S-106 Decks and porches

647-991-8551

S-106 Services

Decks, pergolas and porches in York Region

DDR Contracting builds decks, pergolas and screened porches in Aurora and across York Region, and replaces old or unsafe decks with properly supported new builds. Outdoor rooms are planned like any other room in the house: layout, lighting and how you will use them.

Project Lindsay after: a composite deck with black railing, a black pergola with a privacy wall, and a planter bench behind a brick bungalow.
Project Lindsay · After · Photo: DDR

S-106.1 Scope

What we build outside

  • Decks. Pressure-treated and composite decks, single or multi-level, with custom railings.
  • Deck replacement. Old or unsafe decks taken down and rebuilt with proper support.
  • Pergolas and privacy walls. Shade, screening and a place to mount a TV or lights.
  • Screened porches and covered outdoor rooms. Timber-framed roofs, fireplaces and seating areas that extend the season.
  • Built-ins. Planter benches with storage, bars and outdoor kitchens.

Two of DDR’s Google reviews are about new decks, and another thanks us for a screened porch at a family cottage.

S-106.2 Work

Outdoor work we’ve finished

Project Lindsay turned a bare back lawn into an outdoor living space: maintenance-free composite decking, a custom TV and privacy wall under a pergola, a built-in planter box that doubles as bench seating and storage, and black railing to match the black pergola. Project Cedar Heights is a covered outdoor room under a timber gable, with a stone and brick fireplace, outdoor dining, a hot tub, a fire pit and an interlock patio.

S-106.3 Permits

Do decks need a permit?

It depends on the town, the height, and whether the deck is attached or roofed. In Aurora, an unroofed wooden deck no more than 0.6 m (2 ft) above the ground does not need a permit; in Newmarket and Vaughan, a deck attached to the house does. Every deck still has to meet the zoning by-law. See the area page for your town: Aurora, Newmarket, Vaughan, Stouffville, Richmond Hill.

S-106.4 Photos

Photos

  • Project Lindsay before: the back of the brick bungalow with a bare, patchy lawn and a small wooden stair to the door.
    Project Lindsay · Before · Photo: DDR
  • Project Cedar Heights: a covered outdoor lounge under a timber ceiling, with a stone fireplace, a mounted TV and a sectional.
    Project Cedar Heights · Photo: DDR
  • Project Cedar Heights: a round stone fire pit with Muskoka chairs on an interlock patio, the covered pavilion behind.
    Project Cedar Heights · Photo: DDR

S-106.5 Process

How the job runs

  1. Call, text or email

    Tell us what you’re planning and roughly when. You’ll hear back in 24 to 48 hours.

  2. Visit and quote

    A free consultation: we talk it through and see the space, then send a detailed quote. We tell you what’s realistic before the project starts, not halfway through.

  3. Drawings and permits

    We work alongside your designer or architect, and help with permits and municipal requirements where needed.

  4. Build and walkthrough

    One point of contact from your first call to your final walkthrough, and a site left clean.

S-106.6 Area

Where we work

DDR is based in Aurora and works across York Region: Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, King, plus East Gwillimbury and Markham. Up north, we renovate cottages in Muskoka Lakes and Lake of Bays; see cottage renovations. All areas we serve.

S-106.7 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  1. Does my deck need a building permit?

    It depends on the town, the height of the deck and whether it is attached or roofed. In Aurora, an unroofed wooden deck no more than 0.6 metres above the ground does not need a permit; in Newmarket and Vaughan, a deck attached to the house does. DDR checks the rules for your address before building.

  2. Do you build with composite or pressure-treated wood?

    Both. DDR builds pressure-treated and composite decks; Project Lindsay uses maintenance-free composite decking. We talk through the options when we see the yard.

  3. Can you replace an old or unsafe deck?

    Yes. DDR replaces old or unsafe decks with properly supported new builds.

  4. Do you build pergolas and screened porches?

    Yes. Pergolas, privacy walls, screened porches and covered outdoor rooms are all part of our outdoor work, at homes in York Region and at cottages in Muskoka.

  5. How much does a new deck cost?

    It depends on the size, height and materials, and on extras such as a pergola, railings or lighting. The most reliable number is a quote for your yard. DDR prices each job after seeing the space; call or text 647-991-8551 or request a quote online.

S-106.8 Related

Related services

A-900 Issued

Start with a call

647-991-8551

A free consultation, and a reply in 24 to 48 hours. Big renovations and smaller jobs alike, across York Region and in Muskoka cottage country.

DDR Contracting Ltd.
Firm
DDR Contracting Ltd, Aurora, Ontario
Owner
Adrian Di Rosa
Phone
647-991-8551 (call or text)
Rating
5.0 on Google · 7 reviews