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Techwood Decks · Millbrae, California

Deck Builder in Millbrae, CA

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

Raised TimberTech Vintage Coastline deck with cable railing in Millbrae, CA

We design and build custom decks in Millbrae 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 Millbrae 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 Millbrae 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 Millbrae

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

A Millbrae project

A Raised Deck in Millbrae

A raised deck with TimberTech Vintage decking in Coastline and cable railing, with room for a dining area and a lounge area facing the view.

Elevated composite deck with lounge area in Millbrae, CA
Outdoor dining area on a raised deck with a view in Millbrae, CA
Lounge seating on a composite deck with cable railing in Millbrae, CA
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Permit guide

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

Millbrae’s Building Division sets the permit rules for decks in the City, and the exemptions can differ from the state minimum. We confirm what applies to your property before we design.

A deck attached to the house needs a building permit at any height. We confirm the requirement with the City and handle the permit.

Permit requirements for a deck in Millbrae

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.

Setbacks and zoning

  • Typical R-1 ground-floor setbacks: front 20 ft; interior side 5 ft (it can be reduced to 10% of the lot width, but not below 3 ft); street side 10 ft; rear 10 ft (Sec. 10.05.0620.D.1).
  • An attached ground-floor deck more than 1 ft above adjacent grade must meet these setbacks (Sec. 10.05.0620.D.1.a).
  • Open, uncovered raised porches, landings and outside stairways may project into required yards: not closer than 3 ft to an interior side lot line, up to 2 ft into a street side yard, and up to 6 ft into a front or rear yard (Sec. 10.05.0620.D.3.b).
  • Your zoning district sets the exact numbers, so we confirm them before we 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: Millbrae Municipal Code Sec. 10.05.0620.

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

Millbrae deck FAQ

Often, yes. An attached deck needs a permit at any height, and Millbrae sets its own exemptions. We confirm the rule for your property with the Building Division 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 Millbrae?

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

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