It's a simple idea we started with. Treat your home like it's ours. And we love our homes. So when we add big decks to host families, parties or a casual Sunday evening reading or scroll. Legacy Contracting has been building decks both big and small for generations.
We're based in the heart of NJ — Runnemede. Licensed, insured, military-owned. Which means we are picking up the phone. We show up when we say we will, build what we quoted, and stand behind it after the crew leaves.
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South Jersey winters are hard on wood. South Jersey summers are hard on everything else. Every deck we build is engineered for the climate — properly flashed ledgers, drainage-ready boards, and hardware that won't rust out after three seasons.
We pull permits, handle engineering when required, and manage every phase. One call, one crew, one number from start to finish.
This is the question we get more than any other. Both are real options. Both build a deck you'll love. But if you're asking us to be straight with you — and we always are — composite wins in South Jersey. The humidity, the UV, the freeze-thaw — it all adds up. Composite is built for it. But we're damn good at wood decks too, and for the right project, wood is still the right call.
No staining. No sealing. No splinters under bare feet when you're hosting a cookout. Composite boards are engineered to handle South Jersey weather — humidity, UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles — without warping, fading, or going grey on you. Buy it once, enjoy it for decades.
Here's the thing — we're damn good at wood decks. And for the right project, wood is still the right call. Lower upfront cost, real natural grain, and if you're committed to maintaining it, a well-built pressure-treated or cedar deck will last decades in South Jersey too.
The right choice depends on how you live, how much you want to maintain it, and what it should look like in ten years.
Lower upfront cost. Proven in South Jersey's climate for decades. Requires staining or sealing every 2-3 years to stay looking good. Great for pool surrounds and large builds where budget matters.
Natural rot resistance. Better dimensional stability than PT. Beautiful grain that weathers to silver-grey if left natural. Premium look, premium price — worth it for elevated or visible decks.
The no-maintenance solution. Composite boards won't warp, splinter, or need sealing. Higher upfront cost, lower lifetime cost. Warranty protection. The right call for anyone who wants to use their deck, not maintain it.
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The annual routine that keeps Trex, TimberTech, and AZEK looking new — without a pressure washer, harsh chemicals, or a lost weekend.
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When to stain, when to seal, and how to catch early rot before a $500 fix becomes a $5,000 rebuild. The South Jersey seasonal guide.
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Both are premium. Both are low-maintenance. But they're not built the same way — and the right answer depends on where you live and how you actually use your deck.
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We build decks throughout Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, and Atlantic counties. If you're in South Jersey, we're probably already working in your neighborhood.
Military-owned and operated. We show up when we say we will.
We build throughout Camden, Gloucester, Burlington, and Atlantic counties — including Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Moorestown, Mount Laurel, Marlton, Voorhees, Medford, Washington Township, Sewell, Mullica Hill, Haddon Heights, Runnemede, and Woolwich Township.
For most South Jersey homeowners, yes. The humidity, UV exposure, and freeze-thaw cycles here are hard on untreated wood. Composite pays for itself over time through zero maintenance costs and longer product life. That said — if budget is a major factor or you're building a large pool surround, wood is still a solid choice. We build both and we'll give you the honest answer for your situation.
Yes. Permit requirements vary by municipality across South Jersey — we handle the process and coordinate with local townships so you don't have to navigate each town's requirements on your own.
A pressure-treated wood deck starts around $15,000-$20,000 for most standard sizes. Composite decks run higher depending on brand and complexity. Multi-level builds, pergolas, and custom features add to that. We give you a real number upfront — no vague ranges designed to get you in the door.
Trex, TimberTech, and AZEK — the three most trusted composite systems on the market. We'll walk you through the differences in warranty, heat resistance, and price so you can make the right call for your project.
Yes. Legacy Contracting is fully licensed and insured in New Jersey. We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage on every project.
Same crew, same standards, same accountability on every job. We spend your money like it's our own — because we know what it took to earn it.
Get a Free EstimateWell done guys. Thanks for the friendly service and saving not only my deck but my house. Would absolutely recommend Legacy to anyone looking for quality work done right.
Fabulous job. Very detail oriented and efficient. The crew was professional from start to finish and the final product exceeded expectations. I would not hesitate to recommend them.
Great work and the final product was beautiful. They communicated clearly throughout — we always knew what was happening and when to expect the crew.
Great service, super friendly. They treated my home like it was their own — that's exactly what you want from a contractor. I'll definitely use them for other jobs in the future.
Great group of people. Never had a bad experience. Hired them twice — both times the crew showed up on time, worked clean, and left the property in better shape than they found it.
Experience was refreshingly informal — the team kept things casual and clear. No sales pressure, no runaround. They quoted it, built it, and it looks exactly like we discussed.
