Deck builders in Wellington
For the fast-growing town on the open plains north of Fort Collins.
Wellington, 10 miles north of Fort Collins, calls itself Colorado's Northern Gateway and is I-25's northernmost Colorado town. It grew from 2,672 residents in 2000 to 11,047 in 2020, largely as a bedroom community for Fort Collins, and sits at about 5,194 feet, a little higher than its neighbor to the south.
What Wellington homeowners often need
- Decks on homes built since 2000 that came with only a patio
- Windbreak-friendly designs on open lots
- Composite decks for low upkeep in full sun
- Repairs to early-2000s decks that have started to loosen
Wellington's design numbers
The Town of Wellington's climatic design table lists a 30 psf ground snow load and a 30-inch frost line depth, with severe weathering. Those set the minimum footing depth for decks in town and the snow your pergola or roof has to carry.
Open plains, open exposure
Lots on the plains around Wellington often have no trees and no neighbors to block wind or sun. That makes shade and furniture tie-downs more important, and it's worth asking about railing systems that handle wind-driven snow.
Permits
Wellington issues its own building permits. Unincorporated land around the town falls under Larimer County, which requires contractors to hold a county license.
Common questions
What snow load does Wellington use?
Wellington's climatic design table lists a 30 psf ground snow load and a 30-inch frost depth.
Do you cover homes outside Wellington town limits?
Often. Rural parcels around Wellington are permitted by Larimer County. Call with the address and we'll check.
Deck services in Wellington
- New deck constructionAttached and freestanding decks laid out for your yard, set on piers that reach the depth Fort Collins and Larimer County ask for.
- Composite and PVC decksCapped composite and PVC boards for owners who would rather not re-stain under 300 days of high-altitude sun.
- Deck repair and replacementLoose ledgers, heaved piers, cupped boards and tired 1990s decks, repaired where it makes sense and replaced where it doesn't.
- Railings and cable railCable, aluminum, steel and wood guards that keep foothill views open and meet the city's spacing rules.
- Pergolas and shade coversPergolas, louvered covers and solid roofs that take the edge off a west-facing deck in July.
Nearby areas
Ready to talk through a new deck or a repair?
Call and we'll connect you with a contractor who works in your part of Northern Colorado.