Deck builders in Red Lion
For the borough southeast of York known for cigars, furniture and its historic downtown.
Red Lion is a borough of about 6,500 residents, roughly 8 miles southeast of York at 921 feet. It was settled in 1852, incorporated in 1880 and named for the Red Lion Tavern. The town once produced about 10 percent of the cigars made in the United States and still raises a cigar on New Year's Eve, and its furniture factories have shifted mostly to kitchen cabinets and store fixtures. The Red Lion Borough Historic District is on the National Register.
What Red Lion homeowners ask for
- Rebuilding decks on older borough homes
- Stairs and railings for raised back doors
- Decks on newer homes at the borough's edges
- Composite to cut down on upkeep
Older homes, compact lots
The borough's older neighborhoods have compact lots and homes that predate modern deck details. Rebuilding often means new footings, a properly bolted and flashed ledger, and stairs that meet today's dimensions.
Permits
Red Lion is a separate borough from York Township, which surrounds much of it, and administers the UCC through its own process. Confirm setbacks with the borough before you plan the deck's footprint.
Common questions
Does Red Lion follow York Township's deck rules?
No. Red Lion is its own borough with its own permit process, even though York Township surrounds much of it.
Do you cover Dallastown and Windsor Township too?
Often, yes. Call with your address and we'll check for a contractor who works there.
Deck services in Red Lion
- Wood deck constructionPressure-treated, cedar or hardwood decks on footings carried down to solid soil, permitted through your borough or township.
- Composite decksCapped composite and PVC surfaces for humid Pennsylvania summers, on a new frame or an existing one that checks out.
- Deck repair and rebuildsRotted ledgers, loose stairs, failing joists and decks that were never permitted, fixed or rebuilt to the current UCC.
- Second-story and elevated decksDecks off a main floor above a walkout or a rowhouse back door, with bracing, lateral ties and solid stairs.
- Deck railings and stairsGuards, handrails and stair runs in wood, vinyl, aluminum or composite, new or replacing worn ones.
Nearby areas
Thinking about a new deck, or a fix for the old one?
Give us a call and we'll connect you with a contractor who works in York County.