Illuminated composite deck with pergola in the Sierra Nevada foothills

The best way to build a deck in the Sierra foothills

Whatever kind of deck you have in mind

Decks are all we do. That focus is why we can tell you what will work on your slope, in your trees, on your budget — usually before we have even left the driveway.

Express deck

Express Deck

Pre-designed, engineering already done. Same build standard, reduced price, faster start.

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Custom deck

Custom Deck

Nothing off the shelf fits your space? We design one that does, around your land and your life.

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Direct deck replacement

Direct Replacement

“I love the functionality of my current deck but need a fresh new look.” Same footprint, new everything.

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All new deck design

All New Design

“Let’s start from scratch. I want to spend more time outside and need some creative direction.”

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Hot tub deck

Hot Tub Deck

Engineered for the load, drained for the splash, and framed so the tub sits where you actually want it.

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Deck with lighting, pergola and outdoor kitchen

The Fun Stuff

Lights, fire pit, pergola, outdoor kitchen and living. You name it, we can handle it — or challenge us with something new.

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It all starts with an Express Deck…

They are more than drawings, they are products — sized for real yards, real budgets and real life. Every Express Deck is built to the same standard as our custom work, priced up front, and ready to configure in the designer.

8 by 8 foot express deck

The Landing

8′ × 8′64 sfref A1
12 by 8 foot express deck

The Perch

12′ × 8′96 sfref A2
16 by 12 foot express deck

The Gathering

16′ × 12′192 sfref B3
20 by 16 foot express deck

The Long Room

20′ × 16′320 sfref C4
32 by 20 foot express deck

The Whole Yard

32′ × 20′640 sfref D6

Our method

…and we build it the way it should have been built the first time

Inspecting and demolishing hundreds of failing decks has given us a unique opportunity to learn from the mistakes of the past. Here is what we do differently, from the ground up.

01

Foundation

An underground footing form sized to your deck’s specific load requirements, buried a minimum of 18″. Above ground, a 10″ round form standing at least 12″ proud so your posts stay rot free, mounted on a Simpson stand-off post base.

02

Framing

Most decks fail to dry rot at structural connections, where untreated lumber meets trapped organic material. Better hardware, flashing and technique let us avoid those wood-to-wood connections. We never flat block, so debris washes through instead of building up.

03

Decking

Locked in with FastenMaster stainless hidden fasteners, not vinyl clips. Every cut edge chamfered so the surface is smooth and snag free. Every deck picture-framed with a border board to hide cut edges and protect the rim joist.

04

Stairs

The hardest place to keep cut edges covered. Each riser is mitered and epoxied into the stringer fascia for a seamless full wrap, then every step is picture-framed with the fascia overhung for definition and protection.

05

Railing

You know the wobbly, bulky, high-maintenance kind — the one you spend weekends sanding and tightening. We fit maintenance-free railing systems so you can spend the summer enjoying the view instead.

06

Accessories

Now the fun stuff: lights, fire pit, pergola, outdoor kitchen and living. Accessories are usually what turns a deck into the place everyone actually wants to be.

Design online · No appointment needed

Design your deck. See your price.

Pick your size, shape, decking and railing in 3D. Watch the price move as you change things. Send the finished design straight to Jake. Most people have a number in under five minutes.

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    What each deck builder controls — no code, no clone, no maintenance calls

    Branding

    Applies to your live configurator instantly.

    Try it: switch colour or edit the name, then open Design your deck — your customer-facing tool is already updated.

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    Choose exactly what your customers can pick. Turn products off and they vanish from the configurator.

    Sizes

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    Design requests

    Every deck a customer designs lands here automatically, with the full spec attached.

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    The last row is the one you just designed — the configurator writes straight into this list. No inbox scraping, no PDF wrangling.

    …and we work with you to make it yours

    Five of the fourteen, at full size.

    Lakeshore deck project

    Lakeshore

    01 / 14Placer County, CA
    Lakeshore deck, detail
    Belfiore deck project

    Belfiore

    02 / 14Placer County, CA
    Belfiore deck, detail
    Country Side deck project

    Country Side

    03 / 14Placer County, CA
    Country Side deck, detail
    Star Vista deck project

    Star Vista

    04 / 14Placer County, CA
    Star Vista deck, detail
    Timber Ridge deck project

    Timber Ridge

    05 / 14Placer County, CA
    Timber Ridge deck, detail

    The other nine

    Every deck we have photographed across Auburn, Meadow Vista and greater Placer County.

    Powers Dr deck project
    Powers Dr
    Sunrise deck project
    Sunrise
    Walgra deck project
    Walgra
    Sweet Road deck project
    Sweet Road
    Ridgeview deck project
    Ridgeview
    Vintage Way deck project
    Vintage Way
    Alta Mesa deck project
    Alta Mesa
    Winchester deck project
    Winchester
    Fifth St deck project
    Fifth St

    Platinum with all three

    Trex, TimberTech and Fortress each run a builder programme. Platinum is the top rung of all three, and we hold it with every one.

    TrexPro Platinum Builder
    TimberTech Pro Platinum Builder
    Fortress Pro Platinum Builder
    Build Award 2022
    2023 Best Of Winner
    Expertise award

    But, don’t take it from us…

    Jake and his crew were great. We love our new deck and they worked with us to stay within our budget. They were very professional and finished the work in the time frame they said they would. I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family!

    Sara MilesPlacer County, CA

    Very professional, neat and clean, crew who always showed up on time. Communication was extremely easy with the owner being very responsive to texts and phone calls. My new deck is BEAUTIFUL!

    Jan B.Placer County, CA

    We wanted to extend our deck and Jake offered the best solution out of the other deck bids we received. His ideas turned out perfect for our location. His crew was efficient, tidy, meticulous with their craftsman attention to detail. We were extremely pleased with the finished product.

    Common questions

    Questions we get asked

    What is the difference between an Express Deck and a Custom Deck?

    Express Decks are pre-designed, so the design work is already done and the price is lower. You choose a deck, choose your finishes, and get a quick estimate. A Custom Deck is drawn around your space instead — either a direct replacement of the deck you have now, or an all-new design from scratch. Both are built to the same standard.

    Which decking products does Stone Ridge Decking build with?

    Trex, TimberTech and Fortress. Each runs a builder programme, and Platinum is the top tier of all three — Stone Ridge Decking holds it with every one. Deck tops are locked in with FastenMaster stainless steel hidden fasteners rather than vinyl clips, and every cut edge is chamfered so the surface is smooth and snag free.

    Which areas does Stone Ridge Decking serve?

    Auburn, Meadow Vista and greater Placer County, across the Sierra Nevada foothills. Stone Ridge Decking is a deck builder only — no siding, no remodels — working throughout the foothills region of Northern California.

    Can you replace an existing deck?

    Yes. A direct replacement keeps the footprint and functionality of the deck you already have and gives it a fresh new look. If you would rather rethink the space entirely, an all-new design starts from scratch with creative direction from the Stone Ridge crew.

    Is Stone Ridge Decking licensed and insured?

    Yes. Stone Ridge Decking holds California contractor licence number 975870 and is licensed, bonded and insured, carrying both liability and workers compensation cover.

    How much does a new deck cost?

    You can price it yourself in the deck designer. Pick the size, shape, decking and railing in 3D and the estimated installed cost updates as you go, then send the design straight to Jake. Most people have a number in under five minutes. To talk it through instead, call (530) NEW-DECK.

    Let’s build the deck you’ve been picturing

    Design it yourself for an instant number, or call Jake and talk it through. Serving Auburn, Meadow Vista and greater Placer County.