Midvale packs a lot of variety into a small footprint. The blocks around historic Main Street hold small brick cottages and older homes on narrow lots, many built when the town grew up around its smelters and rail lines. East of State Street toward Hillcrest High School and Fort Union Boulevard, the streets fill with 1960s and 1970s ramblers and split-entry homes. Newer townhomes and apartments line the Bingham Junction area near the Jordan River. Most of the city is flat, so ground-level and low platform decks are common, but a split-entry home often needs a raised deck with a stair down to the yard. Our crew builds both, and we size each plan to the lot.

Before we sketch anything, think about how your household will spend time out there. A family that heads to Copperview Recreation Center or rides bikes on the Jordan River Parkway may want a simple deck with room to stash gear and a hose bib close by. Someone who hosts weekend barbecues will want space for a table, a grill and a clear path from the kitchen door. On the smaller lots near Main Street, a deck can become the main outdoor room, so every foot matters. Measure the distance to your fence, mark where the afternoon shade falls, and note any window wells. We use those details to propose a layout that suits your yard.

Salt Lake Valley winters bring wet, heavy snow that can sit on a deck for days, and Midvale is no exception. Spring and fall swing between freezing nights and mild afternoons, which pushes water into wood grain and can work shallow posts loose over time. Summer sun at this elevation is strong enough to bleach a stain within a season or two. We set footings below the frost line, size joists and beams for local snow load, and gap boards so meltwater drains. Composite and PVC cost more at the start but hold their color and skip the yearly sealing. Pressure-treated pine and cedar keep the budget lower and look natural, but they need regular cleaning and a fresh coat of sealer.

If you live in a newer townhome community in Bingham Junction or a planned development near Union Park, your HOA likely has CC&Rs that govern deck size, railing color and even decking material, so pull those documents early. Older neighborhoods around Main Street usually have no HOA, though setbacks still matter on narrow lots. An attached or raised deck in Midvale usually requires a building permit, and we will explain what plans and inspections the city expects. SLC Deck Builders is a locally owned and operated deck builder. We help you work out the layout, materials and budget, then visit your home to measure the space and give you an on-site estimate.

Neighborhoods & Landmarks

Historic Main Street · Bingham Junction · Fort Union Boulevard corridor · Union Park area · Hillcrest High School area · Copperview Recreation Center · Jordan River Parkway

From central Salt Lake City, Midvale is usually about 15–20 minutes away by car, depending on traffic.

Deck Services in Midvale

Our crew is a locally owned team of Salt Lake deck builders serving Midvale and the rest of the valley.

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Bingham Junction grew on reclaimed former smelter land beside the Jordan River, and many of its newer townhomes come with HOA rules that shape deck size and railing style.

Midvale is located in Salt Lake County, south of downtown Salt Lake City. Our crew builds, replaces and repairs decks for Midvale 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 Midvale for an on-site estimate is part of a normal week for us. Call (801) 435-8845 to set up a time.