West Valley City, UT
Tired of sanding, staining and splinters? A composite deck gives you a backyard you can just enjoy.
A composite deck uses boards made from wood fibers and plastic instead of solid lumber. They don't need staining, they won't splinter, and they hold their color far better than wood. West Valley Deck Builders builds composite and Trex decks for homes across West Valley City, either as a brand-new deck or as a replacement for a worn-out wood one. Every project starts with a free estimate.
Why us
01A composite surface is only as good as the frame under it. We're a licensed and insured Utah contractor, and we build the framing, footings and railings to the code your city enforces, including guards on any deck more than 30 inches off the ground. Ask for our license details at your estimate.
Composite boards last for decades, so the structure underneath has to keep up. Cities around the valley publish a 30-inch frost depth, and we set footings below it so the deck doesn't heave and shift the boards out of line every winter.
We'll walk your backyard, look at the doors, grade and afternoon sun, and help you pick a board color and line that won't get too hot or show every scuff. Then you get a clear plan and price before anything is ordered.
1. Free estimate and design. We measure, check the grade and doors, and talk about size, levels, stairs and railings.
2. Materials. We help you compare product lines and colors. Higher-end lines cost more but carry longer warranties and better fade resistance.
3. Permits. A deck typically needs a permit if it's more than 30 inches above grade or attached to the house. In West Valley City, permits come from the Building Inspection Division, and a site plan is usually part of the application.
4. Footings and framing. Footings go below the 30-inch frost depth used around the valley. The frame is built from pressure-treated lumber and spaced for the boards you chose.
5. Boards, railings and stairs. The composite boards go down with hidden or color-matched fasteners, followed by railings and stairs. Then we walk the finished deck with you.
Trex's product lines include Enhance (25-year limited residential warranty), Select (35 years) and Transcend and Signature (50 years). We'll help you compare brands and lines at your estimate.
Sun and heat. West Valley's summer afternoons are hot and bright, and dark composite boards can get warm underfoot. Lighter colors, or a patio cover over part of the deck, help a lot. See patio covers and pergolas.
Snow and ice. Composite handles snow well, but use a plastic shovel and skip rock salt with sharp edges. Check your board maker's care guide before using any ice melt.
Ramblers and low decks. Many West Valley ramblers from the 1960s-1980s sit close to the ground, which suits low, wide composite decks. Even a low deck typically needs a permit if it's attached to the house, so we confirm the requirements with the city first.
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Serving West Valley City, Taylorsville, Kearns, West Jordan and Magna.
Size, height, board line and railings drive the price. The 2025 Cost vs. Value report puts a typical composite deck addition at about $25,100 nationally. See our deck cost guide, or get a free estimate for an exact number.
Composite boards carry long manufacturer warranties: Trex's limited residential warranties run 25 to 50 years depending on the line. The framing underneath is pressure-treated lumber, which is why footings and framing matter so much.
Sometimes, if the frame is sound and spaced correctly for composite. Often an older frame needs repairs or replacement first. We'll check it at your estimate. See deck repair and replacement.
It can, especially darker colors. Lighter colors and shade from a patio cover help.
Usually, if it's more than 30 inches above grade or attached to the house. Permits come from West Valley City's Building Inspection Division.
Call (385) 398-8451 or send the form for your free composite deck estimate.
Related: Deck repair & replacement · Patio covers & pergolas · Deck builders in West Valley City Also serving: Taylorsville · Kearns · Magna · West Jordan
