Pressure-treated, cedar, composite. New builds, deck repairs, multi-level decks, railings, privacy screens, gazebos and full outdoor living.
BuildMan designs and builds decks across Toronto and the GTA in pressure-treated, cedar and composite, plus railings, privacy screens and deck repairs. A standard 200 sq ft deck on simple terrain takes 5–10 working days, and any deck higher than 24 inches off grade gets a City of Toronto permit, which we file and pass. Pricing comes as a fixed quote after a free on-site consult. Call (905) 660-9992.
Most deck companies build the same 12×16 platform a hundred times a year. We've built decks that integrate with two-storey additions, infinity pools, and historic homes. The structural and finishing skills carry over.
From planning and permits to final railing — full-service deck builds in any material.
Trex, TimberTech, AZEK — hidden fasteners, mitered corners, manufacturer warranty preserved.
Western red cedar, mahogany, ipe — premium materials, properly oiled and sealed.
Aluminum systems, tempered glass panels, cable rails, custom wood balustrades.
Joist replacement, board swaps, post-and-footing rework, structural assessment.
Built-in benches, planters, pergolas integrated, hot tub framing, low-voltage lighting.
A renovation is a major investment in your home. Here's the experience and accountability behind every BuildMan project.
15+ years building and renovating GTA homes from the ground up — not a general handyman doing renovations on the side. That structural knowledge is why our finishes last.
Full liability insurance and WSIB coverage on every trade on your site, so your home and our crew are protected throughout the build.
Registered with Ontario's Tarion new-home warranty program — a bar most renovators never have to meet.
A single all-in quote and one point of contact from demo to sign-off. No open-ended hourly billing, no chasing five separate trades.
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We file, schedule and pass every required building, plumbing and electrical permit and inspection — you never deal with the city.
A good deck is decided below the boards. Footings in Toronto need to go below the frost line, roughly four feet down, or sit on engineered helical piles, so the deck doesn't heave every winter. Decks attached to the house need a flashed ledger bolted through to the rim joist; a ledger fastened only to brick veneer or stucco is one of the most common reasons we tear out old decks. On narrow downtown lots in Leslieville, the Junction or Riverdale, access is often a tight side path, which shapes how footings are dug and how materials are staged.
Guards are required once the walking surface is more than about 24 inches above grade, and that same height triggers a City of Toronto building permit. Permit drawings show footing sizes, beam and joist spans, ledger attachment and stair details, and the inspector checks the footing holes before concrete goes in. Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham and other GTA municipalities have their own permit rules and setbacks from property lines, which we confirm before design starts.
Timing matters as well. Late spring and early summer are the busiest stretch for deck contractors in Toronto, so booking a consult in winter or early spring leaves time for drawings and the permit before the season opens. Ground conditions count too: clay soil, slopes and buried services all affect footing layout, and we flag them on the first visit rather than mid-build.
Many homeowners add shade or hardscaping at the same time, through our pergola builds and interlocking patios. Deck pricing comes as a fixed quote after a free on-site consult.
Any deck higher than 24" off grade requires a permit from the City of Toronto. We file, schedule inspections, and pass them as part of every build.
5–10 working days for a standard 200 sq ft deck on simple terrain. Multi-level builds, complex sites, or composite installations with mitered corners can run 14–21 days.
Composite (Trex, TimberTech) is lower-maintenance, lasts 25+ years, and the modern colours look excellent. Cedar is warmer-feeling but needs re-oiling every 2–3 years. Both have their place — depends on your maintenance preference and budget.
