South Jersey Loves Big Decks.

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.

Call or message now, or explore our deck pics first. Either way, we're here.

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.

• Composite decking: Trex, TimberTech, AZEK
• Pressure-treated and cedar wood decks
• Multi-level decks and pool surrounds
• Pergolas, shade structures, and outdoor rooms
• Cable railing, glass panels, and privacy walls
• Deck lighting and built-in seating
• Custom stair systems and landings

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.

Composite Decking

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.

• Zero annual maintenance. Hose it off, you're done
• Fade and stain warranty from Trex, TimberTech, AZEK
• More color and grain options, cleaner finish
• Better resale value. Buyers notice
• Splinter-free and slip-resistant
• Made from recycled materials, the greener choice

Wood Decking

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.

• Lower upfront cost, meaningful for large builds or tight budgets
• Natural warmth and grain that composite can't fully replicate
• Cedar is naturally rot-resistant and holds stain beautifully
• Easier to repair individual boards if something happens
• Right call for pool surrounds and oversized structures
• Requires sealing every 2-3 years. That's the honest trade-off

The right choice depends on how you live, how much you want to maintain it, and what it should look like in ten years.

Pressure-Treated Wood

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.

Cedar

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.

Trex / TimberTech

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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This is where we show the work: real South Jersey projects, real before-and-afters, real backyards. See the gallery above, or follow @ilikebigdecks_nj for more, straight from the crew.

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.

• Cherry Hill, Haddonfield, Moorestown
• Mount Laurel, Marlton, Voorhees
• Medford, Washington Township, Sewell
• Mullica Hill, Haddon Heights, Runnemede
• Woolwich Township and surrounding communities