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Serving Faribault, MN and surrounding areas. (507) 497-9188
Faribault Deck & Fence has served Faribault homeowners since 2016, building custom decks, fences, screened porches, and pergolas - permits handled, footings set to Minnesota frost depth, and a written estimate before any work begins.
Faribault homes range from pre-war two-stories near the historic school campuses to postwar ranch houses on the west side of town - every one of them has a different yard, a different slope, and a different set of needs. Our custom deck design and build process starts with a site visit where we look at your specific yard, assess drainage, and plan footings for Faribault's 42-to-48-inch frost depth so your deck stays level through every Minnesota winter.
Faribault decks endure hard freezes, spring thaw, summer heat, and occasional hail - composite and Trex boards hold up to that cycle far better than natural wood without needing annual staining or sealing. For homeowners who want a low-maintenance surface that looks sharp year after year, composite is the right choice for this climate.
Pressure-treated wood is the most affordable decking option and performs well in Minnesota when it is built correctly with proper flashing and drainage. Cedar is a step up in appearance and natural resistance to moisture - a good fit for Faribault homeowners near the Straight River or in lower-lying neighborhoods where soil moisture is higher than average.
Faribault winters are hard on wood decks - freeze-thaw cycles work water into boards, split fasteners loose, and accelerate rot once it gets a foothold. We repair boards, joists, ledger connections, and railings, and seal the finished surface so water has nowhere to go next winter.
Faribault lots near the older downtown neighborhoods are often close together, making privacy fencing a practical need rather than just a preference. Vinyl holds up well in the cold without painting or staining; cedar and pressure-treated wood fences suit homeowners who want a more traditional look that fits the character of older residential streets.
Faribault summers are warm and genuinely beautiful, but mosquitoes are real. A screened-in porch or covered deck extends the time you can actually spend outside without fighting insects or ducking inside every time clouds roll in. We build pergolas, patio covers, and screened enclosures to match your home's existing structure and style.
Faribault sits in Rice County in south-central Minnesota, where the ground freezes to depths of 42 inches or more every winter. That is not a small detail - deck footings that do not extend below that frost line will shift, and a deck that shifts once will keep shifting until it becomes unsafe. Every structural decision we make on a Faribault project is calibrated to this frost depth, from post sizing to concrete mix to drainage planning around the footings.
A significant share of Faribault homes were built before 1960, and older homes bring their own set of considerations. Wall framing from that era is often different from modern construction, the ledger attachment point needs extra flashing attention to prevent water from getting behind aging siding, and drainage around the house may not have been designed with a deck in mind. We have built and repaired decks on older Faribault homes throughout the city, and we know what to look for before the first footing gets dug. Properties near the Straight River or Cannon Lake also deal with wetter soils that require additional drainage planning - something generic out-of-town contractors often miss.
Faribault Deck and Fence has been working in Faribault since 2016, and we pull permits regularly through the City of Faribault Building Department. We know the permit timeline, the inspection process, and what the city inspectors look for - so projects move forward without avoidable delays.
We work all across Faribault - from the older streets near the Shattuck-St. Mary campus and downtown to the postwar ranch neighborhoods on the west side of town and out to the properties near Cannon Lake. The city runs along both sides of the Straight River, and neighborhoods in the lower-lying areas closer to the water deal with soil conditions and drainage challenges that the higher-elevation neighborhoods do not. We account for that difference in every site assessment.
We also serve nearby communities throughout the region. If you are in Northfield or areas farther north, we cover those as well - you can see the full list of communities in the service area grid below.
Reach out by phone or through our contact form and we will respond within one business day. We ask basic questions about your project - size, materials, and timeline - so we can come prepared to the site visit rather than starting from scratch.
We visit your property, assess the yard, check drainage, and look at how the deck will connect to your home. After the visit you receive a written estimate with itemized costs - no pressure, no surprises. If your home is older, we note any attachment or flashing considerations at this stage.
Once you approve the estimate and pay a deposit, we submit the permit application to the City of Faribault. Approval typically takes one to two weeks. Construction starts after the permit is in hand - footings first, then framing, then the deck surface, railing, and stairs.
After construction is complete, we schedule the required inspection with the City of Faribault and are present for it. Once it passes, we walk you through the finished project and give you copies of the permit and sign-off - documents worth keeping for when you sell the home.
We serve Faribault and the surrounding area. Free estimates, permits handled, no surprises on the final bill.
(507) 497-9188Faribault is a city of roughly 24,000 people in Rice County, about 50 miles south of Minneapolis along the Straight River. It is one of the older cities in southern Minnesota, and that age shows in the housing stock - a large share of homes in Faribault were built before 1940, and many more date to the postwar decades of the 1950s and 1960s. The older residential neighborhoods cluster near downtown and around the historic school campuses, including Shattuck-St. Mary's, while newer ranch-style and split-level homes fill the outer neighborhoods on the west and north sides of the city.
The city is surrounded by lakes - Cannon Lake, Wells Lake, and several others are within a few miles of town - and the Straight River runs directly through it. Faribault is also home to the Faribault Woolen Mill, which has operated here since 1865 and remains one of the most recognized businesses in the city. About 60% of Faribault homes are owner-occupied, making it a community where people tend to stay and invest in their properties. We also serve neighboring communities including Owatonna to the south and the broader Rice and Steele County region.
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