Sunrise Deck Co Deck builder ยท Milwaukee, WI
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A local deck builder serving homeowners across Milwaukee, WI.

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Our Story

How we think about a deck

We design, build and repair decks for homeowners around Milwaukee, working in everything from pressure-treated pine to PVC decking. Most of us got into this trade doing framing or general carpentry and ended up specializing because decks are their own kind of problem: they live outside, take on snow and rain, and get walked on barefoot every summer.

If you're on this page, you're probably dealing with a deck that's sagging, a board that gave way underfoot, or a railing that shouldn't move as much as it does. Loose railings almost always trace back to the post connection, and soft boards usually mean rot has started at a screw hole or a spot where two boards meet and never dry out. We check the framing before we touch the surface, because refinishing decking over a rotten joist just hides the problem for another season.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
12
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed & Insured

We carry the coverage a deck project calls for, and we'll show you the certificate before we start. If a ladder scratches your siding or a delivery truck tears up the lawn, that's on our insurance, not your homeowner's policy.

Permits Handled

Most Milwaukee-area municipalities require a permit for any deck over 30 inches off the ground, and we handle that paperwork so you don't have to chase it down. We schedule the framing inspection before the boards go on, because that's when the inspector needs to see it.

Clean Job Site

Deck demolition leaves nails, screws and splinters in the grass, and we go over the site with a magnetic sweeper before we leave. Old decking and joists go into our trailer, not into a pile by your fence.

Written Quotes

We measure the site and give you a line-item quote that names the lumber species, hardware and railing system, so you know exactly what you're paying for. No surprise change order for footings once we've already started digging.

On-Time Scheduling

Concrete footings need to cure before we frame on top of them, and rain can push that back a day or two. We'd rather tell you that up front than have you wondering why nobody showed up.

Own Crew

We don't hand your job off to a rotating cast of subcontractors. The same guys who set your footings are the ones screwing down your decking and hanging your railing.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

Questions about who's actually doing the work.

How long has this company been building decks?
Deck building and repair is the main trade practiced day to day, rather than one service offered alongside several unrelated ones. Specific project history and examples are shared during an estimate visit.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors for deck work?
The same crew handles framing, decking and railing on every job, rather than passing pieces of the work to different subcontractors. That keeps one set of hands accountable for how the whole deck holds together.
Can I see photos of decks you've built before?
Photos of past deck installations and repairs are available on request or shown during the estimate visit. Seeing a similar layout or railing style in person tends to help more than a photo on a screen.
Why hire a deck specialist instead of a large remodeling company?
A deck specialist deals with footings, joists and railing code every single day, rather than treating a deck as one line item among kitchens and additions. That focus tends to show up in details like flashing and fastener choice that get skipped when decking isn't the main trade.
Where is this deck building company based?
The business is based in Milwaukee, with deck work done throughout the city and surrounding suburbs within roughly a 50-mile drive. That range covers most of southeastern Wisconsin without a long trip for a site visit.
How far in advance do I need to book a deck project?
Spring and early summer are the busiest stretch for deck installation, so booking a few months ahead makes sense if a specific completion date matters. Repairs and smaller jobs can often be scheduled faster than a full rebuild.
Do you clean up the property after a deck job is finished?
Old lumber, packaging and hardware get hauled away in the company's own trailer, and the site gets swept for nails and screws with a magnetic sweeper before leaving. A finished deck job shouldn't leave debris behind in the yard.
What happens if something gets damaged on my property during deck construction?
General liability insurance covers damage caused during deck construction or repair, whether that's a scratched fence panel or a landscaping bed torn up by equipment. Certificates of insurance are handed over before work starts, not just promised verbally.
Will you finish a deck that another contractor started or abandoned?
Taking over a partly built or abandoned deck happens regularly, though the existing framing gets inspected first to see what's salvageable. Footings or ledger attachment sometimes need to be redone before continuing safely.
How can a homeowner tell if a deck was built correctly?
Check that the ledger board is bolted and flashed to the house rather than just nailed on, that footings don't shift or heave in winter, and that railings don't flex when leaned on. A properly built deck should also have a visible inspection sticker or paperwork from the permit process.

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