Custom Composite Deck Build in Sandwich MA

The old deck had seen better days. Weathered boards, algae staining, and a layout that just didn't work with the landscape anymore. It was functional - barely - but it wasn't a space anyone actually wanted to spend time in. That's where we came in.

This property in Sandwich came with a real challenge. Large granite boulders sitting right at the edge of where the new deck needed to go. A lot of contractors would work around that problem by shrinking the footprint or leaving an awkward gap. We cut the composite decking to fit directly against the rock face - tight, clean, and intentional. The deck works with the landscape instead of pretending it isn't there.

We used composite decking throughout, which was the right call for this setting. The wooded lot means moisture, leaf debris, and shade year-round - exactly the conditions that eat through wood decking fast. Composite holds up without the annual maintenance headache. The light gray tone ties in well with the cedar shingle exterior and the existing bluestone patio.

The built-in bench seating along the perimeter was a key part of the design. It keeps the space open for furniture while giving the deck a finished, intentional look. The mitered corners on the border boards and the clean fascia wrapping the whole perimeter - those are the details that separate a well-built deck from a basic one. Nothing was left rough or unfinished.

This is the kind of exterior renovation work we genuinely enjoy - a site with real constraints that requires actual problem-solving. The finished deck is a usable, good-looking outdoor space that fits the property the way it should.