Sunrise Deck Co Deck builder ยท Milwaukee, WI
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A local deck builder serving homeowners across Milwaukee, WI.

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Our Story

How We Ended Up Doing This Every Day

We build, repair and refinish decks for homeowners around Milwaukee, from a simple ground-level platform to a multi-level deck with built-in seating. Most of what we know came from crawling under decks other people built and seeing what actually failed.

If you're on this page, chances are a board's gone soft, a railing wobbles when you lean on it, or the whole structure just doesn't feel as solid as it used to. We check the ledger board, the footings and the joist hangers first, because that's usually where the real problem is hiding, not in the decking on top.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
12
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed & Insured

You're covered if something goes wrong on site, and certificates can be sent over before work starts. That matters when there's a crew on a ladder bolting a ledger board to your house.

Permit Handling

Most municipalities around Milwaukee require a permit and at least one inspection for a new deck. We handle the paperwork and schedule the inspector ourselves.

Written Quotes

No verbal estimate that changes once the lumber's ordered. The quote breaks down materials and labor so you know what you're paying for.

On-Time Scheduling

Deck framing depends on dry ground and dry lumber, so rain can shift a schedule. You get a call instead of being left wondering where the crew is.

Material Options

Every decking material has a different lifespan and upkeep, and the right one depends on your budget and how much maintenance you want to do. We lay out the tradeoffs instead of pushing whatever's in stock.

Local to Milwaukee

Footings around here have to go below the frost line or they'll heave in the spring thaw. Building decks in this climate long enough means the mistakes have already been made elsewhere, not on your job.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

Questions about us, our crew and how we work.

How long have you been building decks?
Deck construction and repair has been the main focus of this business for years, covering everything from simple platforms to multi-level decks with custom railings. That time goes into learning which framing methods hold up through Wisconsin winters.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Sunrise Deck Co uses its own crew for deck construction rather than subcontracting the work out, which keeps the same people accountable from footings to final boards. This makes scheduling and quality control more consistent than jobs split between multiple outside crews.
Can I see examples of past deck work?
Photos of completed decks, including framing details and finished railings, are typically available on request or shown during an estimate visit. Seeing a similar project in photos helps with deciding on layout and materials before construction starts.
Why choose a smaller deck builder over a large company?
A smaller deck building operation means direct communication with the people actually building the deck, instead of going through several layers of office staff. Decisions about design changes or unexpected issues can get made faster without waiting on sign-off from a corporate office.
Where are you based?
Sunrise Deck Co is based in Milwaukee, WI, and serves homeowners throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. Being local means familiarity with the frost depth, soil conditions and permit offices specific to this part of Wisconsin.
How far out are you booked?
Availability for deck construction shifts throughout the year, with spring and summer booking up faster than fall and winter. Reaching out early in the season generally allows more flexibility on start dates.
Do you clean up the job site when the work is done?
Old lumber, packaging, screws and sawdust get cleared from the property at the end of a deck project, leaving the yard in usable condition. Dumpster or haul-away arrangements get made ahead of time for larger demolition jobs.
What if something gets damaged during construction?
Deck construction work is covered by liability insurance, so damage to a lawn, fence or siding during a project gets handled directly rather than left for the homeowner to deal with. This gets discussed upfront so there are no surprises if an issue comes up.
Will you finish a deck that another contractor started or abandoned?
Picking up a partially built deck from another contractor is possible, but the existing framing gets inspected first to confirm it meets code and can be built on safely. Sometimes it's cheaper to remove and restart a section than to build on top of work that wasn't framed correctly.
How can I tell if deck work is being done correctly?
Footings set below the frost line, joist hangers rated for the load, and railings that meet local baluster spacing code are signs of a correctly built deck. Asking to see the framing before decking boards go down, and requesting a copy of the permit and inspection sign-off, are good ways to check the work.

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