Deck builders in Sioux Falls
New decks, repairs and railings for homes across South Dakota’s largest city.
Sioux Falls had 192,517 residents at the 2020 census and is the seat of Minnehaha County, with part of the city reaching south into Lincoln County. The city is built around a loop of the Big Sioux River, and the falls that gave it its name were carved about 14,000 years ago during the last ice age. If you own a home anywhere in the city and want a deck built, repaired or given new railings, we connect you with an independent builder who works here.
What kind of homes are we talking about?
A lot of variety. The city counted 83,504 housing units in 2020. Near downtown, the All Saints, Cathedral, McKennan Park and Sherman historic districts hold some of the oldest houses in the city, where a back deck often replaces an old porch or a small concrete stoop. Farther out, much of the housing is newer, built as the city grew in every direction, and many of those homes came with a basic deck that owners now want to enlarge, resurface or rebuild.
What do Sioux Falls homeowners usually ask for?
- Replacing a builder-grade deck that has started to bounce or gray
- Composite boards to end the yearly staining routine
- Stairs and guards that pass a home-sale inspection
- A screened porch for mosquito season
Permits inside city limits
The City of Sioux Falls requires a permit for decks of any size or material, and it advises homeowners to confirm a contractor holds a city license for the type of work. Permits are applied for through the city's online Customer Self Service portal, and the city's building permit page says permit fees start at $40 and go up with the project cost.
Common questions
Do you cover all of Sioux Falls?
Yes, both the Minnehaha County and Lincoln County parts of the city. Call with your address and we will connect you with a builder who works there.
How do I check whether a contractor holds a Sioux Falls license?
The city keeps an online lookup of contractors who hold a current city license on its website, and the Licensing office can be reached at 605-367-8672.
Deck services in Sioux Falls
- Wood decksTreated pine or cedar decks framed on footings dug past the frost line, from a small landing to a two-level layout.
- Composite and PVC decksCapped composite or PVC boards that skip the yearly stain, installed on new framing or a frame that still checks out.
- Deck repair and replacementSpongy boards, a loose ledger, heaved posts or a whole deck past saving, assessed and repaired or replaced.
- Deck railings and stairsGuards, handrails and stair runs in wood, aluminum, composite or cable, built to the residential code.
- Screened porches and covered decksA roof, screens or a pergola over a deck so you can use it through mosquito season and summer storms.
Nearby areas
Planning a deck, or worried about the one out back?
Call and we will connect you with an independent builder who works in the Sioux Falls area.