Deck Builder & Contractor in Novelty, OH

CUSTOM DECK BUILDING DESIGNED AROUND YOUR HOME

A deck solves a problem a patio can't. When the back door sits three or four feet above grade, a deck meets the house at floor level and gives you a landing that flows straight out from the kitchen instead of down a flight of steps to a slab.

As a deck builder and deck contractor serving Novelty, Chagrin Falls, Gates Mills, and Northeast Ohio, Exscape Designs handles design, material selection, and installation on every project. Footings go below the frost line, framing is sized to span your grade without bounce, and railings, stairs, and edge details get drawn before construction starts. Composite and hardwood decking both work in this climate, and the right choice depends on how much upkeep you want and how the deck sits relative to the house. On a sloped lot, a deck can step down in tiers to meet a lower seating wall or a fire feature, turning an unusable hillside into two connected spaces.

Let’s Build Your Deck

The most affordable way to get a deck built, and cedar in particular, takes stain well and looks right against traditional architecture. Both need cleaning and resealing every two to three years in this climate, and boards will check and gray if that upkeep slides.
A wood-and-polymer blend with a capped surface that resists fading, staining, and splintering. No sanding, no sealing, and it holds color through Northeast Ohio summers and winters. Costs more up front than wood and pays that back in the years you don't spend maintaining it. Available in profiles that convincingly read as hardwood grain.
Fully synthetic, so there's no wood content to absorb moisture at all. The lightest and most rot-resistant option, and the best choice for a deck that sits low to damp ground, catches heavy shade, or surrounds a pool where splashout keeps the surface wet.
Decking is the surface, but the structure decides how long it lasts. Framing gets sized to your span, footings go below the frost line, and fasteners are hidden so nothing works loose underfoot. Railings can be matching decking, powder-coated aluminum, or cable and glass panels where you'd rather keep a view.

SEE WHY HOMEOWNERS LOVE WORKING WITH US

“I contracted with Exscape to put in an inground pool in our new home. I've wanted a pool my entire life and they are the best! They're very knowledgeable and responsive. They listened to what I wanted and were flexible when I changed my mind!! They were professional and timely with top-notch quality. They are also super friendly.. .which is important when they're in your yard for weeks! I highly recommend them!”