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Serving Madera, CA and surrounding areas. (559) 481-4073
Madera Deck & Fence designs and builds custom decks, fences, pergolas, and outdoor living spaces for homeowners across Madera and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley.
Madera Deck & Fence is a licensed Deck Builder serving Madera, CA and 11 surrounding communities. We handle everything from a simple deck repair to a full custom outdoor living build - 16 services total, all under one roof. Whether your backyard needs a new structure or an existing one needs attention, we cover it. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate, no pressure.
No yard is the same. A custom deck is planned around your property's slope, sun, and how you actually live - not copied from a catalog.
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Tired of re-staining every year? Composite boards hold their color through Madera's summers and skip the annual maintenance cycle entirely.
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Trex is the best-known composite brand for a reason - 25-year warranty, clean surface, and a look that still holds up after a decade of Central Valley sun.
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Pressure-treated lumber is the most affordable way to get a solid, permitted deck. Seal it regularly and it can last 20-plus years in our climate.
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Cedar has natural oils that resist rot and insects. It smells great, stays cooler underfoot than composite, and takes stain beautifully.
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Soft spots, wobbly railings, or boards pulling away from the frame? We assess whether repair or a full rebuild makes more sense for your situation.
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An unsealed wood deck in Madera's heat dries out fast. Staining and sealing on the right schedule is the cheapest way to protect your investment.
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Pool decks see constant foot traffic, sunscreen, and water. We build surfaces that are slip-resistant, heat-tolerant, and easy to keep clean.
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Vinyl fencing looks sharp, never needs painting, and holds up to the San Joaquin Valley heat without warping, fading, or rotting.
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Want real privacy in your backyard? A solid wood fence blocks the view, cuts wind, and adds character that a vinyl fence simply does not replicate.
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Screen out mosquitoes without giving up the breeze. A screened porch or deck turns your outdoor space into a usable room year-round.
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A covered deck or patio cover keeps your outdoor space usable even during Madera's intense summer afternoons - shade changes everything.
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A pergola adds structure, shade, and style to any backyard. It is the natural next step after building a deck if you want defined outdoor living.
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Bring the kitchen outside. We build deck platforms designed for grills, counters, sinks, and storage - so entertaining stays out of the house.
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When a flat yard has different zones or a slope to work with, a multi-level deck turns the challenge into a feature - each level with its own purpose.
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A railing is a safety requirement for elevated decks and a design statement for every deck. We offer wood, metal, cable, and glass options.
Learn MoreCall us or fill out the contact form. We respond within 1 business day. A quick conversation helps us understand what you are thinking - the size of the space, how you want to use it, and any ideas you have. No commitment, no sales pitch. We just want to know enough to make the site visit useful.
We come to your property, walk the space, take measurements, and ask the right questions - slope, soil, sun, HOA rules if they apply. Within a few days you get a written, itemized quote. No hidden fees, no pressure. If you want to think it over or compare quotes from others, that is completely fine.
Once you approve the quote, we handle the permit application with the City of Madera, schedule the build, and get to work. We set footings correctly for this valley's clay soil, build to code, and pass inspection before handing the project back to you. When we leave, your yard is clean and your new outdoor space is ready to use.
We hold a valid California contractor's license - verifiable at cslb.ca.gov - and carry general liability and workers' comp coverage on every project.
Every estimate starts with a visit to your property - not a calculator on a website. You get a written, itemized quote and all the time you need to decide.
We are not a franchise or a national lead service. We are a locally owned company that has been working in this community since 2016, and we have a reputation to protect here.
We pull every required permit from the City of Madera and pass inspection before the project closes. You get official documentation that the structure is safe and legal.
Ready to talk about your project? Call (559) 481-4073 or send us a message.
"They built our custom deck in three weeks, exactly on the timeline they gave us. The permit was handled completely on their end - I never had to call the city once. The framing feels rock-solid even with a full table of people on it."
Marcus T., Fresno - Custom deck design and build
"We had a vinyl fence installed along the back and side of our yard. The crew finished in two days and cleaned up completely. It has been through two summers now and still looks like the day it went in - no warping, no fading."
Sandra R., Clovis - Vinyl fence installation
"Our old wood deck had boards that felt soft and the railing wobbled. They assessed the situation, told us honestly that a full replacement made more sense than patching, and delivered a composite deck that feels completely different - no bounce, no give, nothing to worry about."
James K., Madera - Composite deck installation
Fill out the form and someone from our office will call you within 1 business day to schedule a free on-site estimate. No obligation, no pressure. After you submit, we reach out, ask a few questions, and set a time to walk your property and put together a written quote.
(559) 481-4073Madera Deck & Fence is based in Madera, CA and serves homeowners across 12 communities in the San Joaquin Valley, including Fresno, Clovis, and Chowchilla. We offer same-week scheduling on most estimates and serve the full area from our Madera home base.
Yes - for most attached or elevated decks, a permit from your local building department is required before any work begins. Skipping the permit can complicate your home sale and void your homeowner's insurance claim if something goes wrong. The California Contractors State License Board also recommends verifying that your contractor pulls the permit on your behalf.
Pressure-treated wood costs less upfront and is the most common deck material in the Central Valley. Composite costs 20 to 40 percent more but skips the annual sealing cycle that wood demands. For a homeowner planning to stay in their house long term, composite often costs less over a 20-year horizon.
For pool decks and patios in Madera's heat, concrete is the standard choice - it handles 100-degree days without the softening and rutting that asphalt can show. Concrete can crack over Madera's clay soil, but a properly reinforced pour with the right footing depth stays solid for decades.
A railing that moves when you push it is a safety issue, not a cosmetic one. Any deck elevated more than 30 inches requires a guardrail strong enough to meet state code. If your railing gives, that usually means the post base or the deck framing underneath has weakened - something worth having a professional assess before someone gets hurt.
The San Joaquin Valley's tule fog keeps outdoor surfaces damp for days at a time from November through February. Wood decks that are not properly sealed absorb that moisture and develop mold, rot, or cupping by spring. Composite decking handles the wet-dry cycle much better - but any outdoor surface benefits from a spring cleaning after fog season.
Outdoor living space consistently ranks among the top features buyers look for in the Central Valley, where the warm season runs nine to ten months. The National Association of Realtors Remodeling Impact Report consistently shows decks among the outdoor projects with the strongest return at resale - provided the deck was permitted and built correctly.
Madera Deck & Fence is a licensed and insured Deck Builder company based in Madera, CA, serving homeowners across the San Joaquin Valley since 2016. Our license is issued by the California Contractors State License Board and is verifiable at cslb.ca.gov - the state authority that regulates all contractor activity in California. In that time, we have completed projects across 16 service categories and 12 cities, building a track record that we stand behind on every job. Learn more about our team and our work.
Many newer Madera subdivisions require HOA architectural approval before you build. This is separate from the city permit and can add several weeks. Review your CC&Rs before finalizing any design so your contractor is not designing something the HOA will reject.
Late spring through early fall - April through October - is the ideal build window in Madera. Rain is essentially absent and the ground is dry and stable for footing work. If you want a deck ready for summer, start the permitting conversation in February or March. The American Wood Council publishes guidance on how seasonal conditions affect structural lumber and outdoor construction.
Walk the deck and push firmly on a post or railing. Any give means the structure has weakened. Look for boards that feel soft or spongy underfoot - that is rot below the surface. If more than a third of the boards are compromised, replacement is usually more cost-effective than patching.
Still have questions? Call (559) 481-4073 or send us a message and we will answer them directly.
Madera is a working community in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, home to about 67,000 residents and one of California's top agricultural counties. Surrounded by vineyards and orchards, and sitting on Highway 41 - the road to Yosemite - Madera is a city where people own their homes and invest in keeping them up. Most homes were built between the 1950s and 1990s, which means a large share of the housing stock is due for outdoor updates.
The city has two distinct characters. Older neighborhoods near downtown and the Madera County Courthouse on Yosemite Avenue feature single-story ranch homes with larger lots - the kind of properties with room for a real deck. The north side of the city has seen steady new construction since the early 2000s, with newer subdivisions that often come with HOA requirements for any exterior project. We are familiar with both areas and have worked in neighborhoods across the city, from homes near Madera Raceway to the newer streets off Avenue 12.
Madera's climate - intense summer heat, tule fog in winter, and clay soils that shift with every wet season - is not a background condition. It shapes every material choice we make and every footing we dig. A deck built for this environment by someone who knows it lasts far longer than one built to a generic spec. If you are ready to make your backyard work for the nine or ten months a year the weather cooperates, give us a call.
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Madera Deck & Fence offers free on-site estimates with no obligation. Call us or send a message and we will get back to you within 1 business day.