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Deck Builders in Bellevue, WA

King County, Washington

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As an Everett deck builder, Cactus Decking serves homeowners throughout Bellevue and King County with deck replacement, new deck installation, railings, stairs, covers, lighting, and custom outdoor living projects.

Our local team helps compare materials, site access, drainage, permits, budgets, and long-term maintenance before construction begins. Every scope is planned around Northwest weather and the way your household will use the finished space.

We serve every Bellevue ZIP code, working with composite, cedar, PVC, Trex, and TimberTech options. Request a free estimate for your home.

Nearby, we also serve Everett, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood.

★47 customer reviewsOn Google & Thumbtack
★Thumbtack Top Pro 2025Hired 31 times on Thumbtack
Clear Written EstimatesScope and pricing before work
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Which deck builders work in Bellevue, WA?

Cactus Decking is a licensed, bonded, and insured deck builder and deck contractor serving Bellevue from 12029 24th Ave SE in Everett, about 21 driving miles from Bellevue City Hall. We build new decks, replace and repair old ones, and add railings, stairs, pergolas, covers, and lighting. Bellevue draws one line: a deck 30 inches or less above grade needs no building permit, at any size. Above 30 inches, installing, repairing, or replacing a deck needs a permit with plan review, and railing or stair repairs need a permit at any height. We prepare the plans and file them. Estimates are free and written, and our work carries a 10-year workmanship warranty.

DECK SERVICES IN BELLEVUE

Services in Bellevue

Choose a service to view guidance and estimate options specifically for Bellevue, WA.

Deck Replacement

Remove an unsafe, soft, or outdated deck and rebuild it with stronger structure and weather-ready materials.

Deck Replacement in Bellevue

New Deck Installation

New and custom decks planned around your yard, home, entrances, and views, from simple platforms to multi-level builds.

New Deck Installation in Bellevue

Deck Covers & Pergolas

Covered decks, pergolas, and patio covers that add shade and rain protection, so you can use the space more of the year.

Deck Covers & Pergolas in Bellevue

Deck Design

Plan layout, materials, code details, railings, stairs, and build sequence before work starts.

Deck Design in Bellevue

Deck Railing Systems

Code-ready aluminum, metal, composite, cable, glass, or wood railings that improve safety without losing the view.

Deck Railing Systems in Bellevue

Deck Stairs

Safe, durable transitions between your home, yard, and deck that match the main structure.

Deck Stairs in Bellevue

Deck Repair

Fix rotted or soft boards, loose railings, failing stairs, and damaged framing before small problems turn into a full replacement.

Deck Repair in Bellevue
★★★★★
“We recently had our deck replaced by Cactus Decking, and we’re really happy with the results. The crew was professional, easy to work with, and paid attention to the little details. The whole project was finished on time, and our backyard looks so much better.”
Марія Б. · Deck replacement · Google review

Meet the crew behind your Bellevue deck

Video chapters and details
HOW IT WORKS

How our Bellevue deck building process works

From the first call to the final walkthrough, you know what happens next and who is building your deck.

  1. Step 01

    Project Conversation

    We learn what you want to build and what matters most.

  2. Step 02

    Site Review & Estimate

    We review structure, access, materials, and design choices.

  3. Step 03

    Planning & Prep

    We align on details, permits, schedule, and materials.

  4. Step 04

    Clean Construction

    Our crew builds with care for safety, code, and finish.

  5. Step 05

    Final Walkthrough

    We review the finished space and answer every question.

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COMPLETED WORK NEARBY

Nearest projects to Bellevue

Real Cactus Decking projects in nearby Everett, built by the same crew that works in Bellevue.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

What our customers say

5.0
★★★★★

Every review on our Google Business Profile is 5 stars.

4.7
Thumbtack · 39 reviews

Top Pro 2025 · hired 31 times on Thumbtack

47 customer reviews across Google and Thumbtack

  • 10-year workmanship warranty
  • TimberTech certified installer
  • Licensed, bonded & insured
★★★★★Google review
“Mak’s and his crew scheduled time very quickly to come out and take measurements and provided a very thorough and detailed quote breaking everything down. … He and his crew were professional, showed up on time, kept me apprised to any changes throughout the project, made suggestions, and cleaned up every day.”
Chris W.Deck project
★★★★★Google review
“We recently had our deck replaced by Cactus Decking, and we’re really happy with the results. The crew was professional, easy to work with, and paid attention to the little details. The whole project was finished on time, and our backyard looks so much better.”
Марія Б.Deck replacement
PRICING GUIDE

How much does a deck cost in Bellevue?

Real examples from our projects. A Bellevue estimate is based on your deck’s size, height, materials, site access, slope, and the permit it needs.

Starter

Composite deck

around$20,000

About 12 × 12 ft

  • Composite decking
  • Aluminum railing
  • Ground-level, no stairs
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High end

Custom PVC deck

around$70,000

About 36 × 16 ft (500 sq ft)

  • PVC decking
  • Custom design
  • Drink rail & bench seating
  • Integrated lighting
  • Permit handling
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Every project includes a free written estimate and our 10-year workmanship warranty. See the full Everett deck cost guide. Ask about financing options or see our current special offers.

★★★★★
“Maks and his crew did an amazing job renovating our porch and deck. We must have had 15 companies come and talk through the project with quotes. No one else came close to doing the same amount of work for the price. The deck and porch turned out nicer than we even imagined.”
Ben F. · Porch & deck renovation · Google review
MEET THE TEAM

The people behind your deck

A small local team based in Everett, about 18 miles from Northgate. The people who plan and estimate your Bellevue project are the same people who answer your calls during the build. Meet the Cactus Decking team

Max, Owner / Project Lead at Cactus DeckingOwner / Project Lead

Max

Keeps every project grounded in the real scope: site conditions, priorities, budget, timeline, and the next decision you need to make.

Vlad, Estimate & Design at Cactus DeckingEstimate & Design

Vlad

Helps compare layouts, materials, railing types, stairs, covers, lighting, and the choices that shape the final quote.

Dima, Build Crew at Cactus DeckingBuild Crew

Dima

Handles framing, decking, stairs, railings, and the jobsite work that turns the plan into a safe finished deck.

Deck builders near you in Bellevue

Searching for “deck builders near me”, “deck builders in Bellevue, WA”, “deck contractor in Bellevue” or “deck company near me”? Cactus Decking is based at 12029 24th Ave SE in Everett (98208), about 19 miles from Bellevue, so we give free on-site estimates anywhere in Bellevue.

Look up your neighborhood or ZIP code in our Bellevue neighborhood finder.

We also serve nearby Redmond, Seattle, Woodinville, Bothell, Lynnwood, and Mill Creek.

Bellevue neighborhoods we serve

Type your neighborhood or ZIP code to check coverage and see what decks there usually need.

Downtown

98004

98004 covers about 16% of Bellevue's land. For lots within 200 ft of Lake Washington, we check the Shoreline Overlay before design.

Bridle Trails

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Spans two ZIPs; the northern part is largely 98005. We note every tree 6 inches and larger near the deck before laying out footings.

Woodridge

98005

We check the deck's height against the 30-inch line early, since it decides whether the job needs plan review.

Crossroads

98007

We measure grade within 36 inches of the deck edge to settle the permit question before we price the deck.

Lake Hills

98008

98008 covers about 17% of the city. Lots within 200 ft of Phantom Lake are in the Shoreline Overlay, so we check yours.

Somerset, Newport & Factoria

98006

98006 is Bellevue's largest ZIP, about a third of the city's land. We check slopes against the 40% steep-slope definition before design.

Cougar Mountain & Lakemont

98006

We look for steep slopes and their 50 ft buffers before siting footings, and bring in an engineer when the site needs one.

What Bellevue deck plans need

The 30-inch permit line

Bellevue exempts decks 30 inches or less above grade, with no size cap and no attached-or-detached test. Above 30 inches, a new deck, a repair, or a replacement needs a permit with plan review. Repairs to handrails and stairs need a permit at any height. Height is measured to the grade within 36 inches of the deck's outer edge.

Steep slopes and buffers

Bellevue treats slopes of 40% or more, with at least 10 ft of rise over 1,000 sq ft, as steep slopes, and gives them and landslide hazards a 50 ft buffer. Lots with critical areas can also need permits for retaining walls and landscaping that are normally exempt. We check your lot before design.

Lake shorelines

The Shoreline Overlay covers land within 200 ft of Lake Washington, including Mercer Slough up to I-405, and Lake Sammamish, plus Phantom Lake and Lower Kelsey Creek. The usual permit exemptions don't apply automatically there, so we confirm with the city before building on a waterfront lot.

Significant and landmark trees

Bellevue counts trees 6 inches in diameter as significant and 24 inches as landmark. Removing one outside a project needs city review and replacement: one tree for a significant tree, three for a landmark tree. A deck that adds lot coverage falls under the development tree rules, so we plan around trees first.

Older homes, older decks

46.7% of Bellevue's housing was built before 1980, and 12.4% before 1960. Decks on homes that age often have unflashed ledgers or tired framing, so we open up the house connection and check it before attaching a new deck.

163 wet days a year

Seattle's Sand Point station, the nearest NOAA station, just across Lake Washington, averages 37.8 inches of rain over 163 days a year. Capped composite or PVC boards, slip-resistant stair treads, airflow under the deck, and flashing at the ledger matter more than looks alone.

TRY IT

Does your Bellevue deck need a permit?

Is the deck floor more than 30 in. above the ground?

Is the lot on a steep slope, near a shoreline, or in a wetland buffer?

Anything else?
Likely permit in Bellevue

Building permit from the City of Bellevue Development Services

A permit is needed because it's more than 30 in. above grade.

Under BCC 23.05.090, the exemption also requires that the deck is not over a basement or story below and is not part of a means of egress. Height is measured to the grade within 36 inches of the deck's outer edge.

Based on the City of Bellevue Development Services's published rules. The city makes the final call; we confirm for your address before pricing.

Guides for Bellevue deck projects

★★★★★
“Mak’s and his crew scheduled time very quickly to come out and take measurements and provided a very thorough and detailed quote breaking everything down. … He and his crew were professional, showed up on time, kept me apprised to any changes throughout the project, made suggestions, and cleaned up every day.”
Chris W. · Deck project · Google review
SERVICE AREA

Our Bellevue service area

Cactus Decking is based in Everett, about 19 miles away, and builds, replaces, and repairs decks throughout Bellevue.

Bellevue homeowners often want refined outdoor spaces that complement established architecture and landscaping. Details such as board direction, fascia, concealed fastening, coordinated railing, privacy, and lighting can be visually important. Slopes, restricted access, and neighborhood or association review may need to be resolved before material orders and scheduling.

A Bellevue estimate begins with the actual property rather than a citywide assumption. We review the existing structure or proposed footprint, access, drainage, stairs, railings, material exposure, permit needs, and how the household plans to use the space. That review determines which service and material options are appropriate.

DECKING MATERIALS

Brands & options we work with

Compare dependable decking and railing choices for Northwest weather, maintenance goals, appearance, and budget.

TrexComposite decking
TimberTechCertified installer
CEDARNatural wood
COMPOSITELow maintenance
PVCMoisture resistant

Common deck questions in Bellevue

Is there a deck builder near me in Bellevue?

Yes. Cactus Decking serves Bellevue from 12029 24th Ave SE in Everett, about 21 driving miles from Bellevue City Hall. We work across ZIP codes 98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, and 98008, from Downtown and Bridle Trails to Lake Hills, Somerset, and Lakemont. Estimates are free, on site, and written, and our work carries a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Bellevue?

Only if the deck is more than 30 inches above grade. Bellevue exempts lower decks of any size, as long as they aren't over a basement or story below or part of a means of egress. Above 30 inches, installing, repairing, replacing, or adding to a deck needs a permit with plan review. Railing and stair repairs always need a permit. We prepare the plans and file them.

How much does a deck cost in Bellevue?

Our typical projects range from about $20,000 for a 12 × 12 ft composite deck with aluminum railing to about $70,000 for a 500 sq ft custom PVC deck with lighting and built-in seating. In Bellevue, height above 30 inches, slope, and critical-area or shoreline review move the price most. Every estimate is free and written.

Can I build a deck on a lakefront lot in Bellevue?

Yes, with an extra check. Land within 200 ft of Lake Washington, Lake Sammamish, Phantom Lake, or Lower Kelsey Creek is in Bellevue's Shoreline Overlay District. The usual permit exemptions don't apply automatically there, so even a low deck needs confirming with the city. We check the shoreline rules for your lot before design.

Can I remove a tree to make room for a deck in Bellevue?

Sometimes, but Bellevue regulates trees 6 inches in diameter and larger, and trees 24 inches and up are landmark trees. Removal goes through city review and needs replacement trees: one for a significant tree, three for a landmark tree. A deck that adds lot coverage falls under the development tree rules. We design around trees first.

Sources and building codes

Cactus Decking at a glance

Credentials
TimberTech certified installer · Licensed, bonded & insured Washington contractor, Reg. #BUSINMC824QE (license details)
Based in
Everett, WA 98208
Service area
Everett, Marysville, Lake Stevens, Mukilteo, Lynnwood, Mill Creek, Snohomish, Bothell, Woodinville, Redmond, Bellevue, and Seattle
We build
New decks, deck replacement, deck repair, custom deck design, railings, stairs, deck covers, and deck lighting
Materials
Trex and TimberTech composite, cedar, and PVC decking (Trex vs TimberTech)
Awards
Thumbtack Top Pro 2025 (see awards)
Estimates
Free written estimate before any work begins
Warranty
10-year workmanship warranty
Hours
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
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