Elk Ridge, Utah
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Fences, decks and pergolas for Elk Ridge homes, built to handle mountain deer, heavy snow and wind on lots that fall away from the house.
“Jackson and his guys were all very polite and did high quality work for me.”
“We would absolutely hire this team again and recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping help.”
Fencing, Decks and Pergolas in Elk Ridge
Because Elk Ridge homes step down the slope, a lot of backyards sit well below the main floor. That makes decks a big deal here. A deck off the kitchen can sit high above the yard, on long posts, with a view out over the valley. It also has to carry a load of snow, stand up to the wind, and stay solid on footings set into sloped ground.
Fencing comes with its own Elk Ridge twist. Mountain deer move through these yards, especially in winter, and they eat what you plant. A fence that keeps them out has to be taller than a normal backyard fence. On a hillside it also has to step down the slope without leaving gaps underneath. We confirm fence height rules with the city before we build.
Pergolas and shade have to handle snow, not just sun. At about 5,361 feet, snow can pile up on a pergola roof, and a louvered system needs to be rated for that weight. We size the posts, beams and footings for the mountain first. Then we work with you on the look, so it fits the house and the hill.
Elk Ridge is the high, steep one, up around 5,361 feet on Loafer Mountain, where almost every lot is a hillside lot the city code steps down the slope, and the deer, wind and snow are all real.
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The Elk Ridge challenges
Decks off stepped-down homes often stand high above the grade. Their footings sit on a slope where soil can creep over time. Posts, beams and bracing all need to be sized for that height, plus the snow and wind that come with living up on Loafer Mountain.
Deer clear low fences easily and slip under the gaps that show up where a fence runs down a hill. Once they find your garden, they come back every winter. A fence that is too short or gappy is mostly decoration to a hungry deer.
Heavy snow on a pergola roof can sag beams, bend louvers or pull brackets loose if the structure was built for the valley floor. A pergola rated for the snow it will carry up here keeps its shape for years.
A fence running down a hill has to step or follow the slope. Done carelessly, it leaves triangles of open space at the bottom, leans downhill, or looks crooked from the street. Long hillside runs show every mistake. Deer find those gaps fast.
The J&H approach
We dig footings below the frost on solid ground and step them with the grade. Tall decks get bracing and hardware sized for wind and snow load. On a hillside this is the part you never see and always depend on.
We step or rack fence panels to match the slope with no gaps at the bottom. Where deer are the main worry, we work out height and style within the city's rules, and pair it with planting deer tend to skip.
We size pergola beams for snow and choose louvered systems rated for the load. Posts go into concrete footings below the frost line, so the structure stays square through a heavy Elk Ridge winter. You should not have to shovel your pergola.
What homeowners say
"We had a really big project (full lot project) and a crazy timeline, and Jackson and his team were awesome. They are very efficient, work hard to get things done quick, and the quality of their work is top-notch. Great company. Great guys. I would highly recommend them for any landscaping needs."
"Jackson and his crew did a phenomenal job on our back yard. I had a vision and they brought it to life. We had them do a retaining wall, grading, underground trampoline, sprinkler system, and sod. They met deadlines, communication was on point, and the whole crew was friendly.…"
"…The job was completed quickly without sacrificing quality, and the results exceeded our expectations. We would absolutely hire this team again and recommend them to anyone looking for landscaping help."
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