Deck Construction in Brookfield, WI
Deck construction in Brookfield, WI from T and J All In Remodeling on Georges Avenue: wood, composite and PVC decks set on footings below frost, with a flashed, through-bolted ledger, code-height guards and the City or Town permit filed for you.
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Brookfield at a glance
What Does a Brookfield Deck Need to Pass Code?
Footings below frost, a ledger that keeps water out of the house, and guards wherever the deck stands more than 24 inches up. Brookfield winters drive those details more than the choice of board.
Footings
48 in deep
Footings go beneath the frost line so the frame cannot lift, typically 48 inches below grade in Wisconsin.
Guards
Over 24 in
Any open side more than 24 inches above grade gets a guard, at least 36 inches tall.
Permit
Filed for you
Brookfield expects a permit for a new deck, and T and J draws the plan and submits it.
Our Brookfield scope
Which Deck Projects Does T and J Take On in Brookfield?
A Brookfield deck is built bottom-up on one fixed price: concrete below frost, posts and beams, a flashed ledger, joists spaced to the board maker’s chart, then boards, guards and stairs.
New build
Custom deck construction
Attached or freestanding decks planned around the door height, the slope of the yard and how you use it, from a grill landing to a full outdoor room. Flashing goes behind a through-bolted ledger so rainwater stays out of the rim joist.
Types
Attached, freestanding
Framing
Pressure-treated, code-sized
Decking
Wood, composite, PVC
Second story
Raised and walkout-level decks
Upper-floor and walkout decks stand on tall, braced posts, with a guard on every open side above 24 inches. The area below can stay open, store equipment or stay dry under an under-deck ceiling.
Height
Walkout and upper floors
Guards
36 in minimum
Below
Storage or dry patio
Access
Deck stairs and lighting
Stairs get uniform risers, a graspable rail and a landing on long runs. Step and post-cap lights are wired while the frame is open, so they sit flush when the deck is done.
Stairs
Even risers, landings
Handrail
Graspable, continuous
Lighting
Step and post lights
Replacement
Deck replacement and resurfacing
A sound frame can take new boards and railings. Rot at the footings, posts or ledger, or a frame never built to code, means tearing out and rebuilding rather than resurfacing over the problem.
Check
Footings, posts, ledger
Resurface
New boards and railings
Rebuild
Removed and reframed
Railings
Railing and guard installation
Guard posts are through-bolted to the frame so they hold against people leaning on them, in wood, powder-coated aluminum, stainless cable or glass panels.
Styles
Wood, aluminum, cable, glass
Posts
Through-bolted
Height
36 in minimum
Entry
Porch steps and landings
Cracked concrete stoops and worn front steps are rebuilt as framed wood or composite steps with a door landing and rails on both sides, set on footings like a deck.
Replace
Stoops and front steps
Build
Landings and railings
Base
Footings below frost
Finished work
Completed T and J Deck Builds
Every deck shown passed its footing, framing and final inspections.
Elevated deck
Raised deck with metal guards, lit in the evening
Attached deck
Broad stair run off a rear deck
Deck stairs
Lighted treads on deck stairs
Wood deck
Stained boards with black metal guards
Lakefront
Low lakeside deck
Siding, porches and other exterior projects are in the gallery.
What it costs
How Much Does a Deck Cost in Brookfield?
A Brookfield deck is priced after a site visit on its size, height, board material, railing and stair count. Height moves the price most, because anything over 24 inches needs guards and usually stairs, and every footing still goes below frost.
Under 24 in
Ground-Level Deck
Low platform
- Few or no stairs
- No guards needed below 24 inches
- Wood or composite boards
- Quickest to build
Most requested
24 in and up
Raised Deck
With guards
- Stairs to the yard
- 36-inch guards on each open side
- Composite or PVC options
- Step lighting available
Walkout or upper floor
Second-Story Deck
Tall posts
- Braced posts and beams
- Long stairs with intermediate landings
- Under-deck space planned
- Premium railing options
Price your deck first
Start with the per-square-foot deck pricing guide, then confirm the number at a site visit.
Decking materials
Should a Brookfield Deck Be Wood or Composite?
Composite or PVC suits most Brookfield owners who want low upkeep, and pressure-treated or cedar suits a tighter budget. The frame below is treated lumber either way, so the choice is about the boards and railing.
Pressure-Treated Pine
Southern yellow pine treated for ground contact, the budget pick for stain or paint.
Cedar
Western red cedar, prized for its color and smell, resealed every year or two.
Capped Composite
Wood-grain look, never stained.
PVC Decking
All-plastic boards that will not absorb water, good under trees or on north sides.
Wood Balusters
Square spindles matched to a stained wood deck.
Aluminum Railing
Factory-finished aluminum posts and pickets, no repainting.
Cable Railing
Stainless cables that barely block the view.
Hidden Fasteners
Edge clips that hold boards without face screws.
Decking compared
Decking
Upkeep
Look
Watch for
Best fit
Pressure-treated pine
Restain about every three years
Paintable or stainable wood
Cracks and splinters if left unsealed
Budget-focused decks
Cedar
Clean and seal regularly
Warm natural grain
Dents more easily underfoot
Natural wood look
Capped composite
Wash seasonally, no staining
Many colors and grain patterns
Runs warm on a south-facing deck
Low-maintenance decks
PVC decking
Wash seasonally, no staining
Lighter weight, consistent color
Higher material cost
Wet or shaded yards
Most composite and PVC boards call for 12-inch joist spacing on diagonals or 16 inches straight, so the frame is laid out to the manufacturer’s span table.
Yards and lots
Which Deck Design Fits a Brookfield Yard?
It depends on how far the door sits above the yard. Brookfield is about 40.5 percent 1940s to 1960s ranches and 41.5 percent 1970 to 1999 homes, so low ranch decks and full-height walkout decks often share a street.
Ranch-Level Deck
Behind most 1940s to 1960s ranches the door is near grade, so the deck stays low and often below the 24-inch guard line.
Walkout Lot Deck
Behind 1970s to 1990s Brookfield colonials, the lower level often opens to the yard, which puts the main-floor deck a full story up with guards, stairs and a flashed ledger.
Rear Dining Deck
Off the kitchen slider, big enough for a dining table with clearance on all sides.
Multi-Level Deck
Two linked levels stepping down a sloped yard, often dining above and lounging below.
Freestanding Deck
Built apart from the house where grade or a patio makes a ledger impractical.
Brookfield permits and code
Is a Permit Required for a Deck in Brookfield?
Yes. The City of Brookfield requires a building permit for a new deck, plus an electrical permit when lighting or outlets are added; Inspection Services is at (262) 796-6646. Footing and framing inspections are booked by T and J.
Wisconsin offers no blanket exemption for small or low decks, and the Uniform Dwelling Code, SPS 320 to 325, Appendix B, sets the prescriptive rules. Footings bear below the frost line or at least 48 inches down, whichever is deeper; guards over 24 inches are at least 36 inches tall with balusters that stop a 4 3/8-inch sphere; and stairs with more than three risers get a handrail.
Permit
New attached deck
Plan review, footing check, final.
Permit
New freestanding deck
Required in most municipalities.
Permit
Rebuilding the deck frame
Footings, posts or ledger replaced.
Inspected
Stairs and guards
36-inch minimum above 24 inches.
Check locally
Resurfacing a sound frame
Confirm with the City or Town.
Usually none
Staining, sealing and cleaning
Upkeep only.
The build
From Site Visit to Final Inspection: Building a Brookfield Deck
A deck is treated as a structure, so it gets plan review and inspections: footings are checked before concrete, and the frame before boards go on.
No-cost site visit · Permit pulled for you · Nothing paid to start
Week 0
Site visit and measurements
John checks the yard’s slope, the door threshold height and the rim where a ledger would fasten, and marks setbacks and buried lines.
Free, at your house
Design
Design, boards and one price
Size, stairs, boards and railing are settled, then the deck is drawn and priced as one written number.
No deposit to start
Approval
Permit and materials
The plan goes in for a permit while lumber, boards and railing are ordered.
Submitted for you
Build
Footings, framing and inspection
Footing holes are dug and inspected, then posts, beams, the flashed ledger and joists are set.
Frame inspected open
Finish
Decking, railings and walkthrough
Boards, guards and stair treads are installed, the inspector signs the final, and Teli and John tour the deck with you before handover.
Owner sign-off
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Where we work
Deck Building Across the Brookfield Area
Decks are built here by the crew that loads out from Georges Avenue every morning, so Brookfield jobs lose no time on the road.
Waukesha County
In Brookfield, New Berlin, Pewaukee, Sussex and Waukesha, walkout lots often need raised decks with stairs to the yard.
Milwaukee County
Closer to Milwaukee, in Wauwatosa, West Allis and Greendale, yards are tighter and decks stay compact by the back door.
Lake Country
Around Oconomowoc, Hartland, Delafield and Okauchee, lakefront decks are planned around the view and open guards.
Visit or call
Find T and J on Georges Avenue
T and J All In Remodeling is at 985 Georges Avenue, and every Brookfield deck is priced after John has walked the yard.
T And J All In Remodeling
Brookfield, WI 53045
Monday to Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Water emergencies
24/7
Common questions
Brookfield Deck Building Questions
Questions about your yard or an old deck? Call (262) 352-9525.
How much does it cost to build a deck in Wisconsin?
It depends mostly on size, height and boards. A low pressure-treated platform costs far less than a raised composite deck with guards and stairs, and T and J prices each Brookfield deck after measuring the yard.
What is the minimum footing depth for decks in Wisconsin?
Below the frost line or 48 inches beneath finished grade, whichever goes deeper, under Wisconsin’s Uniform Dwelling Code, so frost cannot lift the frame.
Is composite decking worth the extra cost?
Usually, if you plan to stay. Composite costs more up front than pressure-treated pine, but skipping the restain-every-few-years cycle tends to close the gap over the life of a Brookfield deck.
Can a deck be built in a Wisconsin winter?
Design and permitting can happen over winter, and footings go in while the ground can still be dug. Once frost sets deep, excavation and concrete get harder, so most Brookfield decks are framed spring through fall.
Can I put new boards on my old deck frame?
Yes, when the footings, posts, beams and ledger are sound. Rot at the ledger or footings that were never set below frost means a rebuild, because new boards on a failing frame only hide the problem.
How do I take care of a new deck?
Wash it each spring, clear leaves and snow piles off the boards, and keep gutters from spilling onto it. Wood decks also need a fresh coat of stain or sealer every few years; composite and PVC only need washing.
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John walks the yard, measures door heights and slope, checks where the deck can attach and follows up with one fixed written price, at no charge and with no deposit.
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