The deck you’ve been picturing for a couple of summers.

Custom decks in Barrie start as low as $2,500. The six things in the section above (material, railings, height, stairs, site, finishes) move that number more than square footage does. After we walk your yard, you receive an itemized quote with every line named in writing. Tell us roughly what you are picturing on the call and we can give you a ballpark in about five minutes. Once we have seen the site, the number on the quote is the number you pay.

Yes, almost always. The City of Barrie requires a permit for any deck more than 60 cm (about two feet) above grade. Even ground-level decks attached to your house usually need one. We handle the entire permit application as part of every build, including structural drawings, site plan, and inspection scheduling. You sign the application and we take it from there. For the official rules, see the City of Barrie building permit page.

Yes. Aloe Decks is fully licensed and insured, WSIB compliant, and covered by liability insurance on every site in Barrie and across Simcoe County. We carry the paperwork in the truck and are happy to share it on request, or include it with your quote.

Most decks take five to ten working days on site, depending on size, height, and railing system. A simple pressure-treated deck might take three days. A multi-level composite deck with glass railings can take two weeks. From the time you sign the quote, expect three to six weeks before we break ground. That covers the permit timeline, the material order, and our build schedule.

We build April through October. Spots fill up fast as the season progresses, so the earlier you reach out, the more flexibility you have on your start date. We accept deposits year-round, including the off-season, to lock in a build slot for when the season opens.

That is most of our first calls. You do not need to know the answers yet. You just need to know how you want to use the space. Tell us that, and we bring options to the site visit: material samples, railing styles, two or three layout suggestions. The quote is free and there is no obligation if you decide to wait.

All three materials we work with (pressure-treated, cedar, and composite) handle Barrie winters beautifully when installed correctly. Composite decking offers the lowest maintenance and the longest manufacturer warranty (25 years). Cedar greys naturally and has a warm, classic feel that many homeowners prefer. Pressure-treated is the most affordable option and lasts decades when stained or sealed every two to three years. We bring real samples to the site visit so you can see and feel all three before deciding.

Cedar is real wood. Beautiful, warm underfoot, naturally rot-resistant. It develops a soft silver patina over time, or holds a rich brown colour with a stain every two to three years. Composite decking is a wood-plastic blend. Looks like wood, holds its colour, needs only the occasional rinse. Cedar costs roughly thirty percent less up front. Composite carries the longest manufacturer warranty and zero ongoing maintenance.

Yes, the full package. We prepare the application, the structural drawings, and the site plan. We submit to the City of Barrie building department, follow up with the plans examiner on any revisions, and schedule both the footing inspection and the final inspection. You sign the application. We take it from there.

Our workmanship warranty is five years on every build. That covers fasteners, framing, board attachment, and railing. Material warranties pass through directly from the manufacturer, including the 25-year warranty on composite decking. You receive all the warranty paperwork at the final walkthrough.

Often, yes. If your existing framing (joists, beams, posts, ledger board) is structurally sound, we can replace the surface, hardware, and railing for about half the cost of a full rebuild. We assess this on the site visit and walk you through your options. About sixty percent of the repair quotes we write in Barrie end up as board-replacement jobs.

Yes. A full hot tub weighs four to six thousand pounds, so the deck underneath has to be engineered for that load. Engineered beams, additional posts, reinforced footings. We have built plenty of these across Barrie. Bring the hot tub spec sheet to the site visit and we will design for it from day one.

We are family owned in Barrie, Ontario. We serve Barrie, Innisfil, Orillia, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Midland, Bradford, Alliston, and the rest of Simcoe County. Hours are Monday to Saturday, 8 to 6.