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Decks, fences, sheds, patios and garden beds in Greater Saint John. Pick a build, size it and see the materials, then tell us how to reach you and we come out to price it.
or call or text (506) 607-1850
Free, no obligation. Answered by 6pm, Mon–Sat. Then a call to set up the visit.
Pick a build and make it your size
Choose what you want, then slide the bars. The picture and the list change as you go.
Full list of builds
Attached or free-standing, any shape, railed and with stairs.
Your deck now: 192 sq ft · 5 steps of 7.2 in · 4 posts. Step 2 lists what it takes.
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Everything you can draw
Deck, Fence, Pergola, Shed, Front step, Wheelchair ramp, Retaining wall, Gazebo, Firewood shed, Patio or walkway, Garbage and recycling enclosure, Raised garden beds, Covered deck, Redecking, Deck demolition, Planting bed by the house, Cedar hedge, Island bed or tree ring, Flower border, Sod and topsoil, Mulch refresh, Shrub or tree removal.
What this deck takes
The wood and hardware, counted the way a carpenter counts. Not a price: we price it after we see your yard.
- 192 sq ft
- 5 steps of 7.2 in
- 4 posts
- 19 items on the full list
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| Item | How many |
|---|---|
| Concrete footings | 4 each |
| One under every post, dug to 48 in for frost | |
| 6x6 posts, 7 ft | 4 each |
| 1 beam line, posts every 6 ft | |
| 2x10 beam stock, 16 ft | 2 each |
| Two plies per beam | |
| 2x8 ledger, 16 ft | 1 each |
| Lagged to the house rim with flashing above it | |
| 2x8 joists, 12 ft | 13 each |
| 16 in on centre | |
| 2x8 rim joists | 40 linear ft |
| Closes every open edge | |
| Joist hangers | 13 each |
| One per joist at the ledger | |
| 5/4x6 pressure-treated decking | 458 linear ft |
| straight boards, plus 10% for cuts | |
| 5/4x6 pressure-treated decking, 16 ft lengths | 29 each |
| No joints at this width | |
| Deck screws, 2.5 in | 672 each |
| Two per board per joist, about 3.5 per sq ft | |
| Guard, total run | 37 linear ft |
| Every open edge, less the stair opening, 36 in high | |
| 4x4 rail posts | 12 each |
| Every 6 ft and at each corner, one at the foot of the stairs each side | |
| 2x4 top and bottom rail | 73 linear ft |
| Two rails along the run | |
| 2x6 cap rail | 37 linear ft |
| Flat on top of the posts | |
| Balusters, 2x2 | 80 each |
| Gaps under 4 in, as the code requires | |
| 2x12 stringers, 6 ft | 3 each |
| 5 risers of 7.2 in, 36 in wide | |
| 5/4x6 stair treads, 3 ft | 8 each |
| Two boards per tread | |
| Concrete landing pad | 1 each |
| Where the stringers land | |
| Stair guard, wood railing | 10 linear ft |
| Both sides, sloped with the nosings, 36 in high | |
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Tell us how to reach you
Answered by 6pm, Mon–Sat. Then we call you to set up a free visit. The price comes once we have seen the spot.
Rather talk to a person? Call (506) 607-1850 or send a text.
Who comes out to your place
Send one request; we bring in the right crew and we call you back. Small jobs are quoted from a photo, big ones after we see the spot.
Property maintenance
Grovec Property Services — the owner answers
Mowing, cleanups, junk, gutters, pressure washing and snow, quoted in writing from a photo or the address. Answered by 6pm, Mon–Sat, usually without a visit.
Decks, renovations & demolition
Our build crew — they quote in person
Decks, fences, pergolas and sheds, garden beds and hedges, and interior renovations. We also take down what is in the way: a shed, a wall, an old deck, an overgrown shrub. Draw it in the steps above and the crew sees exactly what you have in mind.
Excavation, levelling & building demolition
Byron Ackroyed's Excavation
Whole buildings down and hauled away, lots levelled and filled, ground opened for a foundation or a drain. The heavy work, with the equipment it takes.
Property management & real estate
Arctic Owl Property Management and Skyhigh Real Estate
Rentals looked after, turnovers handled, and the maintenance on this site rolled into one arrangement. If you are buying or selling, the same people.
Common questions
Is the list of materials a price?
No. It is the wood, the concrete footings the posts stand on, and the hardware the build you drew would take, counted the way a carpenter counts: a joist, the board the floor sits on, every 16 inches; a post every 6 or 8 feet; steps under 7-7/8 inches tall. We give you the price after we see your yard, because the ground, the way in and the house wall all change it.
Who actually does the work?
Grovec Property Services takes every request and does the mowing, cleanups and other small jobs itself. Decks, fences, sheds, renovations and small demolition go to our build crew. Taking down buildings, digging and levelling go to Byron Ackroyed's Excavation. Rentals and real estate go to Arctic Owl Property Management and Skyhigh Real Estate. One form, and we are the ones who call you back.
Do I need an account?
Not to send a request, and not to print or download the list. A free account keeps the designs you draw so you can come back to them, and lets us email you the list. Nothing you save is shared with anyone but the crew we send out.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Saint John?
Usually, yes. The City of Saint John asks for a building permit for most decks, and any deck more than 24 inches off the ground needs a railing. We tell you what applies to yours when we visit.