We are a team of Pittsburgh local engineers with vast construction experience. We can help you design, engineer, and build your dream space. We focus primarily on outdoor spaces: decks, stamped concrete, outdoor kitchens, bars, retaining walls, lighting, A/V, electrical work. We also do basement renovations: bathrooms, wet bars, bedrooms, living space. Give us a call and we'll help build you something amazing!
We are a team of Pittsburgh local engineers with vast construction experience. We can help you design, engineer, and build your dream space. We focus primarily on outdoor spaces: decks, stamped concrete, outdoor kitchens, bars, retaining walls, lighting, A/V, electrical work. We also do basement renovations: bathrooms, wet bars, bedrooms, living space. Give us a call and we'll help build you something amazing!
Shly Construction, LLC offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service
"Our beautiful new composite deck is exactly what we wanted. This company truly cares about their customers. Every conversation we had with the folks at Shly - from the first sales contact to the design engineer to the office staff and building crew - was a positive experience. They focused on ensuring a high quality product tailored to our vision. We cannot say enough about what a great company Shly is and look forward to our next project with them."
Deborah N on February 2024
Shly Construction, LLC offers fast, friendly and courteous service. We use only the best products and are always eager to answer your questions and concerns. We have built our reputation on our commitment to providing quality service, which has earned us an impressive reputation with many valuable customers. We take pride in delivering value through top quality, dependable work with excellent price and reliable, honest service
"Our beautiful new composite deck is exactly what we wanted. This company truly cares about their customers. Every conversation we had with the folks at Shly - from the first sales contact to the design engineer to the office staff and building crew - was a positive experience. They focused on ensuring a high quality product tailored to our vision. We cannot say enough about what a great company Shly is and look forward to our next project with them."
Deborah N on February 2024
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Bill and his crew were fantastic to built a new picket fence for me in less than three hours. Bill is very reliable, highly skilled professional, and easy to work with. I will definitely use him for my future projects. He was truly a lifesaver who was able to complete my project in the most productive and efficient way. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him under the most stressful and time sensitive circumstances."
Marina N on March 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!
"Bill and his crew were fantastic to built a new picket fence for me in less than three hours. Bill is very reliable, highly skilled professional, and easy to work with. I will definitely use him for my future projects. He was truly a lifesaver who was able to complete my project in the most productive and efficient way. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with him under the most stressful and time sensitive circumstances."
Marina N on March 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in cabinetry installation, custom closets, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Professional"
Theresa J on February 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company with over years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity, and stand behind our work. We specialize in cabinetry installation, custom closets, interior trim and decorative molding installation, built-in furniture, and a variety of related projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"Professional"
Theresa J on February 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"James and the Ninth Cloud crew built a deck with a roof for us this summer and did an all around great job. James guided us through the process and helped with advice that made our deck look better than expected. They were respectful of the property and the neighborhood. It was noticed by us and by our neighbors who expressed their appreciation unsolicited. James was always responsive to our questions and requests, including after the project was done and he was paid. Can't recommend them enough!"
Arsen A on August 2023
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"James and the Ninth Cloud crew built a deck with a roof for us this summer and did an all around great job. James guided us through the process and helped with advice that made our deck look better than expected. They were respectful of the property and the neighborhood. It was noticed by us and by our neighbors who expressed their appreciation unsolicited. James was always responsive to our questions and requests, including after the project was done and he was paid. Can't recommend them enough!"
Arsen A on August 2023
We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!
"Mr. Plezia did an excellent job installing my new deck! All the flooring was even and smooth. The railing was appealing to the eye and perfectly even and symmetrical all the way around. The stairs came out to be perfect height from one another all the way around. 8 truly can?t speak to anything he could have done better. Further more he was very respectful to me and my significant other. He worked diligently until the task was complete and then walked me around the deck to make sure everything was satisfactory. "
Michael C on February 2025
We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!
"Mr. Plezia did an excellent job installing my new deck! All the flooring was even and smooth. The railing was appealing to the eye and perfectly even and symmetrical all the way around. The stairs came out to be perfect height from one another all the way around. 8 truly can?t speak to anything he could have done better. Further more he was very respectful to me and my significant other. He worked diligently until the task was complete and then walked me around the deck to make sure everything was satisfactory. "
Michael C on February 2025
Dwell Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Dwell Construction LLC is a leading provider of construction management and general contracting services. We have a long history of successful projects in both the public and private sectors. Our experienced team has the knowledge and expertise to complete your project on time and on budget. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of service and workmanship
"We recently had Dwell Construction complete a full renovation of multiple rooms in our building, and we are extremely pleased with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, responsive and detailed-oriented. Every stage of the process was handled with expertise and care. The workmanship is top-tier, and everything was completed on schedule. One of the things that set this team apart was their clear communication and commitment to minimizing disruption to our day to day operations. They kept the site clean and safe, and regularly provided updates. Our clients and employees continue to comment on how welcoming and professional our space is. This renovation has not only improved the look of our business but also enhanced our workflow and morale. I highly recommend Dwell Construction to any business looking for a trustworthy, hardworking and highly skilled renovation team."
Amanda B on May 2025
Dwell Construction LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Dwell Construction LLC is a leading provider of construction management and general contracting services. We have a long history of successful projects in both the public and private sectors. Our experienced team has the knowledge and expertise to complete your project on time and on budget. We are committed to providing our clients with the highest quality of service and workmanship
"We recently had Dwell Construction complete a full renovation of multiple rooms in our building, and we are extremely pleased with the results. From start to finish, the team was professional, responsive and detailed-oriented. Every stage of the process was handled with expertise and care. The workmanship is top-tier, and everything was completed on schedule. One of the things that set this team apart was their clear communication and commitment to minimizing disruption to our day to day operations. They kept the site clean and safe, and regularly provided updates. Our clients and employees continue to comment on how welcoming and professional our space is. This renovation has not only improved the look of our business but also enhanced our workflow and morale. I highly recommend Dwell Construction to any business looking for a trustworthy, hardworking and highly skilled renovation team."
Amanda B on May 2025
Quality is our Goal! Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, we stand a 110% behind our work. We specialize in home remodeling, decks, carpentry work, tile installation, flooring installation, concrete work, roofing, and siding. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. Costumer satisfaction is our number one priority!
"GREAT JOB! Much better than I explected and even asked for. And came in half of what I expected to cost. Even near half of the high endest possible early estamate. Will defenally use again. Porch and stairs for a disability lift done by hand and not Home Depot kit parts. "
Al W on May 2025
Quality is our Goal! Were a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, we stand a 110% behind our work. We specialize in home remodeling, decks, carpentry work, tile installation, flooring installation, concrete work, roofing, and siding. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. Costumer satisfaction is our number one priority!
"GREAT JOB! Much better than I explected and even asked for. And came in half of what I expected to cost. Even near half of the high endest possible early estamate. Will defenally use again. Porch and stairs for a disability lift done by hand and not Home Depot kit parts. "
Al W on May 2025
Here at Tri-State Contracting Inc, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a veteran owned locally operated company. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"He's very personable guy, he is reasonable and work with you!"
Thomas S on April 2025
Here at Tri-State Contracting Inc, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are a veteran owned locally operated company. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"He's very personable guy, he is reasonable and work with you!"
Thomas S on April 2025
Betterliving of Pittsburgh's president, Ray Hepp, lives, breathes and sleeps Sunrooms. You will never meet a person so passionate about how much a Betterliving sunroom will improve your life - and your outlook on life! For two years, Ray has been the top salesman, nationwide, for Betterliving sunrooms. He has thousands of delighted homeowners in and around the Pittsburgh area. These versatile enclosures give you and your family the opportunity to enjoy all that is wonderful about the outdoors & safe from nature's hassles of rain, cold winds, bothersome bugs and blaring sun. Every day will seem like a vacation and every activity more enjoyable in your own special place. What better way to extend your home's living space than with a custom built Betterliving Patio Room? Walls of glass bring gracious living to any home, transforming an empty patio, deck or porch into an inviting retreat nestled in the natural beauty of the outdoors.
"They were great. Very helpful in explaining everything and answering questions. I didnâ t feel pressured like I did with other companies we interviewed."
Terence/ marian H on February 2022
Betterliving of Pittsburgh's president, Ray Hepp, lives, breathes and sleeps Sunrooms. You will never meet a person so passionate about how much a Betterliving sunroom will improve your life - and your outlook on life! For two years, Ray has been the top salesman, nationwide, for Betterliving sunrooms. He has thousands of delighted homeowners in and around the Pittsburgh area. These versatile enclosures give you and your family the opportunity to enjoy all that is wonderful about the outdoors & safe from nature's hassles of rain, cold winds, bothersome bugs and blaring sun. Every day will seem like a vacation and every activity more enjoyable in your own special place. What better way to extend your home's living space than with a custom built Betterliving Patio Room? Walls of glass bring gracious living to any home, transforming an empty patio, deck or porch into an inviting retreat nestled in the natural beauty of the outdoors.
"They were great. Very helpful in explaining everything and answering questions. I didnâ t feel pressured like I did with other companies we interviewed."
Terence/ marian H on February 2022
Pressure-treated wood decks typically last between 15 and 25 years with proper maintenance. Factors influencing longevity include local weather conditions, maintenance frequency, wood quality, and usage patterns. Regular sealing provides critical moisture protection, while prompt repairs prevent small issues from causing structural problems. Without proper care, even quality pressure-treated lumber may deteriorate significantly faster.
Most localities require building permits for deck construction, particularly for structures attached to your home or elevated above a certain height. Permit requirements vary significantly between jurisdictions, with costs typically ranging from $50 to $250. Skipping required permits may result in fines, forced removal, or complications when selling your property. Always check with your local building department before beginning construction.
While deck construction occurs year-round in many regions, late spring through early fall typically offers optimal building conditions. However, scheduling during off-peak seasons (late fall or winter) often secures better contractor availability and potentially lower rates. Weather considerations include avoiding periods of excessive rain or freezing temperatures that could complicate concrete work or wood installation.
Newly installed pressure-treated lumber requires a drying period before accepting stain or sealer properly. This waiting period typically ranges from four weeks to three months depending on your climate and the wood's initial moisture content. Testing readiness by sprinkling water on the surface helps determine when the wood will accept treatment—if water beads up, continue waiting; if it absorbs quickly, the deck is ready for staining.