Deck builders in Lolo
Decks for homes at the north end of the Bitterroot Valley, where the foothills come right down to town.
Lolo is an unincorporated community of 4,399 residents (2020 census), about 10 miles southwest of Missoula where US 93 meets US 12. It sits at roughly 3,576 feet where Lolo Creek flows into the Bitterroot River, with the Bitterroot Mountains rising to the west. Travelers' Rest State Park, where Lewis and Clark camped in 1805 and 1806, is right in town.
What Lolo homeowners often ask for
- Decks facing west toward Lolo Peak and the Bitterroot Mountains
- Rebuilds on homes from Lolo's earlier subdivisions
- Hillside decks and stairs on lots that climb into the foothills
- Noncombustible zones near the house on lots close to timber
Wildfire is close
The 2017 Lolo Peak Fire burned thousands of acres southwest of town, forced evacuations and closed US 12. Firewise guidance for decks starts with keeping the space beneath a deck free of anything that burns and clearing needles from board gaps and the corner where the deck meets the house. Ask your builder about using noncombustible materials within a few feet of the wall.
Who issues the permit?
Lolo is outside Missoula city limits, so permits are handled by the Missoula County Building Division. Lots near Lolo Creek or the Bitterroot may also need a county floodplain review.
Commuting and scheduling
Many Lolo residents commute up US 93 to Missoula. If you want the work done while you're away during the day, tell the builder how they'll get access and where materials can be stored.
Common questions
Do you cover Lolo and the Lolo Creek area?
Yes. Call with your address and we'll connect you with a builder who works there.
Can a deck be built to resist wildfire embers?
It can be made less vulnerable. Keep the area under it clear, keep needles out of the gaps, and use noncombustible materials closest to the house.
Services in Lolo
- New wood decksDecks designed for your lot and built on footings below frost depth, from a back-door landing to a multi-level deck.
- Composite and PVC deckingLow-upkeep boards that skip the stain-every-few-years cycle, on new frames or sound existing ones.
- Deck repair and rebuildsSoft boards, sagging joists, a rotted ledger or lifted footings, fixed properly or rebuilt from the ground up.
- Railings and stairsWood, aluminum, cable or composite guards and stair runs, new or replacing loose and worn ones.
- Covered decks and pergolasRoofs and pergolas over new or existing decks for shade in summer and some cover in winter.
Nearby areas
Thinking about a new deck, or worried about the one you have?
Call the number above and a Missoula-area deck builder will talk through what you need.