Deck building and repair for Bend homes

How it works

1. Call or send a request

   Tell us your town and what you're planning, or what's wrong with the deck you have now.

2. We connect you

   Your call goes to an independent deck builder that serves Bend and nearby Deschutes County towns.

3. They call you back

   They come out, measure and quote the work directly with you.

Who is this for?

Homeowners in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Tumalo and the rest of Deschutes County who want a new deck, need an old one repaired or replaced, or want stairs, guards and covers brought up to date. Bend is the county seat and the largest city in Central Oregon, with 99,178 people at the 2020 census, and a lot of its housing is either brand new or old enough that the original deck is near the end of its life.

What can a deck builder help with?

• New wood decks. Pressure-treated framing with treated, cedar or other wood decking, from a simple landing to a multi-level deck on a sloped lot. More on new decks.
• Composite and PVC decking. Low-maintenance boards on a new frame, or on an existing frame that checks out. More on composite decking.
• Repair and replacement. Loose boards, failing stairs, rotted joists or a ledger pulling away from the house. More on deck repair.
• Railings and stairs. New guards, cable or metal railing, handrails and safer steps. More on railings and stairs.
• Covered decks and pergolas. Shade structures and roofs over a deck, designed for the snow they'll carry. More on covers and pergolas.

Do I need a permit for a deck in Bend?

Often, yes. The City of Bend's permitting guide says a deck or porch needs a building permit if it is more than 30 inches above the ground or has stairs, and a pergola or patio cover needs one if it is over 12 feet high or over 200 square feet. Wiring, an outdoor sink or a gas line for a grill bring their own permits. Applications go through the city's online Permit Center portal, and the city says plan review typically takes two to three weeks. Outside Bend city limits, Deschutes County or your own city handles permits. The Bend deck guide has the details.

Who is allowed to build my deck?

In Oregon, anyone who builds, remodels or repairs homes for pay has to be licensed by the Construction Contractors Board. The CCB says even a handyman needs a license once a job is valued at $1,000 or more. Contractors who work on homes also need a residential endorsement, and without it a homeowner can't use the CCB's mediation process or the contractor's bond. You can look up any builder's license and ten years of complaint history on the CCB website before you sign.

What makes Central Oregon hard on decks?

Bend sits at roughly 3,600 feet on the dry side of the Cascades. It averages about 10.6 inches of precipitation a year, so rot is slower here than in Portland, but the trade-off is strong sun, dry air and big daily temperature swings. Recorded temperatures in Bend run from 26 below zero to 107 degrees. Wood boards check, cup and gray, stain wears off sooner than you'd expect, and snow sitting on a deck all winter works its way into every gap. A deck that's built well and maintained can still last a long time, but it needs a frame, fasteners and finish chosen for this climate.

Why does the ground matter?

Much of Bend is built on lava. Pilot Butte, the cinder cone inside city limits, is basaltic andesite, and later lava flows from Newberry Volcano spread across the area and even pushed the Deschutes River into a new channel. On some lots, rock sits close to the surface, which can change how footings are dug and set. Your builder will look at the ground before pricing the job.

Signs your deck needs attention

• Boards that are soft, split or bouncing underfoot
• A railing or guard post that moves when you lean on it
• Stairs that rock, or stringers that have pulled away from the deck
• A gap opening up between the deck and the house wall
• Posts sitting on loose blocks, or footings that have shifted
• Rusted hangers, popped nails, or screws backing out of the boards

What about wildfire?

Many homes in west Bend, Sisters and Sunriver sit in or next to pine forest. Wildfire research summarized by Firewise USA found that ember-ignited deck fires started in the gaps between deck boards and grew in the space underneath, so nothing that can burn should be stored under a deck. Bend adopted the state's wildfire hardening code for new homes in 2026; it doesn't apply to additions or renovations, but its standards are a good reference if you're building near the trees. The guide covers the details.

When is deck season in Bend?

Most building happens from spring through fall, when the ground isn't frozen and boards and finishes can go on in dry weather. Builders' calendars fill quickly once the snow melts, so call early if you want a deck ready for summer. Design, drawings and permit review can all happen over the winter.

Are you a deck company?

No. Bend Deck Builders is a referral service. We connect you with an independent builder who serves your address, and that builder designs, prices, builds and warranties the work. Read our tips for hiring a deck builder before you sign a contract.

Areas we cover

• Bend
• Redmond
• Sisters
• Sunriver

Planning ahead? Read our Bend deck guide.