If your Kennesaw deck is from the 1990s and showing its age, the afternoon sun is too much for the boards, or the back of the house has no deck yet, you’re deciding who to call. CHL Services is a deck builder in Kennesaw. We build in Trex composite and pressure-treated wood, and we add railings, lighting, covered decks, and screened porches.
Some homeowners want to replace a deck that has aged out. Others want a bigger deck, a roof for shade, or drawings ready for an HOA application. We’ll walk through your options and tell you which ones are worth doing. We work in Kennesaw, with Acworth and Marietta close by. Fill out the short project questionnaire, and we’ll call you to talk through what your deck needs.
Why Kennesaw Homeowners Choose CHL Services
Chris Bryant started CHL Services in 2015 with more than 20 years in construction and remodeling behind him. The crew works to one rule: Think like the client. That means you hear what a project really involves before you sign. As a deck builder in Kennesaw, we pull the permits and provide a CAD drawing for your HOA application. Before work begins, you get a defined start date and schedule, so you know when the crew arrives and how the job will run.
- Licensed, Bonded, and Insured: We carry all three and 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 read our five-star Google and Facebook ratings, too.
- Daily Project Updates: Your project manager keeps you posted, and an online portal shows the schedule and photos.
Decks for 1990s Homes, West-Facing Yards, and HOA Lots in Kennesaw
A New Deck on a Suburban or Hillside Lot
Kennesaw is mostly suburban lots, with some hillside near Kennesaw Mountain that lifts a deck well above the yard. As a deck builder in Kennesaw, we check the grade first, since it decides post height and stair length. Then, as a custom deck builder, we lay out seating and grill space to fit.
Trex Decking for a West-Facing Deck
A west-facing deck takes the hot afternoon sun, and darker composite boards hold more of that heat. Some Trex colors use heat-mitigating technology, though they still warm in full sun. As a Trex deck builder, we talk through color and shade before you order, and we frame with joists 12 inches on center, closer than the 16 inches Trex allows.
Replacing a 1990s Wood Deck That’s Not to Code
A 1990s wood deck may show soft boards and loose railings, and it may not meet current code either. On a two-story home, we check how the ledger attaches to the house first. As a wood deck builder, we tear the old deck out, haul it away, and rebuild in pressure-treated wood with 6×6 posts bolted to the rim.
A Roof to Cut the Afternoon Heat
On a west-facing deck, a roof can cut the afternoon sun more than board color alone, and it keeps rain off while the sides stay open. As a covered deck builder, we pick a shed or gable roof to match your roofline. A roof adds weight, so we check the framing, posts, beams, and footings first.
A Deck, Roof, and Lighting Drawn Together for an HOA
In a subdivision, the drawing you submit is what the HOA reviews. As an outdoor living contractor, we plan the deck, a roof or screening, and lighting together, so one drawing shows the whole project instead of a deck now and add-ons later.
Basement, Bath, and Kitchen Remodels
Homes in Legacy Park and Barrett Greene are now 25 years old or more, and many have finished daylight basements that can be reworked into a guest suite or home theater. Bathrooms and kitchens from that era can use new tile, cabinets, countertops, and lighting.
Replacement Decks and Covered Decks We’ve Built Across North Georgia
What Building Decks and Outdoor Living Space Projects Require in Kennesaw
Legacy Park homes date to about 1997 and Barrett Greene homes to around 1999 and 2000, so many original decks are now 25 years old or more. Many homes there have finished daylight basements, which puts the main-floor deck a full story above the yard. Lots run roughly a quarter to a half acre, so a bigger deck has to fit the yard and the setbacks. Both are HOA communities, and we handle the permits and provide the HOA documents.
As a deck builder in Kennesaw, we start with your lot, including the grade, the direction the deck faces, and the condition of the old deck. That tells us whether you need a repair, a rebuild, or a different design.
We also work in Woodstock and Canton, farther up the I-575 corridor. Our Kennesaw service area includes the following ZIP codes: 30144, 30152, 30101, 30102, and 30064.
Tell Us What Your Deck Needs, Schedule a Consultation
When you send the questionnaire, we’ll call to talk through your Kennesaw deck 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 your deck needs and what comes next.