Composite deck with metal railing
Sandy
Large elevated composite deck with black metal railing built off the back of a two-story home.
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Decks and covered porches
We build decks and covered entry additions, including a large elevated deck with a covered patio below and gabled portico additions built over two front doors.
Recent work
Recent deck and porch projects
Elevated deck and patio
Two-story home with a large elevated deck and a covered patio below, photographed at night with exterior lighting on.
Ground-level composite deck
Grey composite deck built off the back of a navy-blue ranch home, with a wrap step and a cedar arbor post at the corner.
Covered entry porch
Homeowner guides
Before you hire
- Do I Need a Deck Permit in Oregon? Clackamas County Rules
Oregon decks over 30 inches above grade need a permit. How that rule works in Clackamas County and Sandy, plus septic setbacks and who pulls the permit.
- How to Compare Contractor Bids in Oregon
A plain guide to comparing contractor bids in Clackamas County and the Portland metro. Check the CCB license, verify the bond, and read the scope of work, not just the total.
- What Belongs in an Oregon Remodel Contract, and How Change Orders Work
Oregon requires most remodel agreements to be in writing. What belongs in the contract, how change orders should work, and what to do if things go wrong.
- Oregon Contractor License Lookup: How to Check a CCB License
Free Oregon CCB license lookup by number, business name, or phone. What active status, bond, insurance, and complaint history mean, and the red flags.
Homeowner guides
Questions people ask about decks and covered porches
- Does a low deck ever need a permit?
A deck under 30 inches above grade generally doesn't trigger the county's structural building permit, but check with the county or your city if your property has other overlays, like a septic system or a flood zone.
More in our guide: Do I Need a Deck Permit in Oregon? Clackamas County Rules
- Who is supposed to pull the deck permit, me or the contractor?
Either can apply, but ask your contractor directly who is pulling it and confirm that cost is in their bid before you sign.
More in our guide: Do I Need a Deck Permit in Oregon? Clackamas County Rules
- Is Sandy different from unincorporated Clackamas County?
Sandy is an incorporated city with its own planning department, so a deck built inside Sandy city limits goes through the city, not the county. Confirm which jurisdiction your address falls under before applying.
More in our guide: Do I Need a Deck Permit in Oregon? Clackamas County Rules
- What happens if I build a deck over 30 inches without a permit?
An unpermitted structure over the threshold can create problems when you sell the house, refinance, or file an insurance claim, since it isn't in the county's records as an inspected structure.
More in our guide: Do I Need a Deck Permit in Oregon? Clackamas County Rules
What customers say
Reviews
“I have had some bad luck with contractors with shoddy work, but not with AMA. … Anthony is a perfectionist. He uses all the correct tools, parts and methods to make sure everything is perfect. He cleans up and vacuums every day too, so everything is tidy. I now have a kitchen that is better than it was on the day it was built in 1961.”
“Anthony and his team have a high attention to details. Information was provided in a timely manner, even when it was news he knew I did not want to hear. We are please with the job they did and it is holding up very well over time. If you want straight answers and the job done right, AMA is the team.”
“Anthony is a great communicator and gives it to you straight. He is fair and does great work.”
Licensed, bonded, and insured. Check it yourself.
- Oregon CCB license #125736, active. Licensed since October 17, 1997.
- Listed with the state as AMA Construction Enterprises, a Residential General Contractor.
- Liability insurance and a residential bond are on file with the state.
- As of October 2, 2026, the state record shows no complaints, penalties, or suspensions in the past 10 years.
Look us up at the Oregon Construction Contractors Board license search: enter 125736. How to read a CCB record.