Sunrise Deck Co Deck builder ยท Milwaukee, WI
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A local deck builder serving homeowners across Milwaukee, WI.

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Our Story

Why we build decks for a living

We build and repair decks around Milwaukee, working with homeowners who want more usable space outside or who've got a deck that's past its prime. Most of us got into this trade through framing and general carpentry before narrowing in on decks specifically, because it's a job where the work is visible and it either holds up or it doesn't.

If you're reading this, there's a decent chance your deck has a soft board near the stairs, a railing that shifts when you lean on it, or a ledger board that's been leaking behind the siding longer than you'd like. We pull the decking to check the joists underneath before quoting a repair, because a deck that looks fine on top can have a rotted beam holding it up. We fix the structure first and worry about how it looks second, since a good-looking deck over bad framing is just a problem that hasn't shown up yet.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
12
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed and Insured

We're licensed and insured for deck work in Wisconsin, and we'll show you certificates before we start. If a ladder scratches your siding or a delivery truck ruts the lawn, that's on our insurance, not your homeowner's policy.

Permits Handled

Most municipalities around Milwaukee require a permit for anything over 30 inches off the ground, and we handle that paperwork instead of leaving it to you. We schedule the framing inspection before the decking goes down, so nothing gets covered up that an inspector needs to see.

Clean Job Sites

Deck demo throws splinters and old fasteners all over a yard, and we run a magnet sweep before we leave. Your yard should look like a deck crew was never there, minus the new deck.

Written Quotes

The quote breaks down decking material, framing lumber, footings, and railing separately, so you can see where the money goes. If you want to swap composite for cedar partway through pricing it out, we'll show you the difference before you decide.

Own Crew

The same guys who dig the footings are the ones setting the joists and screwing down the decking. That means one crew accountable for the whole build, not three companies pointing at each other if something's off.

Local to Milwaukee

We've seen what decades of freeze-thaw cycles do to a footing poured too shallow, and we build to handle it. We also know which Milwaukee suburbs have stricter setback rules before we ever show up with lumber.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

Questions about who we are and how we work.

How long have you been building decks?
Deck construction and repair experience spans work on new builds, structural repairs, and refinishing projects across the Milwaukee area, with backgrounds in general carpentry and framing before specializing in decks. That carpentry background matters for structural repairs where the fix isn't obvious from the surface.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Deck construction is handled by an in-house crew rather than subcontractors, meaning the same people who dig the footings also frame the joists and install the railing. Having one crew responsible for the whole build avoids the finger-pointing that happens when multiple companies touch the same project.
Can I see examples of decks you've built?
Photos of completed deck builds, repairs, and staining projects are available on request, and a site visit to look at a similar in-progress or recent job can often be arranged. Seeing framing details up close, like joist hanger placement and ledger flashing, tells you more about the quality of the work than finished photos alone.
Why choose a smaller deck builder instead of a large contracting company?
A smaller deck builder typically means direct contact with the person actually building the deck rather than a sales rep and a rotating crew, along with more flexibility on custom layouts. Response time on questions or issues after the build tends to be faster without layers of office staff in between.
Where is Sunrise Deck Co based?
Sunrise Deck Co is based in Milwaukee, WI, and serves the surrounding suburbs and towns within roughly a 50-mile radius. Being local means familiarity with permit requirements and frost depth codes that vary between Milwaukee and neighboring municipalities.
What's your availability like for scheduling a deck project?
Deck construction scheduling runs on a seasonal cycle, with spring and early summer booking up fastest and fall often having more openings for both new builds and staining projects. Repair work is generally easier to fit in on shorter notice than a full new deck build.
Will you clean up the site after finishing the deck?
Job site cleanup after deck construction includes hauling away old lumber, sweeping up screws and fasteners with a magnet sweep, and removing sawdust and debris from the yard. The goal is leaving the property looking like only the new deck changed.
What happens if something gets damaged during construction, like the siding or lawn?
General liability insurance carried during deck construction covers accidental property damage, such as siding scratched during ledger installation or a lawn rutted by a material delivery. Any damage should be reported and documented immediately so it can be addressed before the job wraps up.
Will you finish a deck that another contractor started or abandoned?
Taking over a partially built deck from another contractor is possible, but it starts with an inspection of the existing footings and framing to confirm they meet code and were built correctly before any new work is added on top. Framing that doesn't hold up to inspection gets flagged and often needs to be redone rather than built over.
How can I tell the deck work is being done correctly while it's in progress?
Footing depth, joist spacing, hardware type, and ledger flashing are all visible before the decking boards go down, and asking to see these details during framing is a reasonable request on any deck project. A municipal framing inspection, required in most areas before decking is installed, also gives a second check that the structure meets code.

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