From multi-level cedar platforms in Minnesota's lake country to large elevated family decks across the Twin Cities metro — we specialize in builds 400 sq ft and larger, including custom heavy-timber decks, pavilions, and outdoor structures throughout central MN, northern MN and the Arrowhead. Every project starts with structural drawings and finishes with a 10-year structural and 2-year workmanship warranty.
If a beam can do the work of a board, we use the beam.The Big Beam principle
Specialists in structural carpentry. We don't sub out the framing — every joist, post, and connector is set by our own crew, working from sealed engineer drawings on every elevated project.
Multi-story platforms over walk-out basements and sloped lots — our specialty is custom decks 400 sq ft and larger across Minnesota. 6×6 PT or solid-cedar posts (8×8 optional on long spans), engineered footings, full lateral bracing, and structural steel knife plates at every connection.
Pavilions, deck-roofs, three-season porches, and pergolas built into the existing deck framing. Heavy-timber trusses with exposed steel hardware — designed to be looked at, not hidden.
Powder-coated aluminum, custom welded steel, or matched cedar — every system fully integrated with the framing rather than surface-mounted. Stair stringers cut on site and stained to spec.
Tear-down and replacement of failed decks. We assess existing footings and ledger flashing first, then rebuild to current code with materials chosen to outlast the structure they're attached to.
Most decks fail because of decisions made in the first 30 minutes — wrong post spacing, undersized ledger, missing flashing. We slow down at the start so the build, and the deck, can move quickly.
We walk the property, photograph the existing structure, take ledger and elevation measurements, and discuss how you actually use the outdoor space. Phone ballpark estimates are always free. A site-visit estimate — with a dialed-in design and itemized quote — is $500, fully credited back to your project when you proceed with us.
Within 7 days you receive a measured plan, elevation, post layout, and a fixed price — itemized by material and labor. Engineering review for any elevated platform is included in this stage.
We pull the permit on your behalf, schedule the inspection windows, and stage materials at the site the day before framing starts. Lumber is hand-selected for grade — no bowed posts.
One crew, start to finish. Footings inspected before pour, framing inspected before decking goes down. We post daily progress photos to a shared album so you can follow along even if you're out of town.
Final inspection together, punch list cleared on the spot, every fastener torqued. You get a digital file with as-built drawings, finish specs, and a written warranty: 10-year structural on framing & connections, 2-year workmanship on finishes and details.
We don't push one product line. We spec materials for how the deck will actually be used — sun exposure, foot traffic, snow load, and how often you want to think about it again.
Three quick steps. We respond within one business day with availability and a site-visit window. No deposits collected before drawings.