Deck Builders Near Fort Wayne, IN

Gleave Construction 532 E. Hawthorne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46806 | Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm

Current Deck Project Start: 2 Weeks Out Next Available Estimate: Within 3 days!Allen County Permit Time: Approx. 3–5 Business Days

Call (260) 744-2757 to set up a free on-site deck estimate, with open visit slots usually available within 3 days.

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Family-owned since 1970

1-Year Workmanship Warranty

Indiana Business Entity ID: 98112-490

Foremen with 10+ years of experience

Commercial-style deck and walkway with black railings in a large outdoor recreation area in Fort Wayne, IN.
Gray composite deck walkway with black railings in an outdoor landscaped setting in Fort Wayne, IN.

A well-built deck gives you a level, solid place to eat, grill, and host that holds steady through Fort Wayne’s typical 25 to 40 freeze-thaw cycles a winter. It adds curb appeal, and wood or composite lets you choose your upkeep. Gleave Construction has been family-owned since 1970, and as custom deck builders in Fort Wayne, we design each deck around your yard.

We buy high-quality materials from trusted suppliers, not big-box stores, and a foreman with 10+ years in the field leads every build.

Custom Deck Styles We Build for Fort Wayne Homeowners

Every style comes in wood or composite and is sized to your lot.

Ground-Level Deck

A ground-level deck gives you a steady surface off the back door, just a step above the lawn. It’s our quickest build, usually four to six crew days.

Best for: Compact yards and back doors close to grade

Consideration: The ground must fall away from your foundation, so flat lots get drainage beneath the frame.

Raised Deck

A raised deck gives an elevated back door or walkout a full outdoor floor, so your table and grill sit outside instead of down a flight of stairs. Allen County permits and inspects it like any other deck, and our crew handles both.

Best for: High back doors and walkout basements

Consideration: Guards are required above 30 inches, and taller decks need heavier posts and longer stairs.

Multi-Level Deck

Separate levels give you distinct dining and lounging areas and put a sloped yard to work. They suit larger lots in Aboite and Huntertown.

Best for: Large or sloped lots

Consideration: We plan each level’s structure separately and flash-ledger at two heights, so builds run for two to three weeks.

Wraparound Deck

Wrapping two sides of the house gives you more views, more sun and more room for guests. HOAs in Bridgewater, Grey Hawk and Bentley Cove review deck plans.

Best for: Corner lots

Consideration: HOA pre-approval is the homeowner’s job, and we confirm it before scheduling.

Pool Deck

A pool deck gives you a surface designed to reduce slipping around an in-ground pool, with room for loungers. In Allen County, a pool deck with latching gates can go on the swimming pool permit.

Best for: Backyards built around an in-ground pool

Consideration: Plan gates and railings with the pool permit, not afterward.

Pergola / Shade Structure

A pergola extends your deck season by reducing glare and keeping the boards cooler. When you add a custom pergola, we plan it with the deck’s framing.

Best for: South-facing decks and outdoor kitchens or bars

Consideration: A standalone pergola needs its own footings, while an attached one ties into the deck’s header.

Backyard patio deck with pergola, black railing, and landscaped lawn behind a Fort Wayne, IN home.
Elevated deck walkway with black railing system leading to an outdoor seating area in Fort Wayne, IN.

Other Outdoor Additions We Build

  • Covered porches and entry additions from our covered porch builders near Fort Wayne

  • Deck replacement and redecking, from new boards to full rebuilds

  • New railings in wood, aluminum or vinyl, plus custom stairs and landings

  • Dry-below systems for the space under a raised deck

  • Outdoor living packages with a deck, pergola, seating and planters

Decking Materials Compared: Pressure-Treated Pine, Cedar and Composite

We build pressure-treated and cedar wood decks and handle composite deck installation in Fort Wayne.

Feature Pressure-Treated Pine Western Red Cedar Composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon)
Upfront Cost Lower Mid-range Higher
Upkeep Schedule Stain or seal every 2–3 years Stain or seal every 2–3 years Soap-and-water wash once a year
Expected Lifespan Typically 15–30 years Typically 15–25 years Typically 25–50 years
How It Handles Freeze-Thaw Fine if sealed, but boards can cup or warp Resists rot naturally Sheds moisture instead of soaking it up
Look Over Time Turns gray unless stained Weathers to silver-gray, and new boards can stain pale concrete Holds color, but dark boards can top 150 degrees on south-facing decks in July and August
A Good Fit If You... Want the most cost-effective deck Prefer natural wood Want the least upkeep

Fort Wayne Deck Permits and Building Code

  • Every deck needs a permit: an Improvement Location Permit plus inspections, attached or freestanding, at any size.

  • Work must start within 60 days of issuance, and the permit lasts one year unless work stops for 60 days without an extension.
  • The frost line is 36 inches in Allen County (675 IAC 14-4).
  • Inspections run in order: open footing holes before the pour, then framing, then final. The county aims to inspect within 24 hours of notification.
  • Indiana 811 must be called at least two full business days before digging.

  • We handle the paperwork: permit filing, 811, and inspections with the Allen County Building Department.

How We Design and Build Your Custom Deck

Step 1

Walk the Yard and Talk Through Options
At the free estimate visit, we measure, check grade and drainage, and talk through materials, railings and stairs. You get a written quote before anything is scheduled.

Step 2

Permits, Locates and Footings Set Below the Frost
Our piers reach 42 to 48 inches, a clear margin under Allen County’s 36-inch frost line, and we pour them with 3,000 PSI concrete where code asks for 2,500.

Step 3

Frame, Board, Rail, Then Walk It Together
We frame, lay boards and install code-compliant railings. Then you walk the finished deck with your foreman, and we fix anything you flag before the crew leaves.

Timeline: Most standard Fort Wayne decks complete in 1–2 weeks from first dig, depending on project complexity and permit timing.

Sketch Your Deck With Us on a Free Estimate Visit

Bring photos or ideas, and we’ll sketch it out on site.

Recent Projects

Our commercial boardwalks follow the framing and railing standards we use on home decks. See the Liberty Mills Trail boardwalk and guard rail and the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo boardwalk.

Areas We Serve

If you’ve been looking up deck builders near me, our local custom deck builders in Fort Wayne cover Northeast Indiana:

  • Fort Wayne, including West Central, Nebraska, Northside, Southwest, East Central, Bloomingdale and Aboite (meet our Aboite deck builders)
  • Huntertown, Leo-Cedarville, New Haven and Grabill
  • Ossian, Bluffton and Berne
  • Auburn and DeKalb County
  • Angola, Kendallville and Wabash
Wraparound wood deck with black railings extending around the back and side of a home in Fort Wayne, IN.
Covered backyard deck with a wood pergola attached to the home in Fort Wayne, IN.

Keeping Your Deck Solid Through Fort Wayne Winters

Stain or seal wood on schedule, south- and west-facing boards first, and wash composite yearly. After the last hard freeze, push each railing post and look for rust streaks, which point to corroding fasteners (we use stainless or hot-dipped galvanized screws). Aim downspouts away from the ledger.

Fort Wayne Custom Deck FAQs

Price depends on size, material, height, railings, stairs, site grade, add-ons, and old deck removal. As custom deck builders in Fort Wayne, we give you a written quote before anything is scheduled.

Yes. Every deck in Allen County needs an Improvement Location Permit, and we file it for you.

Most decks take one to two weeks from the first dig. Starts run about two weeks out, so plan over winter. We pause only for hard freezes and concrete curing.

Both hold up here when the footings go deep enough, because frost heave lifts a shallow footing no matter which boards sit on top. That’s why our piers go well below the frost line. Composite resists moisture and never needs staining. Wood costs less upfront, but plan to seal or stain it every 2–3 years.

You get our 1-year workmanship warranty on labor plus manufacturer material warranties. When you look up deck contractors near me to compare quotes, get each one’s coverage in writing.

Start Your Deck With Custom Deck Builders in Fort Wayne

Our family-owned crew has built in Fort Wayne since 1970, planning each deck around your grade, Allen County inspections, and Indiana winters.

Every deck we build includes:

  • A 1-year workmanship warranty on labor
  • Manufacturer material warranties
  • Permit filing, 811 locates, and inspection scheduling
  • Footings poured 42 to 48 inches deep
  • A final walkthrough with your foreman

Call (260) 744-2757 to set up a free on-site deck estimate, with open visit slots usually available within 3 days.