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

Both are options. Silver Spring contractors build everything from small townhome decks to elevated decks off a walkout basement, so compare two or three written quotes and confirm an active Maryland Home Improvement Commission license. To build it yourself, A-DIY delivers professionally engineered wood and composite deck kits to Silver Spring homes, and you or a local handyman can assemble one with just a drill.

A contractor’s price depends on size, height, materials and how much site work your yard needs, so get written quotes. A-DIY kits start at $3,699 for a 6x12 pressure-treated deck and go up to $12,799 for a 16x28 composite deck; a 12x12 is $4,899 in wood or $5,700 in composite. Skipping contractor labor is where most of the savings come from, and homeowners typically spend 30–50% less with a kit.

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.

Yes. Silver Spring is an unincorporated community, so the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services (DPS) handles deck permits, and DPS requires a building permit for all decks regardless of height above grade. Apply and pay online through DPS eServices and upload your plans through ePlans. If your address is inside the City of Takoma Park, check the city’s requirements as well.

Not under County rules. The model residential code exempts some small, low, freestanding decks of 200 square feet or less, but Montgomery County requires a permit for every deck, including freestanding ones. A-DIY kits sit 15–17 inches off the ground, so plan on a permit for any size you choose.

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.

DPS deck guidelines call for footings at least 30 inches deep on solid soil. A floating, or freestanding, deck avoids a ledger connection to the house, but it still needs a permit, and the plan reviewer decides whether a ground-level footing system is acceptable. A-DIY kits are freestanding on Tuff Block footings, so include those details with your application.

Silver Spring sits just outside DC, where Reagan National averages about 14 inches of snow and about 42 inches of precipitation a year. Winter storms often mix snow with sleet and freezing rain, freeze-thaw cycles can move shallow footings, and humid summers bring frequent thunderstorms. Choose a well-drained spot, and seal wood every one to two years or choose composite.

April through June and September through October offer the most comfortable building weather. Apply for your County permit in winter so it is approved by the time your kit arrives, and if you build in summer, work in the mornings and plan around afternoon storms.

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 delivers by LTL freight across Silver Spring and nearby communities, including Downtown Silver Spring, Woodside, Four Corners, Wheaton, Kemp Mill, Aspen Hill, White Oak, Colesville, Hillandale, Burtonsville and Takoma Park. The carrier calls ahead to set up curbside delivery, typically within 10–14 business days.

You can pay in full or reserve your deck at today’s price with A-DIY Reserve, a $250 non-refundable deposit. Split payments at 0% over up to 8 months are available, and you can build now and pay later through Affirm, Klarna or Shop Pay, subject to approval.