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Serving Waltham, MA and surrounding areas. (781) 701-0552
Waltham Fence & Deck builds cedar decks, composite decks, privacy fences, and pergolas for Lexington, MA homeowners. We have served the area since 2017, understand the permit process at the Lexington Building Department, and know what working on the town's older Colonial, Cape Cod, and split-level homes actually involves. We reply to every inquiry within one business day.
Cedar is a natural fit for Lexington homes, where the architectural character leans toward Colonial and Cape Cod styles that were often built with wood exterior details. Cedar resists decay better than untreated lumber and accepts stain well, which matters in a climate that delivers around 48 inches of snow and repeated spring freeze-thaw cycles. It ages gracefully and holds up to the tree root and soil moisture conditions that come with Lexington's large wooded lots. Learn more about our cedar wood deck construction service.
Lexington homeowners who have dealt with the maintenance cycle of wood - sanding, staining, and re-sealing every few years - often switch to composite when they replace a deck. Composite decking does not require that annual upkeep, which is a real advantage on larger lots where the deck may be harder to reach or where summers are short enough that you want to spend the season using the deck, not maintaining it. We carry multiple composite product lines at different price points.
Many Lexington backyards back up to conservation land or wooded buffers, and a pergola is a way to bring structure and shade to that outdoor space without closing it off. We build freestanding and attached pergolas in cedar and composite, sized to work within Lexington's setback requirements and to hold up through the winters here. A pergola also extends the usable season on a deck that would otherwise be too exposed in early spring and late fall.
Lexington's quarter-acre to full-acre residential lots give homeowners real yard space to work with, and a properly built privacy fence defines that space without looking out of place in a historic New England neighborhood. We set posts deep enough to stay plumb through frost heave - which can be significant on Lexington's clay-influenced soil - and use materials that suit the visual character of the street.
Most of Lexington's housing stock dates from the 1940s through the 1970s, meaning many decks were added in the 1980s or 1990s and are now approaching or past their useful life. We assess the ledger board, post bases, and structural framing before recommending any work - because surface boards are often the last thing to fail, and replacing only the decking while ignoring a rotted ledger is a short-term fix that creates a long-term problem.
If your Lexington deck is structurally sound but showing the gray, weathered look that comes from a few missed staining seasons, a proper clean and reseal can add years to its life. We strip weathered sealant, clean the wood to bare grain, and apply a penetrating finish that bonds well rather than sitting on top and peeling. The result looks better and actually protects the wood from the moisture and UV exposure this climate delivers every season.
Lexington is a mature suburb where a large share of homes were built between the 1940s and 1970s. These are Cape Cods, split-levels, and Colonials that have been through decades of New England winters - and many have exterior wood features, including original siding and trim, that require care when attaching a deck or pergola. Older homes in Lexington often have foundations that were not designed with a future deck in mind, which means a thorough site assessment is not optional. A ledger board attached to a compromised rim joist or an original concrete block foundation can be a serious structural risk, and it is exactly the kind of problem that gets missed when a contractor skips the evaluation step.
Clay-rich glacial soil is the dominant soil type across much of greater Boston and Lexington is no exception. Clay holds water near footings and under deck framing far longer than sandy or loam soil, which drives up moisture exposure on wood structural members throughout the year. Add Lexington's approximately 48 inches of annual snowfall and freeze-thaw cycles that can persist from November through March, and you have conditions that degrade poorly built decks faster than homeowners expect. Deep footing placement below the frost line, adequate clearance between framing and grade, and proper drainage all matter more here than in warmer, drier climates - and they are the details that separate a deck that lasts 25 years from one that needs replacement in 12.
Our crew works throughout Lexington regularly and is familiar with the permit and inspection process at the Town of Lexington Building Department. Lexington reviews permit applications carefully, with attention to setbacks, lot coverage, and compliance with the state building code - we build that review window into every project schedule from the start.
The town covers about 17 square miles, and the character changes meaningfully as you move through it. The area near the historic Battle Green and Lexington Center features older homes - some pre-dating 1900 - on tighter lots with mature street trees. Moving out from the center, the neighborhoods along the Minuteman Bikeway corridor open up into larger quarter-acre and half-acre lots with Colonials and split-levels set back from the street. Properties near conservation land at the edges of town often have substantial tree root systems close to the surface that need to be identified before footing placement begins. We have worked on homes throughout all of these areas and know what each type of property tends to require.
Lexington borders Newton, MA to the south and Burlington, MA to the north. We serve all three communities and route crews between them throughout the work week.
Call or submit a contact form and we will get back to you within one business day. We ask a few questions about your project, your property type, and your timeline so we can come to the site visit prepared.
We visit your Lexington property, check the existing structure and grade, identify any root systems or drainage concerns near the build area, and measure the site. You get a written, line-item estimate - no surprises after the project starts.
We submit the permit application to the Lexington Building Department and schedule your project once approval is in hand. We coordinate all required inspections so construction moves without delays tied to paperwork.
Your crew completes the project and clears all debris before leaving. We walk through the finished work with you, hand over any warranty documentation, and confirm there is nothing outstanding before we consider the job done.
We serve Lexington, MA homeowners for deck construction, fence installation, and pergola projects. Get a free, written estimate with no obligation.
(781) 701-0552Lexington is a town of roughly 34,000 people about 11 miles northwest of downtown Boston. It is best known for the Lexington Battle Green, the historic town common where the first battle of the American Revolution took place in April 1775, and for the annual Patriots' Day reenactment that draws residents and visitors alike each spring. The town center is compact and walkable, anchored by local businesses and civic buildings, while the surrounding neighborhoods spread into quieter residential streets with substantial tree cover and generous lot sizes - many over a quarter acre.
The housing stock is predominantly single-family and owner-occupied, with most homes dating from the postwar suburban expansion of the 1940s through the 1970s. Colonial, Cape Cod, and split-level styles are the most common, and many properties sit on wooded lots where mature oaks and maples create both the neighborhood character and, occasionally, the root system complications that affect driveways and hardscaping. Lexington consistently ranks among the most educated communities in Massachusetts and has a long-term, invested homeowner base that takes property maintenance seriously. Homeowners in nearby Waltham, MA and Belmont, MA share many of the same housing characteristics and face the same seasonal demands on their outdoor structures.
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