Bedminster is considered Somerset County estate country, where properties measured in acres rather than square feet sit against open farmland, mature hardwood, and the kind of natural surroundings that make outdoor living genuinely worth investing in. Homes here carry one of the highest residential profiles in New Jersey, and the outdoor structures built on these properties are held to a standard that matches the land they sit on. Decks by Kiefer is a deck builder in Bedminster, NJ, with a landscape architecture background and construction depth to build at that level.
Bob Kiefer founded Decks by Kiefer in 1986 with a background in landscape architecture and a standard of craftsmanship that has earned multiple NADRA awards and national recognition in publications including Professional Deck Builder and Popular Mechanics. Homeowners in communities like Bedminster, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone trust Decks by Kiefer because every project receives one dedicated crew, Bob’s personal oversight from design through the final walkthrough, and materials sourced at a level no competitor can match.
One Crew, One Standard, No Competing Jobs Pulling Focus From Yours
The number of projects a contractor runs at once tells you a great deal about their priorities. We run one at a time, assigning a dedicated crew and maintaining direct oversight at every phase, from the initial site conversation through the completed walkthrough.
More than 1,000 completed decks and a record of multiple NADRA awards reflect the discipline’s output. Quality control applied consistently at every stage results in cleaner work, tighter schedules, and a finished product that holds up under scrutiny.
As a direct importer of Ipe hardwood, Decks By Kiefer controls sourcing in a way no local competitor can replicate, giving homeowners access to one of the most durable decking materials available for New Jersey’s four-season climate, where hard winters, humid summers, and sustained moisture exposure test every outdoor structure year after year.
Ipe holds its integrity against rot, insects, and weathering without chemical treatment, and its density produces a lifespan of 40 to 75 years. That performance record is the reason it is the first material we recommend on every project where longevity is the standard.
Your Complete Outdoor Living and Deck Construction in Bedminster, NJ
Decks by Kiefer handles everything from a single custom deck to a complete outdoor environment built around pergolas, fire features, and screened enclosures. The precision and structural standards applied to the largest project in our portfolio apply equally to every service listed below.
Custom Decks
Your property’s terrain, your home’s architecture, and how your family actually uses outdoor space are what drive the design, not a catalog of standard options. The result is a deck that reads as part of the home rather than something placed against it. Bedminster’s expansive lots and natural grade variation are particularly well-suited to multi-level decks that work with the landscape, creating purposeful areas for dining, lounging, and entertaining across connected levels that follow the land.
Pool and swim spa decks are built with drainage, slip resistance, and sustained moisture exposure as foundational requirements, not afterthoughts. Single-level builds on flatter portions of a property, and our deck contractors are held to the same material standards and structural precision as every other project, because a straightforward layout is no justification for a lower quality of execution.
Curved Decks
Precision is what curved decks demand at every stage, and it is precisely what most decking contractors cannot deliver, which is why most of them decline the work. Frame layout, board cuts, stair transitions, and the railing arc all have to be resolved without flat segments that undermine the form. When the geometry is executed correctly, the finished deck looks like it emerged from the property rather than was set down on it. That reputation for curved deck craftsmanship is what earned Bob Kiefer the title King of Curved Decks.
Deck Features
A deck’s lasting value comes from what is designed into it from the beginning, not what is added once the crew has finished and left. Deck railings installation here means cable systems from Feeney and Cable Bullet that hold sightlines open across open land or wooded surroundings while resisting the moisture and UV exposure that degrade painted wood railing systems over time.
Dryspace underdeck ceiling systems intercept water at the surface above and channel it away through a drainage system built into the structure, converting the area beneath an elevated deck into a protected, usable outdoor room. Bench seating, custom planters, recessed deck lighting, and stair lighting are all part of the layout plan from day one, so the completed space looks intentional at every detail.
Deck Materials
How a deck ages is determined by the material chosen before a single board is cut. Ipe is a Brazilian hardwood whose resistance to rot, insects, fire, and weathering comes entirely from its natural density, with no chemical treatment involved, and that density produces a lifespan of 40 to 75 years that no composite product on the market can equal.
Kiefer Oil is a proprietary finish developed for dense hardwoods like Ipe, penetrating the grain to protect against UV damage and moisture where surface-applied products fall short. TimberTech and AZEK composites are available for homeowners whose priority is a consistent, low-maintenance surface.
Outdoor Living Structures
The structures surrounding a deck determine how much of the year the space is genuinely usable. As a porch contractor and gazebo builder, Decks by Kiefer builds covered porches, screened porches, screen rooms, pavilions, and gazebos as permanent additions that look as though they were part of the home’s original architecture. Louvered pergola systems with motorized slats give you immediate control over sun, shade, and rain from wherever you are seated.
As a patio builder serving Bedminster and the surrounding communities, Decks by Kiefer also designs custom paver patios, outdoor kitchens with built-in grills and refrigeration, and fire pits and fireplaces as integrated elements of the complete outdoor environment.
How We Do It: Our Process
Collaborate
Personal visits to design for your property.
Build
Permits and construction by a dedicated crew.
Enjoy
Final walkthroughs and long-term warranties.
Decks By Kiefer Serves Bedminster and the Surrounding Communities
Decks by Kiefer serves homeowners across Somerset County, Hunterdon County, Morris County, Monmouth County, and Ocean County, including the estate communities throughout the Bedminster area, where large properties and exceptional surroundings call for outdoor design that goes well beyond a standard build. The company builds in communities like Bedminster, Far Hills, Peapack-Gladstone, Bernardsville, Basking Ridge, and Warren, as well as shore communities including Rumson, Spring Lake, and Sea Girt.
Properties in this region face the full range of New Jersey’s seasonal conditions, and every material recommendation and structural decision Decks by Kiefer makes is shaped by nearly four decades of building across the state. As a deck contractor in Bedminster, NJ, and the surrounding communities, Decks by Kiefer brings the same award-winning standard to every project.
Here are some of the ZIP codes we proudly serve: 07701, 07704, 07719, 07724, 07739, 07753, 07760, 07762, 07801, 07830, 07920, 07921, 07931, 07960, 07976, 08005, 08738, 08742, 08750, and 08858.
Ready to See What Your Property Can Become?
The first step is a conversation on your property. Bob Kiefer comes to you, walks the space, and designs a plan built around what you actually have and what you actually want. Decks by Kiefer has been providing deck installation in Bedminster, and New Jersey for nearly four decades. Contact us today to schedule your personal consultation and take the first step toward an outdoor space built to the standard your home deserves.