Looking for cedar & wood deck building in White Bear Lake, MN? MN Tree Pros has been serving White Bear Lake and the surrounding Twin Cities metro since 2008. We're licensed, insured, and locally owned — and we actually pick up the phone.
## Cedar decks Cedar is the classic Minnesota deck: warm color, naturally rot and insect resistant, cooler underfoot than composite in July, and it can be sanded and refinished years down the road. ### How we build - Footings **below frost depth** (42 in+) sized to the load, inspected before pour - Treated framing and joists with joist tape so water does not sit on the wood - Cedar decking, hidden or face fasteners, cedar rail or black aluminum rail - Flashing at the ledger — the detail that causes rot and deck failures when skipped - Stairs, landings, and permit and inspection ### Typical cost | Scope | Installed | |---|---| | Cedar deck, simple rectangle | $40 – $60 per sq ft | | Multi-level or wrap-around | $55 – $85 per sq ft | | Add stairs, benches, pergola | Priced separately | ### Maintenance Let new cedar dry a season, then stain or seal, and re-coat every 2 to 3 years in our sun and snow. Maintained, a cedar deck runs 20+ years; neglected, it grays and checks in five.
Why White Bear Lake chooses MN Tree Pros
- · Free on-site estimates in White Bear Lake
- · Licensed & fully insured
- · Same-day & 24/7 storm response
- · Cleanup included on every job
- · Local crew — no out-of-state subs
- · Honest, written pricing