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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 Palm Bay homeowners across the full city - from older neighborhoods built in the 1970s and 1980s to the newer subdivisions in the southwest, with city permits handled and materials chosen for Brevard County's climate, serving the Space Coast since 2015.
Palm Bay covers nearly 70 square miles, and the housing stock ranges from small 1970s ranch homes to large newer builds in the southwest subdivisions - there is no single deck layout that fits every property. Our custom deck design and build service starts with a site visit so we can design around your actual yard dimensions, existing tree positions, drainage patterns, and how you use the space.
Palm Bay's combination of intense UV, daily summer rain, and high humidity puts wood decks through a punishing maintenance cycle. Composite decking eliminates the annual cleaning and sealing routine that most Palm Bay homeowners fall behind on - and composite holds its color and surface texture through the weather cycles that peel and check untreated wood surfaces within a few seasons.
Pressure-treated lumber remains a practical and cost-effective choice for Palm Bay homeowners who want a durable wood deck and commit to routine sealing. We use corrosion-resistant hardware throughout - standard steel screws and joist hangers rust noticeably within one to two seasons in Brevard County's humidity and are a leading cause of early deck failure in this area.
A large share of Palm Bay homes were built during the 1980s and 1990s boom years, and many of those original pool decks are now showing surface cracks, spalling concrete, and failing caulk joints. We build new pool decks and resurface worn ones using materials that handle Brevard County's heat, chlorine exposure, and daily afternoon rain without significant seasonal cracking.
Mosquitoes are active for most of the year in Palm Bay, especially near the wetlands and drainage areas common in the older neighborhoods. A screened enclosure over a concrete slab or deck turns outdoor space that is otherwise unusable in the evenings into a room you actually spend time in - a practical upgrade for the typical Palm Bay single-family home with a covered patio.
Palm Bay's oldest neighborhoods have housing stock that is now 40 to 50 years old, and decks built during the original construction of those homes are well past their intended lifespan. Soft boards, wobbly posts, rust-stained hardware, and surface splintering are all common in homes built between the 1970s and early 1990s. We assess whether targeted repair or full replacement is the right answer before any work begins.
Palm Bay was largely platted and built during a long construction run that started in the 1970s and ran through the early 2000s as part of the Port Malabar planned community. According to local and historical records, tens of thousands of lots were sold during that era, and a large share of those homes are now 30 to 50 years old. That means roofing, decking, fencing, and other outdoor structures installed at the time of original construction are at or past the end of their useful life. At the same time, Palm Bay's concrete block homes with stucco exteriors develop cracks over time - especially around windows, doors, and any penetrations - that let moisture in and accelerate interior and exterior damage if they go unaddressed.
The climate on Florida's Space Coast puts a specific type of stress on outdoor structures. Afternoon thunderstorms arrive almost daily from June through September, and the combination of soaking rain followed by intense sun the next morning causes wood to expand and contract repeatedly - splitting grain, lifting fasteners, and cupping boards faster than in moderate climates. Sandy soil in Palm Bay's low-lying areas drains unevenly, and standing water after heavy rain undermines concrete slabs and shifts deck post footings over time. A contractor who accounts for these local conditions in their framing, material selection, and drainage planning will produce work that lasts noticeably longer than one who does not.
Our crew works throughout Palm Bay regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect deck and fence work here. Palm Bay is an incorporated city, so all permits go through the City of Palm Bay Building Division rather than Brevard County. We handle the permit process as part of every project and are familiar with the city's application requirements, so submissions go in complete and review timelines stay predictable.
Palm Bay covers nearly 70 square miles - one of the largest land areas of any city in Florida - and the property character changes significantly between different parts of the city. The older central and eastern neighborhoods near Turkey Creek Sanctuary have mature trees with established root systems that affect drainage and foundation stability around concrete slabs. The newer subdivisions going up in the southwest part of the city are on less-settled ground with different soil conditions. We see both regularly and adjust our site prep and framing approach accordingly.
We also serve homeowners in Melbourne to the north and Micco to the south. If you are in Palm Bay or a nearby community, call us - we cover the full southern Brevard area.
Reach us by phone or through the contact form and describe your project. We reply within one business day - usually the same day for calls.
We visit your Palm Bay property, measure the space, assess soil and drainage conditions, and give you a written estimate with no obligation. This is where cost questions get answered with real numbers - not per-square-foot guesses.
We file the permit application with the City of Palm Bay Building Division and coordinate the inspection schedule. Plan for one to three weeks of city review time - we track the status and notify you when the permit is issued and a start date is confirmed.
Construction typically takes three to seven working days. We coordinate the final inspection, walk the completed project with you, and leave the site clean. You do not need to be present during the build, though you are welcome to check in at any point.
We serve all of Palm Bay, FL - from the older neighborhoods to the newest subdivisions. Free estimate, no obligation, reply within one business day.
(772) 918-9088Palm Bay is one of the largest cities in Florida by land area, covering roughly 68 square miles in southern Brevard County on Florida's Space Coast. The city grew rapidly starting in the 1970s and 1980s as part of a large planned residential development called Port Malabar, which sold lots to buyers across the country. That growth produced a vast suburban landscape of single-family homes on quarter-acre and larger lots - with neighborhoods ranging from the dense older grid near the city center to the wide-open streets of newer subdivisions in the southwest. The city sits south of Melbourne and borders the Indian River Lagoon to the east, giving residents proximity to the water without the barrier island prices of Indian River Shores or Orchid.
The community is home to Turkey Creek Sanctuary, a nature preserve with walking trails along Turkey Creek that is a well-known local landmark. Palm Bay Regional Park serves the southwest part of the city. As part of Brevard County's Space Coast, Palm Bay residents have a front-row seat to rocket launches from nearby Kennedy Space Center - one of the distinctive pleasures of living in this part of Florida. Neighboring communities include Melbourne to the north and Grant-Valkaria to the south, both of which we also serve.
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