Portland homeowners 60+ — build the deck you've always wanted before summer
Sokol Construction — free in-home consultation
Your next deck should be the one you actually enjoy.
A safe, beautiful deck built around how you live—by Sokol Construction, serving Portland seniors since 2002. One crew, no surprises, built to last.
Start your free in-home design consultation.
One minute to fill out. Or call Paul at (360) 772-3692 — we answer.
1-3 Weeks
Typical new deck timeline
25+ Years
How long a properly built deck lasts
20+ Years
Building decks in Portland
100% Free
In-home design consultations
Why Build Now
Why This Spring Is the Right Time
If you've been thinking about a new deck for a while, here's why now actually matters:
Summer is when a deck earns its keep. Grandkids visiting. Family barbecues. Morning coffee outside. Long evenings that don't end until 9pm. If you wait until July to start, you'll miss the season you wanted the deck for in the first place.
Material prices have stabilized. Composite decking, hardware, and lumber costs settled down this year after several volatile ones. Right now is a reasonable time to lock in a price.
Good crews book out fast in spring. We've already scheduled builds into June. Our summer calendar fills up by late May most years. If you want your deck ready by the Fourth of July, we need to be talking in the next few weeks.
Here's what one of your Vancouver neighbors said about their new deck:
Excellent. They started when they said they would, and were efficient. Cleaned up the site daily. The crew pays great attention to details, and goes the extra step to do it right.
— Mark N.
Vancouver, WA · Deck Construction · May 2021 · Verified on Angi
What Homeowners Are Saying
Real reviews from real Portland-area homeowners who had us build their new deck. Not a lead site. Not paid placements.
“I am glad I went with Paul, a very quiet person who undersells his ability. Everything went as planned and we now have a great two level TimberTech Advanced PVC deck! Highly recommend Paul and Sokol Construction. Thanks Paul, for a great deck completed on time.”
— Tony C. · Vancouver, WA
Two Level TimberTech Deck · Verified on Angi
“Extremely well!!! Paul was the third person I got an estimate from. He was the only one that was fair and reasonable. He kept his time commitment and finished on time. Excellent job!!!”
— Charles Joseph S. · Vancouver, WA
Deck and Patio Cover · December 2024 · Verified on Angi
“I highly recommend Sokol Construction for your next home improvement project. Paul and his team did an excellent job with my deck and patio cover. They were very professional, communicative, and offered their expertise when I wasn’t sure what to do to make things look best. The final product is beautiful and exceeded my expectations. I’m really happy with their work!”
— Dmitriy K. · Vancouver, WA
Deck and Patio Cover · December 2024 · Verified on Angi
Why Portland Seniors Choose Sokol for Their New Deck
Two decades of building decks for homeowners who want it done right the first time.
Designed for How You Actually Live
A deck for a 35-year-old and a deck for a 65-year-old are different decks. Lower-rise steps that don’t strain the knees. Railings you can actually lean on. Wider boards with fewer gaps. A layout that fits your grill, your chairs, and room for the grandkids to run around. We design around your life, not a catalog.
Built to Outlast You Staying in the House
We use composite decking, stainless fasteners, and proper framing techniques — the kind of construction that lasts 25+ years with almost no maintenance. Whether you’re planning to stay in this home forever or sell in ten years, the deck will still look new.
A Place to Enjoy the Years You’ve Earned
You’ve worked your whole life to have a home like this. The grandkids won’t be small forever. Sunday dinners outside. Coffee in the morning before the neighborhood wakes up. A great deck turns the best part of your house into the part you actually use.
Straight Answers, Clear Prices, No Pressure
We sit down with you at your kitchen table, walk through the design and estimate in plain English, and answer every question. You take all the time you need to decide. No high-pressure sales. No same-day closes. You’ve earned the right to think it over.
What We Build
Custom new decks designed around your home and how you use it.
Composite Decks
Trex, TimberTech, and other low-maintenance brands. No staining, no splinters, 25+ year lifespan.
Cedar & Hardwood Decks
Classic look and natural beauty, built with premium materials and proper sealing.
Multi-Level Decks
Tiered designs that work with slopes, elevation changes, and walk-out basements.
Ground-Level Decks
Low-to-the-ground builds that don’t require railings or stairs.
Decks with Pergolas & Covers
Shade, shelter, and extended use through Portland’s rainy months.
Custom Railings & Stairs
Code-compliant, senior-friendly, beautiful — cable, metal, wood, or glass.
It's Simple to Get Started
Three Steps — We Can Usually Be Out This Week
Tell Us What You're Thinking
Fill out the short form or call Paul at (360) 772-3692. Takes a minute either way.
Paul Calls You Back — Usually Same Day
Not a call center. Not a scheduling service. A real person who builds decks, talking through your project with you.
Free In-Home Design Consultation
We come to you, usually within the week. We look at your yard, talk about how you want to use the deck, and help you think through design, materials, and budget. You get a clear written estimate. No obligation. No pressure.
See the Difference
Recent new deck builds from Portland-area homes. Drag the slider to see before and after.
Why Work With Sokol Construction
New deck builds done with respect — for your home, your time, and your peace of mind.
Built to Last 25+ Years
We use premium materials and proper techniques — the kind of construction that doesn't need to be redone in 10 years because someone cut corners. Solid framing, stainless fasteners, flashing where it needs to be. A deck you build once and use for decades.
You Talk to Us — Never a Middleman
No rotating subcontractors. No strangers showing up to your door. When you call, you reach the same small crew designing and building your deck. Most of our customers know us by name before the project starts.
Respectful of You and Your Home
We show up when we say we will. We keep the work area clean and contained. We explain what we're doing and why. And when we finish, your yard looks the way we found it — except for the beautiful new deck.
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What Portland Seniors Tell Us
After 20+ years building decks for Portland homeowners in your shoes, we hear the same concerns over and over. Here's what we've learned.
What we hear
"I'm getting up there in years — is a new deck really worth it?"
What we've found
This is the most common thing we hear, and it's the one we most want to push back on. You're not building a deck for 30 years from now. You're building it for the Sunday dinners, the grandkids visiting, the morning coffee, the next 5-10 years of actually enjoying your home. A good deck pays you back every single week you use it. And if you ever do sell, a well-built deck is one of the best returns on any home improvement.
What we hear
"Contractors never show up when they say they will."
What we've found
Fair concern — we've heard the stories. We schedule specific time windows, we call ahead if anything changes, and we show up on time. Twenty-plus years staying in business in the same city depends on it.
What we hear
"I don't want to be pushed into something bigger or fancier than I need."
What we've found
We design to your budget and your life, not the other way around. If a simple cedar deck is what fits, that's what we'll quote. We turn down upgrades we don't think are worth it for your situation. Our business runs on referrals from neighbors, not on upselling.
What we hear
"If I fill out a form, I'll be hounded by calls from every contractor in town."
What we've found
Your information comes directly to Sokol Construction. We don't sell leads, we don't share your number, and we don't work with a marketplace. One call from us to schedule your consultation — that's it.
What we hear
"What if I'm not ready to start right away?"
What we've found
That's fine. A lot of our customers get a design consultation months before they move forward. Our estimates are good for 90 days, and there are no follow-up sales calls. When you're ready, you call us back.
You've Earned a Deck You'll Actually Use.
One quick call. No obligation. A real conversation with the people who'll design and build it — not a sales rep.
Free consultations booking up fast this spring. Most homeowners scheduled within the week.
Questions? We're Happy to Answer.
Straight answers about new deck builds and consultations.
Yes. Free and no obligation. We come to your home, look at the space, talk through what you want, and leave you with a written design and estimate. You decide what to do next — on your own time.
Most new decks we build for Portland homeowners fall between $15,000 and $45,000 depending on size, materials, elevation, and features. Composite is more upfront but nearly maintenance-free. Cedar is less upfront but requires sealing every few years. We'll give you clear numbers for every option.
Most new decks take 1-3 weeks from break-ground to finish, depending on size and weather. We'll give you a realistic timeline before we start and stick to it.
No. Your information comes directly to Sokol Construction. We don't sell leads, we don't share your number. One call from us to schedule your consultation, and that's it.
Yes. We handle all permitting, inspections, and HOA approvals. You won't need to deal with the city or paperwork.
Yes. Fully licensed in Oregon and Washington, bonded, and insured. Happy to send you our license and insurance details before we come out.
For composite: Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon — the top three in the industry, all with 25+ year warranties. For wood: premium cedar or hardwoods like ipe, depending on your preference and budget. We'll walk you through the tradeoffs.
That's fine. A lot of our customers get a consultation months before they decide to move forward. Our estimates are good for 90 days, with no follow-up sales calls. When you're ready, you call us back.