Patios, Decks, & Stairs
Custom patios, decks, and stairs can turn the space outside your home into a place you actually want to use. Day One Specialties designs, builds and finishes outdoor spaces for homeowners in Alexander, NY, Rochester and the surrounding Western New York area.
Request an EstimateOutdoor Spaces Built Around Your Property
Day One Specialties builds patios, decks, and stairs around the way you want to use your property. That may mean creating a new gathering area at ground level, adding an elevated deck, or building safe custom stairs that connect your home to the yard.
The right outdoor project depends on your house, property and goals. For example, a level backyard may be perfect for a custom patio. Meanwhile, a raised entrance or sloping property may benefit from a deck with stairs, multiple levels or both.
We can help you explore those possibilities before construction begins. Then, once the direction is clear, we can build the structure and handle important finishing details such as paint, stain and custom lighting.
Custom Patios
A patio can create an outdoor living area without requiring a raised structure. Depending on the property and design, patios can work well for outdoor dining, seating areas, fire-pit spaces, grilling areas and other places where family and friends gather.
We can build patios in different sizes, shapes and layouts. Materials and finishes can also change the character of the space. Concrete provides a clean and practical option, while pavers or stone can create more texture and visual interest.
Your patio does not have to be a basic rectangle either. We can consider curved layouts, defined seating zones, walkways, steps and connections to other outdoor features. Most importantly, the design should make sense with the home and yard around it.
Custom Decks for Different Homes & Properties
A custom deck can create usable outdoor space where a ground-level patio may not make sense. Decks can connect directly to a home, follow changing elevations, wrap around a structure or create a separate destination elsewhere on the property.
Day One Specialties can help determine the deck style that fits your house and how you want to use the space. We can also incorporate stairs, railings and other features into the overall design.
What Type of Deck Fits Your Home?
Decks can be designed around the elevation, shape and available space of your property. Here are several common configurations we can work with.
Attached / Raised Decks
These connect directly to the side of a house and sit above ground level. Stairs can then create a convenient connection between the deck and yard.
Detached / Free-Standing Decks
A free-standing deck does not need to connect directly to the house. Instead, it can create an independent seating or gathering area elsewhere in the yard.
Multi-Level Decks
Two or more platforms can be connected with short stair runs. Consequently, multi-level decks can work especially well on sloping properties or for creating separate outdoor zones.
Wrap-Around Decks
Wrap-around decks extend along two or more sides of a home. They can provide generous outdoor living space while creating multiple access points and seating areas.
Pool or Spa Decks
These decks are designed around swimming pools or hot tubs. Material selection, drainage, access and exposure to moisture are especially important for these outdoor spaces.
Custom-Built Outdoor Stairs
Outdoor stairs often have to do more than simply get you from one elevation to another. They need to work with the deck, porch, patio, doorway and terrain while providing a comfortable route between each area.
Day One Specialties can build custom stairs for decks, porches and other outdoor structures. A short, wide staircase can create an inviting transition into the yard. In contrast, a higher deck may require a longer stair run, landings or a turn in the layout.
Railings, tread dimensions and the overall appearance can also be coordinated with the structure. Therefore, the stairs can look like part of the original design rather than something added later.
Painting, Staining & Custom Deck Lighting
We do more than build patios, decks, and stairs and leave the finishing work for someone else. Day One Specialties can help protect, finish and personalize your new outdoor structure with paint, stain and custom lighting.
Painting
Painted decks, stairs and railings can coordinate with the exterior of your home while creating a clean finished appearance. We can help choose a look that complements the surrounding structure.
Staining
Stain can preserve the natural character of wood while changing its tone and appearance. Depending on the desired look, finishes can range from lighter natural tones to richer, darker colors.
Custom Lighting
Lighting can be incorporated into stairs, posts and railings to improve nighttime visibility and add atmosphere. Small details can make the outdoor space feel dramatically more finished after dark.
What Could We Build Around Your Home?
Whether you are picturing a simple patio, a large wrap-around deck, custom outdoor stairs or a combination of features, we can help you determine what makes sense for your property. Day One Specialties is based in Alexander, NY and serves homeowners throughout the surrounding Western New York and Greater Rochester area.
Tell us about the outdoor space you have now and what you would like it to become. We would be happy to discuss your ideas, explore practical options and provide an estimate for your patios, decks, and stairs project.
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