Top-Rated Deck Builder in Margate, FL - Covered Patios and Decks Built for South Florida Homes

Margate was incorporated in 1955 and grew rapidly through the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s as western Broward County filled in. The result is a city where most homes are between 40 and 60 years old, built using the concrete block construction standard for South Florida at the time. At that age, original outdoor structures - wood decks, screen enclosures, patio covers - are well past the end of their expected lifespan. The flat terrain across western Broward County means lots do not drain naturally, and standing water after summer storms is a regular occurrence in low spots around patios and pool decks. That moisture loading accelerates deterioration of any outdoor surface that is not properly sealed or replaced with moisture-resistant materials.

Margate also falls within Broward County's hurricane zone, and any permitted outdoor structure must meet Florida Building Code wind-load requirements. Those requirements set minimum anchoring standards for covered structures, screen enclosures, and freestanding pergolas - not just for hurricane protection but for the year-round wind and rain that South Florida delivers. The City of Margate building division reviews and inspects all permitted work, and we close every project with a passed final inspection so your documentation is in order.

Margate is a city of about 60,000 people in western Broward County, sitting between Coconut Creek to the north and Tamarac to the south. The city covers roughly nine square miles and is almost entirely built out, with very little undeveloped land remaining. Most of the housing is single-family homes on modest lots - the flat-roofed Florida ranch style that was built throughout this part of South Florida in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s. There are also condos, townhomes, and smaller multi-family buildings scattered through the city, many in age-restricted or HOA-governed communities. For more on the city, see the Margate, Florida Wikipedia article.

The Oriole neighborhood is one of Margate's best-known residential communities, and Calypso Cove Waterpark at the Margate Sports Complex is a long-standing gathering spot for families in the city. The canals running through many Margate neighborhoods are a practical feature of the western Broward grid, helping manage stormwater from the area's heavy summer rainfall, though low-lying yards along those canals can still see standing water after major storms. We serve homeowners throughout Margate and in neighboring Pompano Beach to the east, where many of the same housing conditions apply.