Deck Builder in Cumming, GA
Composite decks, screened porches and sunrooms for Cumming and Forsyth County homeowners, with Forsyth's deck permit and your HOA approval handled for you.
Decks, porches and sunrooms for Cumming homes
Cumming is where a lot of North Atlanta's newest homes are, and new homes come with builder-grade decks that owners replace or expand within a few years. Sands Construction Group builds composite decks, screened porches, sunrooms and porch fireplaces for Cumming and the rest of Forsyth County, from the neighborhoods along GA-400 to the lake lots on the west side of Lanier.
We're based in Dacula and Buford, about 30 minutes away, and we build in Forsyth County regularly. Free in-home estimates, Trex Pro Partner pricing on composite, and one crew from footings to final inspection.
Deck permits in Cumming and Forsyth County
Forsyth County's Deck/Porch permit covers the installation or structural repair of a deck regardless of its height. Non-structural repairs, such as replacing floor boards or repairing guards on a deck less than 30 inches above grade, do not need a permit. The county requires a site plan showing the new deck, the house and other structures, and its inspection sequence for a deck runs setback, footing, rough (if the framing will be covered) and final. Permits expire 12 months after issuance, and deck framing is checked against section R507 of the residential code.
Inside the Cumming city limits, permits go through the City of Cumming Planning & Zoning Department at 100 Main Street, (770) 781-2024, with plans submitted electronically. 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 setbacks still apply.
We prepare the site plan and drawings, submit the permit, and schedule every inspection. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we prepare the architectural-review package as well.
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Recent work near Cumming
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What we build in Cumming
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 Cumming →Cumming questions
Yes. We're based in Dacula and Buford, about 30 minutes from Cumming, and Forsyth County is one of our core service areas. In-home estimates in Cumming are free.
Yes, for any deck or porch installation or structural repair, regardless of height. Only non-structural repairs on low decks are exempt. We pull the permit and handle the inspections.
The deck on your house is a normal Forsyth County permit. Anything on the shoreline itself, such as a dock or path to the water, falls under the Army Corps of Engineers' shoreline rules. We'll help you sort out which is which before you commit.
Yes. We prepare the drawings and the material and color information most Forsyth County HOAs ask for, so you can submit it or we can submit it with you.