Custom Porches, Decks & Exteriors in Plymouth, MN
Personal Pride designs and builds porches, decks, and full exterior projects for Plymouth homeowners, from newer executive homes to established neighborhoods near Medicine Lake, all built for Minnesota's seasons.
Plymouth is a big city by suburban standards, close to 80,000 people across 36 square miles, and its housing runs the full range. There are established neighborhoods from the 1960s and 70s with ramblers and split-levels on wooded lots, and there are newer executive-home developments like Plymouth Preserve and the Hollydale area, where the homes are larger, the finishes are current, and the lots are more open. What connects them is that these are homes people invest in, in a city that consistently lands on best-places-to-live lists and feeds the top-ranked Wayzata school district.
That range is exactly why the work here varies so much. A newer home in western Plymouth might want a large composite deck to match its scale, while a 1970s split-level near Medicine Lake might need a deck rebuilt and its original siding and windows brought current at the same time.
Personal Pride has built porches, decks, and exterior projects across the West Metro since 2002. In Plymouth, we handle the design, the permitting with the City of Plymouth, and the construction as one team.
We specialize in
- Porches
- Decks
- Exteriors
What We Build for Plymouth Homeowners
Most Plymouth projects fall into three buckets, and the city’s newer and older homes call for different things.
Our deck building work suits both sides of Plymouth. On newer executive homes, that often means a large, low-maintenance composite deck or a PVC deck scaled to the house, with warranties up to 50 years, while established homes near Medicine Lake frequently want an aging deck rebuilt, sometimes as an elevated or multi-level design with an under-deck drainage system to make the space below usable. We also build in wood for homeowners who want the natural look.
On the porch side, the right build depends on how much of the year you want the space. A screened porch handles summer, a 3-season porch stretches into spring and fall with finished floors and seasonal windows, and a 4-season porch works year-round. We also build front porches, handle porch conversions, and design under-deck porches.
Our exterior work is where Plymouth’s established 1960s and 70s homes get brought current. That runs from siding and roofing to replacement windows and doors, plus pergolas. Running all three service lines in-house means a homeowner rebuilding a deck while re-siding an older split-level works with one team and one contract.
About Plymouth
Plymouth sits about ten miles northwest of Minneapolis and is one of the largest cities in the metro, spread across more than 36 square miles with quick access to I-494, Highway 169, and Highway 55. It’s known for its schools, much of the city is in the Wayzata district, regularly ranked first in Minnesota, and for an unusually deep park system, with dozens of parks, roughly 70 miles of trails, and Medicine Lake at its center for swimming, boating, and winter recreation.
The housing reflects a city that grew in waves. Older neighborhoods carry 1960s and 70s ramblers, bungalows, and split-levels on wooded lots, while newer developments offer larger, open-plan executive homes. For homeowners across both, a deck, porch, or exterior project is usually about getting the outdoor living and curb appeal to match the quality of the home and the neighborhood, whether that means building new or updating what an older home came with decades ago.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Serve
We build throughout Plymouth, including the neighborhoods around Medicine Lake, Plymouth Preserve, Bass Lake Hills, and Hollydale, along with the established areas near Clifton E. French Regional Park and the newer developments in the city’s west and north.
Zip codes served: 55441, 55442, 55446, and 55447.
Why Plymouth Homeowners Choose Personal Pride
We’re based in Golden Valley, a short drive from Plymouth, and we’ve built across the West Metro since 2002. Plymouth’s mix of newer and older homes means the right approach changes house to house, and we design to the specific home rather than a template:
- We build for new and established homes alike. A large composite deck on a newer executive home and a rebuilt deck plus exterior update on a 1970s split-level are both routine for us.
- We handle the permitting. City of Plymouth permits and inspections are on us.
- One team, three service lines. Porches, decks, and exteriors under one contract instead of three separate hires.
- Warranties that mean something. Manufacturer material warranties (up to 50 years on PVC decking) plus our own 10-year labor warranty.
- Credentials that check out. NADRA member, BBB A+ accredited, veteran-friendly through our PrideBuilt Heroes Savings Program.
FAQ's
How much does a deck cost in Plymouth?
A typical 16×12 deck with stairs often starts around $20,000, and larger or premium builds, common on Plymouth’s bigger newer homes, can exceed $50,000. Materials, size, height, railings, and stairs drive the number. We set firm pricing during design once the details are defined.
Do I need a permit to build a deck or porch in Plymouth?
In most cases, yes. Decks and porches attached to your home, and most exterior replacement work, require a permit from the City of Plymouth, and setbacks vary by zoning district. We verify what applies to your lot and handle the permits and inspections.
Do you work on both newer construction and older Plymouth homes?
Yes. Plymouth has both, large newer executive homes in developments like Plymouth Preserve, and established 1960s and 70s homes on wooded lots. We build new decks and porches scaled to newer homes, and rebuild decks or update siding, windows, and roofing on older ones, often on the same project.
Can you build a deck for a home near Medicine Lake?
Yes. Homes near Medicine Lake and on Plymouth’s wooded lots often suit elevated or multi-level decks that work with the grade and the view, and we can add under-deck drainage to keep the space below dry and usable.
What decking and siding materials hold up best in Minnesota?
Composite and PVC decking resist moisture and freeze-thaw cycling with little upkeep, and PVC carries warranties up to 50 years. For exteriors, proper flashing, drainage, and ventilation matter as much as the material for surviving Minnesota winters.
