Deck Builders in Centennial, CO
Centennial is a city of about 108,200 people with the highest owner-occupancy rate of any area we cover. We connect Centennial homeowners with independent local deck builders for free, no-obligation quotes. The contractor you choose quotes, permits, contracts and builds directly with you.
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Centennial homes and 40-year-old decks
ACS 2024 5-year estimates show 80.6% of Centennial homes are owner-occupied, the highest share in our research, and 73.4% are single-family detached. The median home value is $658,100 and the median household income is $131,928.
The median home was built in 1983, so an original deck is around 40 years old. At that age, a contractor will usually look at the ledger connection, joists and footings before recommending repair or a full replacement. Many replacements also bring new railings and stairs.
Centennial's building division and deck permits
Centennial runs its own Building Division rather than relying on Arapahoe County. Its submittal guide for residential uncovered decks and porches asks for a plot plan, deck dimensions and materials, and it warns that an HOA or civic association may add requirements of its own. The guide does not set out a simple exemption size, so check with the city before assuming a small deck needs no permit. Centennial also has its own contractor license classifications, so ask whether your contractor is licensed with the city.
Wildfire code effective June 30, 2026. Centennial adopted the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code with an effective date of June 30, 2026. The state code applies to new construction and significant additions, including ignition-resistant decking. If your home is in a mapped wildland-urban interface area, your city or county may require ignition-resistant decking. Your contractor and building department can confirm. See our wildfire code guide.
This is general information, not legal advice.
What a Centennial deck typically costs
| Item | Typical range |
|---|---|
| New deck, installed | about $34–$69 per sq ft |
| Pressure-treated wood | $25–$50 per sq ft installed |
| Composite | $40–$80 per sq ft installed |
| 12×16 deck (192 sq ft) | $4,800–$9,600 pressure-treated; $7,680–$15,350 composite |
| Deck repair | average about $1,891 (typically $746–$3,060) |
Typical ranges from published cost guides (2025–2026), mostly for the Denver area — estimates, not quotes. See the full Denver deck cost guide and calculator.
Before you hire in Centennial
- The contractor is licensed with the City of Centennial and will pull the permit.
- Proof of liability and workers' compensation insurance.
- A written contract with scope, materials and payment schedule.
- HOA or civic association approval before work starts.
Deck services we can request quotes for in Centennial
- Composite & PVC decks
- Wood decks
- Deck replacement
- Deck repair
- Deck staining & sealing
- Covered decks & patio covers
- Pergolas
- Railings & stairs
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Centennial deck questions
Who issues deck permits in Centennial?
Centennial has its own Building Division, separate from Arapahoe County, at 13133 E. Arapahoe Road. Its residential uncovered decks and porches guide asks for a plot plan, dimensions and materials. The city does not publish a simple exemption size in that guide, so check with the city before assuming a deck is exempt. This is general information, not legal advice.
When did Centennial's wildfire code take effect?
Centennial's version of the Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code took effect June 30, 2026. It applies to new construction and significant additions in mapped wildland-urban interface areas and can include ignition-resistant decking. If your home is in a mapped area, your contractor and the building division can confirm what your deck needs.
Is it worth replacing an original deck on a 1980s Centennial home?
Often, if the frame is near the end of its life. Centennial's median home was built in 1983 (ACS 2024), so original decks are around 40 years old. Contractors check ledger attachment, joists and footings; if those are sound, new boards and railings may be enough. Compare repair and replacement quotes side by side.
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