Deck Builders
Hickory NC & Surrounding Counties
Carolina Construction & Dumpsters LLC has been building custom decks across the Hickory region since 2014. Wood, composite, covered porches, repairs — all built by Andrew and his crew, all backed by a workmanship guarantee.
Free Deck Estimate —
Hickory NC & Surrounding Towns.
Send a few details and Andrew will get back same day with next steps. Free on-site estimates, written quotes within 48 hours, no high-pressure sales pitch.
- Free on-site estimate — no obligation, no surprise fees
- Same-day response during business hours
- Owner-operated — you'll talk to Andrew, not a call center
- Licensed & insured, with proven work across the Hickory region
- Veteran-owned business — 10% discount for active military & vets
Free Estimate Request
Takes 60 seconds. We respond same day, guaranteed.
Your info is never shared. No spam, no sales calls — ever.
Custom Decks Built
by Your Neighbors
As Hickory's veteran-owned deck builder, Carolina Construction & Dumpsters LLC has spent over 10 years helping homeowners across Catawba, Caldwell, Alexander and Lincoln Counties design and build custom outdoor living space. We specialize in pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine and cedar wood decks, composite decks from TimberTech, Trex and Fiberon, covered porches and pergolas, deck repairs, and full wood-to-composite conversions.
Every project is owner-operated — Andrew runs the on-site work personally. Every project is licensed, insured and footed to NC residential code. Every project gets a written estimate within 48 hours of your free on-site visit, with no surprise change orders later. Reach out today to schedule your visit.
Custom Wood Decks
Hickory NC
A well-built pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine deck is still the most affordable way to add real outdoor living to your Hickory home. We build wood decks in every shape and size — from a simple 10×12 off the back door to multi-tier 20×30 builds with custom railings.
For homeowners who want a touch more character, cedar is our middle-ground recommendation: more visually interesting than pressure-treated and naturally rot-resistant, but at roughly half the cost of composite. Either material we install gets stainless or hot-dipped fasteners, properly flashed ledger boards, and code-rated footings.
- Pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine — most cost-effective option
- Cedar — naturally rot-resistant, beautiful grain
- Cattle-fence, classic baluster, or custom railing styles
- Stained or sealed to your color preference
- Permits handled for you
Composite Decks
TimberTech · Trex · Fiberon
If you'd rather skip annual staining and sealing, a composite or PVC deck is the long-term play. We install all three major brands — TimberTech (including their Advanced PVC line that runs cooler underfoot, which matters in long Carolina summers), Trex with its 25-year fade-and-stain warranty, and Fiberon for a wide range of color and texture options.
Composite costs roughly 30–50% more up front than pressure-treated wood, but the lifetime cost evens out fast once you factor in zero refinishing labor and zero board replacement over 20+ years. We'll walk you through the math during your free on-site visit.
- TimberTech Advanced PVC — cooler underfoot than standard composite
- Trex composite — 25-year fade-and-stain warranty
- Fiberon — wide style and color range, strong mid-tier value
- Aluminum, composite or cable railing options
- No annual staining or sealing required
Covered Decks &
Custom Porch Additions
A covered deck turns your back yard into a second living room you actually use — rain or shine, summer afternoon or fall evening. We build gable, shed and hip-roof additions tied into your existing rooflines, plus screened-porch conversions for the homeowners who want a bug-free outdoor space.
If you want ceiling fans, recessed lighting, or outlets pre-wired before the ceiling goes up, we coordinate with your electrician on the framing pass. Tongue-and-groove ceiling, metal or shingle roofing — all options on the table.
- Gable, shed and hip-roof additions tied to your home
- Tongue-and-groove or beadboard ceilings
- Screened-porch conversions
- Ceiling fan, light and outlet pre-wiring
- Metal or shingle roofing matched to your home
Deck Repairs
& Full Rebuilds
If your existing deck has rotted boards, failing posts, loose railings, or simply isn't the layout you want anymore, we handle every shape of rebuild. The most common job we see is a 15-to-20-year-old pressure-treated deck being converted board-by-board to composite while keeping or upgrading the original framing.
Smaller repairs — board swaps, railing replacement, stair rebuilds — we handle as discrete jobs without overselling you on a full teardown. If it's safer and more economical to repair, we tell you that. If it's not, we tell you that too.
- Full deck tear-out and rebuild
- Wood-to-composite surface conversions
- Board replacement & refinishing
- Rail, post & stair repair
- Lake Hickory dock repair & rebuilds — see our dock page
Choosing the Right
Decking Material in Hickory NC
Quick rundown of the materials we install most often, with honest trade-offs. We'll walk through your specific project during the free on-site visit and recommend what makes sense for your budget and how you'll use the deck.
Pressure-Treated Pine
The default in our region. Most affordable. Needs staining and sealing every 2-3 years to keep the look fresh.
Cedar
Naturally rot-resistant and beautiful grain. Mid-tier price. Holds stain well, ages to a silver patina if left untreated.
TimberTech
Premium composite plus Advanced PVC line that stays cooler in direct sun. 25-50 year warranties. Top-tier price.
Trex
Most recognized composite brand. Wide color range. 25-year fade and stain warranty. Slightly warmer underfoot than PVC.
Fiberon
Strong mid-range composite. Wide style and color options. Good value if you want low-maintenance without going full premium.
Railings
Wood, aluminum, composite or cable. Aluminum is our most-popular composite-deck pairing — clean lines, low maintenance.
Simple. Honest.
Done Right.
From your first phone call to the final walkthrough, here's exactly what to expect when you hire Carolina Construction to build your deck.
Free On-Site Visit
Andrew comes to you, walks the space, listens to what you want, and answers material questions on the spot.
Written Estimate
Line-by-line proposal within 48 hours. No surprise add-ons. If you want changes, we revise it before you sign anything.
Permits & Materials
We pull the permit and stage the lumber so your build starts on time. You don't navigate the inspections office — we do.
Build & Walkthrough
Most decks finished in 1–3 weeks. Final walkthrough before we leave, plus a workmanship guarantee that follows the project.
Deck Building FAQs
Hickory NC Homeowners
If yours isn't here, reach out — we'll get you a straight answer same day.
We build custom wood decks (pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine and cedar), composite decks (TimberTech, Trex, Fiberon), covered decks and porches with gable or shed roofs, and we handle deck repairs and full rebuilds — including wood-to-composite conversions.
Hickory NC sees hot, humid summers, significant UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles each winter. Pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine remains the most cost-effective option when properly stained and sealed. Cedar is a popular middle-ground. For low maintenance, TimberTech Advanced PVC stays cooler underfoot than standard composite — a real advantage in our long Carolina summers.
A 16'×30' pressure-treated Southern Yellow Pine deck typically runs $7,000 to $10,000 fully installed in the Hickory NC area. Composite decks are usually 30–50% higher. Final pricing depends on deck size, height above grade, stair count, railing selection, and site conditions.
Yes, in most cases. A building permit is generally required when the deck is attached to your home, sits more than 30 inches above grade, or includes a roof, electrical, or significant structural changes. We handle the permit process as part of every build.
Most residential deck builds take 1 to 3 weeks from the start of construction, depending on size, complexity, and weather. You typically receive a written proposal within 48 hours of your free on-site estimate.
Yes. Carolina Construction & Dumpsters LLC is veteran-owned and offers a 10% discount to active-duty military and veterans on every deck-building project.
Cities Served Across
Catawba, Caldwell & Alexander Counties
Carolina Construction & Dumpsters LLC is based in Hickory NC and serves the entire surrounding region with no travel surcharge. Click any city below for deck-building information specific to that community.
Caldwell County
- Granite Falls
- Hudson
- Lenoir
- Sawmills
- Cajah's Mountain
- Gamewell
Alexander & Burke Counties
- Taylorsville (Alexander)
- Hildebran (Burke)
- Connelly Springs (Burke)
- Stony Point
- Bethlehem
- Morganton
Browse Gallery,
Dock Builds & More
If you'd like to see what a finished Carolina Construction deck looks like, browse our recent custom deck gallery for wood decks, composite installs and covered porches. If you have lakefront property, we also handle Lake Hickory dock repair and rebuild work.
Ready to start? Reach out for a free estimate or head back to our home page for the full overview of who we are and what we do.
What Hickory Homeowners
Are Saying About Us
Every review below is from a real Hickory-region homeowner who hired Carolina Construction & Dumpsters LLC. We earn each one the same way — by showing up, finishing the work, and standing behind it.
"We are beyond happy with the outcome of our covered deck. From the initial estimate through the completed job; they were prompt, affordable, honest and efficient."
"Top notch folks! Extremely responsive and super trustworthy. They listened to what we wanted, gave us a fair quote, and the deck turned out exactly like we pictured."
"Honest and hardworking. I highly recommend Andrew! He kept me in the loop the whole time, showed up when he said he would, and the finished work speaks for itself."
"Quality craftsmanship. Excellent customer service. Five stars all the way — we get compliments on our deck every time someone comes over."
"Would recommend Carolina Construction & Dumpsters LLC for any of your construction needs! Andrew and his crew were great to work with from start to finish."
"As a veteran I really appreciated the 10% military discount, but what won me over was how seriously they took the project. Honest people doing honest work."