Deck Installation & Refinishing in Albany & the Capital Region
Southworth Contracting builds and refinishes decks throughout the Capital Region — composite, pressure treated wood, and existing deck restoration for homes in Albany and beyond.
Explore Our Deck Services
Composite Decks
Low-maintenance composite decking built for Capital Region homeowners who want a great-looking outdoor space without the annual upkeep of wood.
Pressure Treated Wood Decks
Durable pressure treated wood deck construction — a cost-effective, time-tested option built to handle upstate New York weather and last for decades.
Deck Refinishing & Refacing
Restore a worn deck surface or replace existing boards over a sound frame — a practical alternative to full replacement when the structure is still solid.
Deck Construction, Materials & Restoration Options
Whether you’re building a new deck or restoring an existing one, the right scope depends on your budget, how much maintenance you want to take on, and what the current structure looks like. We build in composite and pressure treated wood, and handle refinishing and refacing on decks that still have life left in the frame.
New Deck Construction
We build decks in composite and pressure treated wood — both are solid options for Capital Region conditions, and the right choice comes down to upfront cost versus long-term maintenance. See our dedicated pages for a detailed breakdown of each material.
Restore Your Existing Deck
Not every deck needs to be torn out. If the framing is sound, refinishing the surface or replacing the boards over the existing structure is often the more practical call — and a fraction of the cost of a full rebuild.
Railing, Stairs & Finishing Details
Railings, stairs, and fascia details determine how finished a deck looks and how safely it functions. We build to local code requirements on every project — railing height, baluster spacing, stair construction — and offer options in wood, composite, aluminum, and cable systems.
Planning Your Deck Project
Deck projects involve more planning detail than most homeowners anticipate — particularly around how the structure attaches to the home, what the site conditions require for footings, and what local code dictates for the specific scope. Getting these decisions right before construction begins is what keeps a project on schedule and on budget.
Ledger Attachment & Waterproofing
The point where the deck frame attaches to the house — the ledger board — is the most critical structural and waterproofing detail in any attached deck. Improper ledger attachment is the leading cause of deck failures, and improper flashing at that connection leads to water intrusion into the home's rim joist and framing. We treat this connection with the attention it warrants on every project, regardless of the overall deck size or scope.
Footing Depth & Site Conditions
Frost depth in the Capital Region requires footings that extend well below grade — typically 42 to 48 inches depending on the municipality and site conditions. Soil type, drainage, and proximity to the home's foundation all affect how footings are specified. We evaluate site conditions before writing a proposal so footing requirements are accounted for in the scope and cost from the start.
What Does a Deck Cost in the Capital Region?
Pressure treated wood decks typically fall between $15,000 and $35,000 for most Capital Region projects depending on size, height, and railing system. Composite decks run higher — generally $25,000 to $55,000 — reflecting the material cost difference. Deck refinishing starts considerably lower, from $3,000 to $10,000 depending on condition and scope. Footing requirements, site conditions, and finish selections are the primary variables that move any of these numbers.
We document site conditions, footing requirements, and permit scope before writing a proposal — so the number you agree to reflects what the project actually involves.
Southworth Contracting is a family business in the truest sense — father and son, not a franchise. Every decision gets made by the people whose names are on the company, and the work reflects that accountability directly.
We don't disappear after the proposal. Homeowners receive consistent updates throughout construction, questions get answered promptly, and nothing affecting cost or schedule moves forward without a direct conversation.
We know the quirks of older construction in homes throughout the Capital Region — framing practices, mechanical layouts, drainage conditions. That regional experience shortens the distance between plan and finished result.
Why Choose Southworth Contracting
There are plenty of deck buliders in the Capital Region. What homeowners tell us they valued most — after the project is finished — is knowing what was happening, why, and what came next.
About Southworth Contracting
Southworth Contracting approaches remodeling the way most homeowners approach a major investment — carefully, with attention to what could go wrong and a plan for handling it. The company is built around the idea that thorough preparation produces better outcomes than moving fast and adjusting later. That philosophy shows up in how we consult, how we plan, and how we communicate throughout a project.
Project Portfolio
Below you’ll find examples of deck projects we’ve completed for homeowners across the Capital Region — from new composite and pressure treated builds to refinishing and refacing work on existing structures.
What Clients Say About Working With Us
The best measure of how a project went isn’t the before-and-after photo — it’s whether the homeowner felt informed and respected throughout the process. Here’s what some of our clients have shared about their experience.
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