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Serving Woburn, MA and surrounding areas. (781) 404-8990
Woburn Deck & Fence builds decks, screened-in porches, and fences for Somerville homeowners, working on the tight urban lots, century-old triple-deckers, and multi-family properties that make this city unlike anywhere else in our service area. We have been working on Greater Boston properties since 2017, and we know how to design and build in constrained spaces where most contractors start making excuses.
On a tight Somerville lot, a screened porch delivers more usable outdoor square footage than an open deck - you get bug-free evenings, privacy from close neighbors, and a space you can use in the rain. Learn more about our screened-in porches and screened decks service.
Somerville backyards are small, oddly shaped, and often bordered by neighbors on multiple sides. Custom design is not a luxury here - it is the only way to fit a deck that works without creating problems with setbacks, shared access, or neighbor clearance.
In one of the most densely packed cities in the country, a privacy fence is not optional for most homeowners who want to actually use their outdoor space. We install wood privacy fences sized and positioned for Somerville's tight urban lots and city setback requirements.
Somerville's pre-1940 housing stock includes many rear decks and porches that are well past their expected lifespan. Rotted ledger boards and failing post bases on century-old buildings need careful assessment, because the problem is usually deeper than the surface boards suggest.
Composite decking makes particular sense on Somerville properties where maintenance access is limited. When your deck is flanked by a neighbor's fence on both sides, getting in to stain and seal every year is a real challenge - composite eliminates that obligation.
Vinyl fencing holds up to the freeze-thaw cycles and tight installation conditions common in Somerville, where posts sometimes go in inches from a shared property line. It requires no painting or sealing, which matters on a property where maintenance access is limited.
Somerville is one of the most densely populated cities in the United States - about 80,000 people packed into 4.2 square miles. More than half of its housing was built before 1940, and triple-deckers are the defining residential building type. These wood-frame structures have been modified and repaired over decades, and the rear decks and porches on many of them were added or altered without permits, without proper footings, or with materials that are long past serviceable life. Working on this housing stock requires an understanding of original construction methods, older wood species and fasteners, and how to tie new work into a century-old building safely. Somerville Inspectional Services reviews plans carefully, and every deck project here requires proper documentation.
The practical constraints of Somerville's lots also shape how deck work gets done here. Most residential properties have under 3,000 square feet of total lot area, with homes set close to the street and close to neighbors. Equipment staging is limited, access through the side yard is often impossible, and neighbor notification is frequently required for any work that approaches a shared property line. Somerville's clay-heavy glacial soils drain slowly, which creates moisture buildup around post bases and foundation walls - a problem that accelerates decay in the wood framing common on older homes and triple-deckers. Building correctly here means planning for all of these constraints before the first board goes down.
Our crew works throughout Somerville regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect deck building work here. Somerville is not a uniform city - Davis Square, Union Square, Magoun Square, Winter Hill, and East Somerville all have different housing mixes, lot configurations, and neighborhood character. Homes near Davis Square and the Red Line tend to be well-maintained and often have had recent renovation work. East Somerville has a denser mix of older working-class two- and three-family homes where the rear outdoor space has sometimes been neglected for years. We have worked in all of these neighborhoods and know what to expect on each type of property.
Tufts University sits on the Somerville-Medford border and is a reference point most residents know - homeowners in the neighborhoods closest to the campus deal with the typical urban density that comes with proximity to a large university. We coordinate directly with the Somerville Inspectional Services Department for all permits and inspections on every project we build in the city.
We also serve neighboring Malden, MA to the north, where the housing stock is similarly dense and the lot sizes are comparably tight. Medford, which borders Somerville on the north and east, is another area we cover regularly - the crew moves freely across all three cities on projects that come in from the same general area.
Call or fill out the contact form and we will respond within one business day. We ask a few questions about your property and what you are trying to build before scheduling a site visit.
We come to your Somerville property, measure the usable space, check access and setback conditions, and look at existing structures. You get a written estimate that reflects the actual constraints of your lot - no surprises added after you sign.
We file the permit with Somerville Inspectional Services and schedule your start date once the permit is approved. We handle all permit paperwork and coordination - you do not need to be involved in that process.
Our crew manages all construction from footings through finish, working within the tight access conditions that Somerville lots require. We schedule required inspections and walk through the finished project with you before closing out.
We work on tight urban lots throughout Somerville and respond to all inquiries within one business day. No pressure, no commitment required to get a quote.
(781) 404-8990Somerville is a city of about 80,000 residents packed into just over four square miles, making it one of the most densely populated places in the country. It sits directly north of Cambridge and borders Medford, Everett, and Malden. Most of Somerville's homes were built before 1940, and triple-deckers - three-story wood-frame buildings with one apartment per floor - are the most common residential building type. The city has several distinct neighborhood centers, including Davis Square, which anchors the western side near the Red Line and is known for its walkable mix of homes and businesses, and Union Square, which has seen significant investment since the Green Line Extension arrived. East Somerville has a denser, older residential character, while the neighborhoods around Winter Hill and Magoun Square sit between the two. Background on the city and its housing can be found through the City of Somerville official website.
Somerville homeowners tend to be long-term residents who have significant equity in their properties and invest in keeping them well-maintained. Many are working on triple-deckers or two-family homes where improvements benefit both their own living space and their rental income. Adjacent Malden, MA to the north has a similar mix of dense urban housing and multi-family properties, and we work there regularly as well. Whether your property is in Somerville or a neighboring city, our crew handles urban lot conditions as a matter of course.
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Learn MoreCall us or submit a request online - we respond to Somerville inquiries within one business day and schedule site visits around your availability.