If your deck would sit high on a steep lot, the old boards in a small in-town yard have given out, or the back of the house has no deck at all, you’re deciding who to call. CHL Services is a deck builder in Ball Ground. We build in Trex composite and pressure-treated wood, and we add railings, lighting, covered decks, and screened porches. Some homeowners want a deck that steps down the slope. Others want a straight replacement, or a roof and screening on top of what they have. You’ll get a straight answer about what your lot allows and what building on it takes. We work in Ball Ground, with Canton and Waleska close by. Send in the short project questionnaire, and we’ll call you to talk through your yard.
Who Stands Behind Your Deck and What Happens With Permits
Chris Bryant started CHL Services in 2015 with more than 20 years in construction and remodeling. The crew’s rule is to think like the client, so you hear what a project really involves before you sign. As a deck builder in Ball Ground, we pull the permits, and if your subdivision has an HOA, we provide a CAD drawing for its application. You also get a defined start date and schedule before work begins.
- Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: We carry all three, and we belong to the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association.
- Trex Certified Pro: Trex has vetted and trained us to install its decking, so we’re a TrexPro.
- A+ Better Business Bureau Rating: You can also read our five-star ratings on Google and Facebook.
- Daily Project Updates: Your project manager keeps you posted, and an online portal shows the schedule and photos.
Decks for Steep Lots, Wooded Yards, and In-Town Lots in Ball Ground
Custom Decks for Ball Ground Homes
Lots here range from rolling to steep, and a steep lot means taller posts, longer stair runs, and more landings. As a deck builder in Ball Ground, we measure the grade on site before we design anything. Then, as a custom deck builder, we place the stairs, seating, and grill space around it.
Trex Composite Decking Under Tree Cover
Under trees, leaves collect on a deck and hold moisture against wood. Trex resists mold and only needs sweeping and an occasional wash. As a Trex deck builder, we space joists 12 inches on center instead of the 16 inches Trex allows, which keeps the surface firm and helps prevent cupping.
A Multi-Level Deck That Steps Down a Steep Lot
On a steep lot, one tall deck can leave the yard out of reach. As a multi-level deck builder, we step the deck down in tiers, with a landing at each level and stairs to the yard. Tiers also let you set dining, seating, and grill space at different heights.
Replacing Older Wood in a Small In-Town Yard
Small in-town lots leave little room, so the footprint of a replacement deck has to fit within the setbacks and lot lines. As a wood deck builder, we tear out the old deck, haul it away, and rebuild in pressure-treated wood with 6×6 posts bolted to the rim and 2×2 balusters.
Screening In a Deck on a Wooded Lot
A wooded lot, especially near a creek, can mean more bugs in summer. As a screened porch builder, we can screen all or part of a deck and add a ceiling fan, lighting, TV wiring, or a privacy wall. We check that an older deck’s framing can carry the roof before we enclose it.
Remodeling a Basement, Bath, or Kitchen on Acreage
Many homes on acreage run on a septic system, so adding a bathroom or kitchen starts with checking what the system can handle. We finish basements, rebuild bathrooms, and update kitchens for Ball Ground homes, from small in-town houses to homes on larger tracts.
Multi-Level Decks and Wooded-Lot Porches We’ve Built Across North Georgia
What to Know for Ball Ground Outdoor Living Space Projects
Woodhaven Bend and The Preserve at Long Swamp Creek have large wooded lots, some with a creek or the river close by. Trees mean shade and leaf fall on a deck, and water nearby means damp ground, so both shape which materials last. Both are HOA communities, and we take care of the permits and supply the HOA documents.
Homes on acreage often use septic systems, and where the tank and drain field sit can limit where a deck or patio can go, so we look at that before we design. In-town lots have less room to work with, so the size of the deck is the first decision. Either way, the lot decides the deck, and we start by looking at yours.
Some Ball Ground mailing addresses sit outside the city, so as a deck builder in Ball Ground, we confirm where your lot sits before we quote anything.
We also work in Woodstock and Holly Springs, farther south along the I-575 corridor. Our Ball Ground service area includes the following ZIP codes: 30107, 30114, 30115, 30183, and 30188.
Tell Us About Your Lot and We’ll Call You Back
When you send the questionnaire, we’ll call to talk through your Ball Ground lot and give you a ballpark price. If it’s a good fit, we’ll schedule a free estimate at your home and follow up with a proposal. From that first call on, you’ll know what’s happening and what comes next.