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Serving Findlay, OH and surrounding areas. (567) 294-0240
Findlay Deck & Fence designs and builds custom decks, fences, pergolas, and outdoor living structures for homeowners across northwest Ohio. Licensed, insured, and ready to build yours.
Findlay Deck & Fence is a full-service deck builder and fence contractor based in Findlay, OH. We offer 16 distinct services - from custom deck design and composite installation to vinyl fencing, pergolas, and screened porches - across 12 communities in northwest Ohio. Whether your backyard needs a new structure or your existing deck needs repair, we handle it from the first conversation through the final inspection.
No catalog templates - your deck is designed around your yard, your home, and how you actually want to use the space.
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Composite boards look like wood but hold up far better - no staining, no rotting, just a clean deck year after year.
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Trex is one of the most trusted composite brands - low-maintenance boards with a 25-year warranty against fading and staining.
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Pressure-treated lumber is a solid, budget-friendly choice for a durable outdoor deck that handles northwest Ohio winters.
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Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and insects, giving you a beautiful wood deck with better staying power than standard lumber.
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Soft boards, shifting posts, or gaps at the house? We fix what can be saved and replace what cannot - safely.
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A fresh stain and seal extends your deck's life by years and brings the color back to weathered or faded wood.
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Slippery concrete around a pool is a hazard - a proper pool deck is built for wet feet, drainage, and years of use.
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Vinyl fencing holds its color and shape without painting or staining - a low-maintenance boundary that lasts for decades.
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Want a backyard that actually feels private? A wood privacy fence gives you a solid barrier and a natural look.
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Keep the bugs out and stay outside longer - a screened porch turns your deck into a true three-season room.
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A covered deck means you can be outside in the rain or the sun - no more retreating indoors at the first cloud.
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A pergola adds shade and structure to any outdoor space and turns a plain backyard into a place worth spending time.
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Move cooking outside for good - an outdoor kitchen deck is built to hold grills, counters, and appliances safely.
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Sloped yards and split layouts become assets with a multi-level deck that defines separate spaces for dining and relaxing.
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Railings are required on any deck over 30 inches high - and the right design makes your deck look finished and intentional.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through our contact form and tell us what you have in mind. We respond within 1 business day to schedule a free on-site visit. That first conversation is just us understanding your project - no pressure, no commitment. We will ask about your yard, your goals, and your timeline so we can come prepared.
We visit your property, measure the space, check the grade of the ground, and look at where the structure will attach to your home. Within a few days, you receive a detailed written proposal with materials, labor, permit fees, and a project timeline - all in plain language. Take the time you need to review it and compare.
Once you sign, we pull the permit and schedule the build. Our crew handles every stage - footings, framing, surface installation, and railings - with county inspections built into the process. When the final inspection passes, we do a complete site cleanup and walk you through the finished project. You get a structure that is fully documented, code-compliant, and ready to use.
We carry full liability insurance and are properly licensed to pull permits in Hancock County and surrounding jurisdictions. You can request proof of both before we start.
We have been building decks and fences in northwest Ohio since 2015. We know local soil conditions, frost depths, and building department requirements - no learning curve on your project.
We visit your property, measure the space, and give you a detailed written estimate at no charge. No phone quotes, no vague ballparks - a real number based on your actual yard.
Your contract spells out exactly what is included - materials, labor, permit fees, and cleanup. If anything genuinely changes during the project, you hear about it before the work happens.
Ready to talk? Call (567) 294-0240 or send us a message.
"They dug the footings the right depth, handled the permit, and finished right on the timeline they gave us. The deck looks great and we used it every weekend last summer. No surprises from start to finish."
Mark H., Findlay, OH
Custom Deck Design and Build
"I was skeptical about composite at first because of the cost, but the crew walked me through the long-term maintenance math and it made sense. The boards still look new after two winters and I have not had to do a thing to it."
Sarah D., Tiffin, OH
Composite Deck Installation
"Our old wood fence was rotting in three spots and starting to lean. They replaced the damaged sections cleanly and matched the existing style. Good work, good communication, and they cleaned everything up when they left."
Tom B., Bowling Green, OH
Wood and Privacy Fence Installation
We respond within 1 business day - no waiting around. There is no obligation to move forward after we talk. Once you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site estimate at your home.
(567) 294-0240Findlay Deck & Fence is based in Findlay, OH and serves homeowners across 12 communities in northwest Ohio - including Tiffin, Bowling Green, Findlay, and Defiance. We typically schedule on-site estimates within the same week and can build during any month the ground is workable.
Ohio does not have a single statewide contractor license, but individual counties and cities set their own requirements. In Hancock County, any contractor pulling a permit must be registered with the building department. Always confirm your builder can pull permits in your jurisdiction before signing anything.
Both can last in northwest Ohio's climate if installed correctly. Pressure-treated wood needs annual or biennial sealing to resist moisture during wet springs. Composite boards are denser and do not absorb water, which makes them less susceptible to freeze-thaw cracking. The choice often comes down to upfront budget vs. long-term maintenance cost.
Findlay's frost line sits at roughly 36 inches - deeper than in states further south. Footings above that depth will heave when the ground freezes and thaws each year. Even a high-quality composite deck will fail early if the substructure moves. This is the single most important thing to verify with any contractor before work begins.
Building permits for decks in Findlay require at least two inspections - one before concrete is poured for footings, and a final inspection at completion. These inspections are not a formality. An inspector confirms that the structure is safe and built to code. A deck without a permit creates problems at resale and is not covered by homeowner's insurance if something goes wrong.
Minor issues like a few soft boards or loose railings are usually worth repairing if the frame underneath is still solid. But if posts have shifted, the ledger board has separated from the house, or more than a third of the boards are compromised, replacement is almost always more cost-effective than patching. For consumer guidance, the North American Deck and Railing Association publishes helpful resources at nadra.org.
Findlay has experienced significant flooding events, and low-lying yards near the river require extra attention to drainage and substructure elevation when designing a new deck. Standing water under a deck accelerates frame deterioration even when composite boards are used on the surface. A builder familiar with local drainage conditions will account for this in the design phase.
Findlay Deck & Fence is a licensed and insured deck builder and fence contractor based in Findlay, OH, serving 12 communities across northwest Ohio since 2015. We are registered with the Hancock County Building Department and properly credentialed to pull permits and manage required inspections on every project we take on. Over the past several years, our crews have completed projects ranging from straightforward pressure-treated wood decks to multi-level composite builds with pergolas and outdoor kitchens. To learn more about our background and how we work, visit our About page.
Spring is the busiest season for deck builders in northwest Ohio. If you start planning in the fall or winter, you get earlier calendar availability and more time to finalize your design without rushing. Many contractors fill their spring schedules by February.
Press a screwdriver into the posts and frame boards - if it sinks in easily, the wood has rotted through and repair is unlikely to hold long-term. Surface boards can often be replaced; a compromised frame usually means full replacement is more cost-effective.
Ask whether they pull the permit themselves, how deep they plan to dig the footings, whether they carry liability insurance, and what is included in the written contract. A contractor who cannot answer these questions directly is not ready to build your deck.
The Ohio Board of Building Standards publishes the residential building code that governs deck construction statewide - a useful reference if you want to understand the rules before talking to a contractor. Ready to move forward? Call (567) 294-0240 to schedule your free estimate.
Findlay is the county seat of Hancock County and home to about 41,000 residents. It is one of the more economically stable small cities in Ohio, anchored by major employers including Marathon Petroleum, which is headquartered here. Most residents are long-term homeowners who invest in their properties - a community where outdoor living improvements are a natural fit. You can learn more about the city through the Visit Findlay website.
Findlay is known as Flag City USA, a nickname earned through a long tradition of displaying American flags across the city - a reflection of civic pride that extends to how residents maintain and improve their homes. The city also features Riverside Park, a large green space along the Blanchard River where families gather for events and outdoor recreation throughout the warm months. The University of Findlay adds a steady residential population to the city, with owner-occupied homes making up the majority of housing across established neighborhoods.
A significant portion of Findlay's housing stock dates from the 1940s through the 1970s - ranch homes and two-story builds that are reaching the age where decks, fences, and outdoor structures need attention. The city's clay-heavy soils and freeze-thaw winters mean that proper footing depth and drainage planning are not optional - they are what separates a deck that lasts from one that fails after a few seasons. Findlay Deck & Fence has been building in this environment long enough to know exactly what it takes.
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Findlay Deck & Fence
622 Liberty St, Findlay, OH 45840
projects@findlaydeckandfence.com
Always open, 24/7.
Contact Findlay Deck & Fence today for a free, no-obligation on-site estimate - we serve Findlay and 11 surrounding communities in northwest Ohio.