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Serving Faribault, MN and surrounding areas. (507) 497-9188
Faribault Deck & Fence builds decks throughout Prior Lake, including sloped lakefront lots near Upper and Lower Prior Lake and newer subdivisions on the south and west sides of the city. We know Scott County terrain, and we build decks that last through Minnesota winters.
Lakefront and lake-access properties in Prior Lake deal with more moisture than typical suburban lots - spray, runoff, and high humidity from the water all add up over time. A composite deck installation gives you a surface that handles that environment far better than wood, without annual sealing and staining requirements.
Sloped lakefront lots near Upper Prior Lake require more design thought than a flat suburban parcel. A custom build lets us step the deck with the grade, maximize your water view, and place the structure in a way that handles drainage and frost heave properly.
Properties that run downhill toward Prior Lake are a natural fit for multi-level deck designs - each level steps down to a lower part of the yard, connecting the house to the water or yard below with built-in transitions rather than a tall drop off the back of the house.
Higher-income households in Prior Lake frequently add pools to their properties, and a proper pool deck is essential for both safety and appearance. We build pool decks with composite or pressure-treated framing that handles the constant wet-dry cycles around pool areas without deteriorating quickly.
Homes built in Prior Lake during the 1990s and 2000s boom years are now hitting 20 to 30 years old - and the original decks on those houses are often showing their age with soft boards, leaning posts, and rusted hardware. A repair or full replacement now is far cheaper than addressing the structural damage that comes from putting it off.
Prior Lake summers are warm and the sun off the water can be intense in the afternoon. A pergola over your deck creates shade and defines your outdoor living space without fully enclosing it - letting the lake breeze through while blocking the direct sun during peak hours.
Prior Lake sits around Upper and Lower Prior Lake, and a lot of the homes closest to the water are on sloped lots that run down toward the shoreline. Those properties face drainage challenges, soil erosion on slopes, and elevated moisture levels that flat suburban lots do not deal with. When we set footings on a lakefront lot, we account for the slope, the drainage direction, and the fact that the frost line in Scott County can reach close to five feet below grade. Footings that are too shallow shift every winter, and on a sloped lot, that movement shows up as an out-of-level deck faster than it would on flat ground.
The bulk of Prior Lake's housing stock went up during the building boom of the 1990s and 2000s, which means many homes are now 20 to 30 years into their life. Original decks from that era are reaching the end of their reliable lifespan - pressure-treated lumber from that period is prone to checking, splitting, and holding moisture in ways that accelerate rot. Prior Lake also gets about 50 inches of snow per year and sees repeated freeze-thaw cycles through the spring, which puts extra stress on any deck surface that absorbs moisture. Composite decking significantly outperforms wood in this environment by not absorbing water in the first place.
Our crew works throughout Prior Lake regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect deck builder work here. We pull permits through the City of Prior Lake and know what their inspection process requires so we do not have to chase approvals or redo work at inspection.
Prior Lake is centered on its two connected lakes, and the character changes quite a bit depending on where in the city you are. The older lakefront neighborhoods closer to downtown have more mature landscaping, tighter lots, and homes that have been renovated over decades. The newer subdivisions on the south and west sides of the city - many still being developed - have larger lots, newer builds, and yards that are still maturing. We have worked on both types and know how the terrain and soil behave differently across the city. County Road 42 and Highway 13 are the main routes into town from our base in Faribault.
We also serve Shakopee just to the north and Savage to the northeast - both Scott County neighbors with similar conditions and build types.
Call us or submit the contact form and we will respond within one business day. We schedule site visits throughout Prior Lake and the wider Scott County area.
We walk your property, assess the slope, soil, and existing structure, and give you a written estimate with a full line-item breakdown. No cost, no commitment required to get the number.
We submit the permit application to the City of Prior Lake and schedule your project around the approval timeline. You do not have to deal with the city office or paperwork.
Most standard decks in Prior Lake take one to two weeks to build. We clean up the site completely, and the project does not close out until it passes final inspection.
We serve all of Prior Lake, MN - from lakefront lots on Upper Prior Lake to the newest subdivisions on the west side. Free estimates, no obligation.
(507) 497-9188Prior Lake is a city of more than 27,000 in Scott County, roughly 25 miles southwest of downtown Minneapolis. The city takes its name from the two connected lakes at its center - Upper Prior Lake and Lower Prior Lake - which define its character and draw homeowners who want water access in a suburban setting. The older neighborhoods nearest the water have a lakeside feel with mature trees, varied lot sizes, and homes that have been updated and renovated over decades. Mystic Lake Casino, operated by the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community on land bordering the city, is one of the most recognized landmarks in the area and a major regional employer. You can read more about Prior Lake on Wikipedia.
The newer neighborhoods on the south and west sides of Prior Lake represent the city's more recent growth, with larger lots, newer construction, and landscaping that is still filling in. These areas have younger homes but face the same Scott County climate challenges - deep frost, heavy snow, and clay soils that move. Prior Lake sits alongside Shakopee to the north - another Scott County city we serve regularly with similar suburban character and building stock.
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