Custom Decks Built for Bothell Homes

Deck Builders in Bothell, WA: Custom Cedar and Composite Decks

Optima Fence and Deck designs and builds custom decks for Bothell homeowners, from Canyon Park to Westhill and Queensborough. We build for sloped and wooded lots and for the wet conditions near North Creek and Blyth Park.

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Bothell's Wet Climate Is Hard on Decks. We Build for It.

Bothell's heavy seasonal rain near North Creek and the Sammamish River can warp, rot, and loosen an old deck faster than most homeowners expect. Standing water around footings, soft boards, and moss buildup are common complaints we hear from residents trying to keep a tired deck safe through the wet months. As a trusted deck builder in Bothell, WA, we see these problems on nearly every rebuild we take on.

Optima solves this with moisture-resistant materials, proper footing depth, and drainage-conscious framing built specifically for Pacific Northwest weather. Composite decking resists rot and moisture far longer than untreated wood, giving your new deck lasting stability season after season. Every build follows Bothell's permit and safety requirements from the very first measurement.

Common Deck Installation Mistakes We Help You Avoid

Many deck problems trace back to mistakes made before the first board is ever installed. Here are a few issues we see often, and how proper planning prevents them from the start.

Skipping Required Permits and Inspections

Decks over 30 inches high require a building permit in Bothell. Skipping this step can lead to costly rework later, so we handle the approvals before construction begins.

Installing Guardrails at the Wrong Height

Washington code requires guardrails at least 36 inches tall on decks over 30 inches high. Getting this wrong is a common safety oversight we catch early in every build.

Ignoring Local Setback and Wetland Rules

Bothell's zoning and critical-areas rules may include setback and stream or wetland buffer limits depending on your property's location. We review these details before finalizing your deck's design and placement.

Overlooking Footing Depth for Wet Soil

Shallow or improperly placed footings can shift in Bothell's wet soil over time. We ensure footing depth is planned around your yard's actual drainage and ground conditions.

Real Feedback from Real Neighbors

Why Bothell Homeowners Give Us Five Stars

Homeowners across Bothell consistently point to the same things when describing their experience with our team. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, these are the details that earn repeat trust. Here's what residents mention most often:

  • Clear communication throughout the entire project
  • Projects that stay on schedule
  • Clear, itemized estimates before work begins
  • Clean, respectful crews who leave the job site clean
  • Quality materials that hold up through Bothell's weather
  • A finished deck that matches the original vision

Our 4-Year Workmanship Warranty

Founded in 2020, our owner built this company around a commitment to quality craftsmanship, which is why every deck carries a workmanship warranty extending the life of your investment.

  • Workmanship Coverage: Our 4-year warranty covers defects in our workmanship. Materials are covered separately by the manufacturer's warranty.
  • Trusted Material Partners: Trex and TimberTech products carry their own manufacturer warranties, separate from ours. Terms vary by product.
  • Licensed and Insured Work: As a company compliant with Washington state licensing regulations, every project carries the accountability that licensing requires.
  • Ongoing Support: If a question comes up after your final walkthrough, our team remains available to address it directly.

Meet the Crew Behind Every Bothell Deck

As a family-owned business, our focus stays on treating every Bothell property with the same care we'd want for our own home.

Why Our Crew Is Skilled

  • Dedicated deck-focused teams, not general-purpose labor
  • Experience working with cedar, composite, and exotic wood materials
  • Familiarity with Bothell's permit and inspection process
  • Trained in proper footing, framing, and guardrail installation
  • Comfortable adapting designs to sloped or wooded lots

Professional Conduct You Can Count On

  • Uniformed crews who represent the company professionally
  • Clean job sites with debris cleared daily
  • Respectful of your property and landscaping throughout construction
  • Clear updates provided at each stage of the build
  • Consistent crew assignment from start to final walkthrough

Deck Building Across Every Bothell Neighborhood

We proudly serve Bothell homeowners across every neighborhood below, and extend that same service to nearby Kirkland and Bellevue properties. If your address falls within our service area, your consultation is free.

  • Downtown Bothell
  • Canyon Park
  • North Creek
  • Queensborough
  • Westhill
  • Maywood
  • Midtown
  • Thrasher's Corner
  • Shelton View
  • Canyon Creek

Ready to Start Your Bothell Deck Project

Every great deck starts with a clear plan built around your property, your budget, and how you want to use the space. Whether you're picturing a simple platform for morning coffee or a multi-level deck built for entertaining, the details matter just as much as the vision.

From material selection to permit approvals, we provide a clear path through each decision before construction ever begins. That means no surprises once the project is underway, just a straightforward route from an initial consultation to a beautiful, finished deck you'll actually enjoy.

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What Bothell Homeowners Say About Our Decks

Real feedback from homeowners across Bothell on their experience building a deck with our team.

We couldn’t be happier with our new horizontal fence in Mercer Island, it is gorgeous! They materialized our concept perfectly. Compliments from the neighbors and passerby’s on the quality, and on how nicely it frames the yard. Ilya (sales) and Oleg (project manager) were a pleasure to do business with! We definitely made the right decision to go with Optima Fence and Deck!

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amazing business! i contacted them last saturday after our fence fell during the storm, they came thanksgiving morning and got our fence fixed in a matter of a couple hours! definitely recommend thank you guys for the amazing service 💗

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Optima did a great job with our project. They had a competitive price and completed the job quickly (a head of schedule). The foreman José communicated very well throughout the project and asked for specific details to make sure the fence was what we wanted.

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We hired Optima to replace two fences that had started falling down. Our neighbor had also been happy with them citing quality of work and reliability. We were very pleased with our hard working crew lead by Andriy who finished a complex job in two long days. He made useful suggestions for changes, based on technical knowledge,  that we were happy to take. We are very satisfied with their work.

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I had a great experience with Optima Fence and Deck. After getting quotes from 8 different companies, I found their pricing to be very fair and a great value for the quality of work they delivered.

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We recently had our fence replaced by Optima Fence. They were easy to work with, communicated well, finished the job on time, as expected, and produced a wonderful final product. We highly recommend them.

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You should know that Optima Fence and Deck will create separate invoices for each neighbor involved in a fence project. No other fence contractor we looked at offered to do that. We split a project across five neighbors and that simplified the billing for us a lot. The fence came out great! My mother-in-law called it the nicest looking fence she had ever seen. We had it stained (not pictured) by Amazy paint at the reccomendation of Optima.

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We couldn’t be happier with our new horizontal fence in Mercer Island, it is gorgeous! They materialized our concept perfectly. Compliments from the neighbors and passerby’s on the quality, and on how nicely it frames the yard. Ilya (sales) and Oleg (project manager) were a pleasure to do business with! We definitely made the right decision to go with Optima Fence and Deck!

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These guys did an amazing job! From first meeting with Oleg explaining my vision, all the way through execution, Optima Fence & Deck were professional, on time, and dedicated to making sure I was happy with the final product. I’m a stickler for details, and these guys delivered! At one point we realized that some material was missing from the supplier, Oleg went to the shop, addressed the issue and came back right away to make sure the team was able to finish the project on time. I also appreciated that there were no surprises from the original quote. Highly recommend!

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Had a fantastic experience with Optima Fence and Deck! We wanted to enclose our front yard and add an extra gate to the backyard, and we’re very happy with the quality of their work. Ilya was incredibly helpful in the design process and Oleg  kept us updated on the job’s progress during the installation. It was also nice that we could pay the deposit and the final payment online. Highly recommend!

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Ihor Kravchenko

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Two sides of my wooden fence were in desperate need of replacement. They replaced the old fence and cleaned up the work areas so well, it was like they were never there. Very happy with the service, and when the other sections need replacing, I’ll definitely call them again.

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Viorel Focsa

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Optima Fence and Deck recently repaired a section of our fence that had been damaged by strong winds. It was a pleasure to work with their crew, they were professional and the quality of the materials and construction is outstanding. I would not hesitate to reach out to them again for future fence and gate replacements!

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Dmitrii Kutilin

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We couldn’t be happier with our new horizontal fence in Mercer Island, it is gorgeous! They materialized our concept perfectly. Compliments from the neighbors and passerby’s on the quality, and on how nicely it frames the yard. Ilya (sales) and Oleg (project manager) were a pleasure to do business with! We definitely made the right decision to go with Optima Fence and Deck!

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Yaroslav Potepalov

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The best fencing and decking company in Seattle! They provide excellent service and have an amazing team that truly loves what they do!

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Victoria Denisova

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I recently hired Optima Fence and Deck for my fencing project, and I couldn't be happier! Their team was professional, friendly, and attentive to my needs. The quality of the work is outstanding, and the finished product exceeded my expectations. My wooden fence looks great.

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Julia Kasap

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Optima Fence and Deck is the best fencing company on Mercer Island, offering excellent service and a great friendly team. Love it ❤️

I hired this Optima fence company and they did an absolutely fantastic job from start to finish. Jose(foreman) and the company were professional, punctual, and extremely skilled. They communicated clearly throughout the project, answered all of my questions, and made sure every detail was done right.

The quality of the workmanship is outstanding -- the fence is straight, sturdy, and looks better than I expected. They kept the job site clean, worked efficiently, and finished on time.

I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional fencing company. Excellent experience all around.

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Michelle C.

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Optima created an ABSOLUTELY STUNING upper and lower deck for us which we will enjoy for years and added value to our home. The professionalism, quality, and attention to detail provided by Optima is over and above what we could have imagined and we definitely highly recommend them.

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Kayleigh W.

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After initial reach out, George promptly visited and drafted up a quote to remove and replace the broken fence between the neighbors yard and our own. We were able to schedule in a timeframe that worked for us. The crew got the job done quickly and the end result is beautiful. Davyd was great to work with throughout the construction. Once it's in our budget again, we'd love to have Optima back to do other areas of the fence around the yard.

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Kayleigh W.

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After initial reach out, George promptly visited and drafted up a quote to remove and replace the broken fence between the neighbors yard and our own. We were able to schedule in a timeframe that worked for us. The crew got the job done quickly and the end result is beautiful. Davyd was great to work with throughout the construction. Once it's in our budget again, we'd love to have Optima back to do other areas of the fence around the yard.

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Dulcey B.

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Great experience from estimate to installation. José and his team were efficient and I'm very happy with the finished product.

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Anne C.

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So, every once in a while you wish you could give a company more than 5 stars - Optima Fence and Deck is one of those companies: prompt, thorough, clean, and beautiful and precise work. They just installed a new gate and a new fence for us and we're so happy with how both were built and how they look that we're going to negotiate with the neighbor on the other side to get that fence replaced, too.

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Anita A.

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Wholeheartedly recommend these guys! Not only are they timely, friendly and efficient but they use quality lumber and hardware! On top of that their prices are very competitive! Great company & not surprised they have so many 5 * reviews everywhere you look!

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Raymond L.

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I received an estimate from the project manager, Roman, on the same day. Even though I wasn't home for the estimate, Roman understood my goals for this project over the phone.

Two days after the estimate, I accepted the Optima Fence and Deck bid. The company was ready to work the next day. Oleg contacted me with the project overview and completed the fabulous work that day.

The fence project came out better than I imagined. I appreciate the good communication and follow-up during and after the project was completed. I plan to do more future projects with this company. I highly recommend Optima Fence and Deck.

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We couldn’t be happier with our new horizontal fence in Mercer Island, it is gorgeous! They materialized our concept perfectly. Compliments from the neighbors and passerby’s on the quality, and on how nicely it frames the yard. Ilya (sales) and Oleg (project manager) were a pleasure to do business with! We definitely made the right decision to go with Optima Fence and Deck!

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amazing business! i contacted them last saturday after our fence fell during the storm, they came thanksgiving morning and got our fence fixed in a matter of a couple hours! definitely recommend thank you guys for the amazing service 💗

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Optima did a great job with our project. They had a competitive price and completed the job quickly (a head of schedule). The foreman José communicated very well throughout the project and asked for specific details to make sure the fence was what we wanted.

Read More...
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We hired Optima to replace two fences that had started falling down. Our neighbor had also been happy with them citing quality of work and reliability. We were very pleased with our hard working crew lead by Andriy who finished a complex job in two long days. He made useful suggestions for changes, based on technical knowledge,  that we were happy to take. We are very satisfied with their work.

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I had a great experience with Optima Fence and Deck. After getting quotes from 8 different companies, I found their pricing to be very fair and a great value for the quality of work they delivered.

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We recently had our fence replaced by Optima Fence. They were easy to work with, communicated well, finished the job on time, as expected, and produced a wonderful final product. We highly recommend them.

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You should know that Optima Fence and Deck will create separate invoices for each neighbor involved in a fence project. No other fence contractor we looked at offered to do that. We split a project across five neighbors and that simplified the billing for us a lot. The fence came out great! My mother-in-law called it the nicest looking fence she had ever seen. We had it stained (not pictured) by Amazy paint at the reccomendation of Optima.

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We couldn’t be happier with our new horizontal fence in Mercer Island, it is gorgeous! They materialized our concept perfectly. Compliments from the neighbors and passerby’s on the quality, and on how nicely it frames the yard. Ilya (sales) and Oleg (project manager) were a pleasure to do business with! We definitely made the right decision to go with Optima Fence and Deck!

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These guys did an amazing job! From first meeting with Oleg explaining my vision, all the way through execution, Optima Fence & Deck were professional, on time, and dedicated to making sure I was happy with the final product. I’m a stickler for details, and these guys delivered! At one point we realized that some material was missing from the supplier, Oleg went to the shop, addressed the issue and came back right away to make sure the team was able to finish the project on time. I also appreciated that there were no surprises from the original quote. Highly recommend!

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Had a fantastic experience with Optima Fence and Deck! We wanted to enclose our front yard and add an extra gate to the backyard, and we’re very happy with the quality of their work. Ilya was incredibly helpful in the design process and Oleg  kept us updated on the job’s progress during the installation. It was also nice that we could pay the deposit and the final payment online. Highly recommend!

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Ihor Kravchenko

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Two sides of my wooden fence were in desperate need of replacement. They replaced the old fence and cleaned up the work areas so well, it was like they were never there. Very happy with the service, and when the other sections need replacing, I’ll definitely call them again.

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Viorel Focsa

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Optima Fence and Deck recently repaired a section of our fence that had been damaged by strong winds. It was a pleasure to work with their crew, they were professional and the quality of the materials and construction is outstanding. I would not hesitate to reach out to them again for future fence and gate replacements!

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Dmitrii Kutilin

starstarstarstarstar

We couldn’t be happier with our new horizontal fence in Mercer Island, it is gorgeous! They materialized our concept perfectly. Compliments from the neighbors and passerby’s on the quality, and on how nicely it frames the yard. Ilya (sales) and Oleg (project manager) were a pleasure to do business with! We definitely made the right decision to go with Optima Fence and Deck!

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Yaroslav Potepalov

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The best fencing and decking company in Seattle! They provide excellent service and have an amazing team that truly loves what they do!

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Victoria Denisova

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I recently hired Optima Fence and Deck for my fencing project, and I couldn't be happier! Their team was professional, friendly, and attentive to my needs. The quality of the work is outstanding, and the finished product exceeded my expectations. My wooden fence looks great.

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Julia Kasap

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Optima Fence and Deck is the best fencing company on Mercer Island, offering excellent service and a great friendly team. Love it ❤️

I hired this Optima fence company and they did an absolutely fantastic job from start to finish. Jose(foreman) and the company were professional, punctual, and extremely skilled. They communicated clearly throughout the project, answered all of my questions, and made sure every detail was done right.

The quality of the workmanship is outstanding -- the fence is straight, sturdy, and looks better than I expected. They kept the job site clean, worked efficiently, and finished on time.

I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional fencing company. Excellent experience all around.

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Michelle C.

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Optima created an ABSOLUTELY STUNING upper and lower deck for us which we will enjoy for years and added value to our home. The professionalism, quality, and attention to detail provided by Optima is over and above what we could have imagined and we definitely highly recommend them.

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Kayleigh W.

starstarstarstarstar

After initial reach out, George promptly visited and drafted up a quote to remove and replace the broken fence between the neighbors yard and our own. We were able to schedule in a timeframe that worked for us. The crew got the job done quickly and the end result is beautiful. Davyd was great to work with throughout the construction. Once it's in our budget again, we'd love to have Optima back to do other areas of the fence around the yard.

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Keqin Z.

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Stan and team did an amazing job at my permitted deck project. He is very communicative, attention to detail, and has good taste in aesthetics, picked out beautiful two toned neutral color for the deck. Really appreciate the smooth process of working with him.

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Dulcey B.

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Great experience from estimate to installation. José and his team were efficient and I'm very happy with the finished product.

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Anne C.

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So, every once in a while you wish you could give a company more than 5 stars - Optima Fence and Deck is one of those companies: prompt, thorough, clean, and beautiful and precise work. They just installed a new gate and a new fence for us and we're so happy with how both were built and how they look that we're going to negotiate with the neighbor on the other side to get that fence replaced, too.

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Anita A.

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Wholeheartedly recommend these guys! Not only are they timely, friendly and efficient but they use quality lumber and hardware! On top of that their prices are very competitive! Great company & not surprised they have so many 5 * reviews everywhere you look!

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Raymond L.

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I received an estimate from the project manager, Roman, on the same day. Even though I wasn't home for the estimate, Roman understood my goals for this project over the phone.

Two days after the estimate, I accepted the Optima Fence and Deck bid. The company was ready to work the next day. Oleg contacted me with the project overview and completed the fabulous work that day.

The fence project came out better than I imagined. I appreciate the good communication and follow-up during and after the project was completed. I plan to do more future projects with this company. I highly recommend Optima Fence and Deck.

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A Clear Path from Idea to Deck

How We Build Your Deck from Start to End

Building a deck involves more than construction. Here's how we move from your initial idea to a finished outdoor space.

Our Full Process
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Initial Consultation

‍We visit your property to understand your vision, assess the site, and discuss design options that fit your space and budget.

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Design and Permit Approval

‍We finalize your deck design and handle the necessary permit approvals required for your specific property and deck height.

3

Construction and Build

‍Our crew constructs your deck using proper framing, footing depth, and materials suited to Bothell's climate and soil conditions.

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Final Walkthrough

‍We walk the completed deck with you, confirming every detail meets expectations before calling the project done.

FAQs

Do I need a permit for a new deck in Bothell?

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Most decks attached to the house need a permit in Bothell, especially with guardrails or ledger connections involved. Optima handles the paperwork and inspections directly, so you don't have to.

How long does a typical deck build take?

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Most Bothell deck projects take one to two weeks from start to finish, depending on size and materials. Optima provides a clear schedule upfront, so you know exactly when to expect your finished deck.

What guardrail height does Bothell require?

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Washington building code generally requires guardrails on decks more than 30 inches above grade, typically at least 36 inches tall. Optima builds every railing to current code so your deck passes inspection the first time.

How do I know if my deck has moisture damage?

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Soft boards, discoloration, or a musty smell near the ledger board usually point to moisture damage. Catching it early keeps a simple repair from turning into a full replacement attached to your house.

Is a new deck worth the investment?

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A well-built deck adds real living space to your home, giving your family more room to relax and have fun outdoors without the cost of a full addition.

What materials does Optima use for Bothell decks?

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Optima builds with cedar, composite, and PVC decking, along with aluminum, wood, and composite railings, matched to your style, budget, and how your household plans to use the space.

Does Optima offer financing for deck projects?

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Yes, Optima offers 0% financing for 24 months on qualifying projects, so Bothell homeowners can start their deck now without paying the full cost upfront, making the decision easier.
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