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

You can do either. Rochester-area deck contractors handle custom and attached decks, so ask two or three for written quotes, proof of insurance and recent Monroe County work. To build your own deck, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Rochester homes, and you or a local handyman can put one together with just a drill.

Cost depends on size, material, height, footings, permits and labor. A-DIY deck kits run from $3,699 for a 6x12 pressure-treated kit to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite kit. Because labor is a big share of a contractor’s price, homeowners typically spend 30–50% less building a kit themselves. 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.

Inside city limits, City of Rochester guidance calls for a building permit when a deck is 18 inches or more above grade, and a Certificate of Zoning Compliance for lower decks. Both go through the Bureau of Zoning and Permitting at City Hall. Towns such as Greece, Irondequoit and Henrietta have their own building departments and rules, so check before you build.

Statewide, the NYS Residential Code generally exempts freestanding decks that are 200 square feet or smaller, no more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to the house and not serving a required exit door. A-DIY’s Compact Series (6x12 to 8x20), the 12x12 kit and the 12x16 composite kit are all under 200 square feet. The City of Rochester and some towns still require zoning approval or set their own limits, so confirm with your local office.

Attached decks generally need footings below the frost line, and Monroe County towns such as Perinton and Gates call for 42 inches. The NYS code doesn’t require freestanding deck footings to extend below the frost line, which is why floating decks are popular. A-DIY kits are freestanding, assemble 15–17 inches off the ground and include Tuff Block footings. Check the deck for level each spring and confirm requirements with your building department.

Rochester averages about 102 inches of snow a year. Applicable A-DIY configurations are engineered to hold up to 15,000 lbs when properly assembled, supported and installed. Clear heavy snow with a plastic shovel, push it off the deck instead of piling it in one spot and keep the gaps between boards clear so meltwater can drain.

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.

Late spring through early fall, once the ground has thawed and dried. Many homeowners plan and order over the winter so the kit arrives when the yard is ready. 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 Rochester, Greece, Irondequoit, Henrietta, Brighton, Penfield, Pittsford, Webster and the wider Finger Lakes region, 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.