Ferndale backyards tend to be compact, and that changes how a good deck gets designed. With a detached garage, a neighbor’s fence and a strip of lawn to work around, every foot matters. Supreme Deck has been building decks across Southeast Michigan since 1991, and we like the challenge of fitting a comfortable outdoor room into a smaller city lot.
Making the most of a smaller yard
On a tight lot, a deck doesn’t need to be big to be useful. It needs to be laid out well. A few things we often suggest for Ferndale homes:
- A low platform deck off the back door that steps down to the yard, so the space feels open instead of boxed in
- Built-in flower boxes or benches along the edge, which add seating without crowding the floor with furniture
- Privacy screening or a pergola to give you a sense of your own space when houses sit close together
- Deck lighting on stairs and posts so the deck stays usable on summer evenings
Working with older homes
Many Ferndale houses date back to the early and middle 1900s. Porches and back steps on homes that age have often been patched more than once. When we build here, we pay close attention to where the new deck meets the house, making sure it is attached properly and that the doorway height and step-down work with the existing floor level. Getting those details right matters more than any board color.
Materials that fit the budget
Pressure-treated lumber keeps the cost of a small deck down. Cedar looks warmer and weathers to a soft gray. Composite decking from Trex, TimberTech or AZEK costs more up front, but it skips the yearly sanding and staining. We’ll price out more than one option so you can compare side by side.
To set up a free estimate for your Ferndale home, call 734-432-0099 or send us your project details.