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Serving Windsor, CA and surrounding areas. (707) 687-4980
You want a deck that looks like it belongs in wine country - warm, natural wood with character. We build cedar decks that hold up through Windsor's wet winters and hot summers, fully permitted and ready to enjoy.
Cedar wood deck construction in Windsor means building with a material that contains natural oils resistant to moisture, insects, and decay - most projects run one to two weeks of construction once permits are approved, with the full timeline from first call to finished deck typically landing between six and ten weeks.
Windsor homeowners choose cedar because it looks beautiful, holds up in Sonoma County's climate with proper maintenance, and can be stained or left to age naturally. If your existing deck has boards that are cupping or soft spots when you walk on it, the structure underneath may have issues that go beyond a surface fix. We assess the full picture before recommending a path. For homeowners considering a lower-maintenance alternative, our pressure-treated wood deck construction page compares the options honestly.
A well-built cedar deck can last 15 to 20 years or more with basic upkeep - and the grade of lumber your contractor selects affects both appearance and longevity from day one.
If you press down on a board and it gives more than it should - or sounds hollow when you walk on it - moisture has worked its way into the wood and rot has set in. Windsor's wet winters accelerate this decay on any deck that has gone unsealed for a season or two. By the time you can feel it underfoot, the damage is usually significant enough that repair is not cost-effective.
Give your railing a firm push. If it shifts noticeably, the posts anchoring it may be rotting at the base or the hardware has corroded through Sonoma County's wet-dry cycles. A wobbling railing is a safety issue, not just a cosmetic problem - especially if children or elderly family members use the deck regularly.
Windsor's long dry season - reliable outdoor weather from May through October - makes outdoor living genuinely enjoyable for months at a time. If your yard goes unused because there is nowhere comfortable to sit, eat, or gather outside, a cedar deck gives you a defined, finished space that actually gets used season after season.
Cedar boards that have not been maintained through Windsor's seasonal swings will eventually cup at the edges, crack along the grain, or start pulling away from the joists below. When more than a third of the boards show this kind of wear, replacing the whole deck surface - or building new - is usually more practical than patching. Patching buys time, not years.
We handle the full project - site measuring and design, permit application through the Town of Windsor or Permit Sonoma, footing installation sized for local clay soils, framing, cedar decking, stairs, and railings. Cedar lumber comes in different grades, and we will help you choose the right one for your project: clear or select grades for the visible decking boards, and appropriately graded structural lumber for the framing underneath where it matters most for longevity. If your project is overdue for a repair assessment first, our deck repair and replacement service covers that step before you commit to a full build.
Material selection is a real conversation, not a sales pitch. Cedar is a strong choice for homeowners who want natural wood character and are willing to commit to sealing every one to three years. For those who want wood aesthetics with less maintenance, we also build in pressure-treated lumber and composite materials, and we will walk you through the honest trade-offs before you decide.
Best for homeowners who want a clean, knot-light surface and a finished look that photographs well and impresses at resale.
Best for homeowners who prefer the silver-gray patina cedar develops when left unfinished - lower upfront maintenance, distinct character over time.
Best for homeowners who want to preserve the warm reddish tones of fresh cedar and are comfortable with a resealing schedule every one to three years.
Best for homeowners who want a single contractor managing plans, permit submission, inspections, and construction through final sign-off.
Windsor sits in Sonoma County's inland valley, where summers regularly push into the 90s and winters bring sustained rainfall from November through March. That swing between dry heat and wet cold is genuinely hard on outdoor wood. It causes boards to expand and contract, loosens fasteners, and opens gaps over time - especially on decks that were not sealed before the first rainy season. Much of the Windsor area also sits on clay-heavy soils that shift with the seasons: wet winters make them swell, dry summers make them shrink. A contractor who knows local soil conditions will dig footings to the right depth and diameter to keep your deck level and stable for years. The Western Red Cedar Lumber Association maintains grading and care standards that inform how we select and finish every cedar build.
We work throughout Windsor and across Sonoma County - including homeowners in Healdsburg and Kenwood who share Windsor's wine-country climate and want outdoor spaces that match the character of the landscape. Sonoma County's permit process, local HOA requirements, and wildfire-zone considerations are part of every project conversation we have.
We respond to all new inquiries within one business day. The first step is a site visit - we come to your yard, take measurements, and ask how you plan to use the deck. That visit is what separates a real estimate from a guess.
After the visit, we put together a design and a written estimate that breaks down exactly what you are getting. Once you approve it and sign a contract, we submit the permit application to the Town of Windsor or Permit Sonoma on your behalf - you do not manage that process.
When the permit is approved, work begins with clearing the area and digging footings - the concrete anchors that hold the structure in place. Once footings pass inspection, we build the frame and lay the cedar decking boards, stairs, and railings.
After construction, a county inspector does a final check to confirm the work matches the approved plans. Once that sign-off is in hand, we clean up the site and walk you through the finished deck - covering maintenance and what to do before the first rainy season.
We handle permits, inspections, and cleanup. Free written estimate, no obligation.
(707) 687-4980We handle permit applications through both jurisdictions that serve Windsor homeowners. Knowing which office handles your specific address - and what each requires - keeps your project from stalling while you chase paperwork.
Not all cedar is the same. We select lumber from suppliers that meet grading standards set by the Western Red Cedar Lumber Association, so the boards on your deck have consistent quality rather than a mix of grades that look different after a single wet season.
Windsor's clay soils shift with the wet-dry cycle. We size and place footings to account for local soil conditions - not a generic depth that works in stable soil but fails on clay. That detail is what keeps your deck level five winters from now.
After the fires that affected Sonoma County in 2017 and 2019, insurers and buyers pay attention to what is attached to your home. We are familiar with CAL FIRE's home-hardening guidance and can walk you through design details that may satisfy your insurer before you build. The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection maintains current guidance at ca.gov.
Every cedar deck we build is permitted, inspected, and finished with a walkthrough that covers your maintenance schedule - so you are not guessing what to do before the first rainy season hits. That documentation also protects your home's value if you decide to sell.
When cedar boards or the structure underneath have deteriorated past a surface fix, we assess what needs to go and rebuild it right.
Learn MoreA more budget-friendly wood option that holds up well in Windsor's climate when sealed regularly - a common comparison to cedar.
Learn MorePermit timelines in Sonoma County mean the sooner you reach out, the sooner you are sitting outside - call or send a message today and we will get the process moving.