Deck Builder in the San Fernando Valley
Quick answer: ION Builders is a licensed deck builder serving the whole San Fernando Valley, from Reseda, Encino, Tarzana and Woodland Hills to Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Northridge, Granada Hills and Chatsworth. We design and build Trex and TimberTech composite decks, hillside decks, cable railings, patio covers and fences, and we handle the LADBS permits, engineering and inspections for you.
Licensed General Contractor (CSLB #1069085) · TrexPro Platinum builder · TimberTech Silver Pro contractor · Also installs Fiberon, Deckorators and MoistureShield · Serving the San Fernando Valley
Our projects in the San Fernando Valley
Where we build in the San Fernando Valley
| Part of the Valley | Communities | What we build most |
|---|---|---|
| West Valley | Reseda, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, West Hills, Canoga Park | Composite decks, patio covers, privacy fences and full backyard remodels |
| South of Ventura Boulevard | Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City | Hillside and multi-level decks with cable or glass view railings |
| North Valley | Northridge, Granada Hills, Porter Ranch, Chatsworth | Trex decks with cable railing, pool decks and patio covers |
| East Valley | Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Valley Village, Toluca Lake | Deck replacement, balcony repair, fences and gates |
City guides: Studio City and Sherman Oaks. See all of our service areas.
What Valley homeowners ask us to build
- ●Composite decks: Trex decks and TimberTech decks that need no staining and hold up to Valley heat. See custom decks.
- ●Hillside decks: engineered decks on caissons for sloped lots south of Ventura Boulevard. See hillside decks.
- ●Shade: aluminum, wood and louvered patio covers and pergolas for hot summers.
- ●Railings: cable, glass and aluminum railings built to California code.
- ●Pool decks and fences: poolside decks and privacy and pool fences for flat Valley lots.
Building in the Valley: permits, heat, hillsides and fire zones
- ●Permits: almost all of the San Fernando Valley is part of the City of Los Angeles, so decks, patio covers and taller fences are permitted through LADBS. We prepare the plans and handle the permit. Read our Los Angeles deck permit guide.
- ●Heat: Valley summers are hot, so we often recommend lighter-colored or PVC decking and shade from a patio cover.
- ●Hillside lots: homes in the hills south of Ventura Boulevard are often in the City of LA's Hillside Area, where decks usually need a soils and geology report and engineered foundations.
- ●Fire zones: much of the Valley's hillside edge is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, where decks must meet California Building Code Chapter 7A. We use Class A fire-rated decking and noncombustible materials there.
For pricing, see what a custom deck costs in Los Angeles.
Frequently asked questions about building a deck in the San Fernando Valley
ION Builders Inc is a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1069085) that designs and builds custom decks across the San Fernando Valley, including Reseda, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Northridge, Granada Hills and Chatsworth. We are a TrexPro Platinum builder and a TimberTech Silver Pro contractor.
Usually, yes. Most of the Valley is in the City of Los Angeles, so decks that are attached to the house, more than 30 inches above the ground or larger than 200 square feet generally need an LADBS permit. ION Builders prepares the plans and handles the permit.
Trex and TimberTech composite or PVC decking handles Valley heat with no staining or sealing. Lighter colors and PVC boards stay cooler underfoot, and a patio cover adds shade.
Yes. Hillside decks south of Ventura Boulevard usually need a soils and geology report and engineered caissons, which we coordinate with licensed engineers.
Our published projects include Reseda, Granada Hills, Chatsworth, Woodland Hills, Van Nuys, North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks and Studio City. You can see them on our projects page.
Yes. We offer a free site visit anywhere in the Valley to look at your yard and give you a written, itemized proposal.
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