Deck builders in Billings
New decks, rebuilds and railings on the valley floor, from century-old blocks near downtown to subdivisions still going up on the West End.
Billings is Montana's largest city and the Yellowstone County seat, with 117,116 residents counted in 2020. Most of the city sits on the floor of the Yellowstone Valley, which the river cut through Eagle Sandstone over the last million years. The sandstone left behind forms the Rims, the cliffs that run along the north and east sides of town.
What deck work is common in town?
- First decks on West End homes that came with a slider and a concrete step
- Replacing worn-out decks in established neighborhoods
- Small, low decks and stoops on older lots near downtown, the South Side and Midtown
- Composite resurfacing for owners tired of restaining every few years
The West End
Most of Billings' new growth is on the West End, around commercial areas such as Shiloh Crossing. Newer homes there often sit on open lots with little shade, so west-facing decks get hard afternoon sun. If your subdivision has covenants or an architectural committee, check its rules on deck size, materials and colors before you finalize a design.
Permits in city limits
The City of Billings requires a building permit for decks and takes applications through its online permit portal. The owner is responsible for the permit but may pass that job to the contractor, so agree on who's pulling it and confirm the inspections were approved before the final payment.
Common questions
Do builders cover all of Billings?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a builder that works in your neighborhood.
Can I pull the deck permit myself?
The city says the owner is responsible for permits and may assign that to the contractor. Ask the Building Division what's required if you plan to do the work yourself.
Services in Billings
- 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.