SSKM Construction Corp · Decks
Newburgh's Deck Builder for Custom Hudson Valley Decks
A good deck turns a backyard into the best room of the house for half the year. SSKM designs and builds custom decks in wood and low-maintenance composite, with footings and framing that stand up to Hudson Valley freeze-thaw and stay solid underfoot.
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The Difference
Why Homeowners Choose SSKM Construction Corp for Decks
Built on Proper Footings
Frost-depth footings and correctly-sized framing mean no heaving, no bounce, and no sag after the first hard winter.
Wood or Composite
Classic pressure-treated and cedar, or low-maintenance composite that skips the annual staining. Your call, our honest pros and cons.
Designed Around Your Yard
Layout, levels, stairs, and railings designed to fit how you actually use the space and how your lot sits.
Watch For These
Signs You Need Decks
- You want more usable outdoor living space
- An existing deck feels bouncy, wobbly, or is visibly rotting
- Railings or stairs are loose or no longer to code
- Ground-contact framing showing rot at the posts or ledger
- You're prepping the home to sell and want exterior appeal
Seeing one of these? Call (845) 549-7944 or request a free estimate.
Our Process
The SSKM Construction Corp Decks Process
- 01
Design Consult
We look at your yard, talk through size, levels, and materials, and sketch a deck that fits the space and budget.
- 02
Written Quote
Itemized pricing with your chosen materials. No surprises once we start.
- 03
Footings & Framing
Code-depth footings, ledger flashing, and properly-sized joists. The part you don't see that determines how long it lasts.
- 04
Decking & Finish
Boards, railings, and stairs installed and detailed, site cleaned, and a final walkthrough.
Good to Know
Wood vs. Composite Decking
The Structure Under Your Feet
A deck's decking is the part you see; its safety lives in the frame you don't. In the Hudson Valley, footings must be dug below the frost line, typically 42-to-48 inches, so seasonal ground heave doesn't lift and rack the structure. The single most important connection is the ledger where the deck attaches to the house: it must be through-bolted, not nailed, and properly flashed, because a poorly flashed ledger rots the house rim joist and is the leading cause of catastrophic deck collapses.
Correct joist spacing, code-compliant railing height and baluster spacing, and galvanized or stainless hardware rated for treated lumber all matter. Treated wood is corrosive to standard fasteners, so using the wrong hardware means connections that quietly rust out. A deck built to code and permitted is not red tape. It's the difference between a structure that safely holds a crowd and one that fails under load.
Honest, on time, and the finished work speaks for itself.
Getting Long Life From Your Deck
Whatever the surface, keep the space beneath it draining and free of trapped leaves, since standing moisture is what rots framing and feeds mold. Wood decks want a fresh coat of quality penetrating stain or sealer on a dry schedule; composite wants only occasional soap-and-water cleaning to prevent surface mildew. Catching a loose baluster, a popped fastener, or a soft board early keeps a small fix from becoming a structural one, and it's smart to look closely at the ledger and posts each spring after the ground thaws.
Questions about your project? Call (845) 549-7944 or get a free estimate.
Designing a Deck Around How Your Family Uses the Yard
A deck works best when it is designed around how you actually live outside, not just dropped onto the back of the house as a rectangle. Before we talk boards and railings, we talk about how you want to use the space. A family that grills and hosts wants room for a table and a cooking zone with clear traffic paths so people are not squeezing past the grill. Someone who wants a quiet morning coffee spot needs something different than a household with kids and a pool. The way you use your yard drives the layout, the size, and where the deck should open toward, whether that is the best light, the best view, or the flattest part of the lawn for the kids to run.
The shape of your property matters just as much. On a sloped Hudson Valley lot, a single raised platform can feel like a stage, so we often break the space into levels, with a dining area up near the door and steps down to a lower lounge or fire-pit zone that follows the grade. Stairs can be placed to connect naturally to a walkway, a driveway, or the yard rather than dumping you in an awkward corner. Railing choices affect both safety and sightlines, so we help you weigh solid rails for privacy against open cable or baluster styles that keep a view. The goal is a deck that fits the way you already live, so it gets used every week instead of a few times a year.
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Real Reviews
Rated 5.0★ by 48 Hudson Valley Homeowners
The roof was completely done and cleaned up in 2 days — his guys had even cleaned out my gutters.
SSKM Construction did an outstanding job replacing the sheathing and removing and replacing the existing siding on my home.
It has been a pleasure and honor to work with Luis and his crew for the past 5 years.
Luis and his crew did a great job swapping out two nasty pull-out windows in my basement.
Good to Know
Decks: Frequently Asked Questions
Wood or composite: which should I choose?
Wood costs less up front and looks classic but needs regular sealing; composite costs more but skips the maintenance. We'll give you a straight comparison for your budget.
Do I need a permit for a deck?
Most municipalities require one for a new or replacement deck. We'll tell you what your town requires as part of the estimate.
How long does a deck build take?
A typical residential deck takes several days to about a week depending on size, levels, and site conditions.
Can you rebuild or extend my existing deck?
Yes. We can replace failing framing, re-deck over sound structure, or extend the footprint after checking what's safe to reuse.
Will the deck survive our winters?
Built on frost-depth footings with proper flashing and fasteners, yes. That's exactly what our framing is designed for.