Premium Deck Builders in Marietta, GA

Cable railing for decks uses horizontal or vertical runs of stainless steel cables tensioned between metal or wood posts instead of traditional wood pickets or aluminum balusters. The result is a clean, modern look that preserves your backyard views — you can see straight through the railing to your yard, treeline, or pool. Cable railing is also extremely durable and low-maintenance compared to wood pickets, which rot, warp, and need repainting in Georgia's humidity. We install 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel cable systems on our Marietta deck projects, which resist corrosion for decades.

Cable railing for decks in Marietta typically runs $60 to $120 per linear foot installed, depending on the post material and cable grade. We use 316 Marine Grade Stainless Steel cables as standard — the same alloy used in coastal construction — because it holds up significantly better in Georgia's humid climate than cheaper 304-grade alternatives. Post options range from powder-coated aluminum on the lower end to custom hardwood or brushed stainless steel posts on the higher end. For a typical 200-square-foot deck, expect the railing portion to run $3,000 to $7,000 depending on configuration and corner count.

Most custom deck builds in Marietta take 2 to 4 weeks from footer pour to final walkthrough, depending on scope and complexity. A straightforward single-level composite deck with cable railing is closer to 2 weeks. Multi-level platforms, built-in seating, integrated lighting, or structural complexity like hillside builds push closer to 4 weeks. Cobb County permit turnaround adds 1 to 2 weeks on the front end, and weather — especially during Georgia's spring rain season — can shift the timeline by a few days. We build buffer into every project schedule so you're not caught off guard.

Yes. Cobb County requires a building permit for any new deck construction, and most structural modifications to existing decks also require permits. Decks over 200 square feet, decks attached to the house, and any elevated deck over 30 inches off the ground all trigger permit requirements. Need Construction handles the entire permit process — we prepare code-compliant structural drawings, submit the application to Cobb County, and schedule all required inspections. If your neighborhood has an HOA, we manage that architectural review submission too.

For Marietta's hot, humid summers, composite decking outperforms pressure-treated wood on every maintenance metric. Composite won't rot, warp, splinter, or grow mold the way wood does when exposed to Georgia's moisture levels year after year. You never need to stain, seal, or sand it — just wash it down once or twice a year. The tradeoff is upfront cost: composite runs 30-40% more than pressure-treated lumber at installation. But most Marietta homeowners we work with choose composite because over a 10-year span, you actually spend less when you factor in the staining, sealing, and board replacement that wood demands.

Cable railing systems are about as low-maintenance as it gets. Clean the cables and posts with mild soap and water a couple times a year to remove pollen and dirt — a soft cloth or sponge is all you need. Once a year, check the cable tension by pressing on each run; if a cable deflects more than a few inches, tighten the turnbuckle fitting at the end. Our team walks you through this at the final walkthrough, and we offer annual inspection visits for Marietta clients who want a professional check. Stainless steel cables don't rust, so there's no painting, staining, or coating required.

Yes, and we do this regularly for Marietta homeowners who want to upgrade from a concrete slab to a composite deck surface. The process starts with a structural load assessment of your existing patio to determine whether it can serve as a foundation or if we need to install independent footings alongside it. In most cases, we build an elevated deck frame over the existing patio using pressure-treated joists and engineered footings, then install composite decking on top. This approach lets you keep the existing concrete as ground-level storage or a secondary patio area underneath the new deck.

Need Construction serves all of Marietta and the surrounding Cobb County area, including East Cobb, West Marietta, Kennesaw, Smyrna, and Vinings. We're a local crew — not a franchise — with over 8 years of experience building decks and porches across the metro Atlanta area. You can view our completed Marietta deck projects in our portfolio and read reviews from homeowners in your area. Our office is minutes from Marietta Square, and we offer free on-site consultations throughout Cobb County.