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Serving Pacific Grove, CA and surrounding areas. (831) 340-7324
From custom deck designs to fences and pergolas, Pacific Grove Fence & Deck builds outdoor structures that hold up to Pacific Grove's coastal climate - and look great doing it.
Pacific Grove Fence & Deck is a licensed deck builder and fence contractor serving Pacific Grove, CA and 12 surrounding communities on the Monterey Peninsula. We offer 16 services covering everything from custom deck design and composite installations to fences, pergolas, screened porches, and outdoor kitchens. The salt air and marine fog here are hard on outdoor structures - every project we build uses materials and hardware rated for coastal conditions, so your investment holds up year after year.
No template decks here. Your yard, your style, and your budget shape every design decision from the first conversation.
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Skip the annual staining cycle. Composite boards resist Pacific Grove's salt air and fog for 25-plus years with minimal upkeep.
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Trex composite holds up to coastal moisture without splintering, rotting, or fading - and it still looks good a decade in.
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A pressure-treated deck built right, with corrosion-rated hardware, gives you 25-plus years of solid outdoor living.
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Cedar naturally resists insects and moisture, making it one of the better wood choices for homes close to the water.
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Soft boards, wobbly railings, or rust stains? We assess what is fixable and what needs replacing so you are not overpaying.
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Fresh stain and a proper seal coat protect your wood from Pacific Grove's fog and UV exposure for another two to three years.
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Slip-resistant, moisture-tolerant pool decking that looks clean and holds up to constant water exposure and foot traffic.
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Vinyl fencing holds its color and shape in coastal air without painting, warping, or corroding over time.
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A solid wood privacy fence gives you a natural buffer from neighbors and street noise, built to your exact height and style.
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Enjoy the ocean breeze without the bugs - screened enclosures extend your comfortable outdoor season on both sides.
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A covered deck keeps the space usable on foggy mornings and light-rain days, adding real year-round living area to your home.
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A pergola adds structure and shade to your yard without closing it in - perfect for vines, string lights, or an outdoor dining area.
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Turn your deck into a full outdoor cooking and entertaining space, designed around your grill, fridge, and prep area.
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A multi-level deck solves sloped yards and creates distinct zones for dining, lounging, and outdoor activities.
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Safe, code-compliant railings in wood, composite, cable, or aluminum - matched to your deck style and the view you want to keep.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through the contact form. We ask a few quick questions - roughly what you have in mind, where your property is located, and whether you have an existing structure to remove. Within 1 business day, someone from our team will follow up to schedule a free on-site visit.
We come to your property, measure the space, and talk through your options. We look at how the site slopes, how the structure will connect to your home, and what the coastal conditions mean for material choice. A written proposal follows within a few days - no pressure, no surprises.
Once you approve the design and sign the contract, we handle the permit application with the City of Pacific Grove's building department. After approval, our crew builds the structure, passes the city inspection, and walks you through the finished project before we leave the site.
We carry full general liability coverage and workers compensation on every project. Before any work begins, we can provide proof of both. You should ask this of every contractor you consider.
Every estimate starts with a visit to your property - not a phone number and a guess. You get a written, itemized quote before anyone picks up a tool, so the number you agree to is the number you pay.
We have been building decks and fences on the Monterey Peninsula since 2019. We know the local permit process, the coastal conditions, and the neighborhoods - and we are not going anywhere.
Salt air and marine fog eat through standard hardware within a few years. Every project we build uses corrosion-rated fasteners, pressure-treated framing, and materials selected for high-moisture coastal environments.
Ready to get started? Call (831) 340-7324 or send us a message.
"The crew finished our new composite deck in four days and left the yard cleaner than when they arrived. The city inspector signed off without any issues, and the railings feel solid. We have been using it every morning since."
Sandra M., Pacific Grove - Composite deck installation
"We had an old wood fence that had been leaning for two years. They came out, assessed it, gave us a written quote the same week, and had the new vinyl fence up within three weeks. Exactly what they said it would cost."
David R., Monterey - Vinyl fence installation
"I was nervous about the permit process for our pergola - we are close to the coast and I had heard it could be complicated. They handled everything with the city and kept me updated. The finished structure looks exactly like the design they showed us."
Teresa B., Carmel-by-the-Sea - Pergola installation
We respond to every inquiry within 1 business day. There is no obligation to proceed - fill out the form and someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at a time that works for you.
(831) 340-7324Pacific Grove Fence & Deck is based in Pacific Grove, CA and serves 12 communities across the Monterey Peninsula and surrounding areas - including Monterey, Seaside, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Salinas, and Marina. Most customers are within a 30-minute drive of our base, and we can typically schedule a free on-site estimate within the same week you reach out.
Yes - almost always. Any deck attached to your home or more than 30 inches above the ground requires a building permit from the City of Pacific Grove. The permit process adds a few weeks before work can start, but it protects you at resale and ensures the structure is inspected.
Composite decking significantly outperforms natural wood in Pacific Grove's salt air and persistent fog. Wood decks here require staining every one to two years and still show wear faster than they would inland. Composite boards resist moisture, won't rot, and carry warranties of 25 years or more.
Once rot reaches the structural framing beneath the surface boards, repair becomes more expensive than replacement. If a screwdriver sinks easily into your deck boards, or if posts wobble when you push them, call for an assessment before the damage spreads to more of the structure.
Standard steel screws and joist hangers corrode quickly in salt air. A coastal deck should use stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized hardware throughout - fasteners, post bases, joist hangers, and lag screws included. The framing is mostly hidden, but the hardware holding it together is what keeps the deck safe.
In Pacific Grove, plan on four to eight weeks from your first call to a finished deck. Permit review at the city typically takes two to four weeks. Once the permit is approved, physical construction of a standard deck takes three to seven days. Larger or more complex projects take longer.
Some properties close to the Pacific Grove waterfront fall within California's Coastal Zone and require an additional coastal development permit. The North American Deck and Railing Association publishes guidance on building near coastal zones at nadra.org. A local contractor should know whether your address triggers this requirement before submitting plans.
The North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA) publishes homeowner resources covering deck safety standards, materials, and construction best practices.
Pacific Grove Fence & Deck is a licensed and insured deck builder and fence contractor based in Pacific Grove, CA, serving homeowners across 12 communities on the Monterey Peninsula since 2019.
We are licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) and carry general liability insurance and workers compensation coverage on every project.
Since 2019, we have completed projects across 16 service categories - from custom deck design and composite installations to fences, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens - for homeowners throughout Pacific Grove, Monterey, Seaside, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and the surrounding peninsula.
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Sloped lots require taller posts and more complex framing, which adds cost. A good contractor will assess your grade during the site visit and explain how it affects the footing depth and post heights before you agree to anything.
Press a screwdriver into several boards and check the posts at ground level. Soft boards and corroded post bases usually mean the framing is also compromised. A professional assessment takes about 30 minutes and gives you a clear answer.
Clear furniture, planters, and stored items from the work area. If an old deck is being demolished, expect noise and debris on day one. Most contractors haul away old materials - confirm this is included in your quote before signing.
The American Wood Council publishes the Prescriptive Residential Wood Deck Construction Guide, a free resource that covers structural requirements, span tables, and hardware standards for residential decks. Call us at (831) 340-7324 to talk through your project before you commit to anything.
Pacific Grove is a small coastal city of about 15,000 people at the tip of the Monterey Peninsula, with the Pacific Ocean on three sides. The city is known for its concentration of Victorian-era homes, many dating to the late 1800s, and its role as home to one of the most remarkable natural events in California - the annual arrival of thousands of monarch butterflies at the Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary on Ridge Road.
Living this close to the ocean brings real beauty - and real maintenance demands. The salt air, persistent marine fog, and mild but damp winters that define Pacific Grove's climate accelerate wear on outdoor structures faster than almost anywhere inland. We have worked on decks and fences near Lover's Point Park, in the neighborhoods bordering Asilomar State Beach, and throughout the older Victorian blocks near downtown - and the condition we find most often in those areas is hardware corroded by salt air and wood that has been absorbing coastal moisture for decades.
Pacific Grove homes tend to be older, closely spaced, and on the higher end of the local property value scale. Homeowners here invest in their properties, and they want a contractor who understands what coastal conditions actually do to outdoor structures over time - not just someone who quotes a generic price from a national average. We build here, we know what holds up, and we stand behind every project we complete in Pacific Grove.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Pacific Grove Fence & Deck
507 Carmel Ave
Pacific Grove, CA 93950
team@pacificgrovefenceanddeck.com
Always open, 24/7.
Call (831) 340-7324 or fill out the contact form and we will have someone back to you within 1 business day to schedule your free on-site estimate.