil firms up.
Longer, drier days for a weekend DIY build or a local installer.
Seal wood while it is still warm, clear leaves often and get ready for winter.
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:
In the City of Pittsburgh, the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI) reviews deck permits. A low, uncovered deck may not need a building permit, but the City still requires zoning approval, and homes in City historic districts need historic review. Use the quick check, then confirm with PLI.
Rule of thumb: an uncovered deck with its floor more than 30 inches above grade needs a PLI building permit. Every deck needs City zoning approval.
General guidance for Pittsburgh-area decks
*Under the Pennsylvania UCC (34 Pa. Code § 403.62), an uncovered deck whose floor is no more than 30 in. above grade is exempt from a building permit. PLI notes these decks still require zoning approval. On a sloped yard, measure height at the lowest side.
City of PittsburghPLI handles deck building permits through OneStopPGH, and City zoning reviews setbacks for every deck. In a City-designated historic district, such as the Mexican War Streets, you may also need a Certificate of Appropriateness from the Historic Review Commission.
Allegheny CountyMt. Lebanon, Bethel Park, Ross, Shaler, Penn Hills, Monroeville and other Allegheny County municipalities administer the UCC themselves or through a third-party agency, each with its own forms, fees and setbacks.
PennsylvaniaPennsylvania’s UCC (34 Pa. Code Chapters 401–405) adopts the International Residential Code, so deck framing, footing and guard rules stay consistent statewide even where local zoning differs.
Check setbacks and whether your home sits in a City historic district before you design.
Show the deck’s size, location, height above grade and distances to lot lines. A-DIY engineering diagrams can help.
Submit for zoning approval, plus the PLI deck and building permit applications if the deck is over 30 inches.
Book the inspections your permit lists, 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 throughout the City of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and the surrounding Western Pennsylvania suburbs. The carrier calls ahead to schedule curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days, so plan how you will carry components up steps or a steep drive.
Choose from 15 pressure-treated and 9 composite deck kit sizes, talk to a deck specialist about your yard, slope and all, and get a professionally engineered deck kit delivered anywhere in Pittsburgh and Allegheny 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
