Decks & Fences | Irricana
Deck & Fence Builders in Irricana
A good deck in Irricana starts below the ground. The Town’s own deck guidelines recommend concrete piles twelve feet deep — a clear sign of how seriously frost has to be taken when you build one. That is the standard every Total Exteriors deck and fence is built to: deep, properly spaced footings, framing sized for the span, and railings, stairs and handrails that meet the code the first time.
Whether you are adding a first deck, replacing one that has started to sag, or putting up a fence to finally close in the yard, we handle the whole job from drawings to cleanup. The team overseeing your project brings more than 30 combined years of exterior repair experience with homeowners and their insurance companies.
Irricana Deck & Fence Services Built From the Footings Up
Most of what makes a deck safe is out of sight: pile depth, beam size, joist spacing and how the ledger is fastened to the house. Those are the details that get cut when a job is priced to win rather than to last, and they are the first things we check on any deck we are asked to repair.
Our Irricana deck and fence services include:
Deck design, scaled site plans, and Town of Irricana permit applications
Composite and PVC decking with hidden fastening
Cedar and pressure-treated decks framed on deep concrete piles
Aluminum, glass, and steel railings with code-height guards
Wood, vinyl, and chain-link fencing set on deep posts
Storm clean-up, temporary fencing, and emergency fence repair
Re-decking, structural repairs, staining, and sealing
We slope the ground under and around every deck so water drains away from the house, and we plan the footprint so no part of the structure sheds runoff onto the neighbour’s lot.
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What Makes Irricana Decks and Fences Fail Early
When we pull an older deck apart, the cause is rarely a mystery. Footings too shallow for the frost, undersized beams spanning too far, and joists set wider than sixteen inches apart show up again and again. On fences, posts that were never set deep enough lean a little more each season until a strong wind takes a whole section. Hail then does the rest on vinyl and painted surfaces.
Irricana deck and fence problems we repair and rebuild:
Footings too shallow for the frost, letting posts heave and shift
Undersized beams and wide joist spacing causing bounce and sag
Missing handrails, low guards, and railing gaps over 4 inches
Not every tired deck needs replacing — sometimes new boards on a sound frame are all it takes. When the frame is undersized or the footings have shifted, though, new boards only hide the problem, and we will show you exactly what we found.
Choosing Deck, Railing & Fence Materials in Irricana
The right material comes down to budget, how much upkeep you are willing to do, and how exposed the yard is to sun and wind. Here is an honest comparison of what we install:
Pressure-treated lumber — the budget choice, long-lasting when sealed
Western red cedar — rot-resistant with a classic natural look
Composite and PVC — colour-stable in full sun, with almost no upkeep
Aluminum, glass, and vinyl — durable, low-upkeep systems for exposed yards
We choose colours, railing styles and fence designs that suit your home, and we can re-deck over a sound existing frame when replacing the whole structure is not needed.
Insurance Help for Storm-Damaged Irricana Decks and Fences
Storm damage in the backyard tends to go unnoticed when the roof has taken the obvious hit — but split fence boards, cracked vinyl, bent railings and pitted decking can all be part of the same claim. We photograph and measure every damaged structure, prepare a scope your adjuster can price, meet your insurance representative on site, and give you a line-item estimate with honest dates. If Total Exteriors is already handling your roof or siding, the yard simply joins that claim.
Signs an Irricana Deck Needs Rebuilding
Small problems are worth fixing. These point to the structure itself:
- A bounce or sag in the middle of the deck when you walk across it
- Posts sitting on the ground or on shallow pads instead of piles
- Stairs with more than three risers and no handrail
- Railing gaps wide enough for a child to slip through
- Fence posts leaning or loose at the base
A deck standing 2 to 6 feet above grade needs 36-inch guards; above 6 feet, the requirement rises to 42 inches. On stairs 44 inches wide or more, handrails are needed on both sides.
How We Build Your Irricana Deck or Fence
Our process has five steps, and you will always know which one we are on:
- We visit, measure the yard, check the grade and look at what is there now
- A scaled site plan and drawings, material options and a fixed written quote
- Development and building permit applications prepared and submitted
- Utility locates, concrete piles, framing, then decking, railings and stairs
- A final walkthrough with you, a clean site and your warranty documents
The Town treats development and building permits as separate approvals, and its development application needs a proper scaled site plan showing setbacks — rough sketches are not accepted. We prepare that plan as part of every job.
Book Your Free Irricana Deck & Fence Estimate
New deck, replacement fence, or a second opinion on a structure you are not sure about — we will come out, measure properly and give you an honest quote.
Free on-site estimates in Irricana, straight answers on repair versus rebuild, and decks and fences built on footings that stay put.
Irricana Deck & Fence Frequently Asked Questions
Is a permit required for an Irricana deck?
For most decks, yes — and in Irricana there are two approvals to think about. The development permit and the building permit are separate, and the building permit must be in hand before construction starts. The development application needs a scaled site plan showing setbacks and property lines. We prepare the drawings and site plan and handle both applications for you.
How long does an Irricana deck or fence take to build?
A standard fence line is usually built in one to two days. Decks run roughly a week on site after the materials land — more for raised decks on deep piles with stairs and railings. Permit approvals are the main variable, so we build them into the schedule from the start.
Composite or cedar — which should I choose in Irricana?
Composite costs more to install but saves years of staining, sanding and splinter repairs, and it holds its colour well in full sun. Cedar is the less expensive, natural-looking choice, provided you are happy to wash and re-coat it every second year. In both cases the deck’s lifespan is decided by the footings and framing underneath it.
Does home insurance cover a storm-damaged deck or fence?
Usually. Home insurance in Alberta normally extends to decks and fences, although every policy sets its own limits and depreciation. We document the damage with photos, measurements and a written scope so your adjuster can assess the yard properly, even when the roof was the main loss.
Is there a warranty on your Irricana deck and fence work?
Yes — every Irricana deck and fence project comes with our 10-year workmanship warranty, in addition to manufacturer warranties on composite decking, railing systems and vinyl fencing.
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