Custom Deck Builder in the Lehigh Valley, PA

A well-designed deck gives Lehigh Valley homeowners more usable space for relaxing, dining, entertaining, and enjoying the outdoors without taking on a full home addition. A professional deck builder can help turn an underused backyard into an outdoor living area that fits the home, property, and way the family actually uses the space. From replacing aging boards and railings to planning a new multi-level deck, the right approach considers structural support, traffic flow, stairs, privacy, and long-term exposure to Pennsylvania’s changing seasons. Material selection also matters, whether the goal is the traditional appearance of wood or the lower routine maintenance of composite decking. Careful planning and professional construction help homeowners create a deck that feels connected to the house while making the backyard more functional throughout much of the year.

History of Lehigh Valley

The Lehigh Valley occupies much of Lehigh and Northampton counties and has been shaped by Native American history, European settlement, transportation, manufacturing, and several periods of economic reinvention. The Lenape lived throughout the region before large-scale European settlement. During the first half of the 18th century, German-speaking settlers arrived in growing numbers, while Moravians founded Bethlehem in 1741. Northampton County was formally established from Bucks County in 1752, with Easton becoming its county seat. Lehigh County was later separated from Northampton County and created in 1812. The region also played a role during the American Revolution and later developed into an important transportation and industrial center. Canals and railroads connected local iron, slate, cement, and other industries with expanding markets. By the 19th and 20th centuries, Bethlehem Steel became one of the Valley’s best-known symbols of its manufacturing economy. After the decline of heavy industry in the late 20th century, former industrial sites were redeveloped as healthcare, education, logistics, tourism, manufacturing, and other sectors expanded. Today, Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton form the region’s major urban centers, surrounded by boroughs, townships, farmland, parks, and growing suburban communities. Learn more about the Lehigh Valley on the Lehigh County government website and Northampton County government website. Additional historical background is available on the Lehigh Valley Wikipedia page.

Top 10 Attractions in Lehigh Valley

• Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom – This long-running Allentown-area amusement park features roller coasters, family rides, children’s attractions, live entertainment, and Wildwater Kingdom. The park dates its history to 1884 and remains one of the region’s best-known family destinations.
• Crayola Experience Easton – Located on Centre Square in downtown Easton, Crayola Experience offers more than 20 hands-on attractions built around color, creativity, art, and technology. Visitors can create personalized crayons and participate in interactive activities designed for families.
• SteelStacks – SteelStacks occupies a 10-acre arts and cultural campus on the former Bethlehem Steel property. The preserved blast furnaces form a dramatic backdrop for concerts, festivals, community events, movies, and other programming.
• Lehigh Valley Zoo – Set within Trexler Nature Preserve in Schnecksville, Lehigh Valley Zoo combines wildlife exhibits with education and conservation programs. The accredited zoo holds family events and activities throughout the year.
• Da Vinci Science Center – The Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion in downtown Allentown features interactive exhibits centered on science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, nature, and the human body.
• Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites – Historic Bethlehem Museums & Sites preserves numerous buildings and properties connected with Bethlehem’s Moravian history, including the Moravian Museum, Colonial Industrial Quarter, Single Sisters’ House, and Burnside Plantation.
• National Museum of Industrial History – Located on the former Bethlehem Steel complex, the Smithsonian Affiliate explores American industrial history and the machinery, workers, and innovations associated with manufacturing.
• Trexler Nature Preserve – This roughly 1,100-acre public preserve provides opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor recreation. It was established through the legacy of General Harry C. Trexler.
• Allentown Art Museum – The Allentown Art Museum has served the region for more than 90 years and presents permanent collections, rotating exhibitions, educational programs, and community events in downtown Allentown.
• PPL Center – Located on Hamilton Street in downtown Allentown, PPL Center hosts professional hockey, concerts, family entertainment, sporting events, and touring productions throughout the year.

We build custom decks to all zip codes and cities in the Lehigh Valley, including 18001, 18002, 18003, 18005, 18011, 18013, 18014, 18015, 18016, 18017, 18018, 18020, 18025, 18031, 18032, 18034, 18035, 18036, 18037, 18038, 18040, 18041, 18042, 18043, 18044, 18045, 18046, 18049, 18051, 18052, 18053, 18055, 18059, 18060, 18062, 18063, 18064, 18065, 18066, 18067, 18068, 18069, 18072, 18078, 18079, 18080, 18083, 18085, 18086, 18087, 18088, 18091, 18092, 18098, 18099, 18101, 18102, 18103, 18104, 18105, 18106, 18109, 18195, 18343, 18351, 19529, 19530, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Emmaus, Northampton, Catasauqua, Hellertown, Nazareth, Bangor, Fountain Hill, Slatington, Breinigsville, Coplay, Macungie, Pen Argyl. Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and more.

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