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Serving Faribault, MN and surrounding areas. (507) 497-9188
Faribault Deck & Fence installs Trex decks, composite and cedar wood decks, vinyl and wood fences, and pergolas for Burnsville, MN homeowners. We have served the Twin Cities south metro since 2016 and respond to every estimate request within one business day.
Burnsville's split-levels and ramblers from the 1970s and 1980s are hitting the age where their original pressure-treated decks have run out of useful life - boards are soft, railings are loose, and the structure often no longer meets current code. Our Trex deck installation replaces those aging structures with boards that carry a 25-year warranty, handle Dakota County's deep freeze-thaw cycles without cracking or splintering, and need no annual staining or sealing.
Beyond Trex, Burnsville homeowners have access to a range of composite decking brands at different price points - TimberTech, Fiberon, and Azek among them. All composite boards outperform pressure-treated wood in Burnsville's climate because they absorb far less moisture through the long freeze-thaw season, which means no rot, no splintering, and no staining chores after snowmelt every spring.
Pressure-treated wood is the most budget-friendly option for Burnsville homeowners who want a properly built deck at a lower upfront cost. Cedar steps up in appearance and natural moisture resistance - a practical choice on Burnsville properties near Crystal Lake or Alimagnet Lake, where sloped lots and lakeside drainage keep the ground wetter than average for longer stretches each spring.
Burnsville has a mix of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, and fence projects vary accordingly. Vinyl fencing suits standard suburban lots where low maintenance and a clean appearance are the priorities. Cedar and pressure-treated wood fences work well on larger single-family lots or where HOA guidelines allow for a more natural look. We are familiar with Burnsville's housing types and can advise on what makes sense for your specific property.
Burnsville decks built in the 1970s and 1980s are commonly in one of two conditions: repairable if the framing is still structurally sound, or ready for replacement if footings have heaved, ledger flashing has failed, or the structure no longer meets current Minnesota Building Code. We assess the full deck - not just the surface - before recommending the most cost-effective path forward for your property.
Burnsville summers are short enough that you want to make the most of the time you have outside. A pergola or screened porch extends the usable season well into September and keeps the deck functional on rainy or buggy days when an open deck would otherwise sit empty. For homes near the lakes, a covered structure also gives you a dry spot to watch the weather roll in from the north.
Burnsville grew quickly as a suburb during the 1970s and 1980s, and most of the city's housing stock dates from that period - putting the majority of Burnsville homes in the 40-to-55-year range today. Homes from that era were commonly built with pressure-treated wood decks attached to split-level and rambler-style foundations. Those original decks are now at or well past the end of their practical life. Ledger boards fail from years of moisture cycling, railings no longer meet current Minnesota Building Code height and spacing requirements, and footings set during the suburban boom were often not deep enough for Dakota County's frost conditions. A structural assessment before failure, not after, is the right approach.
Burnsville's frost line sits around 42 to 48 inches below the surface during a hard Minnesota winter - and the same freeze-thaw cycles that keep Buck Hill running all season are what crack concrete, heave shallow footings, and work ice under poorly flashed ledger boards every year. Several Burnsville neighborhoods also sit on sloped terrain near Crystal Lake and Alimagnet Lake, where drainage challenges add an extra dimension to any outdoor structure project. Proper footing depth, correct drainage at the deck perimeter, and flashing that keeps water out of the ledger connection are the details that determine whether a new deck lasts 30 years or starts showing problems in 5.
Our crew works throughout Burnsville regularly, and we coordinate permits through the City of Burnsville Building Inspections department on every permitted project. We know what the plan reviewers require at submittal and what inspectors look for at the footing and final stages, which keeps projects moving without unnecessary delays.
Burnsville has a population of around 64,000, making it one of the larger cities in Dakota County. The city sits about 15 miles south of downtown Minneapolis, with Interstate 35W and Highway 13 serving as the main north-south corridors. Most of the established residential neighborhoods are in the middle and eastern portions of the city, while the area around County Road 42 and the Burnsville Center corridor forms the commercial and retail heart of town. Homes near Crystal Lake and Alimagnet Lake tend to be on more varied terrain with drainage considerations that affect how we approach footing placement and post base details. We work across all of these neighborhoods and understand the soil and drainage conditions that vary from one part of the city to another.
We also regularly serve the communities surrounding Burnsville. Homeowners in Savage to the west and in Apple Valley to the south are within our regular service area, and we bring the same attention to frost footings and drainage on every project across the south metro.
Reach out by phone or contact form and we get back to you within one business day. We ask a few questions upfront - deck size, material preferences, whether you have an existing structure coming down - to make the on-site visit efficient.
We visit your property, assess the lot and drainage, review any existing structure, and discuss your options. You receive a written, itemized estimate covering materials, labor, permits, and cleanup before we leave - no ballpark numbers that change later.
After you approve the estimate, we submit the permit application to the City of Burnsville and schedule your project start. Plan review typically takes one to two weeks. You do not need to contact the city - we handle the paperwork and keep you updated as approval progresses.
The crew sets footings to the required depth for Burnsville's frost line, builds the frame, installs decking and railings, and coordinates the city inspection at each required stage. When the inspector signs off, we do a final walkthrough with you and leave your yard clean.
We serve Burnsville and the surrounding Dakota County communities. Free estimates, written pricing, and permits handled - call or send us a message and we will respond within one business day.
(507) 497-9188Burnsville is one of the larger cities in Dakota County, with a population of roughly 64,000 sitting about 15 miles south of downtown Minneapolis. The city developed quickly during the 1970s and 1980s suburban boom, and its neighborhoods reflect that era - predominantly split-level and rambler-style single-family homes on mid-sized lots, with a meaningful share of townhomes and condos concentrated around the County Road 42 corridor and near Burnsville Center. The Minnesota River runs along the city's northern edge, and the Black Dog Lake area marks the northwestern boundary. Crystal Lake and Alimagnet Lake sit within city limits and give several neighborhoods a lakeside character, with sloped lots and drainage conditions that differ from the flatter areas further inland.
Burnsville is a fully built-out suburb with its own commercial core, parks system, and city services. The city has a majority owner-occupied housing stock, and homeowners here have real financial motivation to keep their properties maintained and updated. We serve all of Burnsville, from the established neighborhoods near the lakes to the townhome developments along the city's main corridors. Nearby communities we serve regularly include Savage to the west and Prior Lake to the southwest - both within our regular service area.
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