Deck and Outdoor Living Builder in Bellevue, WA
Bellevue has two kinds of backyard: the flat, open lots of Lake Hills and Crossroads, and the hillside view lots of Somerset, Newport Hills and Cougar Mountain where the main floor sits a story above the yard. We build for both, fifteen minutes south of our Kirkland shop, and Bellevue clients tend to ask for the full outdoor room: a deck, a roof over part of it, heaters, lights and somewhere to cook.
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Bellevue yards and what they need
Daylight-basement and split-level homes on slopes with territorial or lake views. Second-story decks on tall posts, glass railings, under-deck dry patios.
Flat lots with 1950s and 1960s ramblers. Ground-level composite decks and paver patios, covered patios off the kitchen, pergolas.
Large wooded lots. Pavilions away from the house, outdoor kitchens, cedar decks where sun allows.
Larger homes and remodels where the deck must match a high-finish house: hidden fasteners, picture-frame borders, integrated lighting.
Bellevue permits for decks and covered structures
Bellevue's Development Services requires a permit for elevated decks, any roofed structure and decks carrying hot tubs, submitted through the city's online portal. Hillside lots in Somerset, Newport Hills and Cougar Mountain may lie in steep-slope or landslide-hazard areas where footings need geotechnical input. Covered patios and pavilions count toward lot coverage, and significant trees are protected citywide. We prepare the drawings and handle the submittal. What the city reviews, and how long it takes, is in our deck permit guide.
Things we design around in Bellevue
- Steep-slope and hazard areas on the south and east hills.
- View corridors where a tall roof over a deck would block a neighbor's view.
- Lot coverage limits on smaller lots when adding a roofed structure.
- Stream buffers in Kelsey Creek and Coal Creek neighborhoods.
- HOA design rules in many planned communities.
Recent Bellevue projects
Bellevue neighborhoods we build in
Bellevue deck and patio questions
Can I add a roof over part of my Bellevue deck?
Yes, with posts on new footings and a permit. On view lots, we keep the roof low or use a louvered system to protect sight lines.
Does my hillside deck need a geotechnical report?
If the footings sit in a mapped steep-slope or landslide-hazard area, often yes. We check the city map at the design visit. See Building a Deck on a Sloped Lot.
How long does a Bellevue deck permit take?
A few weeks for a straightforward deck; longer for covered structures on hillside lots.
Can you build a dry patio under my second-story deck?
Yes, with an under-deck drainage system installed during the build.
Reaching us from Bellevue
Hans Construction serves Bellevue from 12006 98th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98034, about fifteen minutes via I-405. +1(425) 518-1187.
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