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Techwood Decks · Menlo Park, California

Deck Builder in Menlo Park, CA

Custom decks by Techwood Decks, a licensed deck builder serving Menlo Park homeowners. See a project we built in Menlo Park below.

TimberTech Prime+ Coconut Husk deck built around mature trees in Menlo Park, CA

We design and build custom decks in Menlo Park that fit your lot, your home and the way you use your yard. Every project starts with a visit and a 3D design, and we build with TimberTech PVC and composite decking.

In Menlo Park we handle deck building, deck replacement, pergolas and outdoor living features such as lighting, benches and outdoor kitchens. Planning a budget? See what a deck costs in the Bay Area, with real totals from recent projects.

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Decks built for Menlo Park homes

  • Sloped and hillside lots, with engineered footings and structure
  • Low-maintenance TimberTech PVC and composite decking
  • Cable and aluminum railing, with LED lighting options
  • Permit drawings and City submittal handled by us

What we build in Menlo Park

  • New decks and full deck replacements
  • Raised and multi-level decks
  • Stairs, railings and gates
  • Outdoor lighting

A Menlo Park project

A Deck Replacement in Menlo Park

A large deck replacement with TimberTech Prime+ decking in Coconut Husk and aluminum railing, built around mature trees with room for a lounge area and a dining area.

Large composite deck with aluminum railing in Menlo Park, CA
Lounge area on a composite deck with aluminum railing in Menlo Park, CA
Aerial view of a composite deck in Menlo Park, CA
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Permit guide

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Menlo Park?

In most cases, yes. Menlo Park follows California Residential Code R105.2 and exempts only low, free-standing decks:

  • Under 30 inches above grade
  • Under 200 square feet
  • Not attached to the house
  • Not serving the exit door

A deck attached to the house needs a building permit at any height. We confirm the requirements for your property and prepare the plans.

Permit requirements for a deck in Menlo Park

Requirements vary by project. For a typical deck we prepare:

  • Building permit application
  • Site plan showing the deck and property lines
  • Floor plan, framing plan and elevations
  • Structural details for footings, framing and railings
  • Structural calculations when an engineer is required
  • Product and material information

What the City checks

  • Structure: footings, framing, connections and loads
  • Guardrails and stairs
  • Compliance with the California Residential Code
  • Setbacks and lot coverage
  • Inspections during construction

How long it takes

Timing depends on the City’s review queue and on any comments that come back. Ask our team for the current estimate. Menlo Park Building Division: (650) 330-6704.

Setbacks and zoning

  • Typical R-1-U setbacks: front 20 ft, rear 20 ft, and each side 10% of the lot width, with a minimum of 5 ft and a maximum of 10 ft (Sec. 16.16.030).
  • Open, uncovered porches, decks, landings and stairways may project into the front or rear yard by up to 6 ft, with a closer limit at the side yard (Sec. 16.60.010).
  • Menlo Park has several single-family districts. We confirm your zoning district before design.

We handle it for you. Techwood Decks prepares the drawings, submits the permit and manages the inspections, so you do not have to deal with the City.

Sources: City of Menlo Park building permit exemptions and Municipal Code Secs. 16.16.030 and 16.60.010.

How it works

01

Consultation at your home

02

3D design, so you see the deck before we build it

03

Material selection at our San Carlos showroom

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Permit and planning

05

Construction

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Final walkthrough and warranty

Menlo Park deck FAQ

In most cases, yes. A deck needs a permit if it is attached to the house, 200 sq ft or more, 30 inches or more above grade, or serves an exit door. We confirm the rule for your property and handle the permit.

Cost depends on size, height, slope, materials and railing. We give a written estimate after a site visit and a 3D design. Call 650-640-1668 to schedule.

We build with TimberTech PVC and composite decking. These materials resist rot and insects, do not need staining and come in many colors. We bring samples to your visit.

Yes. We build raised and hillside decks, with engineered footings and structure where needed.

Yes. We prepare the drawings and engineering, submit them to the City and manage inspections through final.

Ready to plan your deck in Menlo Park?

Tell us about your yard and we will come out, measure and show you the deck in 3D.

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