Excel Custom Decks has solidified its position as Madison's premier residential deck construction company through more than 25 years of dedicated service and over 5,000 completed projects throughout Dane County. The family-owned business distinguishes itself with an unprecedented lifetime labor warranty complemented by material warranties extending up to 50 years, providing homeowners with exceptional protection for their outdoor living investments. This comprehensive warranty coverage demonstrates the company's confidence in both their craftsmanship and the premium materials they exclusively use, setting new industry standards for residential construction projects.
The company's comprehensive approach to deck construction begins with thorough design consultations utilizing innovative 3D deck modeling technology that allows homeowners to visualize their future outdoor space before construction begins. Excel Custom Decks manages all project aspects, including permit acquisition and navigation of Madison's building codes and regulations. Their construction services encompass new deck installation, complete rebuilds, replacement projects, and comprehensive remodeling solutions, with expertise extending to deck additions, professional inspections, and resurfacing services that revitalize aging structures.
Understanding Wisconsin's demanding seasonal conditions, Excel Custom Decks works exclusively with premium materials designed to withstand dramatic temperature fluctuations and moisture variations. Their extensive material selection includes traditional options like pressure-treated wood, cedar, redwood, and exotic hardwoods including Ipe, Tigerwood, and Cumaru. For homeowners seeking low-maintenance solutions, the company installs premium composite and PVC decking from industry-leading manufacturers including Trex, Fiberon, TimberTech by Azek, Deckorators, MoistureShield, Quality Edge, and Eva-last Eclipse available through their website at https://excelcustomdecks.com/madison/.
The company's design expertise spans all deck styles and configurations, including platform decks for ground-level entertaining, raised decks that maximize scenic views, and sophisticated multi-level designs that create distinct areas for dining and recreation. Additional specialties include screened porches for insect-free enjoyment, covered decks for year-round use, and privacy screen installations that transform open decks into secluded outdoor retreats. Excel Custom Decks also constructs freestanding decks, rooftop installations, pool decks, and unique features like curved and cantilevered designs.
Advanced framing solutions employ diverse materials and techniques to ensure structural integrity across all site conditions, including traditional wood framing, steel systems from Fortress Building Products, aluminum options, ProWood pressure-treated lumber, and Metal Post helical piers for challenging installations. The company's comprehensive raailing installation services combine safety compliance with aesthetic excellence, featuring wooden, composite, glass, vinyl, aluminum, steel, cable, and wrought iron railing systems from top manufacturers including Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators, Viewrail, Keylink, Regal Ideas, Westbury, AFCO, and Railmaster.
Professional lighting integration transforms outdoor spaces into evening entertainment areas through design consultation, complete electrical installation, advanced automation systems, landscape lighting integration, and seasonal lighting options using premium brands like In-Lite, Tru-scapes, Trex, TimberTech, and Deckorators lighting systems. Comprehensive underdeck solutions maximize functionality through innovative services including drainage systems, waterproofing solutions, ceiling installations, ventilation systems, insulation, pest prevention measures, diverse flooring options, and enclosed storage solutions with skirting options including lattice, solid wood panels, stone, brick, faux stone panels, vinyl, and composite materials.
As a Madison-based family business, Excel Custom Decks possesses deep understanding of Wisconsin's unique construction challenges, with decades of local experience refining construction techniques specifically suited to the region's climate. This ensures every deck maintains structural integrity through countless freeze-thaw cycles, while their local expertise extends to neighborhood aesthetics and building requirements throughout Dane County, enabling seamless integration with existing home architecture and community standards. The company's proven track record of excellence across 5,000 residential projects provides prospective clients with confidence in their capabilities for installations ranging from simple platform decks to elaborate multi-level outdoor living environments.
