Terraces & Decks
You get everything from the same people from start to finish, without middlemen. You don't need to explain things again or look for someone to call. With more than ten years of experience, the foundations and structures are done right the first time, and the price is fixed before the work starts.
We build terraces mostly in Vihti and Lohja, and also in Kirkkonummi and Nurmijärvi.
- ✓ More than 10 years of experience
- ✓ Free assessment visit
“Veeti's company revitalized my old 30 m² wooden terrace in Haukilahti. The old terrace was sanded down and then re-oiled. The work started early in the morning and ended late at night. I am very pleased with the result.”
After 01 / Photos of our projects
Photos of our projects
Building a hot tub terrace
A new deck and stairs for a hot tub right on the shore.
Building a terrace on a slope
A new terrace platform and step next to a shore sauna, extending the walkway.
02 / What's included and what isn't
What's included and what isn't
+ we handle ourselves − we refer onward
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Custom-built for detached houses and townhouses, from the foundations to the final touches.
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03 / Price
How much does a terrace cost?
Choose the size, material and terrain to see an indicative price before and after the household deduction.
Prices are per m² installed and include materials, labor and VAT 25.5%. Terrain and extras affect the final price.
What affects the price
What determines the price
These factors affect the price the most.
The price per m² of each material is shown on the options: pressure-treated pine is the cheapest and composite the most expensive.
Frost-susceptible soil needs deeper foundations, and bedrock needs special fixings.
A steep slope or the waterline can double the budget.
Railings, stairs, a roof, lighting and removing the old terrace.
This estimate isn't a quote. A fixed price is agreed before the work starts.
04 / Material comparison
Material comparison
| Material | Lifespan | Maintenance | Appearance |
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| Pressure-treated pine | 15–25 years | Oiling every 1–2 years | Brown or greenish, turns gray |
| Thermally modified wood | 25–30 years | Oiling, moves a little | Brown, turns gray evenly |
| Larch | 20–30 years | Oiling | Reddish brown, turns gray |
| Composite | 25–30+ years | Washing only | Even, lasting color |
Pressure-treated pine
- Lifespan
- 15–25 years
- Maintenance
- Oiling every 1–2 years
- Appearance
- Brown or greenish, turns gray
Thermally modified wood
- Lifespan
- 25–30 years
- Maintenance
- Oiling, moves a little
- Appearance
- Brown, turns gray evenly
Larch
- Lifespan
- 20–30 years
- Maintenance
- Oiling
- Appearance
- Reddish brown, turns gray
Composite
- Lifespan
- 25–30+ years
- Maintenance
- Washing only
- Appearance
- Even, lasting color
Budget first: pressure-treated pine · No maintenance: composite · Quality and looks: thermally modified wood · Shore and damp spots: thermally modified wood or composite.
05 / How it works
From call to finished terrace in four steps
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Contact
Call or fill in the form. We reply within 24 hours on weekdays.
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Free site visit
We come to the site, take measurements and assess the terrain. You get a fixed price in writing within 1–3 days.
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Building
The same person is on site from start to finish. The schedule is agreed in advance, and we keep you updated. If something unexpected shows up during demolition, any changes are always agreed before they're made.
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Handover
We go through the work together, clean up after ourselves and give you care instructions.
06 / Permits and regulations
Permits and regulations
A low terrace built on the ground usually doesn't need a permit. A covered, high or glazed terrace can need a permit or a notification. A railing is always needed when the floor is more than 50 cm above the ground. Building on the shore and large docks can need a permit under the Water Act (vesilaki).
Practices vary by municipality, so check your own situation with your municipality's building control. The property owner always applies for the permit, but we help you find out what your project needs.
How long does it take to build a terrace? + −
A typical 20–30 m² terrace at a home is done in about 3–7 working days. A terrace or dock on a slope or at the waterline typically takes 1–3 weeks, depending on how difficult the site is.
Does a terrace need a building permit? + −
In most cases, a low terrace built on the ground doesn't need a permit, but a covered, high or glazed terrace can. You'll find more details above under "Permits and regulations".
What is the best material for a terrace? + −
It depends on your budget, the location and how much maintenance you want to do. See the comparison above under "Material comparison".
Can I get the household deduction? + −
Yes, for the labor portion (40%). The labor portion is shown separately on the invoice.
Do I need to be there during the work? + −
No. We agree on access in advance and send you photos of the progress when needed.
Do you take the demolition waste away? + −
Yes, when this is agreed in advance. Pressure-treated wood is hazardous waste, and it goes to a proper collection point.
08 / Contact
Contact
Phone
+358 44 724 5824Service area
We serve Espoo, Kauniainen, Kirkkonummi, Vihti, Lohja, Nurmijärvi, Sipoo and Inkoo. We also travel further to cottage and shore sites, and travel costs are always agreed in advance.
09 / Other services
Other services
Canopies & Pergolas
Shelter from rain and sun, shade and a defined space in the yard.
- — Terrace roofs and adding a roof to an existing terrace
- — Roofing as needed: wood, polycarbonate or sheet metal
- — Freestanding and wall-mounted pergolas
- — Designed for the snow load
Docks
Fixed docks and shore platforms for the cottage and your home shore.
- — Fixed docks and terrace platforms at the waterline
- — Designed for the lake bottom, currents and ice
- — Stairs and walkways from the slope down to the shore
- — Removing and replacing an old dock