Deck Building & Remodeling in Ligonier, PA
Deck Building & Remodeling in Ligonier, PA, done by a family-owned general contractor based just down the road in Latrobe. A good deck gets used. The bad ones get looked at from inside the house. We build decks that get used.
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Outdoor Living, Built to Last
For more than ten years, we have been designing and building decks, porches, and outdoor spaces across Latrobe, Greensburg, Ligonier, and the rest of Westmoreland County. We work in all the common materials including pressure-treated lumber, composite (Trex, TimberTech, AZEK), and hardwoods like ipe and cedar. We can do simple ground-level decks, multi-level builds, screened porches, pergolas, and full outdoor entertaining setups.
What We Build
- New deck construction (any size, any material)
- Deck replacements and tear-downs
- Composite deck installation
- Pressure-treated and hardwood decks
- Covered porches and screen porches
- Pergolas and shade structures
- Outdoor stairs and railings
- Built-in benches and planters
- Deck lighting (low voltage and integrated)
- Repair and refinishing of existing decks
Composite or Wood: Which Should You Pick?
This is the question we get asked the most.
Pressure-treated wood is the budget-friendly option. It looks great when new, costs the least up front, and lasts 15 to 20 years if you stain and seal it every couple of years. The downside is the maintenance.
Composite (Trex and similar) costs more up front but you basically never have to do anything to it. No staining, no sealing, no splinters. Lifespan is 25 to 30 years or more.
Hardwoods like ipe and cedar split the difference. Beautiful, durable, low maintenance, but expensive.
What It Costs
Decks generally run between $30 and $60 per square foot installed in our area, depending on materials and complexity. A simple 200 square foot pressure-treated deck might come in around $8,000. A larger composite deck with built-in features and lighting can run $25,000 or more.
Why Ligonier Homeowners Hire Us
We've been the go-to general contractor for Ligonier and the rest of Westmoreland County since 2014. Ligonier has some of the most beautiful historic homes in Westmoreland County — the Diamond, the side streets off Main, and the surrounding country estates around Rolling Rock and Laughlintown. There's also a healthy share of second homes, weekend retreats, and farmhouses where the owners aren't living full-time. We do a lot of restoration work, full-wrap porches, slate and standing-seam roof repairs, and outdoor-living projects out here.
- Historic homes need a careful eye. Plaster walls, original windows, wide-plank floors, and hand-cut trim profiles all reward a craftsman approach over a tear-it-out approach. We can match historic moldings and casings when replacement is the only option.
- Ligonier Borough has design review considerations in and around the Diamond — exterior changes can require extra documentation. We handle that paperwork and the conversations that come with it.
- Heavy snow loads and wind exposure on properties up toward the ridge mean porches, roofs, and decks need to be engineered for real weather, not catalog conditions. We spec accordingly.
Common Questions
01Do you actually work in Ligonier?+
Yes — Ligonier is one of our regular service areas. We're based at 102 Dill Lane in Latrobe, about a short drive from Ligonier, and we don't add travel fees for jobs inside Westmoreland County.
02Who pulls the permits for a deck building & remodeling project in Ligonier?+
We do. Every borough and township in Westmoreland County has its own permit process, and we handle the paperwork directly with the local office. Permit fees are itemized on the estimate so there are no surprises.
03How do I get a free estimate?+
Call (724) 539-1678 or use the contact form. We return every inquiry within 48 hours and most Ligonier estimates are scheduled within a few days.
04Do I need a permit for a new deck?+
Most municipalities in Westmoreland County require a permit for decks attached to the house or over a certain height. We handle the permit process for you.
Ready to start your deck building & remodeling project in Ligonier?
Free estimate, 48-hour callback. Call (724) 539-1678 or use the form.