Deck Builders in Hamilton
Custom composite and pressure-treated wood decks with railings, stairs and landings, built on solid footings by one local crew. We also build fences, pergolas, gazebos and sheds. Lumen Landscaping builds decks across Hamilton and Burlington: call (905) 906-0671 or send the form for a free written quote.
- Fully insured
- 1-year craftsmanship warranty
- Hamilton owned and operated
Quick to quote, quick to start, we answer every call.
Serving Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville and the wider region, from Guelph to Niagara.
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Local deck builders
Custom decks, built solid in Hamilton
Lumen Landscaping builds custom decks across Hamilton, Burlington and the towns nearby: composite or pressure-treated wood, low to the ground or raised with stairs, with the railings and landings that suit your house. A deck is only as good as what holds it up, so we start with solid footings and properly built framing, then finish with the decking you choose, so your deck stays sturdy, level and safe for years.
A lot of deck quotes can be done from photos and measurements by phone, text or email, with a visit when the height, the grade or the house needs a look. You get a clear written quote, a start date you can plan around, and a fast reply, usually within the hour. We also build fences and gates, pergolas, gazebos and sheds and privacy screens, and our carpenter handles custom carpentry and finish work, so your whole outdoor project can be done by one team.
Our work
Decks, Fences and Pergolas We Have Built
Professional Deck Installation Service
Every deck we build is planned around how you will use it: where the door is, where the sun lands, how many people sit out there and how you get down to the yard.
We build:
- Custom decks of any size and shape
- Composite decks (low maintenance, no staining)
- Pressure-treated wood decks
- Multi-level and raised decks with stairs
- Railings, stairs and landings
- Deck rebuilds and resurfacing
Our decks are built for:
- Durability in Canadian weather: solid footings, exterior rated hardware and boards spaced to drain, so freeze and thaw does not lift or rack the deck
- Low maintenance options: composite boards need no staining, and pressure-treated wood takes the stain colour you like once it has dried
- Modern, clean aesthetics: straight railing lines, neat stairs and trim that ties the deck into the house
- Increased property value: usable outdoor space that buyers notice when it is time to sell
If you’re searching for a deck carpenter near me, this is how our decks go up: the layout and height checked against the door and the grade, Ontario One Call locates before any footing is dug, the footings and framing, then the decking, stairs and railings, and a walk-through with you at the end. If your yard falls away from the house, read deck and patio combos for sloped yards.
Google reviews
What our customers say
“We greatly appreciate Dan's attention to detail. Our deck also feels incredible sturdy. He is clearly a skilled carpenter and we have gotten many compliments on our backyard.”
“Thank you for helping my mother with the fence and patio, everything turned out beautifully.”
“Lumen Landscaping built our new beautiful fence on time and well within our budget. … If you are looking for a new fence, I highly recommend Lumen Landscaping for the job!”
Fence Installation & Fence Building Services
Secure your property and add privacy with expert fence installation and fence building, by the same crew that builds your deck. Our fences and gates page has the full detail: how we set the posts, Hamilton's height limits and the conversation with the neighbour.
We install:
- Privacy fences for residential homes
- Wood fences in pressure-treated or cedar, including horizontal cedar
- Decorative and functional fencing
- Boundary and security fences, with gates that stay square
Our team focuses on:
- Strong and stable construction: gates framed and braced so they swing true for years
- Clean, straight alignment: a level top line, with rails fastened by exterior rated hardware
- Long-lasting materials: pressure-treated or cedar, billed at what they cost us
- Posts set deep and solid to handle Hamilton winters: below the frost line, so the ground cannot heave them
Whether you need a new privacy fence or a complete fence installation, we build within Hamilton’s fence by-law, which allows up to 2 m on a residential lot, usually less in front yards and on corner lots. A fence on the shared lot line goes up only with the neighbour’s agreement, and we put the agreed height and style in the quote.
Deck & Fence Contractor You Can Trust
As a trusted deck and fence contractor that also builds the patio, the walls and the gardens around them, we handle everything from the first measurements to the last railing.
Why choose Lumen Landscaping:
- Experienced deck and fence contractors near you: a local crew that builds decks and fences every season
- Custom builds tailored to your space: sized to your yard, your door height and the way you use it
- Transparent pricing with no surprises: a written quote that lists the footings, framing, decking and railings, and holds for that work
- High-quality materials and craftsmanship: lumber, composite and hardware billed at cost, with a 1-year craftsmanship warranty
- Local crew serving Hamilton, Burlington, Brantford and the wider region, fully insured
If you’re searching for a deck and fence company near me, we build the whole outdoor carpentry project: the deck, the fence and gate, the pergola over the patio and the shed at the back of the yard.
Pergolas, gazebos and custom sheds
Our carpenters also build wood pergolas over decks and patios, and build and install gazebos and custom sheds, sized and styled to suit your yard and your home. We can set them on a flagstone, interlock or concrete pad, lay the path to them and finish the planting around them, so one crew handles the whole project from the ground up.
Our Process
If you're looking for a finish carpenter near me, our decks, fences, pergolas, gazebos, sheds, privacy screens and railings all go up the same way, in four steps:
- Quote
Tell us what you want and send photos and rough measurements. Many quotes are done by phone, text or email, and we come out when the yard, the height or the house needs a look. - Layout & Material Selection
The size, shape and height set against your door and your grade, and the decking, railings and fence boards chosen, all written into the quote. - Professional Installation
Locates first, then footings or posts, framing, decking or boards, stairs, railings and gates. We try to give a heads-up on any delays and let you know when we are coming, with as much notice as possible. - Final Inspection & Cleanup
We walk the finished job with you and clean up before we leave.
Service Areas
Decks and fences in Hamilton, Burlington and nearby
If you are searching for carpentry services in Hamilton, we build decks, pergolas, gazebos and custom sheds, fences, privacy screens and railings in Hamilton, including Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas, Waterdown, Binbrook, Mount Hope and Flamborough, and across Burlington, Oakville, Mississauga, Milton, Guelph, Cambridge, Brantford, Caledonia, Grimsby, St. Catharines, Smithville, Vineland and the Niagara Region. A cozy outdoor room or a solid railing, the same crew builds it from the footings up. See all our service areas.
If something is wrong with the yard or the fence you have, read a sloped backyard you cannot use, a leaning fence or rotted posts and no privacy in the backyard. Related: fences and gates, hardscaping and concrete steps, porches and pads. In Burlington: fences in Burlington.
FAQs
Outdoor Carpentry Questions
Look for photos of finished decks and fences, recent reviews, proof of insurance and a written quote that lists what you are paying for. Our team builds decks, fences, gates and pergolas, and customers regularly mention our attention to detail.
Yes. We build decks and fences from early spring to late fall, and you can book next season’s project any time. Call or send the form and we usually get back to you within the hour.
Yes. We build decks, privacy fences, gates, pergolas and other outdoor carpentry for homes across Hamilton, including Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Dundas and Waterdown, and in Burlington, Oakville and the towns nearby. Most quotes can be started by phone, text or email.
Yes. We repair, resurface and rebuild decks, including new boards on a sound frame, and a failed fence section is rebuilt with new posts, rails and boards rather than patched. If your old deck or fence is failing, we will tell you honestly when a replacement is better value than patching rotted framing or posts.
Decks first: composite and wood decks with stairs, railings and landings. We also build privacy fences and gates, pergolas, gazebos, custom sheds and privacy screens. Each can be a job on its own or part of one backyard project with the patio and the gardens.
Yes. Our carpenter handles custom and finish carpentry of every kind. Most of our work is outdoors, like decks, fences, pergolas, gazebos and sheds, and the finishing details matter to us: straight railing lines, neat stairs and trim that ties the deck into the house.
Yes. Many customers combine a new deck or fence with interlock, sod and garden beds, and we handle the whole backyard as one project.
It is the wood and composite work in a yard: decks, fences, gates, pergolas and garden structures. We plan it together with the hardscaping and planting so everything fits.
Yes. Our carpenters build and install gazebos and custom sheds, sized and styled to suit your yard. We can also build the base, whether that is a flagstone, interlock or concrete pad, along with the path to it and the planting around it, so one crew handles the whole project.
Check recent reviews and ask for insurance and a written warranty. We are rated 5.0 from 44 Google reviews, fully insured, and give a 1-year craftsmanship warranty.
Yes. We build custom deck shapes, built-in steps and landings, privacy screens, gates and pergolas, each sized to your yard and matched to the house. If you have a photo of something you like, send it and we will tell you how we would build it.
Our crew builds decks and fences every season, and customers regularly mention how solid the finished work is. Every build comes with a 1-year craftsmanship warranty.
Wood costs less up front, while composite costs more but needs much less maintenance: no staining, and no splinters underfoot. Pressure-treated wood lasts well with a stain every few years. We will walk you through the trade-offs when we quote.
We are rated 5.0 from 44 Google reviews. Recent deck and fence customers mention sturdy, well-built work finished on time and on budget.
Call or send the quote form with a few details, and photos and rough measurements if you have them. A lot of the time we can quote by phone, text or email, and when the yard or the height needs a look, we come out. Either way you get a clear written quote, and we usually reply within the hour.
Yes. We build wood pergolas over patios and decks for shade and shape, sized to your space and matched to your deck, fence or gazebo. Our pergolas, gazebos and sheds page covers attached or freestanding, the footings and the wood.
Yes. For bigger projects, designs are available on request, so you see the layout, materials and colours, and make changes, before we start. Just ask when we quote.
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FAQs
Deck & Fence FAQs
Deck cost depends on size, height, materials and railings. Composite costs more up front but needs no staining and far less upkeep, while pressure-treated wood costs less to build. We give you a clear written quote for your exact deck, often from photos and measurements by text or email, with a visit when the yard needs one.
Composite decking is popular for its durability and low maintenance: no staining and no splinters. Pressure-treated wood is the more budget-friendly option with a natural look, and it lasts well with a stain every few years. We show you both when we quote and help you choose for how you use the deck.
Yes. We also build interlock patios, walkways and retaining walls, so the area under and around your deck can be finished by the same crew in one project.
Most fence installations are completed within 1 to 3 days, depending on the size of the project and site conditions. The free Ontario One Call locate has to come back before the first post hole is dug, and your written quote gives the number of days.
A privacy fence is a solid fence, usually board on board or horizontal boards, built tall enough to block the view into your yard. In Hamilton a fence on a residential lot can be up to 2 m, about 6 feet 6 inches, and usually lower in a front yard or on a corner lot where drivers need to see. It is one of the most popular fence options for homeowners, and ours go up on posts set below the frost line.
Yes. As a deck and fence contractor, one crew builds the deck and the fence, so the railing heights, the gate and the stairs line up and the job is planned once. Many customers upgrade the entire backyard at once, with the patio and the planting done in the same project.
Look for an insured contractor with strong local reviews, quality materials and clear written quotes. Lumen Landscaping is fully insured, rated 5.0 from 44 Google reviews, and proudly serves homeowners across Hamilton, Burlington, and Brantford.
In Hamilton, a building permit is usually needed for any deck attached to the house, a deck used with a pool, a detached deck over 10 square metres that is covered or sits more than 200 mm above the ground, a deck at a door that is more than 600 mm high, and new or replacement railings. A small, low, freestanding deck usually does not need one. If you are not sure about yours, just ask when we quote.
Usually not. The City of Hamilton says a fence does not need a building permit unless it is a pool enclosure, but the Fence By-law limits a fence to 2 m on a residential lot, usually less in front yards and on corner lots. We build to those limits and confirm the height for your lot before we quote.
How it works
Getting started is easy
- 1
Call or send the form
Tell us what you have in mind. We reply fast, usually within the hour.
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Get your free quote
We look at your project and send you a clear, written quote quickly.
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We build it
We start quickly and back our craftsmanship with a 1-year warranty.
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Get a Free Quote for Your New Deck or Fence
Ready for a new deck? Send a photo of the spot and rough measurements, or just call, and we usually reply within the hour. Lumen Landscaping gives free written quotes on deck installation, deck rebuilds, fence installation and custom carpentry, with materials billed at cost and a 1-year craftsmanship warranty.