Before you compare materials, review estimates, or commit to construction, we explain what matters to your property, investment, and finished outdoor space.
We build composite and PVC decks, deck resurfacing projects, multi-level and curved decks, covered decks and patios, pergolas, patios and selected hardscaping, outdoor kitchens, fire features, railings, lighting, and under-deck dry-space systems. We can also evaluate rooftop decks, custom patterns, and premium framing when the property and project scope support them. Our primary focus is integrated outdoor living rather than routine landscape maintenance, roofing, siding, or small repair work.
We serve Greater Pittsburgh and Southwestern Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh and the South Side, Wexford, Cranberry, Robinson, Murrysville, Upper St. Clair, Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon, Fox Chapel, Sewickley, South Park, North Huntingdon, and nearby communities. We confirm location and project fit when we speak with you. Our service area can include Pittsburgh city limits and surrounding communities when the project is a good fit.
You can send us your project details through the contact form or call (412) 789-3912. Ericka gathers your goals, property information, approximate investment comfort, and timing. The next steps may include a discovery conversation, a virtual estimate, and a free home consultation with samples before we provide an accurate estimate.
An average standard deck build takes about one week. The actual timeline depends on size, materials, features, access, approvals, and property conditions. We discuss timing after we understand the project scope.
Ericka reviews your information and follows up about your goals, property, timing, and project fit. The next conversation helps identify the right service direction and the information needed for an accurate estimate. You receive a clearer understanding of the next step before making a construction decision.
We use 3D visualization to help you review the layout, proportions, materials, and relationship between your home and outdoor space. The design gives you a clearer understanding of the final direction before construction moves forward. You can discuss adjustments while the project is still being shaped on screen.
Every structural project includes drawings prepared and stamped by a licensed architect or engineer before we submit them for municipal building permit approval. If a project requires a building permit, its drawings receive a professional stamp before submission.
Build The Burgh primarily installs PVC decking, and offers composite from TimberTech and Deckorators. TimberTech is the preferred manufacturer because of its color consistency, scratch resistance, and overall product quality.
We can install Trex when you specifically request it. TimberTech remains our preferred product line, and Deckorators is another preferred option. We can compare appearance, performance, upkeep, and product availability before you choose.
We do not actively market wood decks as a primary service. We may consider pressure-treated wood in select safety, insurance, replacement, or project-specific situations. Our primary focus remains composite and PVC outdoor spaces.
The framing supports everything above it, including decking, railings, stairs, and added features. We use premium materials like rot-proof Owens Corning posts and KDAT framing, which is more uniform in size and less prone to unpredictable shrinkage. These material choices help create a stable foundation and support the deck’s long-term performance.
A picture-frame border creates a finished perimeter around the deck’s field boards. It can make the surface look more intentional and help frame the main decking pattern. We include this detail in applicable deck packages and discuss how it fits your selected materials. We also picture-frame the stairs as standard.
There is no single end date that fits every project. We build all year around but weather, site conditions, and the type of work can all affect when construction can proceed. We can discuss the current schedule and what conditions may affect your proposed project.
Every level includes #1 grade KDAT framing, flat blocking and stair stringers, and Owens Corning composite posts to help mitigate rot. Each package also includes fascia, a single-board picture frame, and Preferred Aluminum Railings. The selected level determines the decking collection, and picture-framed stairs are standard.
Our five levels group decking collections so you can compare the available options:
Every level includes the standard framing, finishing, and railing components described above.
We help you compare appearance, color consistency, scratch resistance, maintenance, product performance, and overall investment. Your preferred style, household use, and long-term priorities all influence the right level. We explain the differences so you can choose based on how you live rather than an unexplained price tier.
We build composite and PVC decks in multi-level, curved, and other custom layouts. We can evaluate rooftop decks, deck inlays, picture-frame borders, and special patterns when the property and scope support them. Our recommendations take into account your home, grade, circulation, views, and daily use.
We evaluate grade, soil, drainage, access, and structural requirements before recommending a direction. A sloped property may need multi-level construction, additional structural attention, or a different relationship between the deck and the home. We explain the relevant conditions before construction moves forward.
Yes, a custom deck can include railings, lighting, stairs, fascia, under-deck dry space, and other outdoor-living features. We consider how each addition affects appearance, circulation, maintenance, and investment. The final scope reflects your property and the way you want to use the space.
Deck resurfacing replaces visible decking components while keeping the underlying structure when it remains sound. The work can move an aging wood surface toward composite or PVC without requiring a complete tear-out. We use the term resurfacing because the focus is on upgrading the existing deck surface and related visible elements.
We inspect the existing framing, posts, ledger, connections, movement, rot, and overall structural condition. We explain whether the frame is worth saving and what reinforcement or replacement may be needed. You receive that guidance before demolition begins.
Resurfacing can also update railings, fascia, picture framing, stairs, and lighting. The existing structure and attachment points influence which additions are appropriate. We can show how the visible components work together before construction.
We build covered decks, covered patios, and roof structures over outdoor living areas. Available roof forms include gable, hip, shed-style, and gable-to-hip configurations. The right form depends on your home’s architecture, desired coverage, water movement, and intended use.
A covered deck has a roof structure or pergola above its deck surface. A covered patio can sit beneath a roof or an elevated deck fitted with an under-deck drainage system. The choice depends on the property’s grade, access, existing structures, and planned layout.
Yes, we design integrated roof structures around your home’s architecture, doors, windows, rooflines, grade, and drainage needs. The connection requires careful attention to structural support and water management. We review those conditions before recommending how the covered space should connect to your home.
We are a dealer for Outdoor Elements pergola systems. These systems can include louvered roofs and other outdoor-living features. We discuss the system as part of the larger property and the way you want to use the space.
Outdoor Elements systems can include integrated or upward lighting and integrated heaters. Those features can make the space more usable during cooler evenings and lower-light conditions. The available configuration depends on the selected system and project requirements.
Yes, pergolas can be incorporated into larger deck, patio, and outdoor-living projects. We consider the structure, circulation, furniture areas, lighting, and relationship to the home. The finished space should feel connected rather than added on afterward.
We can work with brushed concrete, stamped concrete, and pavers. The right surface depends on the project scope, household priorities, investment comfort, and relationship to the deck or covered structure. We discuss how the material will function within the larger outdoor space.
Patios can connect with decks, covered structures, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, fireplaces, and fire pits. These combinations can create distinct areas for dining, cooking, gathering, and relaxing. We consider circulation and transitions so the finished space feels cohesive.
We offer patios and hardscaping as part of our broader outdoor living work. A standalone request may be considered based on location, scope, scheduling, and the work required. We can discuss the project details and let you know whether it fits our current services.
We build outdoor kitchens on site as part of larger outdoor-living projects. Typical construction can include pressure-treated framing, faux-stone finishes, and Evolve Stone products or kits. We also work with a local Pittsburgh-area countertop partner, with granite commonly used for countertops.
Yes, an outdoor kitchen can become part of a deck, patio, covered structure, or pergola project. We consider the cooking area, circulation, seating, utilities, countertop needs, and relationship to the home. The final features depend on the property and overall scope.
You should consider where people will cook, eat, move, and gather through the space. Material selection, shade, weather exposure, countertop requirements, and access all affect the finished result. We help you evaluate those decisions within the broader outdoor environment.
We install fire pits as part of patio and outdoor-living projects. Fireplaces become especially relevant on larger integrated spaces that may also include a deck, gable roof, patio, entertainment wall, or kitchen. The right feature depends on the property, use, scale, and project scope.
A fire pit creates a lower gathering point that works well around seating and patios. An outdoor fireplace creates a taller architectural feature and can anchor a covered or integrated outdoor room. We discuss how each option affects circulation, views, comfort, and the space’s overall character.
Fire features can be incorporated into larger covered outdoor-living projects when the design, clearances, ventilation, and local requirements support them. The structure and fire feature need to work together from the beginning. We review the property and project details before confirming the appropriate approach.
Aluminum railing is our normal recommendation and preferred standard for many deck packages. Cable, glass, TimberTech, and curved railing options are also available when the design and budget support them. We help you compare sightlines, maintenance, appearance, and cost.
Aluminum provides an open view, durable finish, and lower-maintenance performance. It also works well with many composite decking colors and custom deck layouts. We recommend it because it typically balances appearance, longevity, and practicality for Pittsburgh homes.
We can include deck lighting, post-cap lighting, covered-structure lighting, and integrated pergola lighting. Lighting can improve evening visibility, circulation, and the way you use the space after sunset. We discuss placement as part of the deck, roof, railing, or pergola design.
An under-deck system captures water that passes through the elevated deck surface and directs it away from the area below. The result can create a more usable lower-level space beneath a new deck. It is a water-management system, not a fully enclosed waterproof room.
We select solutions around client needs rather than favoring one manufacturer. Options include Trex RainEscape, TimberTech DrySpace, Inside Out Underdeck, and solutions provided by local specialty installers. During design, we discuss appearance, access, and drainage to identify a suitable system.
Often, we can retrofit a system mounted beneath the existing deck framing. Suitability depends on the structure, drainage, access, and attachment conditions. We review the deck before recommending a system or confirming whether installation is appropriate.
We provide a 10-year workmanship warranty. Manufacturer product warranties are separate, and their terms vary by product line. We can identify the applicable warranty information for the materials used on your project.
Manufacturer warranties apply to eligible product defects and performance conditions defined by the selected product line. Coverage, duration, registration requirements, and transfer rules vary by manufacturer. We upload product information after each job, so the relevant records are connected to the project.
Mild soap and water are generally appropriate for routine cleaning. You should follow the selected manufacturer’s care instructions and avoid aggressive cleaning methods that may damage the protective surface. We can review care requirements for the decking, railing, lighting, and under-deck systems during the final walkthrough.
Contact us with the project details and the issue you are seeing. We review the concern against the labor warranty, the manufacturer’s requirements, and the project records. We then explain the applicable next step and any information needed to evaluate the issue.