Deck builders in the Billings Heights
Decks for the mostly residential neighborhoods on top of the Rims, north and east of downtown.
The Heights sits above the 500-foot northern face of the Rims, which separates it from downtown Billings. It's largely houses, from older neighborhoods near Main Street to newer subdivisions spreading north and east, plus Lake Elmo State Park, whose 64-acre reservoir draws swimmers, paddlers and anglers on summer days.
Storms hit the Heights hard
The Heights has taken some of the worst weather in Billings. In June 2010, a tornado struck downtown and the Heights with hail up to golf-ball size and badly damaged the MetraPark arena. On June 16, 2025, the National Weather Service reported hail around 1.5 inches and gusts up to 76 mph across the Heights, Shepherd and Worden, enough to strip roofs and siding. If your deck went through that storm, look for split boards, cracked rail caps and loosened posts.
Common Heights deck jobs
- Replacing hail-damaged decking, rail caps and pergola tops
- Switching to composite boards after a storm
- Railings and privacy screens built to stand up to strong gusts
- Bigger decks and patio covers on larger lots at the edges of the Heights
City or county?
Most of the Heights is inside Billings city limits, where decks need a city building permit. Some lots at the outer edges are in the county, where the city doesn't issue permits and county zoning rules may apply. Your builder should check the parcel before work starts.
Common questions
Do you cover the whole Heights?
Yes, from the Main Street corridor out to the newer subdivisions. Call with your address.
My deck was hit by hail. What should I do first?
Photograph the damage, call your insurer, and keep people off any boards or railings that are cracked or loose until a builder checks them.
Services in the Heights
- New wood decksCustom decks on 42-inch frost footings, from a simple landing to a multi-level deck facing the Rims.
- Composite and PVC decksDecking that doesn't need stain, plus composite resurfacing when the frame underneath is sound.
- Deck repair and replacementFix soft boards, sagging joists and heaved footings, or tear off a worn-out deck and start fresh.
- Railings and stairsWood, aluminum, cable or composite railings and stair runs, new or replacing loose ones.
- Covered decks and pergolasRoofs and pergolas over new or existing decks for relief from the summer sun.
Nearby areas
Hail-beaten boards, a shaky railing, or a deck you keep meaning to build?
Call now and an independent deck builder who works in Billings will help you figure out the next step.