Ellicott City is both home to a highly historic area and thousands of homes that are a great place to raise a family. This staple historic town of central Maryland is a treasure in itself, but what about the homes that make them up? Create a treasure out of your own home with the help of an excellent outdoor living space. If such a space appeals to you, you can be happy to know that Freedom Fence and Deck builds custom decks in Ellicott City, Maryland!

What Is a Custom Deck?

What is the difference between a standard deck and a custom deck? Backyard decks come in different configurations; fence and deck companies may have a collection of templates with which to build. A custom deck changes one of these templates to a unique design. It could be a slightly different layout or the addition of features like a gazebo, a privacy screen, or custom patterns on the deck platform.

Benefits of a Custom Deck 

What makes a custom deck the right solution? Custom decks are the right choice when no standard deck fits the house and property’s proportions and the homeowner’s outdoor living goals. 

The deck must not only be a nice place for you to sit out on, but it should also look and function well with the property. How can you know if the deck design fits well? It all comes down to the traffic flow. How easy is it to move around the deck, and how easy is it to move from the back door to the backyard and vice versa? Does the deck hinder one’s ability to move around the backyard? A custom deck can be the key to maximizing your outdoor living space’s traffic flow.

Additionally, a “normal” deck might not have all the amenities that you would like. A custom deck design makes room for your outdoor shade structure, hot tub, deck lighting, and other details that a standard model might not include.

Building Custom Decks in Ellicott City

Your Ellicott City home is worth it! What are the building blocks you can use to make your custom deck? You can think about it in terms of materials, layouts, and deck additions.

Materials

• Pressure-treated pine: Pressure-treated pine is the most affordable deck material on the market. With its preservative chemicals, this lumber can last for well over a decade with good care.
• Red western cedar: Red western cedar has natural preservative oils that give a pleasant aroma. Cedar is a great decent deck material, but will take some maintenance like sanding, cleaning, and sealing.
• Exotic hardwood: Hardwoods like Ipe, Tigerwood, Mahogany, and many more are very dense and hard for insects to penetrate. Their density makes using them for decks a little more difficult, but the deck will hold up with less maintenance for longer than other kinds of lumber.
• Composite: This composition of recycled wood fibers and plastic fibers creates a low-maintenance deck. With the look of natural wood and less of the maintenance, composite is a sturdy choice.
• Vinyl: Vinyl decks are also low-maintenance decks made out of outdoor-grade PVC plastic. These robust decks will resist discoloring, warping, cracking, and other forms of damage. 
• Deck railings: Deck railings do not have to match the rest of the deck. They also can use additional materials like aluminum, steel, glass, or metal cables to enhance security and views.

Layouts

What about the design itself?

• Shape and size: As discussed earlier, the deck’s shape and size depends on the shape and size of your home and property, along with how big it needs to be to meet your outdoor living needs.
• Elevation: Decks can be low, mid, or high elevation. They can also have multiple levels. The deck height will usually start at the elevation of the back door.
• Stairs: For lower decks, you could consider cascading steps that radiate from all sides not connected to the house. Otherwise, the deck stairs can be straight or spiral. The placement depends on the traffic flow.

Additions

Deck additions know almost no bounds. You could add built-in seating, built-in planters, outdoor shade structures, privacy screens, and tech like hot tubs, stereo systems, heating and cooling systems, and more. Your deck can be not just a blank slate but a multi-functional outdoor space that functions almost the same as an indoor living room. 

Why Choose Freedom Fence and Deck?

About Us

Freedom Fence and Deck is a veteran-founded, women-operated fence and deck company based in Baltimore, Maryland. We have served hundreds of homes since 2004 and have won multiple titles, including multiple Angie’s List Super Service Awards and an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. You can also read our many customer testimonials; we are happy to give you referrals as well!

Financing

We provide financing through Ally. We also offer discounts for senior citizens, military, and multi-project customers. Aside from these financial benefits, we also offer the best warranties in the state. To learn more about our financing options, please contact us today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of our customers ask us if we can determine property lines and if we can acquire the respective permits for each job. The answer to both questions is yes! For more answers to frequently asked questions, read here.

Additional Home Improvement Services

In addition to building custom decks in Ellicott City, we also build fences, standard decks, screened porches, and three-season rooms in Ellicott City and the surrounding areas. 

• Fences: Wood, composite, vinyl, or security fences are all available with Freedom! We build standard and custom fences!
• Decks: If a simple deck is all you’re after and all you need, then you have Freedom on call to build it for you. We are also available to renovate and replace older decks.
• Screened porches: Feel like you are outdoors while having the privacy and protection of a screened room. You can maintain access to fresh air but add shelter, shade, and heating and cooling systems.
• Three-season rooms: Three-season rooms are synonymous with sunrooms. These home additions are even lovelier with heating and cooling systems. 

If you can benefit from any of these services down the line, please keep Freedom Fence and Deck in mind! It is worth using one trusted company for multiple projects for convenience and assurance of quality.

Contact Freedom for a Free Quote!

Freedom Fence and Deck is a qualified company that is ready to build custom decks in Ellicott City for you. Are you ready to pursue your project? Please contact us for a free quote today!

Upgrade Your Home and Reach Out to Freedom Fence Today

Whether you want a brand new patio in the spring or want to install a beautiful new wood fence, Freedom Fence and Home has the expertise, competitive prices, and professional service you need. Freedom Fence and Home has over 50 years of fencing experience in the Baltimore County area, Harford County, Essex, White Marsh, and Bel Air area, and we pride ourselves on giving our customers the best customer service experience possible. To see examples of our work and pick the right backyard feature for your home, explore our website. To get started on planning your project, give us a call at (443) 271-6841, or visit us online. For more information, tips, and updates about Freedom Fence and Home, follow us on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook.