Deck builders in Grand Chute
For the town wrapped around Appleton's west and north sides, from the mall corridor to quiet subdivisions.
The Town of Grand Chute had 23,831 residents at the 2020 census. It wraps around Appleton's west side, with I-41 running along its west and north sides and five interchanges in town. The Fox River Mall area is described as the most concentrated retail center in Wisconsin, but most of Grand Chute is residential, from older ranch homes to newer subdivisions.
Typical Grand Chute deck work
- Replacing decks on homes built from the 1960s onward
- Screened porches and covered decks
- Composite decks on newer homes
- Stairs and rails on raised decks off walkout lower levels
A town, not a city
Grand Chute dates to 1849, and in 1985 the state denied its request to incorporate as a village, so it remains a town with its own community development department. Many residents have Appleton mailing addresses, but permits come from Grand Chute. The town's permit table lists building a new deck, patio or screened porch as work that needs a permit.
Near the airport
Appleton International Airport sits at the west end of College Avenue, just beyond the town. Lots in Grand Chute range from older parcels near Appleton's edge to newer subdivisions near I-41, so ask the builder to check plats and easements before you design.
Common questions
Do I get my deck permit from Appleton or Grand Chute?
If your property is in the Town of Grand Chute, the town issues it, even with an Appleton mailing address.
Does a screened porch need a permit in Grand Chute?
Yes. The town's permit table lists a new deck, patio or screened porch as permit work.
Deck services in Grand Chute
- New decksDecks from a small back-door landing to a two-level deck, on footings dug past Wisconsin's 48-inch minimum.
- Composite deckingCapped composite and PVC boards that shrug off snowmelt and don't need a stain day every other spring.
- Deck repair and rebuildingRotted joists, a ledger pulling off, frost-heaved posts or soft boards, repaired or rebuilt on a sound frame.
- Deck stairs and railingsStairs with even risers and guards that pass the inspector's sphere test, in wood, aluminum, composite or cable.
- Covered and screened decksRoofs and screen rooms over decks for rainy evenings and buggy June nights by the Fox River.
Nearby areas
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