New Look Deck Co Deck builder ยท Lakeland, FL
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A local deck builder serving homeowners across Lakeland, FL.

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Our Story

How we ended up doing this

We design, build and repair decks for homeowners in and around Lakeland who want a place to actually sit outside, not just a box checked off a house project. Deck work is what we do all day, every day, so we know which boards cup in Florida humidity and which fasteners rust out in two years.

The complaint we hear most is a deck that bounces when you walk across it, or boards that have gapped and warped after one rainy season. That usually comes down to joists spaced too far apart or boards nailed down without room to expand, so we run joists at 16 inches on center and leave a real gap for drainage and movement. Railings get set to code height with balusters spaced so a 4-inch ball can't pass through, because that's the rule that actually keeps kids safe, not just an inspection checkbox.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
11
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed & Insured

We're licensed and insured for deck construction in Florida, and we'll show proof before you sign anything. If a crew ever damages your property, our insurance covers it, not your homeowner's policy.

Permits Handled

Any deck over 30 inches off the ground needs a permit and an inspection in most of Polk County, and we handle both. Skipping that step is how homeowners end up with a deck they can't legally sell the house with later.

Clean Job Sites

Deck demo throws nails and screws everywhere, and a magnet sweep at the end of the day keeps them out of your lawnmower and your dog's paws. We haul the old boards off site rather than leaving a pile by the curb.

Written Quotes

We measure the space and give you a written number for materials and labor before any work starts, so there's no guessing at the end. If you're weighing composite against pressure-treated pine, that's priced out separately so you can compare.

Our Own Crew

We don't hand your deck off to a rotating crew of subcontractors we've never worked with. The people framing your joists are the same ones who measured your yard.

Local to Lakeland

We're based in Lakeland and work throughout Polk County, so we're not driving two hours to fix a squeaky step. We've seen what a wet Florida summer does to lumber that wasn't rated for ground contact, and we build around it.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

What homeowners want to know about who's doing the work.

How long have you been building decks?
Deck building and repair is the main line of work here, not a side offering tacked onto roofing or general remodeling, and that focus is where the crew's experience comes from.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Deck jobs are built by an in-house crew rather than handed off to rotating subcontractors, so the people quoting the job are the same ones framing it. That consistency matters on a deck, where the ledger attachment and footing work done on day one decides whether the structure is sound years later.
Can I see examples of decks you've built before?
Photos of completed deck projects, including framing shots taken before the boards go down, are available on request. Seeing the framing stage matters more than the finished photos, since that's where the structural work happens.
Why hire a smaller deck builder instead of a large remodeling company?
A dedicated deck builder spends every workday on decking, footings, and railing code, rather than splitting attention across kitchens, roofs, and bathrooms. That narrower focus tends to mean fewer surprises on wind load, board spacing, and drainage details specific to deck construction.
Where are you based?
This deck building business is based in Lakeland, FL, and works throughout Polk County and the surrounding towns.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Booking timelines for deck work shift with the season, with spring and early summer being the heaviest months for new construction in Central Florida. Repair work usually has more flexibility in scheduling than a full deck build.
Do you clean up the job site when the work is done?
Old decking, joist hangers, and loose fasteners get hauled off the property at the end of a deck project, and a magnet sweep catches stray screws and nails before the crew leaves. Leaving a yard full of nails is how someone ends up with a flat bike tire a month later.
What happens if something gets damaged on my property during the work?
Liability insurance carried on deck construction jobs covers accidental damage to a house, fence, or landscaping caused during the work. Proof of coverage is available before a contract is signed, not just promised verbally.
Will you finish a deck that another contractor started or abandoned?
Picking up a half-finished deck is possible, though the existing framing gets inspected first for code compliance before any new boards go on top of it. Footings and ledger attachment from the previous contractor get checked, since bad work there can undercut the second contractor's work too.
How can I tell the deck work is being done correctly?
Correct deck framing shows joists spaced at 16 inches on center, joist hangers rated for the lumber, and flashing tape on the ledger board where it meets the house. Asking to see the framing before the decking boards go down, and checking that the local building inspector signed off, are both reasonable requests.

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