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Serving Faribault, MN and surrounding areas. (507) 497-9188
Composite decking handles Faribault winters better than wood - no staining, no sealing, no cracked boards every spring. We install it right the first time, with footings built for Minnesota frost depths and permits handled from start to finish.
Composite deck installation in Faribault, MN starts with frost-depth footings, a pressure-treated structural frame, and composite boards installed with hidden fasteners - most projects take five to ten days of active construction after the permit is approved, which adds one to two weeks to the overall schedule.
Homeowners often reach us after years of fighting an aging wood deck - sanding, staining, and then watching it go gray again within one season. Composite ends that cycle. The boards do not absorb moisture the way wood does, which matters enormously when Faribault temperatures drop and freeze whatever water has worked into the grain. If you are starting from scratch, we can also help with custom deck design and build if you want the layout and size planned around your specific yard before materials are chosen.
We work with leading composite brands - Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon - and will walk you through the options based on your budget, yard exposure, and long-term goals.
Walk slowly across your deck and pay attention. If any boards give when you step on them or feel spongy, the wood has started rotting from the inside out. In Faribault, where decks sit under months of snow every year, this kind of deterioration is common in wood decks more than 10 to 15 years old.
If you have been faithfully maintaining a wood deck and it still looks weathered or stained within a season of treatment, the wood itself may be past the point where maintenance can keep up. That is a sign you are putting good money into a structure that is losing the battle with Minnesota weather.
If your deck tilts toward or away from the house, or one corner sits clearly higher than another, the footings may not have been set deep enough for Faribault's frost. This is a structural issue - it means the deck needs to be rebuilt from the ground up with properly set footings.
Cracked and splintered boards are a safety hazard, especially for kids and bare feet. Dark staining that does not wash off is often mold that has worked into the wood grain - a common outcome after Faribault's long wet springs and heavy snowmelt seasons.
Every composite deck installation starts with a free on-site visit where we measure the space, assess drainage and ground conditions, and talk through your options. We submit the permit application to the City of Faribault and handle the coordination with the city inspector. The frame is built with pressure-treated lumber - because composite boards are only as good as what they sit on - and the surface boards are installed with hidden fasteners for a clean finished look.
Material selection is part of every project. Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon all perform well in Minnesota's climate, with manufacturer warranties up to 25 years or more. For homeowners comparing composite to a premium wood alternative, we also install Trex decks as a dedicated service for those who have already decided on that brand.
We come to you, measure the space, and give you a written quote - no obligation.
Handled entirely by us. We submit the application and coordinate the city sign-off.
We set every footing below Faribault's 42 to 48 inch frost line.
The structural skeleton is built for Minnesota winters, regardless of which board brand you choose.
Hidden fasteners, evenly spaced boards, and a clean finish you can be proud of.
Everything is included through final inspection - we do not disappear at the hard parts.
Faribault is in Rice County, where ground frost depths reach 42 to 48 inches in a hard winter. Composite boards absorb far less moisture than wood, which means they hold up through repeated freeze-thaw cycles without cracking, warping, or needing to be resealed every spring. For homeowners near the Straight River corridor or on lower-lying lots near Cannon Lake, where soil moisture is naturally higher, composite is an even stronger choice - less moisture absorbed means less damage when that moisture freezes.
Many of the homes in Faribault's established neighborhoods were built in the mid-20th century. If you have an older deck structure, we assess whether the existing footings and ledger attachment can support a composite re-deck or whether a full rebuild is the right call. We serve homeowners throughout the region, including Northfield and Farmington, where the same frost-depth and older-housing considerations apply.
We respond within 1 business day and schedule a free on-site visit. We will measure the space, look at drainage and soil conditions, and talk through your material and design options with no obligation.
After the site visit you receive a written proposal with a clear price. Once you sign, we apply for the permit through the City of Faribault. Approval typically takes one to two weeks - your project is scheduled during this window.
We dig and pour concrete footings below the frost line. Once they cure, the pressure-treated frame goes up. This is the structural foundation that everything else rests on - we do not cut corners here.
Composite boards go in with hidden fasteners, then railings and stairs. We coordinate the city inspection and do a final walkthrough with you - including maintenance tips and manufacturer warranty documentation.
We respond within 1 business day - no obligation. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(507) 497-9188We set every footing below the frost line for Rice County - typically 42 to 48 inches. That is what keeps a deck level through ten Minnesota winters, not just the first one or two.
We handle the City of Faribault permit application and coordinate the city inspector visit. An unpermitted deck can create real problems when you sell - ours come with documented proof of code compliance.
We install Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon - products with manufacturer warranties up to 25 years and track records in Minnesota's climate. We will walk you through the differences so you can choose with confidence.
You receive a detailed written proposal that covers every cost before the permit is even filed. If anything changes, we call you before it affects your bill. The final invoice matches the proposal.
If you want to do your own research before calling anyone, the North American Deck and Railing Association has a free consumer guide on hiring a deck contractor. The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry also lets you look up any contractor's license status online in about 30 seconds - worth doing before you sign anything.
Already decided on Trex? We install the full Trex product line with proper footing depth and all required Faribault permits included.
Learn MoreIf you want the deck layout and size designed around your specific yard before any materials are chosen, our full custom design service starts with a blank slate.
Learn MoreFaribault's booking season fills up fast - call today and we can have your deck installed and inspected before the best months of the year.