PCC Decking

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Expert deck builders in Port Coquitlam

PCC Decking designs and installs custom decks for homeowners in Port Coquitlam, combining quality materials, skilled workmanship, and thoughtful design to create outdoor spaces built around your home and lifestyle.

Downtown Port Coquitlam

We provide complete decking services in your area, from site assessment and material selection to installation, repairs and structural upgrades. Every project is planned around your property and local building requirements.

We meet the highest standards for safety, quality, and professionalism across every project we undertake.

  • $5M liability insured

  • 5 year workmanship warranty

  • BBB A+ Accredited

  • Duradek trained applicator

  • 15+ years experience

  • Official financing partner

permits & code

Building a deck in Port Coquitlam: what's required

Port Coquitlam is one of the few municipalities with a permit page devoted specifically to decks, and it defines one precisely: a structure abutting a dwelling, without roof or walls, at least 0.6 m above the finished grade below. There is a useful zoning allowance too — in RS zones a principal building may not exceed 18 m in depth, but uncovered decks may extend up to a combined 4 m beyond that, which is often what makes a rear deck possible at all. A registered professional engineer may be required depending on site conditions and design complexity, and permit fees are based on construction value with a non-refundable 50% due at application.

Permit required
Residential decks on single- or two-family dwellingsCity of Port Coquitlam
City's definition of a deck
Abuts a dwelling, no roof or walls, at least 0.6 m above finished grade belowCity of Port Coquitlam
RS zone allowance
Uncovered decks may extend up to a combined 4 m beyond the 18 m building depth limitCity of Port Coquitlam
Engineering
A registered professional engineer may be required, depending on site conditions and complexityCity of Port Coquitlam
Fees
Based on construction value; non-refundable 50% due at applicationCity of Port Coquitlam
Guard height
900 mm (36″) up to 1.8 m above grade; 1,070 mm (42″) above thatBC Building Code

Requirements change. These were checked against City of Port Coquitlam and the BC Building Code on August 16, 2026 — confirm current rules with City of Port Coquitlam. We check them on every permit we pull.

Covered outdoor living space with deck seating, of the kind PCC Decking builds in Port CoquitlamPOPULAR AROUND YOU

Built for Port Coquitlam's Climate

Decking designed for year-round performance

Port Coquitlam sits low and flat where the Coquitlam and Pitt rivers meet the Fraser, so the ground is more forgiving to build on than the slopes around it but less forgiving about water. On the lower-lying lots the water table is close enough to matter for footings, and a ground-level deck laid straight onto poorly drained soil will heave. We set footings below frost and grade the ground beneath the deck rather than trusting a flat lot to drain itself.

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Explore our service areas near Port Coquitlam

  • Birchland Manor
  • Citadel Heights
  • Mary Hill
  • Lincoln Park
  • Riverwood
  • Central Port Coquitlam
  • Glenwood
  • Oxford Heights

why pcc decking

Experienced deck services in Port Coquitlam

We're one division of Pacific Coast Contracting, so when a project turns up rot, framing damage or a failed membrane, our own crews handle it. No delays or no surprise gaps in scope.

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  • $5M liability insured
  • Duradek-trained applicators

    Manufacturer-trained installation for performance.

  • Insured and WorkSafeBC

    $5M liability insured and WorkSafeBC registered.

  • One company, every trade

    Decking, renovation, and structural expertise in-house.

  • Clear scope, clear pricing

    Detailed estimates with transparent communication.

about pcc decking

PCC Decking is the decking division of Pacific Coast Contracting, a Port Coquitlam company building and restoring homes and buildings across the Lower Mainland since 15+ Years.

That means we know the local specifics, which materials hold up here, how guard height and permit requirements change between municipalities, and what a strata council needs documented before work starts. We build for homeowners, strata councils and property managers, from single backyard decks to full balcony replacements across a complex.

Lower mainland's trusted decking partner

5 Years Workmanship Warranty

Every deck we build is crafted with quality materials, backed by a 10 Year Manufacturer Warranty + 5 Year Workmanship Warranty.

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testimonials

Trusted by homeowners across Port Coquitlam

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  • “Pacific Coast Contracting overall as a team are EXCELLENT! Rakesh is the Project Manager that I've had the pleasure of dealing with and his level of detail, communication, positivity, and desire to produce great work is World Class!”
    Raj Rana
  • “I have nothing but good things to say about Pacific Coast Contracting. They provided exactly what I asked for when I had a bunch of work done on my house. Excellent communication and workmanship. I would not hesitate to hire them again for future needs and would highly recommend them. A+”
    John Kowbel
  • “Very professional: excellent communication, reliable, tidy workspace and quality workmanship. Highly recommended!”
    Cynthia Duchesneau

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Port Coquitlam?

Yes for residential decks on single- or two-family dwellings. Port Coquitlam has a permit page specifically for decks and defines one as a structure abutting a dwelling, without roof or walls, at least 0.6 m above the finished grade below.

How far can my deck extend behind the house in Port Coquitlam?

In RS zones the principal building may not exceed 18 m in depth, but uncovered decks may extend up to a combined 4 m beyond that limit. That allowance is often what makes a decent rear deck possible, so it is worth designing to it deliberately.

Will I need an engineer?

Possibly. The City may require a registered professional engineer's design depending on site conditions and the complexity of the structure. On the lower-lying lots where the water table is close, that comes up more often.

What do the permit fees look like?

Fees are based on the value of construction, with a non-refundable 50% due when you apply. Worth knowing before you submit, because that half is not coming back if the project changes.

Do you build decks in Citadel Heights and Riverwood?

Yes — we work across Port Coquitlam, including Birchland Manor, Citadel Heights, Mary Hill, Lincoln Park, Riverwood and Oxford Heights.

nearby service areas

We also build nearby Port Coquitlam

We also build, repair and upgrade decks in surrounding Port Coquitlam, with services tailored to local homes, site conditions and requirements.

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