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DRK Roofing & Siding
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Our Services

Deck Builder in Clayton, NJ

Decks · Clayton, NJ

New decks and deck replacement for South Jersey homes

DRK Roofing and Siding is a deck builder serving Clayton and the rest of South Jersey. We build new decks and replace old decks that have worn out. You pick the decking: composite decking or pressure-treated lumber. Railings and stairs are built as part of the deck.

Clayton sits at the center of our service area. Call or text (856) 449-4674, and our team will come to your home to look at the job. Then we email you a detailed free estimate. We are also a roofing contractor serving Clayton and the towns around it.

What We Handle

  • New deck installation from the footings up
  • Deck replacement when an old deck has worn out
  • Composite decking for less upkeep
  • Pressure-treated lumber decks and deck frames
  • Railings built as part of the deck
  • Stairs from the deck down to the yard
  • A free estimate at your home, with the detailed estimate emailed to you
  • Financing available on request

Request a Decks Quote

Tell us about the roof, siding, windows, doors, gutters or deck and where the job is. We look at it and put a free estimate in writing.

Composite decking or pressure-treated lumber?

Pressure-treated lumber is wood treated to resist rot and termites. New Jersey's residential code lists termite risk here as moderate to heavy. Most deck frames are built from pressure-treated lumber, composite decks included.

Pressure-treated decking costs less to build with than composite decking. It needs a wash and a new coat of stain or sealer as the finish wears. Over time, wood boards can crack and splinter as they weather.

Composite decking is made from wood fibers and plastic, with the color built into the board. Most of its care comes down to a wash with soap and water. It costs more up front, so you are weighing cost now against upkeep later. As your deck contractor, we go over both with you at the estimate.

Deck installation in South Jersey: permits and footings

A new deck needs a construction permit. Every New Jersey town enforces the same state rulebook, the Uniform Construction Code, through a local construction office. That office issues the permit and inspects the work as it goes.

Footings are the concrete bases that carry a deck's posts. The state code sets the frost line at 2 feet 6 inches in South Jersey. Footings for a deck attached to the house go below that line. The code also calls for an inspection of the footing holes before concrete goes in.

Once the footings pass, the frame goes up. Posts and beams come first, then the joists that carry the decking. An attached deck is fastened to the house with a ledger board, with flashing above it to shed rain. Railings and stairs come last, and the job ends with the final cleanup.

Deck replacement and railing rules

Soft boards and loose railings are signs an old deck is near its end. Check the ledger too, the board that ties the deck to the house. Rot often starts there, where rain gets behind it. Water there can damage the siding as well, and we also do siding repair and replacement.

Railings follow their own rule under the state code. Replacing half or more of a railing on a deck level or a stair flight counts as a full replacement. The new railing then has to meet the current code. A smaller repair may match the old railing.

On a new deck, railing height and stair sizes follow New Jersey's residential code. A deck often opens off a sliding door. If yours sticks or leaks, we also handle sliding glass door installation.

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Ready to get started?

Call or text for a written quote. We work about 30 miles around Clayton across Gloucester County and South Jersey.

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How We Work

How a Job With DRK Roofing Runs

From the first call or text to the finished work, here is how it goes.

1

Call or Text

Call or text (856) 449-4674, or send the form. Tell us about the work and where the house or building is.

2

We Look at the Job

Our team comes to your home or building to look at the work you want done. That visit is part of your free estimate.

3

Your Detailed Estimate

We prepare a detailed estimate with the recommended work and the price. Then we email it straight to you.

4

We Do the Work

We schedule the job and do the work your estimate lists. On a roof replacement, the old roof comes off and we check the roof deck underneath.

5

Final Cleanup

The job wraps up with the final cleanup. Old materials and job debris are cleared away from your home or building.

FAQ

Decks Questions, Answered

Common questions about decks around Clayton and the rest of South Jersey. If yours is not here, call or text and ask.

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How much does a new deck cost?
The size of the deck and the decking you pick drive most of the price. Stairs and railings add to it, and so does taking down an old deck. We look at the job and email you a detailed free estimate. Financing is available on request.
Do I need a permit to replace an old deck?
Under the state code, some deck work is ordinary maintenance and needs no permit. That means repairs or replaced parts in the same spot, with the same or closely similar materials. It applies only when the deck holds up no roof or part of the house. A new or bigger deck needs a permit, and the township construction office decides anything in between.
Does composite decking get hot in the sun?
It can. Composite boards get hot in full summer sun, and darker colors run hotter. On a deck with little shade, a lighter color stays cooler underfoot. Ask about it at the estimate, and we can compare colors with you.
Does a new deck need an 811 call first?
Yes. New Jersey law requires a call to 811 at least three full business days before digging, weekends and holidays excluded. Deck footing holes count as digging. Utility lines get marked, and within two feet of a mark the digging is done by hand.
Do you build decks outside Clayton?
Our service area covers Gloucester County and Camden County, plus the Vineland side of Cumberland County. Parts of Salem County and Burlington County are in it too. We also take jobs across the river in Pennsylvania. Call or text (856) 449-4674 to check your town.
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Why Choose DRK Roofing

Roofing, Siding and Exterior Work Around Clayton

Homes and Commercial Buildings

Homeowners hire us, and so do builders, contractors and property managers. We work on houses and on commercial buildings.

Free Estimates, Emailed to You

Our team comes to your home to look at the work. Then we email you a detailed estimate with the recommended work and the price.

Serving Clayton and South Jersey

Clayton sits at the center of our service area. We work throughout Gloucester County and Camden County, and we take jobs in Pennsylvania too.

Google Reviews

Rated 4.9 on Google Around Clayton

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DRK did a fabulous job replacing my roof. It was done quickly and looks great. They were attentive cleaning up. I highly recommend DRK.

Evelyn Cuttinoa month ago · Google review

Overall great experience. No pressured sales. Staff were friendly and did a great job with the roof repair. Will use this company for future repairs.

Mackenzie Froelich7 months ago · Google review

What is there to say? The DRK team did a superb job on my roof. The project was completed on time and the work was top-quality. The team was respectful of our property and cleaned up the site after the job, too! Good craftmanship, professional installation and interactions, and on-time start and finish. I couldn't be happier with our choice. I highly recommend DRK Roofing & Siding.

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Get In Touch With DRK Roofing

Tell us about your roof or other exterior work, and the town it is in. Call or text (856) 449-4674, or use the form, and we will set up your free estimate.

  • Call or text (856) 449-4674
  • Serving Clayton, NJ and the rest of South Jersey
  • Written quotes · roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters and decks

Request a Quote

Tell us about the roof, siding, windows, doors, gutters or deck and where the job is. We look at it and put a free estimate in writing.

Call (856) 449-4674