Deck builders in Lockwood
Decks for Montana's largest unincorporated community, just east of Billings, beyond the eastern face of the Rims.
Lockwood isn't an incorporated town, but with 7,195 people at the 2020 census it's the largest unincorporated community in Montana and the second-largest community in the Billings metro area. Its population jumped about 58 percent between 2000 and 2010, and it has kept growing since, so homes here range from older places on bigger lots to newer subdivisions and manufactured homes.
What do Lockwood homeowners ask for?
- Decks and covered entry stairs for manufactured homes
- Larger decks that make use of a bigger back yard
- Rebuilding decks that went up quickly when the community was growing fast
- Shade over decks on lots with few mature trees
Who handles permits in Lockwood?
Because Lockwood is outside Billings city limits, the city doesn't issue building permits there; it stopped issuing permits outside its limits in 2003. Montana's state building permit program exempts houses with fewer than five units outside certified cities. That doesn't mean no rules apply: the Yellowstone County Planning Division issues zoning compliance permits for properties in the county's zoning area, and its site plans show decks and porches. Your builder should check what applies to your parcel.
Why build to code anyway?
Even where no building permit is required, footings below frost depth, a properly attached ledger and solid guards are what keep a deck safe. Ask the builder to follow the same standards they'd use in town, and keep a copy of the plans for when you sell.
Common questions
Do I need a building permit for a deck in Lockwood?
Usually not from the city or state for a house, but county zoning may apply. Your builder should confirm with Yellowstone County Planning.
Do you serve Lockwood?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a builder that covers it.
Services in Lockwood
- 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.