Taylorsville incorporated as a city in 1996, but most of its homes went up well before that, during the building boom of the 1960s through the 1980s on the west side of the valley. Streets in the Bennion area and around Taylorsville High School are full of ramblers, split-levels and split-entry homes on flat, mid-sized lots. The split-entry layout matters for decks, because the kitchen often sits several feet above grade, so a raised deck with stairs is the natural fit. Ramblers usually suit a low deck that replaces an old concrete slab. Homes closer to the Jordan River on the east side can have a bit more grade. Our crew looks at each house and lot before suggesting a design.

Plan around the way your household spends warm evenings. If you take in shows at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center or spend weekends at Valley Regional Park, you may want a deck that is easy to keep up so it is ready when you get home. Families who entertain often want a covered dining area right off the kitchen, while others want a quiet corner facing the Oquirrh Mountains at sunset. Note where your sprinkler heads, gas meter and dryer vent sit, since they affect where framing can go. Older yards also tend to have big trees, so mark roots and low limbs. Those details help us plan a layout that works with what is already there.

Taylorsville gets the same tough mix of weather as the rest of the valley floor. Heavy snow can sit on a deck through midwinter, freeze-thaw cycles in early spring and late fall stress footings and fasteners, and summer sun at this altitude fades and dries exposed wood quickly. On a raised deck off a split-entry home, the posts, beams and bracing carry more of that load, so we size members for local snow load and set footings below the frost line. Composite and PVC boards resist fading and cracking and need only occasional washing. Pressure-treated lumber and cedar are easier on the initial budget, but they need sanding and resealing every few years to stay sound.

Most of Taylorsville's established neighborhoods are not in an HOA, which leaves you more freedom with materials and design, though condo and townhome communities usually have CC&Rs worth reading first. Setbacks and utility easements still apply, especially on corner lots. A raised or attached deck in Taylorsville usually requires a building permit, and we will explain what the city reviews and how inspections fit into the build. With an older split-entry home, we also inspect the house framing where the new deck will attach. SLC Deck Builders is a locally owned and operated deck builder. We help you plan the project and budget, then come to your home for an on-site estimate.

Neighborhoods & Landmarks

Bennion · Valley Regional Park · Taylorsville High School area · Salt Lake Community College Redwood Campus · Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center · 5400 South corridor · Jordan River Parkway

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

Deck Services in Taylorsville

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

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Deck Builder Serving Taylorsville, UT

Valley Regional Park sits in the middle of Taylorsville, and many homes around it are split-entry houses where a raised deck off the kitchen is the most practical fit.

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