Primary service
Composite Decking
Most of what we build is Trex composite decking. It costs more than wood up front and far less of your time every year after.
Partner status
Trex Platinum Partner
Our Trex partnership
A Platinum Trex Partner.
We chose Trex because it's the composite we'd put on our own houses. West End Construction is a Platinum Trex Partner, which means Trex decking is what we install week in and week out, not something we try once in a while.
For you, that means a crew that knows the product: how the boards should be spaced, fastened, and supported, and how to install them the way Trex says to. We can walk you through the full lineup and tell you plainly which board line fits your budget.
- Installed to Trex's guidelines
- Help choosing a board line and color
- Matching railing and stairs
- Warranty terms explained up front
Trex® is a registered trademark of Trex Company, Inc. West End Construction is an independent contractor.
Why composite
Less work. More years.
The two reasons people choose composite are low maintenance and durability. Here's what that looks like in practice.
No sanding, staining, or sealing
A wood deck wants attention every couple of years. Composite doesn't. Most owners just wash it down with soap and water.
Won't rot or splinter
Composite boards don't soak up water the way lumber does, so there's no rot, no splinters, and no bare feet getting caught.
Made for our winters
Freeze, thaw, snow, and wet springs are hard on wood. Composite holds its shape and finish through Mid-Atlantic seasons.
Nothing for insects to eat
Termites and carpenter bees have no interest in composite decking. That's one less thing to watch for.
Color that stays put
Trex boards are made to resist fading and staining, so the color you pick is the color you keep.
Backed by Trex
Trex products carry a manufacturer's limited warranty. We'll go over the terms for the board line you choose.
Honest comparison
Composite vs. wood
Wood is still a fine choice for some people. Composite costs more on day one and saves you work on every day after. Here's the trade-off, plainly.
| Wood | Composite | |
|---|---|---|
| Yearly upkeep | Sand, stain, or seal every few years | Wash with soap and water |
| Rot and splinters | Common as boards age | Not an issue |
| Insects | Termites and carpenter bees | Nothing to eat |
| Upfront cost | Lower | Higher |
| Long-term cost | Adds up with maintenance | Mostly paid up front |
How we build
From first visit to final walk-through.
- 01
Walk the yard
We measure, check the grade and footing conditions, and talk through how you'll actually use the deck.
- 02
Pick the boards
We bring Trex samples so you can see colors and textures in your own light, then choose railing and stairs to match.
- 03
Build it right
Solid footings, a properly framed substructure, and installation to Trex's guidelines. The part you don't see matters most.
- 04
Walk it together
When we're done, we walk the finished deck with you, answer questions, and go over simple care.
Pricing
What a deck costs.
A starting point before we ever set foot in your yard. Size, height, stairs, railing, and the board line you choose all move the final number.
- Average deck
- $3.85per sq ft
- Labor, starting at
- $150per hour
- Estimates
- Freereply within 24 hrs, generally
Averages and starting points only. Every property is different, so we price each job after seeing it.
Get my free estimate
- Licensed & Insured
- Trex Platinum Partner
Free estimates
Ready for a deck you don't have to stain?
Tell us about your yard. We'll come out, measure, and give you a free written estimate, generally within 24 hours of hearing from you.
Step 1
Tell us about the project
Use the form or send an email. A rough size and a couple of photos help, but they aren't required.
Step 2
We get back to you
Generally within 24 hours. A real person answers, not an autoresponder.
Step 3
Free on-site estimate
We walk the yard, measure, talk through materials, and give you a written number. No charge, no pressure.