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Serving Sebastian, FL and surrounding areas. (772) 918-9088
Sebastian Deck & Fence builds custom decks, composite and wood decks, pool decks, and fencing for Melbourne homeowners - from the older ranch homes in Eau Gallie to the newer subdivisions near Viera - with all city permits handled and materials chosen for Florida Space Coast salt air and humidity, serving this area since 2015.
Melbourne homes range from compact 1960s ranch houses in Eau Gallie to large two-story builds in the Viera developments - and there is no single deck layout that fits all of them. Our custom deck design and build service starts with a site visit so we plan around your actual yard, drainage, tree positions, and how you live in the space - not a template.
Melbourne properties near the Indian River Lagoon or the coast take more punishment from salt air than inland homes, and composite decking handles that environment far better than bare wood. Composite does not absorb moisture, it holds its color under intense UV, and it does not require the annual sealing routine that wood decks need to survive Melbourne summers in acceptable condition.
In-ground pools and screened lanais are a core feature of Melbourne's housing stock, especially in homes built during the 1980s boom years, and many of those original concrete pool decks are now showing cracks, spalling, and surface staining from decades of chlorine exposure and UV. We build new pool decks and resurface worn surfaces using materials matched to Melbourne's climate and the chemical demands of Florida pool use.
Melbourne's proximity to the Indian River Lagoon means mosquitoes are active for most of the year, and an open patio becomes nearly unusable on many summer evenings. A screened enclosure turns that dead outdoor space into a room you actually use - and it is a renovation that Melbourne homeowners consistently rate as one of the highest-value upgrades for daily livability.
Melbourne has a significant share of homes built in the 1960s through the 1980s, and decks from that era are commonly showing soft boards, failing posts, rust-stained hardware, and surface splintering. We assess each structure honestly - sometimes targeted board and hardware replacement is the right call, and sometimes a full rebuild is the better investment.
Melbourne's older neighborhoods have established lots with mature trees and natural privacy breaks, but many homeowners in newer subdivisions further west are starting from scratch on fencing. Wood privacy fences are a practical option for managing noise and neighbors, and we use pressure-treated framing with corrosion-resistant hardware throughout to hold up against Brevard County's humidity and seasonal storms.
Melbourne sits along the Indian River Lagoon on Florida's Space Coast, and proximity to the water shapes what outdoor structures have to contend with year-round. Salt air corrodes standard steel fasteners, post anchors, and joist hangers noticeably faster than in inland areas - often within one to two seasons. Homes within a mile or two of the lagoon, the Banana River, or Melbourne Beach feel this effect even if they are not directly on the water. A deck built with standard steel hardware in this environment will show rust streaks and loosening joints long before the structural members give out.
The city also receives about 50 inches of rain annually, the majority of it during the June-through-September thunderstorm season. Daily afternoon downpours followed by intense morning sun put wood through a harsh moisture-cycling routine that cracks boards, lifts fasteners, and warps decking surfaces faster than in drier climates. Sandy soil in low-lying areas - particularly near older neighborhoods close to the river - can shift and settle under concrete slabs and post footings after repeated saturation and drying. A contractor who understands these conditions and accounts for them in framing, hardware selection, and drainage planning will produce outdoor structures that hold up significantly longer than one working from a standard template.
Our crew works throughout Melbourne regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect deck and fence work here. Melbourne is an incorporated city, so all permits go through the City of Melbourne Building Department rather than Brevard County. We handle permit submissions as part of every project and are familiar with the city's application requirements and plan review process, so submissions go in complete from the start.
The housing stock in Melbourne varies considerably by neighborhood. The Eau Gallie Arts District has older homes - some dating back to the mid-20th century - with mature trees, established drainage patterns, and original concrete block construction that requires specific anchoring approaches. The newer developments near Viera on the western edge have different site conditions: less settled ground, HOA covenants with specific material and color requirements, and newer slab foundations. We see both regularly. Homes along the causeway side and near the Indian River Lagoon face the highest salt-air exposure and get stainless or hot-dip galvanized hardware as standard on our builds.
We also serve homeowners in Rockledge to the north and Palm Bay to the south, so we know the differences in permit offices and site conditions across the broader Brevard County area.
We reply within one business day. Let us know the type of project - deck, fence, pool deck, or screened enclosure - and the general area of Melbourne. We will schedule a site visit from there.
We come to your property to see the actual site conditions - soil, drainage, existing structures, and proximity to the lagoon. You get a written estimate with material options and pricing before any decision. No cost to you for this visit.
We submit the permit application to the City of Melbourne and handle the review process. Once the permit is approved - typically one to three weeks - construction begins. Most residential decks take three to seven working days to complete.
The city conducts a final inspection before we close out the permit. We walk through the finished project with you to make sure everything meets your expectations before we leave.
We serve all Melbourne neighborhoods - from Eau Gallie to Viera. Response within one business day.
(772) 918-9088Melbourne is a city of roughly 84,000 people on Florida's Space Coast in Brevard County, sitting along the Indian River Lagoon with Melbourne Beach just across the causeway to the east. The city encompasses several distinct areas: the Eau Gallie Arts District to the north, a historic neighborhood that was once its own incorporated city before merging with Melbourne in 1969 and that retains older homes, galleries, and tree-lined streets; a busy commercial and medical corridor along US-192; and the Viera planned community stretching out to the west, where newer subdivisions and larger homes have been added since the 1990s. The mix of housing ages and styles across these areas means there is no single "typical" Melbourne home - the older CBS ranch houses in Eau Gallie and the newer stucco builds in Viera require very different approaches on the same type of project.
Melbourne draws a large share of its population from the aerospace and defense sector - L3Harris Technologies is headquartered here, and Kennedy Space Center is just north of the city limits - which means the community skews toward long-term homeowners who invest in their properties. A significant retiree population also calls Melbourne home, attracted by the warm climate and access to beaches. Together, these residents make up a homeowner base that takes maintenance seriously and tends to hold onto their homes for many years. We serve Melbourne homeowners directly and also reach homeowners further north in Rockledge, which shares many of the same housing characteristics and climate conditions.
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