WJC Decks and Remodeling | Custom Deck Builder and Remodeler in St. Francis, MN
TimberTech Silver · Decks and Exterior Remodeling · Family Owned · 10+ Years · Serving St. Francis From Nearby Andover
- 10+ Years in Business
- 600+ Projects Completed
- Family Owned & Operated
- Financing Available
Why St. Francis Needs a Specialist
St. Francis sits on the sandy Anoka Sand Plain in a deep-freeze stretch of Anoka County, and building a deck that lasts here takes local knowledge, not a generic plan.
A 42-Inch Frost Line
The Minnesota State Building Code requires frost footings at least 42 inches deep for a deck attached to the house. Footings set shallower will heave through Minnesota’s freeze-thaw cycle, twisting the frame and pulling the deck off the home. We set every footing to depth.
Anoka Sand Plain Soil
St. Francis sits on the Anoka Sand Plain, mostly excessively well-drained sand that drains fast and bears reasonably but is loose and granular, with kettle depressions of organic muck or peat in spots. Loose sand needs a correctly sized bearing area, and muck pockets need footings driven to stable soil below. We build on helical piers and Diamond Piers, which reach firm bearing past loose or organic layers and install even in frozen-ground winter.
Deep Cold, Snow, and Freeze-Thaw
Winters here drop well below zero, snow loads stack on the deck surface, and freeze-thaw cycles work on every footing and connection. We frame for the snow load and build with capped composite that takes the cycle without rot or splinters.
A Two-County City
St. Francis spans Anoka and Isanti counties, the City issues its own permits, and it keeps property surveys on file for most homes built after 1990, which can shortcut a permit. We pull the permit and use the city survey where it helps.
St. Francis also has homeowner associations like Meadows of Saint Francis, and permits run through the City Building Department, both of which we cover below.
Decks and Outdoor Living in St. Francis
Custom Deck Building
New residential and commercial composite and PVC decks in platform, raised, multi-level, freestanding, rooftop, pool and spa, curved, cantilevered, covered, and screened configurations, framed in wood, aluminum, or premium pressure-treated LVL and set on helical piers or Diamond Piers.
Composite and PVC Decking
As a TimberTech Silver builder, we install TimberTech and AZEK composite and PVC surfaces that handle Minnesota freeze-thaw and never need staining.
Deck Repair and Remodeling
Deck inspection, resurfacing, board-level repair, additions, full remodels, and complete rebuilds that bring an aging deck back to life.
Deck Railing
Railing installation and re-railing in composite, glass, aluminum, and cable with TimberTech, Westbury, and Hideaway systems, built to code rail heights.
Deck Lighting
Lighting installation and design with post-cap, rail, and step lighting using TimberTech and Westbury.
Under-Deck Drainage
Trex RainEscape and Zip Up under-deck drainage with storage and pergola options that turn the space below an elevated deck into dry, usable space.
Porches and Sunrooms
Porch installation, sunrooms, three-season rooms, covered and screened porches, and porch enclosure systems in wood, composite, PVC, aluminum, brick, and stone with SCREENEZE and Sunspace windows, set on helical or Diamond Pier footings.
Pergolas
Cedar, PVC, and composite pergolas in attached, freestanding, classic, custom, and fixed-louvered styles with Struxure systems.
Concrete and Stamped Patios
Concrete and stamped-concrete patios in covered and open layouts, with classic pergola covers.
Privacy Screens
Privacy screen construction and installation in aluminum, composite, and cedar, including screen walls, privacy panels, aluminum frames, and standalone screens.
Outdoor Living
Sheds, privacy screens and walls, and built-in benches to round out the yard.
Remodeling and Exterior Services in St. Francis
Siding
Vinyl and LP siding with Royal and Plygem products.
Window Replacement
Vinyl windows in single and double-hung, casement, awning, sliding, picture, bay, and fixed-lite styles with Andersen, Pella, JELD-WEN, and ProVia, plus gutter installation and storm windows.
Door Replacement
Interior, exterior, and security doors, including entry, sliding patio, storm, and screen doors in fiberglass, steel, glass, and vinyl with Therma-Tru, JELD-WEN, Andersen, Pella, and ProVia.
Concrete Work
Residential and commercial driveways, walkways, patios, flatwork, and repair in stamped, decorative, and colored concrete.
Garages and Additions
Garage construction and additions, home additions including decks, sunrooms, and garages, and post-frame and stick-frame structures.
Storm Damage Repair
Repairs that get a storm-damaged home back in shape and weather-tight.
HOA and Permitting in St. Francis
HOAs and Subdivisions
St. Francis has associations including Meadows of Saint Francis, Turtle Pond, Highland Court Townhomes, Fairway Crossing, City Center Villas, and Chelsey Gardens, plus active new-construction subdivisions along the 229th through 237th Avenue NW corridors. We confirm requirements with the association before designing.
What Review Typically Covers
Minnesota associations under the Common Interest Ownership Act review deck color, material, railing, and height through an architectural committee, with the rules set in each community’s declaration.
HOA Approval Timeline
Review typically runs 30 to 60 days, closer to 60 where the board meets monthly. Secure HOA approval before the City permit.
Permit Authority
The City of St. Francis Building Department issues deck permits from City Hall at 3750 Bridge Street NW, administering the Minnesota State Building Code, with applications accepted online. We pull the permit for every project.
Permit Timeline
Most complete residential deck applications run about 5 to 10 business days, longer during the peak spring and summer building season.
Surveys on File
St. Francis keeps property surveys on file for most homes built after 1990, which can shortcut the survey step on a permit. We use the city survey wherever it is available.
Setbacks
Setbacks are set by the city code and the lot’s zoning district, with any structure 30 inches or taller subject to setback rules, so we confirm the parcel’s setbacks before design.
Neighborhoods We Serve in St. Francis
Meadows of Saint Francis and Turtle Pond
Established association communities, where architectural review and material rules drive the deck design.
Highland Court Townhomes and City Center Villas
Townhome and villa communities served with decks, porches, and exterior remodels built to association standards.
Fairway Crossing
A residential community served with custom decks and outdoor living suited to the local soil.
New-Construction Corridors
The active subdivisions along the 229th through 237th Avenue NW corridors, served across the 55070 ZIP code.
Credentials and Trust
TimberTech Silver
A certified TimberTech installer, qualifying our installs for TimberTech material warranty coverage.
Decks and Full-Service Remodeling
Decks, porches, roofing, siding, windows, doors, concrete, and additions under one roof.
10+ Years in Business
More than a decade serving St. Francis and the north metro.
Family Owned and Operated
A family-owned and operated business.
Financing Available
Financing available to fit your budget.
Find WJC Decks and Remodeling
- Business Name: WJC Decks and Remodeling
- Address: 4672 166th Ave NW, Andover, MN 55304
- Phone: (612) 369-0723
- Hours: Open 24/7
- Certifications: TimberTech Silver
- Website: www.wjcremodeling.com
Ready to Start Your Project in St. Francis?
Your first step is a free quote. Tell us about your deck, porch, or remodel and we will help you bring it to life, backed by over 10 years in business and financing to fit your budget. Call (612) 369-0723 any time, or send your name, phone or email, and a brief project description.