Wood Deck Builder and Construction in New Jersey Since 1986

A wood deck built in New Jersey, by Decks By Kiefer brings natural beauty, structural integrity, and lasting value to your home.

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Ipe Wood Decks, Our Specialty

Ipe is the finest wood decking material available, and Decks By Kiefer sources it directly as an importer, not through a distributor. You get premium-grade hardwood at pricing no competitor can match, installed by a wood deck builder in New Jersey, with decades of Ipe-specific experience.

  • 40- to 75-year lifespan
  • Naturally rot and insect resistant
  • No chemical treatment required
  • Rich, dense grain that ages beautifully
  • Direct importer pricing advantage

Amboo: Thermally Modified Bamboo Decking

Amboo is a thermally modified bamboo product that brings an uncommon combination of sustainability, durability, and visual richness to a custom deck surface. It performs like a premium hardwood, resists moisture absorption, and carries a deep, rich brown tone.

  • Fast-growing Moso bamboo source material
  • Thermally modified for rot and termite resistance
  • Low moisture absorption reduces shrinking and swelling
  • High-traffic hardness without chemical treatment
  • Eco-friendly alternative to slow-growth hardwoods
  • Our owner used it for his deck

Wood Deck Design and Custom Profiles

Wood deck design in New Jersey, at Decks By Kiefer begins with the property, the home’s architecture, and the homeowner’s vision. You get a layout and material profile designed from scratch, not selected from a catalog, and a wood deck installation in New Jersey, that looks like it was always part of the house.

  • Board width and profile options
  • Custom border and picture frame details
  • Diagonal and pattern-laid surface options
  • Material matched to the home’s exterior
  • Designed around property grade and layout

Wood Deck Finishing and Stain

The finish on a wood deck determines how long it holds its appearance between maintenance cycles. Kiefer Oil is a proprietary stain developed specifically for fine wood surfaces, and it outperforms every off-the-shelf alternative in penetration, UV protection, and color retention.

  • Kiefer Oil proprietary wood stain
  • Formulated specifically for Ipe surfaces
  • UV protection and color preservation
  • Available for decks not built by Kiefer
  • Extends time between maintenance applications

New Jersey’s Premier Deck Builder and Outdoor Living Specialist

Decks By Kiefer has designed and built custom decks and outdoor living spaces across New Jersey for nearly four decades, earning multiple NADRA awards and national recognition in Professional Deck Builder, Popular Mechanics, and Custom Home Magazine. Bob Kiefer’s background in landscape architecture gives every deck design a perspective that goes beyond standard construction.

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Decks by Kiefer

SINCE 1986

See What the Decks By Kiefer Difference Looks Like

Every project in the Decks By Kiefer portfolio was designed from scratch and finished to an award-winning standard. Browse completed deck installations across New Jersey and see what natural materials and expert craftsmanship produce together.
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Homeowners who chose Decks by Kiefer for their custom deck and outdoor living space project trusted the company with a significant investment in their property. Their reviews reflect what it means to work with a custom deck contractor who stands behind every project.

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Your New Jersey Neighborhood is on Our Map

Decks by Kiefer serves homeowners across Hunterdon, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Morris Counties, including these communities:

Why Decks by Kiefer Is the Right Choice

Every detail of your custom deck and outdoor living space project is handled with the same level of care, from the first design conversation to the final walkthrough.

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Decks by Kiefer

SINCE 1986

Award-Winning Experience

Award-winning custom deck builders since 1986.

Expert Craftsmanship

Master craftsman Bob Kiefer leads every build.

Custom by Design

Custom decks built for your style and vision.

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Wood Deck Builder FAQs

What wood species does Decks By Kiefer recommend for New Jersey's climate?
Ipe is the preferred choice because of its natural density, rot resistance, and lifespan of 40 to 75 years. Cedar performs well in New Jersey’s climate and suits homeowners who want natural wood with a lighter maintenance commitment. Bob Kiefer assesses your property and priorities before making a species recommendation.
Wood deck design at Decks By Kiefer accounts for grain direction, board profile, border details, and how the surface pattern reads from inside the home. A standard layout treats the surface as a byproduct of the frame. A designed wood deck treats the surface as a finished architectural element.
What is Kiefer Oil, and why does a wood deck need it?
Kiefer Oil is a proprietary stain developed specifically for fine wood surfaces, including Ipe. It penetrates the wood’s dense grain to protect against UV exposure and surface wear. No off-the-shelf product delivers the same level of protection for premium hardwood.
The frame is what the entire surface rests on, and a frame built to .23 pressure-treated standards resists moisture, load stress, and movement over decades. Decks By Kiefer uses this framing standard on every build, regardless of the surface material selected. A sound frame is what separates a wood deck that holds up from one that does not.