Deck Design & Construction in Cambridge, MA
Trusted, licensed decks for Cambridge 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 Cambridge
Many Cambridge homes were built long before the materials and codes we work with today, which is exactly why decks here rewards a contractor who has opened up a few walls locally. Waterfront Construction has been doing that across Greater Boston since 2018 — licensed, insured and owner-supervised.
Cambridge is in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, established in 1636 and home to roughly 118,000 people. That makes it one of the oldest communities in the state, so the older streets carry genuine antique stock — post-and-beam frames, hand-cut joinery, plaster over lath, and additions layered on across three centuries. We know the town well — from Harvard Square, Porter Square and Kendall Square to the quieter streets — and our decks crews reach Cambridge quickly from nearby Northborough. It is about 35 miles from our Northborough shop — about 45 minutes to an hour in normal traffic.
Timelines are where most contractors lose trust. We give Cambridge homeowners a start date we can hold, sequence the trades so nobody waits on anybody, and tell you the same day if something moves. A realistic schedule beats an optimistic one every time.
You're allowed to change your mind. Scope shifts on plenty of Cambridge projects once walls are open or samples are on site, and we re-price it in writing before anything proceeds — never quietly added to the final bill.
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 Cambridge
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Do you provide decks in Cambridge, MA?+
Yes — Cambridge is right in our service area. We're a Northborough-based, licensed and insured contractor (MA HIC #196540) and regularly serve Cambridge homeowners across Greater Boston with professional decks. Call (508) 691-8113 for a free estimate.
Which parts of Cambridge do you cover?+
All of Cambridge — including Harvard Square, Porter Square, Kendall Square and Central Square. No matter the neighborhood or the age of your home, we bring the same licensed, insured decks craftsmanship to every Cambridge job.
How far is Waterfront Construction from Cambridge, MA?+
Our shop is at 44 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532, about 35 miles from Cambridge — 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 Cambridge?+
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 Cambridge on request.
Which nearby communities do you also cover?+
We work throughout Greater Boston from our Northborough base — including Winchester, Somerville, Burlington, Wilmington and Dedham. 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 Cambridge, 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 Cambridge's building and inspectional services 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 Cambridge — 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 City of Cambridge, the filing goes to Cambridge's building and inspectional services 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 Cambridge'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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