Battleground, WA

Custom Deck Builder in Battleground, WA

LGC Remodeling has been building decks and outdoor living spaces in Battle Ground since 2009. Our shop sits at 1616 NW 13th Street — we drive past the county permit counter on the way to most job sites, which helps when inspectors have questions about a ledger flashing detail or a set of post footings.

Battle Ground homes span everything from 1970s ranch houses in Lewisville to new construction in Daybreak and horse-property acreage up toward Hockinson. Each style needs a different deck. A three-tier multi-level deck that works for a Daybreak home with a walkout basement would overpower a single-story Lewisville rambler.

Our crew has built for every one of those homes. We pull Clark County permits, coordinate with inspectors from the Battle Ground office, and honor the 2021 Washington State building code detailing that took effect March 14, 2024.

If you’re weighing cedar versus composite, attached versus freestanding, or whether your 200-square-foot patio really needs a permit — we can walk through it during a free on-site visit.

About the Master

My name is Larry Zagoriy, and for over 15 years I’ve been building decks, patios, and outdoor living spaces across Clark County and the Portland metro.

I live and work in Battle Ground. My shop is at 1616 NW 13th Street — you can drive by on a Saturday and see trucks getting ready for Monday.

I’m a licensed contractor — CSLB #1106627, bonded and insured. Every project I take on, I personally manage from the first site visit through the final inspection. That means one accountable point of contact, no handoffs, no communication gaps. When you hire LGC, you’re hiring me.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Battle Ground

We’ve built decks across every Battle Ground neighborhood. Each corner of the city has its own character, and the deck that fits a house in one area might feel wrong two miles away.

Meadow Glade (northwest of city center) — retirement-heavy area bordered by Brush Prairie to the southeast and Dollars Corner to the northwest. Most homes are 1990s-2010s construction with walk-out basements on sloped lots. Typical project here: multi-level cedar decks that step down the hillside, often with integrated retaining walls. Many homeowners commute the 28 minutes to Portland and want low-maintenance composite options.

Daybreak (north of city, near Daybreak Middle School) — family-friendly, 2000s-2020s construction, large lots. Many of our Daybreak projects are large entertaining decks with outdoor kitchens, built-in benches, and pergola tie-ins. Composite (Trex Transcend, TimberTech AZEK) is popular here for working families who don’t want to pressure-wash every October.

Lewisville (southeast of downtown, near Lewisville Park) — older established neighborhood, top-rated public schools, owner-occupied single-family homes. Most decks we build in Lewisville are replacements of 20-30 year-old cedar or pressure-treated decks. Common find: original deck framed with 2×8 joists at 24″ centers — below current code for composite, so we reframe when upgrading material.

Hockinson Hills (northeast, toward Hockinson Elementary) — horse property and acreage homes. Common project: freestanding cedar pavilions and pergolas overlooking pastures. These builds usually require engineer-stamped plans because of unusual spans or exposed framing details.

Brush Prairie (south toward Vancouver urban growth area) — transition zone with a mix of older farmhouses and newer subdivisions. Popular project: raised decks to level sloped lots between the house and backyard. Drainage planning matters here more than most neighborhoods because of clay-heavy soil.

Dollars Corner (northwest intersection of NE 10th Avenue and Highway 503) — rural-to-suburban transition. Working families, mid-range budgets. Low-maintenance composite decks with simple aluminum railings are the common ask.

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Clark County Deck Permits — What Battle Ground Homeowners Need to Know

Clark County Community Development issues building permits for Battle Ground. Here’s what we’ve learned pulling hundreds of permits over 15 years.

When you need a permit:

  • Deck larger than 200 square feet, or
  • Any deck more than 30 inches above grade at any point, or
  • Deck attached to the dwelling, or
  • Deck that serves a required exit door

When you don’t need a permit:

Freestanding deck under 200 square feet and under 30 inches above grade and not serving a required exit door (e.g., a ground-level patio deck for a fire pit, detached from the house)

Even permit-exempt decks still have to meet Clark County zoning setbacks and 2021 Washington State Building Code structural requirements.

Who to call: Clark County Permit Center, 564-397-2375. Counter is open Mon-Thu.

Current building code: 2021 Washington State Building Code, effective March 14, 2024. This update tightened fastener specifications and ledger flashing requirements compared to the 2018 code. Older existing decks built to 2018 code remain legal but can’t be expanded or altered without meeting 2021 requirements.

Setbacks: Vary by zoning — R1 residential in Battle Ground is typically 25′ front, 5′ side, 15′ rear. Check your exact parcel at

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Battle Ground Deck Pricing — 2025 Budget Ranges

Every project is quoted individually, but here are typical 2025 all-in ranges for Battle Ground homes. These include design, Clark County permit fee, materials, labor, and finishing.

Project Typical range
Pressure-treated pine deck, ~300 sqft $12,000 – $18,000
Cedar deck, ~400 sqft $22,000 – $32,000
Trex composite deck, ~500 sqft with railings $38,000 – $55,000
Multi-level cedar + composite hybrid, ~800 sqft $60,000 – $85,000
Cedar pergola add-on, attached $6,000 – $12,000

Battle Ground’s median home value (~$495K as of late 2025) and large lot sizes mean we do more mid-range and premium projects here than in urban Vancouver neighborhoods. Homeowners tend to stay in their Battle Ground homes 10+ years, so the return-on-investment math favors cedar or composite over pressure-treated pine almost every time.

Factors that move the quote:

  • Drainage situation (sloped lots toward Meadow Glade and Hockinson often need under-deck drainage systems: +$3-8/sqft)
  • Post footing depth (we go 30″ below grade minimum, deeper on clay-heavy parcels)
  • Railing type (glass panels $45-75/linear ft; cable $35-55/ft; aluminum $25-40/ft; cedar $15-25/ft)
  • Stairs (each run typically $1,500-3,000 depending on width and configuration)
  • Custom details: pergola tie-ins, integrated lighting, built-in benches, planters
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