Many Bonner Springs homes sit on a slope, so the back door opens onto a tall wood deck that is graying, soft in spots, and shakier every spring. That is the project homeowners bring to us when they search for deck builders in Bonner Springs.
At Fairway Exteriors, we specialize in composite decking and composite railing. We learn the size, look, and small design details you want, then build a durable deck that will outlive you in that home, done on time and on budget.
Every town is hard on decks in its own way. Here is what we plan around on almost every Bonner Springs job.
The land rolls up from the Kansas River, so many backyards drop off fast. That means taller decks, longer posts, and more load on the ledger board where the deck meets your house. We size the posts and beams for the real height and add the bracing a tall deck needs to feel solid underfoot.
Lake of the Forest, Cedar Ridge, and the older streets near downtown have mature trees that are great for summer shade. Shade and leaf litter also feed mold on deck boards, which is one of the top complaints we hear about cheaper composite. We use capped composite boards and leave proper gaps so the surface dries out after a rain.
July highs average around 89°F here, and the record is 114°F. Winters have dipped as low as minus 22°F. Boards expand and shrink through all of it, so we follow the manufacturer’s spacing to the letter and set footings below the frost line so nothing heaves.
Bonner Springs sits on the western edge of the metro, and spring storms roll in from the west. The May 2019 EF4 tornado that hit Linwood lifted just west of town. We use structural connectors and hardware rated for the loads, not just nails and hope.
Out toward 174th Street and the Basehor-Linwood side, lots run two acres and up. Those homes often want a larger deck, a pool deck, or a freestanding deck out in the yard, and we build all of them.
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We keep our focus narrow on purpose. Doing a few things really well is how you get a deck you never have to think about.
No staining, no sealing, no splinters. We install TimberTech and other capped composite decking that holds its color in full sun and wipes clean with soap and water. Want to compare composite, cedar, and pressure-treated side by side? Our Kansas City deck builder page breaks it down.
Railing is what you see from the kitchen window every day. We pair composite decking with composite or metal railing that stays straight, never needs paint, and meets code on elevated decks.
If your old deck is rotting, we tear it out and haul it away. When the framing underneath is still sound, we will tell you, and you can save money by keeping it. When it is not, we will show you the soft joists and posts before you spend a dollar.
A roof or pergola takes the edge off those 90-degree July afternoons and keeps composite boards cooler underfoot. We tie it into your roofline so it looks original to the house.
Two levels can turn a steep drop into usable space, with an upper deck off the kitchen and a lower landing near the yard. It is one of the best fixes for the sloped lots common in Bonner Springs.
Working on more than the deck? We also install James Hardie siding, replacement windows, and patio and entry doors, so your new deck and the wall behind it can finally match.
Most people who call us have already been burned once, or they know someone who has. A deck contractor took a deposit and vanished. The crew showed up for three days, then disappeared for two weeks. The “maintenance-free” boards turned spotty and gray by year five. Here is how we make sure none of that happens to you.
Searching for deck companies near you usually turns up a long list. We would rather earn the call by showing you exactly how the work gets done.
No guessing, no chasing us down for answers. Here is what happens after you reach out.
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You reach out, and we come see your yard
We measure the space, check how steeply your lot drops off, and note where the afternoon sun and shade land. Then we talk through how your family will use the deck. No pressure, no obligation.
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We design it and send a real quote
You get a composite deck design that fits your home and budget, with board colors you have seen in your own light. Every line is itemized: boards, railing, footings, permit, and cleanup.
3
We pull the Bonner Springs permit
Once you approve the plan, we submit the site plan and framing plan to the city. We schedule the footing inspection before any concrete goes in, so you never deal with the codes office yourself.
4
We build it
Our crew shows up on schedule, digs footings below the frost line, and protects your yard. We clean up every evening, and you get daily updates even if you are at work.
5
We walk it with you
After the city’s final inspection, we walk the finished deck together. We do not call it complete until it is exactly what you signed up for.
We build decks all over Bonner Springs, whether your home sits on the Wyandotte, Leavenworth, or Johnson County side of town. That includes:
Picture it: friends over before a show at Azura Amphitheater, or the family winding down after Tiblow Days. That is what a good deck is for.
We also work in Edwardsville, Basehor, and across the river in Shawnee and Lenexa. You can see our deck work in Overland Park and Leawood, or browse every city on our service areas page.
Yes. The City of Bonner Springs requires a building permit to build or replace a deck, along with a site plan and a framing plan. We prepare and submit all of it for you.
In most residential zones, the rear setback is 25 feet and side setbacks run 7.5 to 10 feet. Agricultural A-1 lots need 40 feet in back and 15 feet on the sides.
Most decks take one to three weeks once construction starts. Add up to 10 business days for the city’s permit review before we break ground.
For most homeowners, yes. It costs more up front than wood, but you skip years of staining and sealing through our humid summers and icy winters.
Darker colors can get hot enough that you will want shoes on a July afternoon. Lighter boards, a pergola, or a covered deck keep the surface much more comfortable.
Sometimes. If the joists, beams, and posts are solid and built to code, we can re-deck and save you money, and if they are not, we will show you why before quoting.
Fall is a great time, with mild weather and your deck ready by spring. Spring and summer schedules fill up fastest, so planning early gets you the date you want.
Your backyard already has the view, the trees, and the room. It just needs a deck worth stepping out onto. Tell us what you have in mind, and we will come out, measure, and give you a clear price with no pressure.
Call (913) 850-7030 or book your free consultation today, and see why so many families trust Fairway Exteriors as their deck builders in Bonner Springs.
