Decks & Fences | Chestermere
Deck & Fence Builders in Chestermere
In Chestermere, the deck is where summer actually happens. Whether your yard looks out over the lake or backs onto green space in one of the newer communities, it is the room you use most from May to September — and the one that takes the hardest beating the rest of the year. That is the brief we work to at Total Exteriors: framing kept dry and square beside the water, hardware that never streaks your boards with rust, and fence posts anchored to stay plumb when gusts roll in off the open prairie.
We handle the City of Chestermere permit process as part of every job, rebuild the decks and fence lines storms have taken out, and fix the ones that were built to a price rather than a standard. Our management team brings more than 30 combined years of working with homeowners and their insurers on exterior repairs across the Calgary region.
Chestermere Deck & Fence Services From Design to Final Inspection
Lakeside air, full afternoon sun and hail that tracks east out of Calgary mean a Chestermere deck ages faster than most people expect. Boards cup, fasteners bleed, and a fence that looked solid in June is leaning by the following spring. What makes the difference is almost always what sits below the surface — the footings, the flashing and the hardware.
Our Chestermere deck and fence services include:
Custom deck design, permit drawings, and City of Chestermere approvals
Composite and PVC decking with hidden fasteners for lakeside durability
Cedar and pressure-treated decks built on flashed, protected framing
Glass and aluminum railings that keep the lake view open
Wood, vinyl, and chain-link fencing for backyard and side-lot lines
Temporary fencing and emergency securing after hail and windstorms
Inspections, restaining, resealing, and structural deck repairs
Footings go below frost depth and joist tops get flashing tape before a single board goes down — unglamorous steps that decide whether a lakeside deck gives you ten good years or twenty-five.
Available 24/7 Every Single Day
What Wears Out Chestermere Decks and Fences
The decks we tear out in Chestermere tend to fail from the inside. Moisture sits on the tops of unprotected joists, the ledger was never properly flashed against the house, or the posts rest on shallow pads that frost has been lifting unevenly for years. Fences fail differently: long runs across open lots catch the prevailing wind, and a single hailstorm can crack every vinyl panel on one side of a yard in ten minutes.
Where we find Chestermere decks and fences letting go:
Shallow footings lifted by frost, leaving decks and gates out of level
Moisture rot along unprotected joists and unflashed ledger boards
Guards, stairs, and gates that are loose or below today's code
When a targeted fix will hold, that is the fix we price. When the substructure has gone soft or the posts have moved, you get photos of what we found and a plain explanation of why one new frame costs less than patching the old one every summer.
Decking & Fencing Materials for Lakeside and Backyard Builds
The right material depends on how you use the space and how many weekends you want to give to looking after it. Close to the water and in full sun, the gap between low-maintenance and high-maintenance options only gets wider. Here is how each one honestly compares for a Chestermere home:
Pressure-treated lumber — lowest upfront cost, needs sealing to last near water
Western red cedar — natural rot resistance and the richest look of any wood
Composite and PVC — moisture-tolerant, fade-resistant, virtually maintenance-free
Aluminum, glass, and vinyl systems that stand up to wind and hail
Colour, railing profile and fence style are matched to your house and to whatever architectural guidelines your community has in place.
Hail and Wind Claim Support for Chestermere Decks and Fences
When a storm moves through Chestermere, the roof gets the attention and the backyard gets forgotten. Cracked vinyl fence panels, pitted composite, dented aluminum railings and chipped stain are all legitimate storm damage, and they are routinely left off claims. We capture every piece of it — dated photos, measurements, a line-by-line scope built for adjusters, and a crew member on site when the insurer visits. Already have a roof or siding claim open with us? The backyard goes onto that same file, not a new one.
If the same storm marked the house, see our Chestermere siding and eavestrough repair pages. And if your deck or fence only needs a refresh, exterior painting in Chestermere covers staining and painting decks, fences and railings.
Signs Your Chestermere Deck or Fence Needs Replacing
Repair is often the right answer. These are the situations where it usually is not:
- Fence or deck posts that wobble, or have lifted unevenly over winter
- Soft or spongy boards, especially where they cross the joists
- A ledger with no flashing, or water staining down the wall beneath it
- Guards lower than 42 inches, or that flex when you lean on them
- Vinyl panels cracked by hail along a whole side of the yard
A tired board can wait until next season. A guard or ledger that is letting go cannot — and on a raised deck over a walkout, the consequences of waiting are serious.
How Your Chestermere Project Runs
Every build moves through the same five stages, so nothing about the timeline catches you out:
- An on-site visit to measure, photograph and assess what you have now
- A design, your material choices and a fixed written price
- City of Chestermere drawings — site plan, cross-section and plan view — prepared and submitted
- Utility locates booked, footings poured below frost depth, then framing and decking
- A walkthrough together, a clean yard, and your warranty documents
If your deck needs to project into a side setback, or more than 2 m into the front or rear setback, the City also requires a development permit — which can add ten to twelve weeks. We check that on the first visit, so a summer build does not stall in July.
Get a Free Deck & Fence Estimate in Chestermere
Planning a new deck to make the most of a lake view, replacing a fence line the last hailstorm cracked, or unsure whether the deck that came with the house is still sound — we will come out, look properly and tell you straight.
Estimates are free and on site, advice on repairing versus replacing is honest, and every structure is built for lakeside, east-of-Calgary conditions.
Chestermere Deck & Fence Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Chestermere?
Yes, if any part of the deck is more than 0.6 m (2 ft) above grade. The City of Chestermere requires a building permit to build a new deck at that height, and also to rebuild, extend or replace structural parts of an existing one, or to add stairs. A deck projecting into a side setback, or more than 2 m into a front or rear setback, needs a development permit as well. We prepare the site plan, cross-section and plan view drawings and handle the submission for you.
How long will my Chestermere deck or fence take?
Plan on a day or two for most fence lines. Decks generally need about a week of crew time once lumber is delivered — less for a simple ground-level platform, more for a raised deck with stairs and glass. The City’s building permit review generally takes 7–10 business days; if a development permit is needed, allow roughly 10–12 weeks, so it pays to start the conversation well before summer.
Composite or wood — what works best near the lake?
Near the lake and in full sun, composite usually wins on total cost — no annual staining, no sanding, no splinters, and it shrugs off the moisture that shortens the life of a wood surface. Cedar costs less to install and has a warmth composite cannot match, but plan on cleaning and resealing it every couple of years. Either will perform well in Chestermere if the frame beneath it is built and protected properly.
Will my insurer pay for a storm-damaged deck or fence?
Usually. Alberta home policies generally include decks and fences, but each sets its own limits and depreciation. Our job after a storm is to make the backyard impossible to overlook: dated photos, measurements and a written scope that sits alongside the roof portion of the claim.
What warranty do you give on deck and fence work?
Our workmanship is guaranteed for five years on every Chestermere build. Product warranties from the composite, railing and vinyl manufacturers apply separately, and we hand those over with your closing paperwork.
Have An Emergency?
Call Us Right Away
24/7 Emergency Line
(403) 407-0208