Deck Design & Construction in Shrewsbury, MA
Trusted, licensed decks for Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury
Waterfront Construction provides professional decks for homeowners throughout Shrewsbury and nearby towns. From our base in Northborough we keep response times short and standards high — fully licensed and insured, owner-supervised on every job, and committed to leaving your Shrewsbury home better than we found it.
Shrewsbury is in Worcester County, Massachusetts, established in 1727 and home to roughly 38,500 people. It was settled well before the Republic, which usually means a core of Federal and Greek Revival homes surrounded by later infill — plenty of hand-framed structure, and rooflines never meant to carry today's insulation. We know the town well — from Lake Quinsigamond, the Grafton Street area and downtown Shrewsbury to the quieter streets — and our decks crews reach Shrewsbury quickly from nearby Northborough. It is about 5 miles from our Northborough shop — about 15 minutes in normal traffic.
Because we're based nearby in Northborough, getting to Shrewsbury is quick for us — which means faster estimates, easier site visits and a team that's genuinely responsive when you have a question. You're working with a local contractor who answers the phone, not a distant call center.
From permits and materials to the final finish and clean-up, you work directly with the owner from start to finish — one accountable point of contact for your whole decks project in Shrewsbury.
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 Shrewsbury
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Do you provide decks in Shrewsbury, MA?+
Yes — Shrewsbury is right in our service area. We're a Northborough-based, licensed and insured contractor (MA HIC #196540) and regularly serve Shrewsbury homeowners across Central Massachusetts with professional decks. Call (508) 691-8113 for a free estimate.
Which parts of Shrewsbury do you cover?+
All of Shrewsbury — including Lake Quinsigamond, the Grafton Street area and downtown Shrewsbury. No matter the neighborhood or the age of your home, we bring the same licensed, insured decks craftsmanship to every Shrewsbury job.
How far is Waterfront Construction from Shrewsbury, MA?+
Our shop is at 44 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532, about 5 miles from Shrewsbury — about 15 minutes 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 Shrewsbury?+
Yes. One of our documented projects nearby is the Composite Pool Deck — Salem, NH — A low-maintenance gray composite deck wrapping an above-ground pool in Salem, NH — from framing through the finished, furnished deck. You can see the full photo album on our site, along with other Central Massachusetts jobs. We're happy to give references closer to Shrewsbury on request.
Which nearby communities do you also cover?+
We work throughout Central Massachusetts from our Northborough base — including Fitchburg, Lancaster, Leicester, Jefferson and Millville. 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 Shrewsbury, 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 Shrewsbury'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 Shrewsbury — Central Massachusetts
Real Waterfront Construction jobs in and around Central Massachusetts. 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 Shrewsbury, the filing goes to Shrewsbury'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 Shrewsbury'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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