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Deck Building & Repair in Huntsville, AL

Compare 5 local deck building & repair pros. Typical service: $24–$48.

Top Deck Building & Repair Companies in Huntsville

  1. 1.The Covered Patio

    4.9★ (95 reviews)

    4.9★ from 95 reviews

    +12566439465Website

  2. 2.Custom Cut Carpentry

    4.7★ (23 reviews)

    4.7★ from 23 reviews

    +12564264946

  3. 3.boxcar the handyman

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +12566557871

  4. 4.Custom Home Woodworks

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +12569376880

  5. 5.Decks & Docks

    +19382670009Website

Deck Building & Repair Cost in Huntsville

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Huntsville
Pressure-treated wood deck, installed$24–$48/sq ft
Composite deck, installed$40–$73/sq ft

Deck Building & Repair prices in Huntsville run about 19% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 5 companies serving Huntsville, rated 4.8★ on average across 131 customer reviews.

Huntsville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Huntsville's weather means for scheduling deck building & repair.

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
54.34"
Heating degree days
3,002
Cooling degree days
1,951
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°51.2°4.89"
Feb35.5°55.9°4.84"
Mar42.2°64.9°5.21"
Apr50°73.6°4.32"
May59.3°81.3°5.11"
Jun67.1°88.2°4.29"
Jul70.4°90.7°4.05"
Aug69.4°90.9°3.61"
Sep62.5°85°3.72"
Oct51°74.6°3.59"
Nov41.8°63.7°4.94"
Dec34.4°53.5°5.77"

NOAA station data 7.24 miles from Huntsville.

Permits & Regulations in AL

  • Alabama has no handyman license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 in labor and materials requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license
  • Residential roofing over $2,500 requires the separate HBLB roofers license
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC work always needs the appropriately licensed trade, whatever the job size

License required: No license for small repairs; Alabama HBLB license for remodeling over $10,000

Sources: hblb.alabama.gov

Deck Building & Repair FAQs for Huntsville

How much does it cost to build a deck in Huntsville?

A pressure-treated wood deck in Huntsville typically runs $24-$48 per square foot installed; composite costs more.

How many deck builders serve Huntsville?

We track 5 deck builders serving Huntsville.

Is deck building in Huntsville more expensive than average?

Carpentry labor in Huntsville runs about -19.2% versus the national average.

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Huntsville, AL?

In AL, Alabama has no handyman license; residential remodeling or home improvement over $10,000 in labor and materials requires a Home Builders Licensure Board license. Most Huntsville decks attached to the house or raised off the ground need a building permit and footing inspection.

Wood or composite decking in Huntsville?

With about 54.34 inches of rain a year in Huntsville, wood needs sealing every couple of years; composite costs more up front but skips that upkeep.

Does composite decking get hot in Huntsville?

It can -- with summer highs near 91F in Huntsville, lighter colors and capped composite stay noticeably cooler underfoot.

How many quotes should I get for a deck in Huntsville?

Three is typical; with 5 deck builders serving Huntsville, compare the framing lumber, footings and railing included, not just the decking boards.

When is the best time to build a deck in Huntsville?

Builders in Huntsville book up in spring; signing in late fall or winter often means a better slot, and footings can be poured whenever the ground is not frozen.