Deck builders in Altoona
Decks for Altoona, the former railroad town on Eau Claire's east side that's become one of its busiest suburbs.
Altoona began in 1881 when the Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway put a new terminal here to relieve its crowded yards in Eau Claire. The town took the Altoona name in 1882, became a city in 1887, and today has 8,293 residents (2020 census). Lake Altoona, a reservoir on the Eau Claire River, forms the north edge of the city, and Otter Creek runs along part of the south.
What Altoona owners usually ask for
- First decks for newer houses that came with a slider and a set of temporary steps
- Composite or PVC decking for owners who'd rather not stain
- Larger decks or screen rooms on homes that look toward the lake or the creek
- Board and railing repairs on homes from the city's older rail-era streets
Newer homes, newer questions
Altoona has grown into a full-fledged suburb of Eau Claire, and newer subdivisions may have covenants or an architectural review that covers decks, fences and colors. Check those before you pick a design. On new construction, ask the builder how the deck will attach: some newer homes have engineered rim boards or cantilevered floors where the ledger needs extra attention.
Whose permit?
Altoona is a separate city with its own permit process, so Eau Claire's permit office doesn't cover it. Your builder should confirm with the City of Altoona what's required before ordering lumber.
Common questions
Is there a builder who works in Altoona?
Yes. Call with your Altoona address and we'll connect you with a deck builder who covers it.
Does my HOA need to approve a deck?
Many Altoona subdivisions have covenants that address decks. Read yours, and get approval in writing before the permit application if it's required.
Services in Altoona
- New decksWood decks on 48-inch frost footings, from a back-door landing to a multi-level walkout deck.
- Composite and PVC decksLow-upkeep boards that skip the staining, on new frames or sound existing ones.
- Deck repair and replacementFix soft boards, heaved footings and loose ledgers, or tear off a worn deck and rebuild.
- Railings and stairsGuards, handrails and stair runs built to Wisconsin's deck code, new or replacing loose ones.
- Screened porches and covered decksScreen rooms and roofs over decks, so evenings outside aren't spent swatting mosquitoes.
Nearby areas
Spongy boards, a railing that gives, or a deck you've sketched on a napkin?
Call now and a Chippewa Valley deck builder will help you figure out the next step.