Deck builders in Black Hawk and Piedmont
Decks for homes in the foothills along I-90 between Rapid City and Sturgis, many right up against the pines.
Black Hawk, an unincorporated community with 3,026 residents at the 2020 census, and the City of Piedmont, which had 971, sit along I-90 in Meade County on the eastern edge of the Black Hills. Piedmont's name comes from a French phrase for the foot of the mountain, and it lies in the Red Valley, a band of red shale and gypsum that circles the Hills. Summerset sits between them.
Common jobs here
- Elevated decks on hillside homes with views of the Hills
- Decks with noncombustible zones near the house for wildfire
- Stairs down slopes to the yard
- Replacing hail-damaged boards and railings
Wildfire close to home
The Piedmont area has seen several large fires, including the Little Elk fire in 2002, the Ricco fire in 2005 and the Eastridge fire in 2006. NFPA Firewise guidance for decks starts with keeping the space under the deck clear of anything that can burn and cleaning debris out of board gaps and where the deck meets the house. Ask the builder about noncombustible material close to the house.
Ground conditions
In May 2020 a sinkhole opened in Black Hawk over an old gypsum mine and displaced about a dozen families. Most lots don't have that kind of problem, but if you've seen settling or cracking nearby, mention it, and a builder may suggest checking the ground before setting footings.
Meade County permits
Black Hawk is under Meade County, while Piedmont and Summerset are separate cities. Your builder should confirm which office issues the permit.
Common questions
Do you cover Black Hawk, Piedmont and Summerset?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a builder that serves it.
Can a deck be made more fire-resistant?
Yes, to a degree. Keep the area under it clear, use noncombustible material near the house, and keep board gaps free of needles and debris.
Services in Black Hawk
- New wood decksCustom decks built on below-frost footings, from a simple landing to a multi-level deck with a view.
- Composite and PVC decksLow-maintenance decking that skips the yearly stain, plus composite resurfacing on sound frames.
- Deck repair and rebuildsReplace soft boards, fix sagging framing and heaved footings, or tear off and rebuild a tired deck.
- Railings and stairsSolid wood, metal, cable or composite railings and stair runs, new or replacing loose ones.
- Covered decks and pergolasRoofs and pergolas over new or existing decks for shade from the high-altitude afternoon sun.
Nearby areas
Soft boards, a wobbly railing or a deck you've been planning for years?
Call now and a local deck builder will help you sort out the next step.