Naybur builds cedar, composite, and pressure-treated decks across Burnaby — Brentwood, Metrotown, Lougheed, Burnaby Mountain, North Burnaby, and Cariboo. Fixed-price quotes after a free site visit. Most Burnaby decks: $15,000 to $60,000 depending on size, material, and elevation. Two to four weeks from breaking ground to handover.
Burnaby is mixed terrain
Burnaby's housing stock runs from 1960s split-levels in North Burnaby to 1990s townhouses in Brentwood to brand-new builds on Burnaby Mountain. Each one needs a different deck approach. A flat lot in Cariboo lets us pour conventional sonotube footings. A sloped lot near Burnaby Mountain often needs engineered helical piles or step footings because the soil shifts more than it does down the hill. We assess the lot before we quote so the footing design is in the price, not a surprise after demo.
For townhouse owners in Brentwood and Metrotown — yes, we work within strata bylaws and HOA paint/material restrictions. We've built compliant decks for strata properties without triggering bylaw complaints.
What it costs in Burnaby
Quotes are fixed-price after the site visit. We do not change the price after signing unless you change the scope.
Burnaby permits
The City of Burnaby requires a building permit for any deck over 24 inches off the ground or any deck attached to the house — which covers most builds. Burnaby's process is faster than Vancouver's but still adds 2–4 weeks to the start date. We submit the permit application the same week we sign the contract and we manage the inspector visits — pre-framing, post-framing, final.
For strata properties (most Brentwood/Metrotown townhouses) we also produce the strata council letter and verify the build meets the building bylaws before submitting.
Material choices
Western red cedar is still the most-requested material in Burnaby. It looks beautiful, smells great, and ages to a natural silver-grey if left unsealed. With annual sealing it stays warm-brown for 20+ years. Downsides: it requires maintenance, and the price has roughly doubled since 2020.
Composite (Trex Transcend, TimberTech AZEK, Fiberon) costs 40–60% more upfront but is essentially maintenance-free. Spray it down twice a year and it lasts 25–30 years. Color stays true. Slightly hotter underfoot in direct sun. For townhouse decks where surface area is small and the owner doesn't want annual stain projects, composite usually wins on lifetime cost.
Pressure-treated lumber is the budget option — fine for joists, decent for decking if you're willing to seal every year and accept a 10–15 year lifespan. We rarely recommend pressure-treated as the surface material for a primary entertaining deck, but it's a smart pick for a utility deck or rooftop terrace under heavy planter weight.
Recent Burnaby work
More on the full project gallery.
What Burnaby customers say
"We had our deck and a few rooms in our house renovated simultaneously. It was a big undertaking, but the team handled it well. The deck is perfect for summer gatherings, and the interior updates have made our home feel fresh. A few hiccups along the way, but overall, a great experience!"
— Carlos Brevé, Burnaby
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Common questions
$15,000 to $60,000. A 12x16 cedar deck off a Brentwood split-level: around $22K. A 20x24 composite deck with covered roof and lighting on Burnaby Mountain: $45K+. Engineered hillside builds with helical piles can push past $50K.
Almost always. The City of Burnaby requires a permit for any deck over 24 inches off the ground or any deck attached to the house. Naybur handles the application, the inspections, and the close-out.
Cedar if you like the natural look and don't mind annual sealing — 20+ years lifespan, beautiful aging. Composite if you want maintenance-free — 25–30 years, slightly higher upfront cost, color stays true. For townhouse decks, composite usually wins on lifetime cost.
Yes. Most Brentwood and Metrotown townhouse decks we've done are strata — we draft the council letter, verify against bylaws, and stick to approved materials and paint colors.
Two to four weeks. Footings cure 24–48 hours before framing starts. Composite installs faster than cedar. Wet weather can push the start date — we don't pour concrete in heavy rain.
Walk us around the yard, tell us what you want, get a fixed-price quote a few days later. No deposit to book the visit.
