Resources
Deck Planning Guides
Short, sourced guides for the decisions behind a deck: what to build it from, what it costs, what the permit and fire rules say, and who to hire.
Composite vs wood decking
Upfront cost, upkeep, heat, fire behavior, repairability and resale in one table.
Read the guide →Deck cost guide
Per-square-foot ranges, 12×12 to 20×20 worked out, replacement and repair costs.
Read the guide →Fire-resistant decking
The 10-foot rule, listed materials and the status of Zone 0.
Read the guide →Deck permits
Walnut Creek's exemption quoted, who issues permits elsewhere, what inspectors check.
Read the guide →Choosing a deck builder
License classes, contract rules and a line-by-line bid checklist.
Read the guide →Talk to a Walnut Creek-area deck builder
Share the size, height and what you have now. A local builder can walk the site and price it.