Deck Design & Construction in Arlington, MA
Trusted, licensed decks for Arlington homeowners — from our Northborough base. Custom decks and outdoor living spaces in composite or wood — the perfect extension of the home you already love.
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Your local decks contractor in Arlington
Hiring anyone for decks in Arlington comes down to one question: will they finish what they started, the way they said they would? Waterfront Construction is a Massachusetts Registered Home Improvement Contractor (HIC #196540), fully insured, and small enough that the owner is on your job rather than running six others across the state.
Arlington is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, established in 1807 and home to roughly 46,500 people. Its growth came with the mills and the railroads, so much of the older housing is mid-1800s worker and merchant stock — balloon framing, deep sash windows, and porches that have usually been rebuilt at least once. We know the town well — from Arlington Heights, East Arlington and Arlington Center to the quieter streets — and our decks crews reach Arlington quickly from nearby Northborough. It is about 30 miles from our Northborough shop — about 45 minutes to an hour in normal traffic.
New England weather is hard on homes, and Arlington is no exception — freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow and humid summers all take a toll. We approach decks with materials and methods chosen to stand up to it, so your investment keeps looking good and performing well season after season.
We stand behind what we build. If something isn't right after we've gone, you call and we come back — that's the point of being licensed, insured and easy to find in Arlington, rather than a number that stops answering.
For the full detail on how we approach this work — materials, process and what to expect — see our decks page.
What's included
- ✓Composite & wood decks
- ✓Railings, stairs & lighting
- ✓Pergolas & outdoor living
- ✓Permits handled for you
- ✓Built to code & built to last
- ✓Custom design to fit your yard
Recent decks projects near Arlington
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Do you provide decks in Arlington, MA?+
Yes — Arlington is right in our service area. We're a Northborough-based, licensed and insured contractor (MA HIC #196540) and regularly serve Arlington homeowners across Greater Boston with professional decks. Call (508) 691-8113 for a free estimate.
Which parts of Arlington do you cover?+
All of Arlington — including Arlington Heights, East Arlington and Arlington Center. No matter the neighborhood or the age of your home, we bring the same licensed, insured decks craftsmanship to every Arlington job.
How far is Waterfront Construction from Arlington, MA?+
Our shop is at 44 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532, about 30 miles from Arlington — about 45 minutes to an hour in normal traffic. That is close enough for us to get out for an estimate quickly, come back for a snag without making a production of it, and keep crews on your job rather than stuck on the road.
Have you worked near Arlington?+
Yes. One of our documented projects nearby is the Front Porch & Home Addition — Needham, MA — A front porch addition in Needham — documented step by step, from the original small entry through foundation, framing, and the new full-width farmer's porch. You can see the full photo album on our site, along with other Greater Boston jobs. We're happy to give references closer to Arlington on request.
Which nearby communities do you also cover?+
We work throughout Greater Boston from our Northborough base — including Chelmsford, Winchester, Somerville, Burlington and Wilmington. In total we cover 150+ towns across MetroWest, Greater Boston, the North Shore and Southern New Hampshire.
Do I need a permit for decks in Arlington, MA?+
Yes, almost certainly. Massachusetts exempts a deck only if it is under 200 sq ft, under 30 inches high, unattached to the house and not serving a required exit door — all four at once. Any deck off your back door needs a permit, and we file it for you. We file it with Arlington's building department as a Registered Home Improvement Contractor (MA HIC #196540).
Composite or wood — which is better?+
Composite costs more up front but needs almost no maintenance and lasts longer. Wood is budget-friendly and classic but needs periodic sealing. We help you weigh the trade-offs.
Our work near Arlington — Greater Boston
Real Waterfront Construction jobs in and around Greater Boston. Open any one for the full photo & video album.
Almost every real deck needs a building permit in Massachusetts.
780 CMR exempts a deck only if it meets ALL four conditions at once: no more than 200 sq ft, no more than 30 inches above grade at any point, not attached to the dwelling, and not serving a required exit door. A deck off your back door, or any deck attached to the house, fails that test — so plan on a permit and an inspection. We file it for you.
For decks work in the Town of Arlington, the filing goes to Arlington's building department. As a Massachusetts Registered Home Improvement Contractor (HIC #196540) we pull the permit in our name, book the inspections and meet the inspector on site — you never have to take a day off for it. Requirements do change, so we confirm the current position with Arlington's office before any work starts.
Source: 780 CMR ch. 51 (Massachusetts Residential Code), Part 2 §105 R105.2, “Work exempt from permit”. This is general information, not a substitute for your building department's own determination.
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