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Serving Faribault, MN and surrounding areas. (507) 497-9188
Faribault Deck & Fence builds custom decks, composite and cedar decking, fences, pergolas, and screened porches for Lakeville, MN homeowners. We have served the Twin Cities south metro since 2016 and respond to every estimate request within one business day.
Lakeville homes - especially the two-story colonials and traditional-style builds from the 1990s and 2000s - have specific deck design requirements: larger footprints, second-story access points, and lot drainage that varies by neighborhood. Our custom deck design and build process includes a full site assessment to account for your home's height, lot grade, and Dakota County frost footing requirements.
Most of Lakeville's homes were built during the 1990s and 2000s, and the original decks on those houses are now 15 to 30 years old - right at the age where pressure-treated wood starts to show real wear from Dakota County's freeze-thaw winters. Composite and Trex boards do not crack, splinter, or need annual staining, making them the most popular replacement material we install in Lakeville neighborhoods today.
Pressure-treated wood remains the most cost-effective option for Lakeville homeowners who want a well-built deck at a lower upfront cost. Cedar is a step up in appearance and moisture resistance - particularly useful for Lakeville properties that back up to one of the city's 30-plus lakes or sit near wooded lots where the ground stays wet later into the spring.
Lakeville decks from the 1990s and early 2000s are hitting the age where ledger flashing has often failed, boards have gone soft, and railings no longer meet current code. We assess the full structure before recommending repair or replacement - if the framing is solid, we can resurface and update; if the foundation is compromised, rebuilding is the safer and more cost-effective long-term answer.
Lakeville lots tend to be larger than inner-ring suburbs, with more linear feet of fence line to cover. Vinyl fencing holds up through Minnesota winters without any painting or staining and suits the clean, maintained look common in Lakeville planned developments. Cedar and pressure-treated wood fences work well on larger lots where a natural appearance is a priority.
Lakeville summers are worth being outside for, but the south metro gets its share of severe thunderstorms and mosquitoes between June and August. A covered patio structure or screened-in porch gives Lakeville homeowners a protected outdoor space that stays usable through the season - not just on perfect weather days.
Lakeville sits in Dakota County, where the frost line runs 42 to 60 inches below the surface in a hard winter. That depth requirement applies to every deck footing in the city - no exceptions. Most of Lakeville's housing stock was built during the suburban expansion of the 1990s and 2000s, which means a large share of existing decks are now 15 to 30 years old. That is the age range where pressure-treated ledger boards begin to fail, original footings may have been set too shallow by builders cutting corners, and railing systems no longer meet current Minnesota Building Code. Getting a structural assessment before any visible problem becomes a collapse risk is the smarter approach.
Lakeville's clay-heavy glacial soils add another complication. Clay expands when wet and contracts when dry - that seasonal movement puts stress on footings, retaining walls, and concrete flatwork. Homes that back up to any of Lakeville's 30-plus lakes or sit near lower-lying areas see this effect most clearly: the ground around the deck stays saturated longer after snowmelt, and moisture against unprotected wood framing accelerates decay. Drainage planning at the deck perimeter - proper grading, flashing at the ledger, and keeping the bottom of posts off direct soil contact - is the difference between a deck that lasts 25 years and one that needs major repair in 10.
Our crew works throughout Lakeville regularly, and we pull permits through the Lakeville Community Development department on every permitted project. We know the city's review timeline and what the inspectors look for at each stage, which keeps your project moving without delays caused by incomplete submittals or missed inspections.
Lakeville is one of the largest cities in Dakota County, running from the older residential areas near downtown to the newer developments spreading south and east toward Dodd Boulevard and beyond. Interstate 35 cuts through the center of the city, and many Lakeville residents commute north to the Twin Cities during the week. The neighborhoods near Lake Marion and Antlers Park tend to have slightly more mature landscaping and older concrete flatwork, while the developments closer to the city's edges have newer homes that are approaching the first major maintenance cycle. We work in both parts of the city and understand the different conditions each area presents.
We also serve nearby communities on a regular basis. Homeowners in Apple Valley and in Farmington are within our regular service area, and we bring the same attention to site conditions and frost footing requirements on every project throughout the south metro.
Reach out by phone or through the contact form and we respond within one business day. We gather basic project details upfront - size, materials, and your timeline - so the site visit moves efficiently.
We visit your Lakeville property to assess the yard, slope, drainage, and the existing structure if it is a repair or replacement project. You receive a written, itemized estimate before any work starts - no open-ended pricing.
We submit the permit application to the City of Lakeville and order materials on the agreed schedule. Most Lakeville homeowners are away during the day, and you do not need to be present during this phase.
Most Lakeville decks take one to three weeks of active construction once materials are on site. We schedule the final city inspection and walk through the completed project with you before we consider the job finished.
We serve Lakeville and all of Dakota County. Free estimates, permits handled, and responses within one business day.
(507) 497-9188Lakeville is one of the fastest-growing cities in Minnesota, with a population that has grown from around 44,000 in 2000 to over 75,000 today. Located in Dakota County about 25 miles south of downtown Minneapolis, the city is connected to the metro by Interstate 35 and serves as a regional hub for the southern suburbs. The majority of Lakeville's housing stock was built between 1990 and 2015, with two-story colonials, traditional-style two-stories, and split-level homes making up the bulk of the residential inventory. Most homes sit on a third of an acre or more - larger lots than you find closer to Minneapolis - with concrete driveways, attached two- or three-car garages, and backyard space that makes outdoor living a natural priority.
Lakeville has more than 30 lakes within its borders, and many homes back up to water or wooded areas. Antlers Park on Lake Marion is one of the most well-known community spaces, drawing residents year-round. The city hosts the annual Pan-O-Prog summer festival each July, a community tradition with deep roots in Lakeville's history. Neighborhoods near Cedar Avenue and Dodd Boulevard have dense commercial development, while residential areas branch off toward quieter streets and lake-adjacent lots. Communities immediately to the north and south are also part of our service area - Burnsville and Prior Lake are both within our regular work area.
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