Custom Decks in Cottonwood Heights, Utah
Multi-level hillside decks, view-friendly railings and built-ins for canyon gear, designed and built by our crew for your Cottonwood Heights home.
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Custom Decks for Cottonwood Heights Homes
The slope that runs west from Wasatch Boulevard is what makes custom work so common in Cottonwood Heights. A standard rectangle off the back door rarely suits a lot where the kitchen sits a full story above the yard. Instead, a custom deck might step down in two or three levels, with an upper dining area off the main floor, a middle landing for lounging and a lower patio outside the walkout basement. Each level gets its own framing, post heights and bracing, and stairs tie them together so the hillside becomes usable space rather than a steep drop you only look at.
Custom features here tend to follow how people live. Skiers and hikers headed to Big Cottonwood or Ferguson Canyon may want a built-in bench with storage, a covered nook for gear and a hose bib near the stairs. Homeowners with a view toward the Oquirrhs often choose cable or glass railings, integrated lighting for evenings and a pergola to cut the afternoon sun. A hot tub platform is possible too, but it needs framing designed for the tub plus the deeper snow that collects near the canyon mouth. We help you decide which features earn their place in the budget.
Mixing materials is part of the appeal. Composite or PVC decking with cedar accents, metal railings and picture-frame borders can hold up well to the strong sun and freeze-thaw swings at this elevation when the details are planned carefully. Custom decks on steep lots usually involve a city permit and may draw extra review of footings and setbacks, and newer hillside communities may also need HOA approval. As a locally owned and operated builder, we take custom projects in Cottonwood Heights from concept through construction. We visit, walk the slope with you, sketch possibilities and give you an on-site estimate.
Where We Work in Cottonwood Heights
Big Cottonwood Canyon mouth · Fort Union Boulevard corridor · Wasatch Boulevard · Ferguson Canyon · Mountview Park · Cottonwood Heights Recreation Center · Brighton High School area
From central Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights is usually about 20–30 minutes away by car, depending on traffic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a custom deck on my Cottonwood Heights hillside include a hot tub?
It can, if the structure is designed for it from the start. A filled tub is very heavy, and decks near the canyon mouth also carry deeper snow, so the tub area usually needs extra footings, larger beams and tighter joist spacing. Placing the tub on a lower level closer to grade can simplify the framing. We'll design around the specific tub you choose and confirm permit needs.
Is a multi-level deck worth it on a split-level home?
It often is when the yard slopes and the main floor sits above grade. A second level can connect the kitchen to the backyard more gradually and create separate areas for dining and relaxing. On some flatter lots off Fort Union Boulevard, a single level with a wide stair may do the job just as well. We'll look at your home and suggest what fits best.
What makes a deck custom?
A custom deck is designed specifically for your home and lot rather than adapted from a standard plan. That might mean multiple levels, curved edges, wraparound sections, built-in features, a pergola, integrated lighting or a layout shaped around a view or a tree. Custom decks also tend to combine materials in more creative ways. The common thread is that the design starts with your space and goals, and our team works out the structure from there.
Are custom decks much more expensive?
Custom features add cost, but the amount depends on what you choose. Multiple levels, elevated framing, curves, built-ins, pergolas and upgraded railings each add materials and labor. Some homeowners keep costs manageable by choosing one or two signature features rather than everything at once, or by planning the deck in phases. We can price different options so you can see where your budget goes furthest.
Deck Builder Serving Cottonwood Heights, UT
Anchored by the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, Cottonwood Heights sits high on the east bench, where sloped lots and heavier snow make careful footing and framing work part of every deck.
Cottonwood Heights is located in Salt Lake County, southeast of downtown Salt Lake City. Our crew builds, replaces and repairs decks for Cottonwood Heights homeowners, from the first measurements and material choices to the final railing post.
We're a locally owned team working across the Salt Lake Valley, so getting to Cottonwood Heights for an on-site estimate is part of a normal week for us. Call (801) 435-8845 to set up a time.
ZIP codes we serve in Cottonwood Heights
84093 · 84121
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