If your deck boards are soft, the railing wobbles, or the back of the house has no deck at all, you’re deciding who to call. CHL Services is a deck builder in Woodstock. We build in Trex composite and pressure-treated wood, and we add railings, lighting, covered decks, and screened porches. Some homeowners want the same footprint with new boards. Others want a bigger deck, moved stairs, or a roof overhead.
Tell us what you’re picturing, and we’ll tell you honestly what it takes. We work in Woodstock and nearby Acworth and Holly Springs. Old deck, new deck, or a porch off the back of the house, the first step is the same. Fill out the short project questionnaire, and we’ll call you to talk it through.
Who Builds Your Deck and Who Handles the Paperwork
Chris Bryant started CHL Services in 2015 with more than 20 years in construction and remodeling behind him, and the crew works from one rule: Think like the client. As a deck builder in Woodstock, that means we explain what your project involves, including the paperwork. We coordinate the drawings, permit applications, and inspections. If your neighborhood has an HOA, you submit that application, and we provide the project documents. 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 holds the schedule and photos.
Decks, Screened Porches, and Covered Decks for Woodstock Homes
A Custom Deck Off a Home With a Finished Basement
Many Woodstock homes have finished daylight basements, which puts the back door a full story above the yard. As a deck builder in Woodstock, we start with that height, since it decides how long the stairs run, where a landing goes, and how the posts and railing are built. Then, as a custom deck builder, we fit seating and grill space around it.
Trex Composite Decking on Tighter Framing
If you’re staying in the house, Trex spares you the staining. Georgia sun heats any deck surface, and darker boards hold more of it, so we talk through color and shade before you order. As a Trex deck builder, we frame with joists 12 inches on center, tighter than the 16 inches Trex allows, to keep the surface firm underfoot and help keep boards from cupping.
Replacing an Older Wood Deck
An older wood deck usually shows its age in soft boards, loose railings, or rot near the posts. As a wood deck builder, we tear it out, haul it away, and rebuild in pressure-treated wood, with 6×6 posts bolted to the rim and 2×2 balusters. Wood is a solid choice if you’re comfortable with regular upkeep, and we’ll tell you if composite makes more sense.
Screening In a Deck for Mosquito Season
Georgia summers bring mosquitoes, and screening lets you keep using the deck when they show up. As a screened porch builder, we can screen all or part of a deck, and we add a ceiling fan for the humidity, plus lighting, TV wiring, or a privacy wall if you want them. You choose the screening system.
Adding a Roof to an Older Deck
A roof over an older deck gives you shade and rain cover while the sides remain open. Roofs add a lot of weight, so we check the framing, posts, beams, and footings first, and we reinforce or rebuild if the deck can’t carry the load. As a covered deck builder, we pick a shed or gable roof to suit your roofline, which sets the ceiling height.
Kitchen, Bathroom, and Basement Remodeling
CHL Services also handles interior remodeling for homeowners. Basement remodeling means a full finish, from bedrooms and bathrooms to a theater or bar. Bathroom remodeling runs from a tub-to-shower conversion to a full master bath rebuild. Kitchen remodeling covers new cabinets, countertops, and islands, and it can include opening up the layout. If you’re planning one, mention it in the questionnaire, and we’ll call you to talk it through.
Decks, Covered Decks, and Screened Porches We’ve Built Across North Georgia
What Changes a Deck in Bradshaw Farms and Towne Lake Hills
Bradshaw Farms and the Towne Lake Hills neighborhoods are HOA communities, and many of their homes date to the 1990s. That can mean an original deck that is due for replacement, and an HOA approval step before anything gets built. Lots there often run a third of an acre or more, so a bigger deck has to fit the yard and the setbacks.
Your Woodstock mailing address may also sit outside the city limits, which determines who reviews your plans. As a deck builder in Woodstock, we confirm at the start and then coordinate the drawings, the permit application, and the inspections. Where the lot slopes away from the house, we measure the grade, footing locations, and stair runs on site before finalizing the design.
We also work in Canton, Kennesaw, Roswell, and Alpharetta. Our Woodstock service area includes the following ZIP codes: 30188, 30189, 30102, 30115, and 30114.
You’ll Know What Happens Next Once You Tell Us About Your Deck
When you send the questionnaire, we’ll call to talk through your Woodstock 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’s happening and what comes next.