Deck builders in Hermantown, Minnesota
Decks for Hermantown, the fast-growing city just over the hill from Duluth Heights and Piedmont Heights.
Hermantown sits on the high ground northwest of Duluth, bordering the Bayview Heights, Piedmont Heights and Duluth Heights neighborhoods. It covers about 34 square miles and had 10,221 residents in 2020, up from 6,759 in 1980; its biggest jump came between 2000 and 2010. Once a farming area of homesteads, it became a city in 1975 and has filled in with houses along roads like Maple Grove, Arrowhead and Midway.
What Hermantown owners ask for
- First decks on newer homes that came with a patio door and temporary steps
- Larger decks on roomier lots, sometimes with a covered section
- Composite decking for owners who'd rather not stain
- Board, stair and guard repairs on older homes along the main roads
Permits in Hermantown
Hermantown runs its own building department, separate from Duluth's, with building services provided by SAFEbuilt. The city lists a minimum frost depth of 60 inches, the same as Duluth, and says structures must meet front, side and rear zoning setbacks. Your builder should confirm the city's deck requirements before ordering materials.
Newer homes
On newer construction, ask how the deck will attach. Some houses have engineered rim boards or cantilevered floors where a standard ledger detail doesn't fit, and those may call for a freestanding deck.
Common questions
Is there a builder who covers Hermantown?
Yes. Call with your Hermantown address and we'll connect you with a deck builder who works there.
How deep are deck footings in Hermantown?
The city lists a minimum frost depth of 60 inches. Your builder will confirm the details with the building department.
Services in Hermantown
- New decksDecks on 60-inch frost footings, from a back-door landing to a tall deck on a hillside lot.
- Composite and PVC decksBoards that don't need staining, on a new frame or a sound existing one.
- Deck repair and replacementFix soft boards, heaved footings and loose ledgers, or tear off a worn deck and start over.
- Stairs and railingsStair runs and guards built to Minnesota's rules, new or replacing loose ones.
- Covered and screened decksA roof over the deck, or screens and a roof for bug-free summer evenings.
Nearby areas
A deck that lurched after the thaw, or one you've been planning all winter?
Call the number above and we'll connect you with a deck builder who works on your side of the hill.