Services
Custom Decks
Berg Custom Builds designs and builds composite, pressure-treated, and cedar decks across Charlotte and Mint Hill, NC — engineered footings, flashed ledgers, permits and HOA handled, warranty paperwork at walkthrough.
Structure first. Then the part you see.
What it is
A deck lives or dies below the boards. Footings sized to the soil, a ledger flashed and lagged into the house, joists spaced for the decking you choose: that is the work that decides whether a deck feels solid in year twelve. The finish is the easy part. We build both like they matter, because one fails without the other.
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What's included
- Engineered footings and framing to Mecklenburg County code
- Flashed, lagged ledger connection, no nail-only attachments
- Hidden fasteners on composite, stainless on wood
- Code-compliant railings, stairs, and lighting
- Permit, inspections, and HOA submission handled by us
Materials & Options
The choices that decide the build
Specifics, not slogans, so you know what you're paying for and why.
Composite (Trex, TimberTech)
Capped composite for homeowners who want to stop sanding and staining. Higher up front, near-zero maintenance after. Holds color through Carolina summers and carries a 25-to-50-year warranty depending on line.
Pressure-treated pine
The value build. Done right (kiln-dried-after-treatment boards, tight fastening, a finish coat once it cures), a PT deck lasts 15-plus years and costs roughly half of composite.
Western red cedar
For the deck you want to look at, not just stand on. Cedar stays cool underfoot, takes stain beautifully, and pairs with horizontal slat railings for a cleaner line than pickets.
How this one goes
- 01
Walk the site, confirm grade and access
- 02
Engineer footings and framing, pull the permit
- 03
Frame, inspect, deck, rail
- 04
Final walkthrough and warranty paperwork
From Our Work
Custom Decks, in the field
By the Numbers
- stars across 34 Google reviews
- 5.0stars across 34 Google reviewsBerg Custom Builds holds a 5.0-star rating across 34 Google reviews.
- years of construction experience
- 30years of construction experienceFounder Nick Berg brings 30 years of construction experience to every project.
- cities served across NC and SC
- 23cities served across NC and SCBerg Custom Builds serves 23 cities across the Charlotte metro, from Mint Hill, NC into upstate South Carolina.
- year warranty on composite decking
- 25–50year warranty on composite deckingComposite decking installed by Berg carries a 25-to-50-year manufacturer warranty depending on the product line.
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FAQ
Custom Decks: common questions
Straight answers to what homeowners ask us most.
How much does a custom deck cost in the Charlotte area?
Most Berg-built decks in the Charlotte metro fall between $12,000 and $45,000 depending on size, material, and elevation. Pressure-treated wood sits at the low end; composite (Trex, TimberTech) and multi-level builds with railings and lighting sit at the higher end. Every homeowner gets a flat, all-in quote. No hourly surprises.
Do I need a permit for a new deck or covered structure in Mecklenburg County?
Yes. New decks, pergolas, pavilions, and porches require a Mecklenburg County building permit, plus HOA approval if applicable. Berg handles the permit application, plan submission, and inspection scheduling as part of every build. Union County and Cabarrus follow similar rules with their own timelines.
Do you build in HOA-restricted neighborhoods like Ballantyne or Myers Park?
Routinely. Berg handles the HOA architectural submission, neighborhood approval, and any required materials or color matching as part of the project, across most of Charlotte's gated and HOA-restricted communities.
Thinking about custom decks?
Start with a free in-home consultation. We walk the property, talk through options, and follow up with a written estimate inside a week.
Nick replies personally, usually same day.