RN Construction is the only deck builder in Trex’s Central Region to win the Stellar Service Award three years in a row. A family run, TrexPro Platinum Installer with over 35 years of experience, licensed and insured in Michigan, building custom Trex decks for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County homeowners with free on-site estimates.
Ann Arbor homeowners put real demands on a deck. Summers fill it with cookouts and football Saturdays, then winter buries it under snow for months at a time. RN Construction builds custom Trex composite decks designed for exactly that cycle, from compact city lots near Kerrytown to wooded backyards in Ann Arbor Hills. As a TrexPro Platinum Installer and three-time Trex Stellar Service Award winner, the team handles design, permits, and construction, then backs the work with materials engineered for Michigan weather. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate at your home.
RN Construction is a family run deck building company with over 35 years of experience, serving Ann Arbor and the wider Washtenaw County area. Owner Rick leads every project personally, from the first on-site visit to the final walkthrough, and the same crews you read about in the reviews below, led by foreman Jake, do the building. The company holds TrexPro Platinum status, the highest level Trex awards to an independent installer, and is licensed and insured in the State of Michigan.
The goal is simple: build the best deck in the region and charge a fair price for it. RN Construction spends a fraction of what competitors spend on marketing and passes those savings directly into your project price, which is how the company delivers award-winning work without award-winning invoices. You work with the same small team from design through installation, and the quote you sign is the price you pay.
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Trex presents the Stellar Service Award once a year to a single TrexPro Platinum contractor in each of its five US sales regions, based on verified customer satisfaction scores. RN Construction has won it for the Central Region three years in a row, and no other company in the region has ever done that.
For you, it means the installer building your deck is the one Trex itself rates highest on customer service in the entire central United States.
RN Construction, Inc was professional, kind, timely, extremely knowledgeable with creative ideas, good natured and polite. We love our finished outdoor space and highly recommend RN Construction
Laura Reber
Laura Reber
Ann Arbor has no shortage of deck contractors. Here is what separates this one, in checkable facts rather than slogans:
Expertise and Experience: With 35+ years of experience designing and building custom decks, the crew has worked on every housing style Ann Arbor offers, from century-old homes on the Old West Side to new construction near North Campus, across every material, railing system, and layout you can name.
Trex Pro Platinum Installer: As a certified TREXPRO® PLATINUM installer, we work exclusively with Trex, the leading brand in decking materials. Trex offers a wide range of low-maintenance, durable, and eco-friendly decking options that can withstand the elements, ensuring your deck looks great for years to come.
Custom Design and Personalized Service: Each home and backyard is unique. The team works closely with you to design a custom deck that fits your specific needs, lifestyle, and aesthetic preferences, and you approve a 3D rendering before construction begins.
Quality Craftsmanship: At RN Construction, we are committed to delivering the highest quality craftsmanship. From the initial consultation to the final installation, our team takes care of every detail to ensure that your project is completed to the highest standards.
Affordable Pricing: Competitive pricing without compromising on quality. Quotes are written, itemized, and good for 90 days, with no hidden fees and no pressure. Free estimates on all projects.
Custom deck installation is the entire business, not one item on a menu. The crew designs and builds new decks, replaces failing ones, and handles multi-level layouts, built-in benches, deck lighting, and railing systems from cable to composite. Every deck is engineered for its specific site, sized to the yard, matched to the house, and built to pass City of Ann Arbor inspection the first time.
RN Construction builds with Trex first because Ann Arbor is hard on wood. Snow sits, melts, refreezes, and soaks into boards through dozens of freeze and thaw swings every winter, and that cycle is what cracks, warps, and rots a traditional deck. Trex composite boards do not absorb moisture the way wood does, so they shrug off months of snow cover, resist fading through humid summers, and never need sanding, sealing, or staining. As a TrexPro Platinum Installer, the crew builds to Trex’s own specifications, which qualifies your deck for registration under the Trex manufacturer warranty [confirm exact warranty terms and years with client before publishing].
Wood Decking: For a more natural look, we offer a range of wood options, including pressure-treated lumber, cedar, and redwood.
PVC Decking: Ideal for homeowners seeking an ultra-low-maintenance solution, PVC decking is resistant to stains, scratches, and fading. Compare all three materials in detail on the custom deck options page, or ask the crew for board samples at your estimate.
Material recommendations should come from data, not sales scripts. Before quoting decks in a city, RN Construction looks at what homes there are worth and what the local winter actually does to exposed wood, using Census housing figures and NOAA climate records for Ann Arbor specifically. Two numbers stand out, and together they explain why nearly every Ann Arbor quote the team writes starts with Trex composite.
RN Construction shaped its Ann Arbor service around these two numbers. Homes here are worth nearly double the Michigan median, so a deck is an investment in a high-value property and deserves materials that hold that value instead of depreciating with every winter. And with measurable snow falling 19 days a year and snow cover sitting on decks for more than half the winter, the team recommends Trex composite over wood for most Ann Arbor projects, because it is the material that comes out of a Michigan winter looking the way it went in.
The process runs the same way on every Ann Arbor project, whether the deck is 120 square feet or 1,200:
The first step is to schedule a free consultation with our team. During this meeting, we’ll discuss your vision, needs, and preferences for your outdoor space. We’ll also review your property to ensure that the design works with the layout of your home and landscape.
After we understand your needs, we’ll work closely with you to design a customized outdoor space that reflects your style and fits your budget. From layout to materials, we ensure every detail is tailored to meet your expectations. We’ll provide you with a 3D design and a clear project timeline, so you can visualize your space before we start construction.
Once the design is finalized, our experienced installation team will begin the construction process. We take pride in our efficiency and attention to detail, ensuring that your project is completed on time and to the highest standards. After installation, we’ll walk you through the finished product and make sure you’re completely satisfied with your new outdoor space.
Summer build slots in Washtenaw County go fast. Book a free estimate now or call (810) 625-8658 and get a firm number that holds for 90 days.
New decks in Ann Arbor require a building permit from the city, and RN Construction handles that paperwork as part of every project, including the drawings the city asks for and the final inspection.
Design is where Ann Arbor gets interesting. Homes in the Old West Side historic district and around Burns Park often call for railing profiles and board colors that respect the character of older architecture, while newer construction toward the northeast side near the U-M North Campus area gives more room for multi-level layouts, built-in benches, and deck lighting.
Lots backing onto wooded areas near the Huron River and Nichols Arboretum bring shade and moisture into the picture, which is one more reason the team specifies composite over wood on those sites.
Whatever the neighborhood, the design you approve includes a 3D rendering before a single board is ordered.
RN Construction builds custom Trex and wood decks throughout Ann Arbor, including Burns Park, the Old West Side, Kerrytown, Water Hill, Ann Arbor Hills, Eberwhite, and the neighborhoods around Gallup Park and the U-M North Campus.
City lots, historic homes, and wooded riverside properties each get a design built for the site, not a copy of the last project.
The team also serves the surrounding Washtenaw County communities, with dedicated crews covering Saline, Chelsea, and South Lyon, along with Dexter and Ypsilanti.
Choosing a deck contractor comes down to proof, and RN Construction puts its proof in writing: three straight Stellar Service Awards, TrexPro Platinum status, and 35 years of family craftsmanship you can read about in the company story.
See how the team approaches custom Trex deck design and materials, or get a written quote with no hidden fees from the Michigan deck builders trusted from Durand to Washtenaw County.
Schedule a free on-site estimate and deck season can start in your backyard.
The honest answer is the one whose work an independent party has verified. RN Construction is the only contractor in Trex’s Central Region to win the Stellar Service Award three consecutive years, an award based on audited customer satisfaction scores rather than paid listings, and holds a 5.0 rating across 111 Google reviews. Compare that against any builder’s self-description and decide from there.
Yes, new deck construction in Ann Arbor requires a building permit from the city. RN Construction prepares and files the permit as part of the project, so you are not chasing paperwork.
Most projects move from consultation to finished deck within a few weeks of materials arriving, with the build itself typically taking days rather than weeks. Exact timing depends on design complexity and the city’s inspection schedule, and you get a clear schedule with your written quote.
Size, material, railing choice, and site conditions drive the price, which is why RN Construction quotes only after seeing your yard. The estimate is free, in writing, holds for 90 days, and carries no hidden fees.
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