Deck Builder in Alpharetta, GA
Composite decks, screened porches and sunrooms for Alpharetta homes, with the City of Alpharetta permit, its tree rules and your HOA approval handled for you.
Decks, porches and sunrooms for Alpharetta homes
Alpharetta homes tend to be larger and newer, with HOAs that care how a deck looks from the neighbors' yard, and a city that cares about trees. Sands Construction Group builds composite decks, screened and covered porches, sunrooms and porch fireplaces for Alpharetta homeowners, about 35 minutes from our Buford shop, and we design to the house so the HOA review goes smoothly.
Alpharetta is one of the more detailed cities to permit in, and that's fine: we prepare the site plan, the drawings and the tree information up front, so the review doesn't stall.
Deck permits in Alpharetta
The City of Alpharetta's Inspection & Code Enforcement Division (2 Park Plaza, (678) 297-6080) issues residential building permits. Its residential permit guide requires a site plan showing the location and dimensioned footprint of all existing and proposed structures, including decks and porches, and states that no building or structure may encroach into a setback. Decks affecting specimen trees also need a City Engineering permit, the 'pink card', from the Engineering Department.
Under the state residential code adopted January 1, 2026, a freestanding deck no more than 30 inches above grade and no more than 200 square feet is exempt from a building permit, but attached and raised decks, and any roofed porch or sunroom, are permitted and inspected.
We prepare the site plan, the structural drawings and the tree information, submit the permit, and schedule the inspections.
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What we build in Alpharetta
Decks
Low-maintenance composite or classic wood, built to code and built to last.
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Fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces and fire features that extend your season.
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Front Porches and Pavilions
Covered porches and pavilions that add shade and curb appeal.
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Porches and Screen Rooms
Shade, bug protection, and a room you'll actually use all season.
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Sunrooms and Screen Rooms
Year-round light and comfort added right onto your home.
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Wood Decks and Steps
Classic wood decks, stairs, and resurfacing done right.
Wood Decks and Steps in Alpharetta →Alpharetta questions
Yes. Alpharetta is about 35 minutes from our Buford shop and part of our regular service area. In-home estimates are free.
The city wants a full site plan with the deck's footprint, strict setback compliance, and a separate engineering permit if the deck affects specimen trees. We prepare all of it before we submit, so the review doesn't bounce back.
Yes. We prepare the drawings and the material and color information your architectural review committee asks for, and we design to the house so it passes.