Covara Shade — Madison, WI
Deck Builder
Covara Shade builds and repairs decks for homeowners in Madison, WI. We handle new deck construction, deck replacement, and repair work—framing, decking boards, railings, stairs, and the footings underneath. We work on wood and composite decks.
Address: 402 Atlas Ave, Madison, WI 53714
Hours: Open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Why pick us
- We show up on the day and time we schedule the work.
- We write down what we find during the first look at your deck—rot, soft spots, damaged footings—before we start.
- We cover and protect lawn, landscaping, and walkways with plywood and tarps while the job is going.
- We haul away the old decking and job debris when the work is finished.
- We walk the deck with you before we start and again when it's done, so you know what was found and what was done about it.
Deck Builder services
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New deck construction
We build decks from the ground up, including footings, framing, decking boards, and railings.
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Deck replacement
We tear out an old deck and build a new one in its place, reusing the footprint or adjusting the layout if you want it changed.
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Deck repair
We fix rotted boards, loose or wobbly railings, failing stairs, and other damage without tearing out the whole structure.
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Deck resurfacing
If the frame underneath is still sound, we replace just the decking boards and railings instead of rebuilding the whole deck.
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Railing installation and repair
We build and install deck railings to match the height and layout of your deck, or repair sections that are loose or damaged.
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Stair building
We build deck stairs that connect the deck to the yard, patio, or driveway below.
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Composite decking installation
We install composite boards over new or existing framing as an alternative to wood decking.
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Footing and post work
We set or replace the footings and posts that carry the structural load of the deck, including digging below frost depth.
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Pergola and shade structure construction
We build attached pergolas and shade structures over a deck as part of a new build or added to an existing one.
Questions we get asked
How long does it take to build a deck?
It depends on the size and the material. A straightforward deck can take a few days of actual build time, but weather and material delivery can stretch that out.
Can you build a deck in Madison during the winter?
Footings need to go below the frost line, so frozen or saturated ground slows that part of the job down. We schedule around the weather and let you know if a timeline needs to shift.
Do I need a permit for a deck in Madison?
Most deck projects in Madison require a building permit from the city. We can tell you what applies to your specific project once we've seen the plan.
What's the difference between wood and composite decking?
Wood costs less upfront but needs regular staining or sealing to hold up. Composite costs more upfront but doesn't need refinishing over time.
Can you repair part of my deck instead of replacing the whole thing?
Often, yes. It depends on whether the framing and footings underneath are still solid. If they are, we can usually replace boards or railings without rebuilding the structure.
Do you remove the old deck before building the new one?
Yes. Tearing out the old decking and hauling it away is part of a replacement job.