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Established neighbourhoods, mature lots

Deck Builder & Outdoor Living in Cary NC

Mission Decks & Design builds custom decks in Cary, NC, from our Holly Springs base, most of them in composite from Trex or Deckorators. There is no set price: every deck is priced from its own written scope after a site visit, and the material, size, height and railing are what move the cost. Call 919-342-8865.

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Outdoor Living in Cary

Cary homeowners tend to want the deck to feel as considered as the inside of the house. In Preston, MacGregor Downs and Amberly that usually means composite decking, cable or aluminum railing, lighting built into the stairs and posts, and layouts that step down a rolling backyard in more than one level. Cary's tree protection rules mean a lot of our designs work around mature hardwoods instead of clearing them, which usually buys you a shadier deck. We build new decks and full redecks across Cary, and Trex and Deckorators are the lines we reach for most. Most projects run one to three weeks, depending on size and scope.

Elevated deck on timber posts with black aluminum railing and stairs down to a paver patio

Cost

What does a deck cost in Cary?

There is no set price per deck. Mission Decks & Design prices every Cary deck from its own scope of work after a site visit, and you get the price in a written contract before work starts. What moves the price: the decking material (composite such as Trex or Deckorators, or wood), the size and shape of the deck, how high it sits off the ground, the railing you choose, and extras like stairs and multiple levels.

Permits

Do you need a permit for a deck in Cary?

Yes. Deck permits in Cary come from the Town of Cary Inspections & Permits Department, and the Town's residential deck guide says a building permit is required for all decks, whatever the size of the deck or where it sits on the lot. Mission Decks & Design handles the permit for every deck we build. Requirements vary by jurisdiction; your project is built to the code adopted at permit time.

Cary, NC

  • Amberly
  • Preston
  • MacGregor Downs
  • Cary Park
  • Lochmere
County
Wake County
ZIP codes
27511, 27513, 27518, 27519
Typical lot
Third-acre to half-acre lots in most subdivisions, with 1+ acre lots in MacGregor Downs and older West Cary neighborhoods. Mature tree canopy creates shade considerations for material selection.
Water & irrigation
Cary enforces year-round odd/even watering schedules and seasonal water conservation measures during drought. The town's water recycling program (reclaimed water for irrigation) is available in some newer subdivisions, which can affect landscape planning around deck and patio areas.

Building conditions

Soil & structure

Mostly Cecil clay, with sandier soil along the creek corridors. Cary's rolling terrain means few backyards are truly flat, so multi-level decks and built-in stairs are common here. Lots bordering Swift Creek and Walnut Creek tributaries can carry buffer rules that limit where a deck can go. We pour footings to standard depth and go deeper when the soil or the site calls for it.

Approvals

HOA & guidelines

Cary HOAs are some of the most active in the Triangle. Preston and Amberly have architectural review committees with detailed submission requirements, and MacGregor Downs has its own material restrictions. We design with your HOA's guidelines in mind from the first meeting, handle the permitting, and give you the drawings and documentation your HOA asks for. You submit to your HOA as the homeowner.

Large composite deck with white railing on a Cary-area home

Around town

Landmarks in Cary

  1. Fred G. Bond Metro Park

    park

    The largest municipal park in Wake County at 310 acres with a lake, trails, and boathouse. Homes in Lochmere and along Kildaire Farm Road are minutes away, and many homeowners there invest in outdoor living spaces that echo the park's natural lakeside setting.

  2. Waverly Place & Crossroads

    shopping

    Two of Cary's premier shopping and dining destinations. The established neighborhoods between these centers — including Cary Park and parts of Preston — contain homes built in the 1990s and 2000s that are prime candidates for deck replacement and outdoor upgrades.

  3. Prestonwood Country Club

    community

    A private club surrounded by the Preston neighborhood, one of Cary's most upscale communities. Preston homeowners typically pursue high-end outdoor living projects — composite decks with cable rail, full outdoor kitchens, and Eze Breeze porches.

Our portfolio

Our work in the Triangle

Mission Decks crew working on a screened porch build on a blue-sided home

Mid-build

Screened porch framing

Composite deck stairs with black aluminum railing leading to a brick home entry

Every tread level

Composite stairs, aluminium rail

Deck and screened porch combination with black railing and horizontal skirting

Two rooms outdoors

Deck and screened porch

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What we build

Services in Cary

Across the Triangle

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Questions

Decks in Cary

Do you build decks in Cary?
Yes. We build new decks, full redecks, porches and outdoor makeovers across Cary, including Preston, MacGregor Downs and Amberly. We don't do repairs.
Can you build a multi-level deck on a sloped Cary lot?
Yes. Cary's rolling terrain means few backyards are truly flat, and a deck that steps down the slope in more than one level is often the best use of the yard. We design the levels, stairs and railing together so the deck reads as one piece with the house.
What decking do you recommend for a Cary home?
Most of the decks we build are composite, and Trex and Deckorators are the two lines we use and recommend most often. We are a TrexPro. Cable and aluminum railing are popular in Cary for the open view.

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