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Serving DeLand, FL and surrounding areas. (386) 327-0020
Custom DeLand Deck & Fence is a deck builder and fence contractor serving Edgewater, FL, specializing in screened-in porches, composite deck installation, and vinyl fence builds - all permitted through the City of Edgewater and designed for the salt air and humidity that come with living near the Indian River Lagoon.
Living near the Indian River Lagoon means mosquitoes and no-see-ums are a real obstacle to spending time outside from spring through fall. A screened enclosure turns your porch or deck into a space you actually want to use at dusk, without giving up the outdoor air and views. See what is involved in a quality screened-in porch or screened deck and what options fit homes in this area.
Edgewater's salt air and year-round humidity are hard on untreated or poorly sealed wood - composite boards skip the annual sealing and staining cycle entirely while holding their color and structure through Volusia County's summer thunderstorm season. For canal-front and lagoon-adjacent properties, composite is often the most practical choice long-term.
Many Edgewater lots are modest in size and sit close to neighboring properties, making privacy fencing a common request. Vinyl holds up well against coastal humidity and never needs repainting - the right choice for homeowners who want a fence that looks good and stays that way without yearly maintenance.
Pool ownership is common in Edgewater's established neighborhoods, and the area around the water sees constant UV and splash through Florida's long swim season. We build pool decks with non-slip surfaces that stay comfortable underfoot even on the hottest July afternoon.
Edgewater's afternoon rain in summer arrives fast and heavy - a covered deck or patio roof lets you stay outside without scrambling indoors the moment clouds appear. Adding a solid or insulated roof panel to an existing deck also protects the deck surface itself, extending its life in the humid coastal environment.
A large share of Edgewater homes were built in the 1970s through 1990s, and original wood decks from that era are often showing their age - soft boards, loose railings, and rotted posts are common findings. We inspect what is salvageable versus what needs full replacement and provide a written breakdown before any work begins.
Edgewater is a small coastal city of about 22,000 people, and the majority of its single-family homes are owner-occupied. Most of that housing stock was built between the 1970s and 1990s, which means a large number of homes are now 30 to 50 years old. At that age, original decks, porches, and fences are well past their designed service life. The combination of Florida's heat, Volusia County's heavy summer rain, and the specific coastal conditions near the Indian River Lagoon puts pressure on outdoor structures that an inland property simply does not face. Homeowners here deal with salt air year-round, not just when a storm rolls through, and that accelerates wear on metal fasteners, aluminum framing, and any wood that is not properly sealed and maintained.
Canal-front and lagoon-adjacent lots present their own set of considerations. Properties that back up to water deal with higher humidity at ground level, soil that stays wetter longer after rain, and the kind of wind exposure that comes with open water nearby. These conditions affect how fence posts need to be set, which decking materials hold up best, and how a screened enclosure's framing should be specified for longevity. Contractors who have not worked in coastal Volusia County may not account for these factors upfront, which leads to structures that look fine at installation but fail faster than they should.
Our crew works throughout Edgewater regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect deck building and fence work here. Edgewater processes its own residential permits through the City of Edgewater Building Department, separate from the county, and we know the local permit process and what inspectors expect to see on a residential deck or screened enclosure project here.
US Highway 1 runs straight through the center of Edgewater, and most of the residential streets east of it toward the water are where we see the most demand for screened enclosures and composite deck work. Homes near Menard-May Park along the Indian River Lagoon are the kind of properties where salt air is a daily factor, not an occasional one, and material selection on those jobs is different from what we specify for properties farther inland. West of US-1, the newer subdivisions built in the 2000s have more standardized construction and smaller yards, but the same humid climate applies.
Edgewater sits just 5 miles south of New Smyrna Beach, and we serve that area as well - many of the same coastal conditions and Volusia County building requirements apply across both communities. Whether your property is on a canal lot near the lagoon or in one of the established neighborhoods along US-1, we know the area and can handle your project from permit to final inspection.
Reach us by phone or through the online form and describe what you want to build. We reply within one business day and schedule the on-site visit at a time that works for you.
We assess the property, discuss material options suited to your proximity to the water, and give you a written estimate with a clear scope. No vague ranges - you get a number tied to your specific project before any commitment is made.
We submit the City of Edgewater permit application and manage all communication with the building department. Construction is scheduled once approval comes through - standard residential reviews typically take two to four weeks.
Our crew builds on the agreed schedule and coordinates all required city inspections. We walk through the finished project with you before calling the job complete - your sign-off is the last step, not ours.
We work all across Edgewater, from the canal-front neighborhoods near the Indian River Lagoon to the subdivisions west of US-1. Call or send a message and we will get back to you within one business day.
(386) 327-0020Edgewater is a small city of about 22,000 people on the western shore of the Indian River Lagoon in Volusia County, situated between New Smyrna Beach to the south and Oak Hill to the north. The city has a homeownership rate around 70 percent, meaning most residents have a long-term stake in their properties. Housing east of US-1 near the lagoon tends toward older ranch-style homes on established lots, many with canal frontage, mature trees, and private docks. These are the kinds of properties where outdoor living structures - screened porches, waterfront decks, and privacy fences - are a natural extension of the home and see heavy use throughout the year.
West of US-1, the city transitions into newer subdivisions built mostly in the 2000s and 2010s, with more uniform concrete block construction and smaller yard footprints. These neighborhoods have their own character and different project profiles - less canal exposure, but still dealing with the same Volusia County subtropical climate. Whether a homeowner is on a canal lot near Menard-May Park or in a newer subdivision on the west side of town, the need for outdoor structures that hold up in coastal Florida conditions is the same. We also serve Daytona Beach to the north, where similar coastal building conditions and Volusia County requirements apply across a much larger city.
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