Deck Builder in Buford, GA
We're based here. Composite decks, two-story screen porches and sunrooms for Buford homes, with the city or county permit and your HOA approval handled for you.
Decks, porches and sunrooms for Buford homes
Buford is home for Sands Construction Group. We're based in Buford and Dacula, and some of our most photographed projects are here: a deck with a two-story screen porch, and a front and back porch with a screen room. If you've seen one of our trucks around Hamilton Mill or near the Mall of Georgia, that's us.
We build composite decks, screened and covered porches, sunrooms and porch fireplaces for Buford homeowners, and because we live here, estimates are quick to schedule and we're nearby for the final walkthrough and anything after.
Deck permits in Buford
Inside the Buford city limits, building permits are issued by the City of Buford Planning and Development Department at 2300 Buford Highway. The city's regulations note that individual residential lots may need a House Location Plan or residential drainage plan approved before a building permit is issued, which matters for a deck that changes the footprint of the house.
Outside the city limits, a Buford address is in unincorporated Gwinnett County or Hall County. Gwinnett requires a building permit before any deck construction on a one- or two-family home, a scaled Deck Addition Location Plan showing setbacks and easements, Gwinnett Environmental Health sign-off if the home is on septic, and footing and electrical rough-in inspections before the final. Hall County permits are handled by Hall County Building Inspections in Gainesville.
We figure out which office your address falls under, prepare the plan and drawings, and manage the permit and inspections.
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Recent work in and around Buford
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What we build in Buford
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 Buford →Buford questions
Yes. Sands Construction Group is based in Buford and Dacula. Two of the projects on this page are Buford homes.
If you're inside the city limits, the City of Buford Planning and Development Department. If you're outside them, Gwinnett County or Hall County depending on your side of the line. We check your address and handle whichever applies.
Yes. Lake-lot decks, porches and screen rooms are regular work for us. The deck on the house is a normal county permit; the shoreline itself is managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Usually within a few days for Buford addresses, since we're based here. Call or use the form on this page.