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Serving Hollister, CA and surrounding areas. (831) 271-0388
Master HollisterDeck & Fence
Your backyard deserves more than dirt and grass. We build custom cedar decks in Hollister that handle the valley heat, pass county inspection, and give you a real outdoor space to use every day.
Cedar wood deck construction in Hollister means digging concrete footings, framing a pressure-treated substructure, and installing western red cedar boards with proper spacing for the valley heat - most straightforward decks are built and inspected in two to three weeks once permits are approved.
Cedar is a popular choice in this area because it holds up outdoors naturally. Its oils resist moisture and insects without the chemical treatment required for pressure-treated lumber, and it stays cooler underfoot on hot Hollister afternoons than composite materials. If you are weighing your options, our deck repair and replacement page can help you decide whether rebuilding with cedar makes sense versus a repair.
Every cedar deck we build goes through the San Benito County permit process, which adds a county inspection before the deck is used. That inspection is your independent confirmation the structure is safe - and it protects your investment when you sell.
If your backyard is just grass or dirt with no defined area for furniture or a grill, you are not getting much use out of it. A cedar deck gives that space a purpose and makes it feel like a real part of your home. Hollister's long warm season makes that investment pay off quickly.
Wood that has been through years of Hollister summer heat without regular sealing dries out, cracks along the grain, or develops soft spots where moisture has gotten in. If boards flex or feel spongy when you walk on them, the structure underneath may be compromised. A full replacement is often safer and more cost-effective than surface repairs at that point.
A deck that moves when you lean on the railing or shifts when you walk near the edge has a structural problem, not just a cosmetic one. This is a safety issue, and it usually means the posts, footings, or connections have deteriorated past the point where surface repairs will fix it.
Many Hollister homes have a back door that drops straight onto a step down to the yard with no landing in between. This is both inconvenient and a tripping hazard. A cedar deck or landing structure solves it immediately and makes the back of your home feel finished.
We handle everything from brand-new builds on empty ground to full replacements of decks that have aged past repair. If you are starting fresh, we design the deck to fit your yard - accounting for the door height, the slope of the ground, and how you plan to use the space. If you are replacing an existing structure, we remove the old deck, inspect the footings, and build new from there. We also link to our pressure-treated wood deck construction service for homeowners who want a comparison on materials before deciding.
Beyond the basic deck surface, we build stairs, add railings that meet current height and spacing requirements, and install any custom features - built-in benches, pergola post bases, or corner wraps - as part of the same project. Every build is permitted through San Benito County and inspected before handoff.
For homeowners starting from scratch who want a natural wood deck with warmth and character.
For homeowners replacing an aging or damaged deck and ready to upgrade to properly built cedar.
For elevated yards or multi-step entries that need a complete, code-compliant structure.
For homeowners who want built-in seating, pergola posts, or a design that wraps a corner or follows the yard.
Hollister sits in the San Benito Valley and regularly sees summer temperatures above 95 degrees. That heat causes wood to expand and contract with each season. Cedar handles this better than many species because of its natural oils, but the deck still needs to be built with proper board spacing from day one - if the gaps are too tight, boards buckle. The valley's proximity to the Calaveras Fault is another factor: any deck attached to the house needs to be anchored in a way that allows slight movement without pulling away from the structure. These are things a contractor unfamiliar with this area may not think to address. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association provides quality grading standards for cedar lumber that we follow on every project.
We build cedar decks throughout the Hollister area, including Tres Pinos and San Juan Bautista. Hollister's mild winters mean you can start a project in the fall and have the deck ready before the following summer, without the weather delays that affect other parts of the state.
You reach out by phone or through the website, and we ask a few basic questions - size, whether the deck attaches to the house, and what your yard looks like. We reply within one business day and schedule a site visit at a time that works for you.
We come to your home, walk the backyard, and take measurements. We look at slope, door height, and any obstacles. You receive a written estimate within a few days - no surprises, no vague totals.
Once you approve the design and price, we submit the permit application to San Benito County Building and Safety on your behalf. Processing typically takes one to three weeks. You do not need to do anything during this time.
We dig footings, build the frame, install cedar boards and railings, and schedule the county inspection. After the deck passes, we walk it with you and explain exactly how to care for the wood so it stays looking good for years.
We handle the permit, the inspection, and the build. No commitment to get a written estimate.
(831) 271-0388We pull every permit required by San Benito County Building and Safety as a standard part of our process. That means a county inspector checks the work before you use the deck - giving you documented proof the structure is safe and code-compliant.
We account for the valley's summer temperatures by setting proper board spacing from day one, and we anchor every attached deck to handle movement near the Calaveras Fault. These are not extras - they are how a deck is supposed to be built here.
We source cedar that meets consistent quality grading standards - not whatever happened to be cheapest that week. Every deck gets sealed before the first hot season so Hollister's heat does not undo the investment in the first year.
Your written estimate breaks out what is included before we start. We do a thorough assessment - including the frame and the ground conditions - so what you agree to is what you pay. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association outlines quality standards we follow at every build.
Every one of these points comes back to the same thing: a deck that is built correctly from the start costs less to maintain, passes inspection the first time, and holds its value when you sell. That is what we focus on with every project in Hollister.
For permit requirements, you can also reference the California Contractors State License Board to verify any contractor you hire holds a current California license.
Extend the life of your existing deck or start fresh with a full replacement built to current standards.
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Learn MorePermit slots fill up - the sooner we submit, the sooner your deck is ready before summer arrives.