Wooden & Composite Decks in Toronto and GTA

AHS offers a wide variety of deck-building services to Toronto and the GTA. We proudly design and construct custom composite and pressure-treated wood decks for any home. We’ve been building decks for years and can help you design and build one that perfectly matches your vision. We’ve helped many happy homeowners transform their yards with our decks, and we’re ready to do the same for you- give our professional contractors a call today!

Why Choose Us for Your Decking Services?


Amazing prices, expert professionals, great customer service, and consistent communication are just a few things we bring to the table when building custom decks in the GTA. We offer many different high-quality decking services at affordable rates. We take great pride in our work, in our good reputation, and in our community; we always do what we can to make sure that you are 100% satisfied with the finished product.

We encourage you to read a few of our reviews on Google or Homestars, where you’ll see that we consistently deliver incredible results to our customers. We’ll work with you to make the custom deck of your dreams- from concept to completion, you can count on Action Home Services.

When you call AHS for your decking project, you can expect the following:

  • Comprehensive deck design and permit services
  • A completely free in-home estimate
  • Experienced and trained professionals
  • Affordable and fair rates
  • Limited warranty on labour (Up to 5 years)
Service Price Estimate
Decks $37 – $65 / square foot Free In-Home Estimate

Deck Services We Provide


Deck Design & Build • Deck Installation & Repair • Deck Around Hot Tubs & Spas • Permits For Decks • BBQ Installation • Deck Lighting • Deck Railings & Benches Installation • Deck landscaping, • Deck Staining

Take a look below for more information on our decking services, or call our team for a free consultation to see how we can help you build your dream deck.

Top 3 Deck Materials Used in Canada


Did you know...? The most widely-used deck materials in Canada are pine lumber, cedar wood, and IPE. These are all natural types of wood that require some sort of treating, sealing, or staining to stay looking their best. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of deck staining.

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Steel Deck Framing

When it comes to constructing your new deck, the choice of framing material is crucial to ensuring its longevity, stability, and overall quality. While traditional lumber framing has been the go-to option for many years, there’s a compelling case for steel deck framing, which offers numerous benefits:

  • Strength & Durability: Metal deck framing ensures the structural integrity of the deck remains intact over time.
  • Low Maintenance: Steel framed decks require minimal maintenance compared to wood, with no need for treatments against mould or termites.
  • Design Versatility: Steel framing offers unmatched flexibility in design, it can accommodate various decking materials and design styles seamlessly.
  • Long-Term Investment: With commercial-grade strength and resistance to deterioration, steel framing outlasts traditional lumber framing, offering a solid foundation for your deck that will stand the test of time.
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The Importance of Deck Staining

Natural wood has a calming and earthy look and feel that will simply never go out of style. That being said, if you are looking to have a natural wood deck installed, there are a few things we would like to share with you. All natural wood will begin to decay, therefore requiring treating, sealing, or staining every 2-3 years to uphold its colour and quality.
Wood treating prolongs the lifespan of the wood, by protecting it from exposure to sunlight, rain, snow, and so on. Please note that deck materials such as composite and PVC are synthetic and do not require treating. With years of experience installing and treating decks, we assure you that our full deck staining services across Toronto and the GTA will have your deck looking brand-new in no time. If you need Toronto deck staining, contact Action Home Services for a free in-home estimate today!
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Deck Staining Costs and Procedures

Whether you are looking to stain (or restain) your deck on your own, or hire our professionals, we encourage you to keep reading to learn more about the process and costs associated with this service.

The process for treating natural wood consists of a three-step process: cleaning, sanding, and staining. Should you choose to hire a professional, you will likely be looking at 2-5 trips to complete the job.

Below is the estimated time breakdown according to **100 sq. ft. decks**.

  • Cleaning (power washing): 1-3 hours if the wood was not previously stained/treated, much longer if wood was previously stained/treated
  • Sanding: 3-5 hours
  • Staining: 2-4 hours

Below are the estimated cost breakdowns associated with do-it-yourself projects versus hiring a professional:

  • Stain product: $150-$350 (for do-it-yourself project)
  • Hiring a professional: minimum $1,500 ($6-$10 per sq. ft. + extra to stain railings and steps + time/labour fees)
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Top-Rated Toronto Deck Experts

AHS is the company to call when you need high-quality Decks in Toronto and the surrounding areas. From our custom decks to our gazebos and pergolas, we have a wide range of services that you can rely on to make your home’s backyard look spectacular. We are extremely committed to leaving our clients amazed and impressed with their final results, which is why we offer a 5-year limited warranty on almost all of our construction projects.

Are you planning to get started on a big renovation project in your backyard? Then be sure you call the experts at Action Home Services. Our team of deck contractors is available to help you build your dream deck. We’re experienced, friendly, affordable, and fast, making us your best option when you need a deck built in Toronto and the GTA. Call the team at AHS today to inquire about a free quote.

Providing Quality Services Throughout Toronto and the GTA


We are a deck design, construction and general contracting company that serves Toronto and the GTA. When you want to transform your backyard, you need AHS!

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What Our Clients Say About Our Decking Services

Backyard Deck Installation – Homestars Review

We wanted to get a deck done just like everyone else this summer and found John and his team from Action Home Services on Homestars. Price is competitive with other companies, but I found that GSU’s estimates were the most detailed and clear.

From the first call, John was friendly, honest and transparent around the process, lead time and cost. He guided us through the process and kept us updated on timing and project status.

The crew led by Mike and Antony did a spectacular job and was very easy to work with. Quality workmanship and appreciated the fact they always made time to answer questions. Also appreciated that they tidied up at the end of the day. The little things that make a difference with great service! We are really happy with the end results of the deck!

Thank John and AHS crew!

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New Deck Build – Homestars Review

This was the second time we used AHS for an outdoor reno. This time, John, Renat, and their team did an amazing job completely transforming our backyard from unusable space to a modern deck and patio.

Even with the delays due to the lumber shortage over the summer/fall, everything went smoothly, and frequent communication helped keep our minds at ease.

Kudos to the whole team on site, who’s work was fast, efficient, and professionally done.

So excited to enjoy our new deck and interlock backyard in the spring.

Can’t recommended AHS enough!

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Deck Design & Build – Homestars Review

Action Home Services designed and built a backyard deck for us

The design and work were done very quickly and very professional

I would highly recommend John Karpov and the team from Action Home Services if you are considering a backyard deck project.

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Deck Installation and more – Homestars Review

We were so impressed with Action Home Services from initial contact for a quote to the completion of our project. Shortly after I posted my project as ready to hire on Homestars, John contacted me and we set a time to meet. John made a very good impression. He was on time, understood what we wanted to get done and had great suggestions for things we hadn’t thought all the way through. We met with three other contractors and the amount quoted from Action Home Services was comparable and competitive. What I appreciated most though, that really made Action Home Services stand out was the level of detail that was included in their quote. There was absolutely nothing missed on this quote, so I felt confident that I was not missing anything that could significantly add to the overall cost in the end. John is very responsive via phone and email. I had questions along the way and he responded very quickly and updated the quote if necessary.

When the project started, we were blown away by their professionalism. They arrived the evening before they started to drop off their equipment and depending on what was getting done on any of the days they were here (eg: demolition, interlocking, cedar deck, landscaping lighting, sodding, planting, etc.), there were several people working. I mention this because in the past we have had work done by contractors with smaller operations and this experience just took it to a whole new level! Action Home Services completed our project in less than two weeks. They always arrived on time and were such a hard-working team! Neighbours on our street were also impressed and hired them for a project as well.

Our project manager Renate was wonderful to work with and everyone on the team was so professional and polite. They were so organized and coordinated and genuinely seemed to enjoy their work and working together. It was truly a pleasure to have Action Home Services complete our project. They made us feel valued and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone who is looking for a reliable landscaping contractor.

Monica – Homestars

Replace Deck With Newer Structure – Homestars Review

Back in 2016, we hired a contractor to replace our deck and install a new one based on a larger design. Needless to say they did not know what they were doing and misinformed us on the need for a permit. When the City caught us in 2017 and issued an Order to Comply we were forced to proceed to Committee of Adjustments to approve the structure. When we got that approval in 2018 and submitted the structure’s design for a building permit, we received the permit in 2019 yet the Building Inspector informed us the structure was under-supported and needed to be completely replaced and the City required us to comply immediately.

After tendering a few quotes we discovered our neighbours had recently had their backyard redone using AHS. We got a comprehensive quote from their rep John and an approximate start date. Since we wanted to close the file with the City and asked John & AHS about performing the work in the winter, they assured us that they work year-round and can compensate for cold weather (particularly with pouring and curing concrete for the support pillars) and asked that they follow the plans as approved by the City and to coordinate any exceptions or changes with the assigned Building Inspector.

With the combination of a diligent and skilled team, including the assigned PM Eugene, and having the luck of an unseasonably warmer Holiday season, we managed to have the old deck removed, old pillars dug out, new supports dug and passed inspection, and the new deck and stones installed and ready for final inspection within a two week period (not including taking breaks for Sundays, Christmas, and Boxing Day. There were three small fixes that needed attention (not related to inspection) and they managed to get it done the day of.

John, Eugene, and their team did a great job and were completely available for questions and transparent in the needs, timing, and, when scope changed, costs. The crew on site arrived at 7am sharp (even before sunrise as the earliest allowed time for noise per bylaws) and worked as close to 7pm, putting in full days.

You can tell by their equipment (which they own and not just rent), their skills, and the supplies they use that AHS takes every project seriously and know that their reputation is based on every job they do, taking pride in their work.

I will definitely be using AHS for my next home projects and recommend their work, especially considering how they handled it all with regards to the City scrutiny and weather they had to manage.

Tamirk – Homestars

Deck Installation – Homestars Review

Great guys and great service. These guys came in and broke my old deck in a matter of hours. As soon as they disposed the material all the new wood and composite arrived. They have put in the post and finished my deck in 2 days. Loved the job.

Franky – Homestars

 

Frequently Asked Questions


How much does a deck cost?

The cost of your decking project will vary based on a number of factors. With our free in-home estimate service, we do everything we can to be completely transparent with you about the cost of your project.

The price of the job can be affected by the materials a project requires, the location, the scope, the duration, and the number of features you want to include. To learn more about the variables that need to be considered when budgeting for a project and to receive a free in-home estimate, we encourage anyone interested in deck construction services to contact us to talk to our deck construction professionals.

Do you need a permit to build a deck?

If you are constructing a deck, you may need a permit depending on the size of your project, local bylaws in your area, and the services you require. If you need a permit for your decking project, Action Home Services can help! We will take care of all the documentation needed to get your project planned, prepared, and implemented. We have the experience and expertise to make sure that all potential requirements are met before construction begins.

Having decades of combined experience, we know exactly when and where permits and bylaws are required. We at Action Home Services will make sure that you are covered for every aspect of your decking project. For decking services in Toronto and the GTA, Action Home Services can get you everything you need to get started fast.

Can Action Home Services prepare my backyard for a deck?

Yes! Action Home Services can provide you with a myriad of landscaping, demolition, greenery removal, and construction services to get your backyard ready for a beautiful new deck. We have the expertise needed to advise you on when additional services will be necessary to build your deck. Our company has a real focus on transparency, so we only ever advise you on services you really need.

Our main goal with providing additional services is to give you convenience and security, ensuring your deck is built on a solid foundation with ample room. When you work with us to build a deck, we’re going to make sure it surpasses your expectations and can be enjoyed properly for years to come. 

How can I get started with AHS decking?

It’s easy – click here for a free quote! A qualified construction professional will then assess your project and provide you with an estimate of time, costs, and any additional services you may need. To give you an accurate estimate, we take into account the site location, the project scope, environmental factors, material costs, and a variety of other components. 

As soon as we have confirmed all details with you, we will obtain all necessary permits, materials, equipment, and labourers and begin construction. With a 5-year limited warranty on almost all of our projects, AHS is known for its non-invasive, efficient, and quality work. With our friendly and communicative staff, we make sure that you get exactly what you want from your deck. 

When it comes to decking services in Toronto and the surrounding GTA, Action Home Services is the best choice. Make sure your home exterior is perfect by contacting us today! 

What are some popular design options for wooden decks?

Popular design options include single-level decks, multi-level decks, platform decks, and wraparound decks, each offering unique aesthetics and functionality.

Can wooden structures be easily dismantled or relocated?

Depending on the construction method and design, some wooden structures can be dismantled and relocated relatively easily, offering flexibility for future changes or renovations.

Can wooden structures be built on uneven terrain?

Yes, wooden structures can be constructed on uneven terrain using techniques such as leveling, grading, or incorporating adjustable supports.

How do I choose the right wood for my deck?

Consider factors such as durability, aesthetics, maintenance requirements, and budget when selecting wood for your landscape structure. pressure treated being the most popular as it is a great entry level, standard grade deck that can last 10 to 30 years. Where as componsite and other manmade product, can last a life time.

Are there alternatives to traditional wood for landscape structures?

Yes, alternatives such as composite decking or recycled plastic lumber offer low-maintenance options with varying degrees of environmental impact.

How do I choose the right size for my wooden deck?

Consider factors such as available space, intended use, and traffic flow when determining the size of your deck to ensure it meets your needs without overwhelming the landscape.

How much is a deck?

Decks can range from $40/ square foot to $65/ square foot depending on the material chosen.

How much does labour for a deck cost?

Labour for deck typically costs around $40-$60 per square foot.

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