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Decks Built by
the People
Who Own Them.
A-DIY deck kits arrive pre-cut, pre-measured and labeled — so a homeowner with a power drill can assemble a professional-quality deck in 8 to 16 hours, for 30–50% less than hiring a contractor.
Free · 15 minutes · No obligation
At a Glance
vs. Contractor cost
30–50% less
Time to build
8–16 hrs
Tools required
One drill
Structural warranty
5 years
Delivery
10–14 days
5,000+
Decks built by homeowners
30–50%
Saved versus a contractor
8–16
Hours to assemble
4.8
Average verified rating
Where most homeowners start
Two Options. Both Cost More Than They Should.
Option one
Hiring a Contractor
"Show up Monday, deck is done Friday." The reality is usually different.
- Quotes that land higher than expected Most homeowners see estimates 2–3× what they budgeted. Labor accounts for 50–60% of a typical invoice — often more than the entire kit.
- A timeline you do not control Between scheduling, delays and weather, two weeks routinely becomes two months.
- Someone else built your backyard You hand over the budget and the space, and wait to see what comes back.
Option two
Traditional DIY
"Save money, feel proud, done in a weekend." Also not how it tends to go.
- The project starts before the build does Lumber calculations, structural planning, material lists — a part-time job before a single board is cut.
- Tools and costs you did not plan for Circular saw, miter saw, level, post-hole digger. Rental fees and re-cuts add up quickly.
- Weekends that keep getting spent Traditional builds stretch across months, and family weekends become work weekends.
The third option
Engineered Kits You Assemble Yourself
A-DIY kits are designed for homeowners, not for crews. The structural design, the cut list and the hardware are worked out before the pallet leaves the warehouse, so what arrives is a deck to assemble rather than a pile of lumber to figure out.
This is not traditional DIY, and it is not hiring out. It is the option that produces a deck built to residential code standards at a fraction of the cost — with the part you actually wanted left in.
Labor accounts for 50–60% of a typical contractor invoice. With a kit, you are paying for materials and engineering — not for someone else's schedule.
| Category | Contractor | Traditional DIY | A-DIY Kit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $15,000–$30,000+ | Varies — hidden costs add up | 30–50% less than a contractor |
| Time to build | 2–8 weeks with delays | Months of weekends | 8 to 16 hours |
| Tools required | The crew brings their own | Saws, levels, and more | A power drill |
| Skill level | None, but you pay for theirs | Intermediate to advanced | First-time builder |
| What can go wrong | Scheduling and invoices | Mistakes and re-cuts | Everything arrives prepared |
| Structure | Built to code on site | Depends on the builder | Engineered for 15,000+ lbs |
Not sure which size fits your yard? We will tell you in 15 minutes.
Free design consultation — no commitment, no pressure.
How it works
From Order to Finished Deck in Five Steps
1
Size the deck
Book a free 15-minute consultation or browse standard sizes. We match the kit to your yard, your grade and
your budget.
2
The crate arrives
Pre-cut lumber, hardware, screws and a drill bit ship together, typically within 10 to 14 business days.
3
Set the foundation
Deck blocks with no digging, sono tubes, or helical piles for elevated builds. We tell you which one your
yard needs.
4
Assemble it
Follow the 3D visual instructions. Boards connect in sequence, and a standard build takes 8 to 16 hours.
5
Use the backyard
Add railings, stairs or a pergola, then sit down on something you built. That part is the point.
What is included
Everything in One Crate. Nothing Left to Figure Out.
30–50% less than a contractor
Most customers save $8,000–$15,000 against the lowest quote they were given.
Assembles in 8 to 16 hours
A standard build is a single day's work, not a run of lost weekends.
One tool: a power drill
No circular saw, no miter saw, no measuring tape. The drill bit is in the crate.
Pre-cut, pre-measured, labeled
Every component is prepared in advance. Your job is to follow the steps, not to work them out.
Engineered for 15,000+ lbs
Grade 1, kiln-dried, pressure-treated lumber built to residential code standards.
Sized to your space
Choose the footprint, the foundation method, railings and stairs. Wood or composite.
5-year structural warranty
Composite kits carry 25 years, covering the structure as well as staining and fading.
Support through the build
Our team is reachable by phone and email from design to assembly. Most questions are answered the same day.
Verified reviews
Rated Excellent by Verified Buyers
4.8
Saved thousands
"I called three contractors. The lowest quote was $16,500. My A-DIY deck cost a fraction of that, and I put
it together myself over a Saturday. It looks like a professional built it — because the system practically
builds itself."
Lori M.
Verified buyer
Not a builder
"I'm not the handiest person — I'll say it plainly. But the instructions were so clear and every piece was
so carefully labeled that I had the whole deck assembled in a day. My neighbours still don't believe I did
it myself."
Steve J.
Verified buyer
Pro-grade engineering
"I've been in construction for 20 years, and I'm genuinely impressed by the engineering. The modular design
is smart. The tolerances are tight. My colleagues keep asking who built it — and I enjoy telling them I
did."
Matthew R.
Verified buyer
5,000+ decks built
4.8 / 5 from reviews
Ships across all USA
5-year structural warranty
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Where are you right now?
Two Paths. One Great Deck.
Tell us where you are and we will point you in the right direction.
Option A
"I want a deck, but I am not sure what size or configuration is right."
Questions about size, foundation options, building on a slope, or budget? That is what the free design
consultation is for. A deck specialist works through it with you — no sales pressure, just answers.
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Free · 15 minutes · No commitment
Option B
"I know my yard. I am ready to order and start building."
You have done the research and you know the size. Browse the full lineup — pressure-treated or composite,
ground-level or elevated — and configure the deck you want. Everything ships to your door.
Browse Deck Kits →
Ships in 10 to 14 business days · Everything included · Pay over 24 months
Common questions
Everything You Need to Know Before You Order
A standard residential power drill, which most homeowners already own. The drill bit, the screws and every
piece of hardware ship in the crate. No circular saw, no miter saw, no measuring tape.
A standard build takes 8 to 16 hours, so most customers finish in a single day. Larger or elevated
configurations sit at the upper end of that range. There is no multi-week project here.
Yes, and we hear the question constantly from customers who were sure they could not. The system was
designed for first-time builders. The 3D visual instructions cover every connection in order. If you can
follow directions, you can build this deck.
Everything. Pre-cut and labeled lumber, all screws and hardware, a drill bit, and a full set of 3D assembly
instructions. You will not need a lumber yard or hardware store run. If anything is missing, we make it
right.
Yes. Kits come in multiple sizes and configurations. You choose the foundation type — deck blocks for
ground level, sono tubes or helical piles for elevated builds — and add railings, stairs and finishing
options. Book a free consultation and we will spec it out with you.
The materials and engineering are professional grade. The lumber is Grade 1, kiln-dried and
pressure-treated, the structure is engineered for 15,000+ lbs and built to residential code standards, and
wood kits carry a 5-year structural warranty — 25 years on composite. The difference is that you are paying
for materials, not for contractor markup and labor.
Our expert team is available by phone and email throughout the build, and replacement parts ship fast. We
have helped thousands of customers through assembly, and most issues are resolved the same day. You are
never left on your own.
It is a 15-minute call with one of our deck specialists. You describe your space, your goals and your
budget, and we recommend the right kit and configuration. No pressure and no obligation — just honest
guidance so you can decide.
Your backyard is waiting
A year from now, you will wish you had started this weekend.
Right now your backyard is just a yard. This time next summer it could be the place your family actually lives in — mornings, evenings, every weekend. You do not need a contractor. You do not need experience. You just need the right system.
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