Deck & Fence Builder in Lake Oswego, OR

Colonial Decks and Fences designs and builds decks, fences, arbors and railings for Lake Oswego homes, with the craftsmanship and finish details these neighborhoods expect.

Lake Oswego lots often have slopes, mature trees and retaining walls. We plan decks and fence lines around them and explain the city’s permit rules up front.

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Why Lake Oswego homeowners choose us

  • Close by: about 3 miles from our yard, just across the Willamette.
  • Licensed, bonded & insured: Oregon CCB #175516
  • Family-owned since 2007, BBB Accredited
  • 5.0 ★ on Google from 12 reviews
  • Free on-site consultation and a detailed written quote

What we build in Lake Oswego

  • Decks: hardwood, cedar and premium composite decks, including raised decks with cable or metal-baluster railings for views.
  • Fences: cedar privacy fences, craftsman-style slat fences and decorative fences with arbors and gates.
  • Railings: wood, metal-baluster and cable railings for decks, porches and stairs.
  • Arbors and trellises: garden entries, gate arbors and pergola-style deck covers.

We work across Lake Oswego, including Lake Grove, First Addition/Forest Hills, Mountain Park, Old Town and Palisades.

Lake Oswego fence & deck rules at a glance

From the City of Lake Oswego’s planning and building pages:

  • Fences or walls over 6 feet tall need a building permit.
  • Decks more than 30 inches high need a building permit.
  • Retaining walls need a permit over 4 feet, or over 2 feet when they hold back a slope.
  • Arbors and trellises may need a permit too.
  • Front-yard fence height limits depend on your lot, and we confirm them with the city’s fence handout before building.

Rules change, and lot-specific conditions apply. We confirm the current requirements for your property before we build, and handle the permit when one is needed. Sources: City of Lake Oswego: Fences, Walls and Retaining Walls · City of Lake Oswego: Why do I need a permit?.

Recent decks & fences from our crew

Second-story deck with black cable railing

Cedar deck with black-post cable railing

Deck with horizontal cable railing

Grey composite deck with a contrasting picture-frame border

Double cedar gate with a pergola-style arbor top

Arched cedar arbor with lattice sides

Craftsman-style cedar fence with vertical slat panels

Large composite deck with an angled border off a ranch home's covered patio

Lake Oswego deck & fence FAQ

Do I need a permit for a fence in Lake Oswego?

Yes, if it’s over 6 feet tall. Retaining walls over 4 feet (or over 2 feet holding back a slope) also need one. We handle the permit when it’s required.

Can you build a deck with a view-friendly railing?

Yes. We build cable and slim metal-baluster railings that keep the view open, like the cable-railing decks in our gallery.

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