Wells Custom Framers
Decks & Porches in Dalton, MA · ★ 5.0 Google rating
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- Address
- 850 Main Street Suite 4, Dalton, MA 01226
- Phone
- (413) 281-0516
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About Wells Custom Framers
Wells Custom Framers is a Decks & Porches contractor based in Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts, at 850 Main Street Suite 4, Dalton, MA 01226. It has a Google rating of 5.0 out of 5. Its website is linked above. A listing here is not a license or insurance check, so verify both directly before hiring.
Service area
Based in Dalton, Wells Custom Framers is within a short drive of Hinsdale (3 mi), Pittsfield (6 mi), Lanesborough (6 mi), Windsor (6 mi), Cheshire (6 mi) and Washington (7 mi). Most Massachusetts decks & porches contractors work a 25-mile radius, so homeowners in those towns can reasonably ask for a quote.
Hiring a Decks & Porches contractor in Dalton
The Dalton Building Department issues deck permits under 780 CMR. Any deck attached to the house or raised more than 30 inches off grade needs a permit; submit a site plan and framing drawings. For properties along the Housatonic River or within 100 feet of any wetland, file a Notice of Intent with the Dalton Conservation Commission first. Expect a footing inspection after concrete is poured and a framing inspection before decking goes down. Dalton does not have a local historic district requiring additional review.
Berkshire County deck projects run somewhat below eastern Massachusetts pricing but have risen with regional labor demand from the Pittsfield metro and second-home market. A pressure-treated pine deck in the 300-400 square foot range typically runs $14,000-$22,000 installed, including frost footings to 48 inches. Cedar or composite decking (Trex, TimberTech) adds $25-$45 per square foot on the surface. Sloped lots on Dalton's hillsides and elevated terrain add framing cost. River-facing properties with Conservation Commission requirements add permitting time rather than large direct cost.
Massachusetts requires a written contract and a Home Improvement Contractor registration for most residential decks & porches work; ask for the registration number and check it before paying a deposit.
More on permits, costs, rebates and common questions, plus every other decks & porches contractor serving the town, on the Decks & Porches in Dalton page.
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