Eicher's Pro Vinyl builds wooden decks and porches in Savannah, GA with our own employees (never subcontractors), a 5-year workmanship warranty, and a free in-home estimate. If your existing deck is cupping, splintering, or showing signs of rot after just a few seasons, the problem usually isn't neglect: it's the combination of Savannah's 45.9 inches of annual rainfall, very heavy termite pressure, and summer heat that pushes cooling degree days to 2,690 per year. Getting the materials and construction method right from the start is what separates a deck that lasts from one that needs replacing in five years.

Why Wood Decks Fail Fast in Savannah's Climate and What We Do Differently

Savannah is a beautiful place to own a home, but it is genuinely hard on wood structures. Chatham County sits in a very heavy termite risk zone, and with 45.9 inches of rain spread across the year, untreated or poorly specified lumber can begin deteriorating within a season or two. Add wind gusts that reach 46.3 mph and the moderate hurricane exposure that comes with being in coastal Georgia, and you have a set of conditions that punish shortcuts.

At Eicher’s Pro Vinyl, every wooden deck and porch in Savannah, GA starts with a conversation about the right pressure-treated lumber grade for your specific situation. We talk through ground contact versus above-ground ratings, joist spacing for heavy rain loads, and how we detail the ledger connection to your house so water doesn’t pool where it shouldn’t. These are not glamorous decisions, but they are exactly what separates a deck that holds up for decades from one that softens at the posts by year three.

• Pressure-treated lumber selected for Chatham County termite and moisture conditions
• Proper joist hangers and hardware rated for coastal humidity
• Ledger flashing detailed to keep water out of your wall assembly
• Decking boards spaced correctly to allow drainage and airflow

Our crews are Eicher’s employees, not subcontractors brought in for one job. That means the same people who frame the structure also install the decking and railings, and they know what we expect because they have been doing this work with us for years.

How We Work Through the Design and Planning Process With You

We start with a free in-home estimate. One of our team members visits your property, looks at how your yard sits, where the sun hits in the afternoon, and how the space connects to your home’s existing doors and traffic flow. Savannah’s median home was built around 1984, so we often work with houses that have modest existing back steps or a small stoop that the homeowner has been meaning to expand for years.

During that visit we talk through the options: a ground-level deck, a raised deck with stairs, a covered porch with a gable, shed, or hip-style roof, a wrap-around porch, or a portico at the front entrance with decorative columns. There is no single right answer, and we do not push you toward any particular product. We lay out the choices, discuss what fits your budget, and let you decide at your own pace. There is no sales pressure.

Once we agree on a design, we handle the permitting process in Chatham County. That matters because unpermitted decks create problems at resale, and in a city with a homeownership rate of 56.5 percent and a median home value around $214,900, protecting that investment with a properly permitted structure is worth doing correctly. We give you a written scope of work before anything is ordered or scheduled, so you know exactly what you are getting.

The Build Process: What Happens From First Post to Final Railing

Once permits are approved and materials are on site, our crew handles every phase of construction. We set footings at the correct depth for local soil and load conditions, install posts and beams, frame the deck structure, and then move to decking, stairs, and railings. If your project includes a covered porch roof, we tie it properly into the existing roofline so you do not end up with a leak at the connection point two years from now.

Railing systems are one of the details homeowners notice most after the project is done. We offer a variety of styles, from traditional wood balusters to more open designs that preserve your view of the yard. Stair design gets the same attention: riser height, tread depth, and handrail height all matter both for comfort and for meeting code requirements in Chatham County.

• Footings and post setting by our own experienced crew
• Beam and joist framing with hardware rated for the application
• Decking installation with correct fastener type and spacing
• Custom stair layout and railing installation
• Covered porch roofing in gable, shed, or hip configuration when included
• Decorative columns for porticos and front porch applications

We back every installation with a 5-year workmanship warranty. If something we built develops a problem due to how it was installed, we come back and fix it. That is a straightforward commitment, and it is one we have been making to homeowners across southeast Georgia since 1998.

What a Finished Deck or Porch Actually Adds to a Savannah Home

Savannah’s average resident is 36.3 years old, which means a large share of the city’s homeowners are in the stage of life where outdoor living space gets used regularly. A well-built back deck becomes the spot for weekend cookouts, morning coffee before it gets too hot, and evenings outside once the temperature drops. A covered front porch in a neighborhood near Forsyth Park or the Historic District fits right into the architectural character of the area and gets used year-round.

With a median household income of around $61,064 in Savannah, homeowners here are thoughtful about where they spend money on the house. A deck or porch that is built correctly the first time, permitted properly, and backed by a warranty is a better investment than one that needs significant repairs or replacement within a few years. We have been building outdoor structures in this region long enough to know the difference, and we apply that experience to every project regardless of size.

Financing is available with no money down. We offer 5-year, 7-year, and 10-year terms as well as a 1-year same-as-cash option, so you can move forward with the project now rather than waiting until the budget lines up perfectly. Military and senior citizen discounts are also available.

Serving Savannah and the Surrounding Communities in Chatham County

Our team works throughout Savannah and the surrounding areas, including Thunderbolt, Wilmington Island, Isle of Hope, Garden City, Whitemarsh Island, and Port Wentworth. Whether you are on a tidal creek lot where moisture exposure is especially intense, or on a standard residential lot in midtown Savannah, we bring the same materials standards and the same crew quality to every project.

Eicher’s Pro Vinyl has been licensed and insured in Georgia since 1998. Our showrooms are located at 341 Cameron Rd in Jesup and in Brunswick, where you can see examples of our work and talk through your project in person. You are also welcome to call us directly at (912) 588-0061 to schedule your free in-home estimate. We serve homeowners across Chatham County and the broader coastal Georgia region, and we have enough years of local experience to understand what these homes need and what they can withstand.

Call Eicher's Pro Vinyl today at (912) 588-0061 to schedule your free in-home estimate for a wooden deck or porch in Savannah, GA. Our team is ready to come to your home, look at the space, and give you a straight answer about what it will take to build it right!