Deck Builder & Patio Covers in Norwalk, CA
Free Estimates
By phone, or in person
Permits Handled
Pulled by us, inspections passed
Since 1953
Family trades, same owner as One Hour Plumbing
Residential & Commercial
Homes, ADUs, buildouts
Discounts
Cash, senior & military
Southern California lives outside. We build decks, patio covers, and pergolas that are engineered and permitted — because a deck is a structure, not a weekend project.
Sound familiar?
Call about this if…
- The old deck bounces, or the ledger is pulling away from the house
- You want shade over the patio that won't blow off
- A hillside yard needs an engineered deck to be usable
- You want an outdoor kitchen with gas and electrical done right
- The city flagged an unpermitted patio cover
Decks are the most under-permitted structure in California, and the most common backyard failure. Undersized footings, no ledger flashing, wrong fasteners — it holds until the one party where it doesn't. Ours are built to code, inspected, and boring in exactly the way structures should be.
Scope
What's included
- Wood decks — redwood, cedar, pressure-treated
- Composite decking (Trex and similar) for low maintenance
- Elevated and hillside decks with engineered footings
- Solid and lattice patio covers
- Pergolas and shade structures
- Aluminum patio cover systems
- Deck repair, re-surfacing, and railing replacement
- Stairs, railings, and built-in benches
- Outdoor kitchens and BBQ islands (gas, electrical, and concrete included)
- Permits and engineering where required
Process & permits
How Mickey handles it
Call and describe the space. Mickey gives you a range for wood, composite, or aluminum.
Site visit to check footings, slope, and attachment, then a fixed number.
Permits and engineering where the city requires them.
Footings, framing, decking or cover, railings, and stairs.
Inspection passed and a walkthrough.
Attached patio covers and most decks require permits in LA-area cities. We pull them — the inspection covers footing depth, hardware, and attachment, the stuff you can't see later.
Typical deck or patio cover: 1–3 weeks start to finish once permits are in hand.
We'll walk you through wood vs. composite honestly: wood costs less up front, composite wins on the ten-year math if you don't want to re-stain.
Pricing
Straight prices, no bait
Free estimates, by phone or in person. No lowball bid that doubles through change orders. The number in the contract is the number we build to, and nothing changes without your signature and a price first. Cash, senior, and military discounts.
From the owner of One Hour Plumbing Service, a name built in southeast LA County on straight quotes and no upselling since 1953.
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Straight Answers
Common questions
How much does a new deck cost?
Ground-level wood decks start around $40–$60 per square foot built; composite and elevated decks run more. Patio covers typically run $5K–$20K depending on size and style. Free phone estimate.
Do I need a permit for a deck or patio cover?
Usually yes — anything attached to the house, and most freestanding structures beyond a minimal size. Unpermitted structures come up at resale and in insurance claims. We pull the permit; it's not your problem.
Wood or composite decking?
Wood is cheaper up front and looks classic but needs sealing every couple of years. Composite costs more on day one and then asks nothing of you for decades. We build both and will give you the honest math for your budget.
Can you build on a slope or hillside?
Yes — that's engineered footing territory, which is exactly when you want a real GC instead of a handyman. Hillside decks are some of our favorite builds.
Ready to build? Call or text now.
Mon–Sat 7am–6pm · Free estimates · Cash, senior & military discounts