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Written by Coastal Concepts Construction for Wilmington.
January 27, 2026Decks & OutdoorSmall-Backyard Deck Designs That Work in Coastal NCPractical deck design ideas for the compact lots common in Wilmington neighborhoods, from a contractor who builds on them weekly.
January 6, 2026Decks & OutdoorDeck Footings in Sandy Soil: How We Build on the NC CoastWhat sandy coastal soil means for deck footings, and how footing depth, diameter, and uplift hardware are handled in southeastern North Carolina.
December 9, 2025Decks & OutdoorBest Time of Year to Build a Deck in Coastal NCWhy winter is the smart season to sign a deck contract on the North Carolina coast, and how the calendar affects price, permits, and quality.
November 18, 2025Decks & OutdoorDeck Repair or Replacement? 9 Signs to Watch ForHow to tell whether your aging coastal deck needs targeted repairs or a full rebuild, from a Wilmington contractor who does both.
November 18, 2025Decks & OutdoorAutomatic Gate Repair: 6 Failures We See Most on the CoastWhen a driveway or community gate stops working near Wilmington, it's usually one of six things. Here's what fails, why the coast makes it worse, and what repairs typically cost.
October 7, 2025Decks & OutdoorHow Long Does a Deck Build Take? A Wilmington GC's TimelineA week-by-week look at a real deck project timeline in the Wilmington area, from estimate to final inspection, including what causes delays.
September 16, 2025Decks & OutdoorScreened Porch vs. Sunroom: Which Fits a Coastal NC Home?The real differences in cost, comfort, permitting, and year-round use between a screened porch and a sunroom on the North Carolina coast.
August 26, 2025Decks & OutdoorDeck Permits in New Hanover County: What Homeowners NeedWhen you need a deck permit in New Hanover County, how the process works, and why skipping it costs more than the fee.
August 5, 2025Decks & OutdoorComposite vs. Pressure-Treated Decking for Coastal NC HomesA Wilmington contractor's honest comparison of composite and pressure-treated wood decking in salt air, humidity, and full coastal sun.
July 15, 2025Decks & OutdoorHow Much Does a Deck Cost in Wilmington, NC? (2025 Guide)Real numbers from a Wilmington general contractor on what decks actually cost here, what drives the price up or down, and where homeowners waste money.
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