Serving Colton, CA and surrounding areas. (909) 679-6853
Colton Deck and Fence is a licensed deck builder serving Redlands, CA with cedar deck construction, wood and vinyl fence installation, pergola building, and covered patio installation. We have been working in Redlands and the surrounding Inland Empire since 2020, and we understand what older Redlands homes need from a deck builder - including how to work with period architecture and aging foundations.
Redlands has one of the largest concentrations of Victorian and Craftsman homes in Southern California, and cedar decking fits these older properties naturally - the warm grain and stain-ready surface complement period architecture in a way that composite materials do not. For homeowners with historic or character homes, see our cedar wood deck construction service for wood species options and what to expect from the build process.
Redlands neighborhoods near the historic downtown and around the University of Redlands have a traditional character, and wood privacy fencing fits in those blocks where a vinyl fence would look out of place. We set wood posts in concrete footings and size them for the fall wind loads that come with Santa Ana events in the Inland Empire - proper installation is the difference between a fence that stands for 15 years and one that leans after the first big windstorm.
Redlands sits at about 1,300 feet elevation, which keeps summers slightly cooler than the lower Inland Empire - but July and August still push past 100 degrees regularly, and a covered outdoor space is the difference between a backyard that gets used and one that sits empty through the hottest months. A solid patio cover over an existing deck or new slab makes outdoor living practical through the long Redlands summer.
Redlands has large lots with mature trees and established landscaping in many of its older neighborhoods, and a pergola can define an outdoor seating area within that setting without blocking sightlines or disrupting the character of the yard. We build pergolas in wood and aluminum, sized for the wind loads and sun angles specific to where you are in the city.
For Redlands homeowners who want the look of wood without the maintenance schedule, composite decking is the right answer. Redlands summers are long and dry, and a composite deck does not require annual sealing to stay in good shape through the heat and UV exposure that the Inland Empire delivers every year from May through October.
Many Redlands homes have original wood decks or porches that are decades old, and the expansive clay soils common in the area have been slowly working on the footings the entire time. Sagging boards, posts that have tilted, and railings that no longer feel solid are signs that a structure has moved beyond what cosmetic repairs can address - and in Redlands, we see this frequently on homes built before 1980.
Redlands was founded in the 1880s during the Inland Empire citrus boom, and the city grew quickly through the early 1900s. That history means a significant share of the housing stock is genuinely old - Victorian homes, Craftsman bungalows, and early 20th-century wood-frame construction that predates modern building codes. These properties have original foundations, older framing dimensions, and materials that behave differently than what modern contractors typically encounter. A deck builder who has only worked on newer tract homes may not know how to read an older Redlands house before attaching a ledger board or setting footings alongside a century-old foundation. Getting that assessment wrong is expensive to fix.
Beyond the age of the housing stock, Redlands has the same climate challenges as the rest of the Inland Empire - hot, dry summers that push past 100 degrees, clay soils that swell and shrink with the seasonal rain cycle, and Santa Ana wind events every fall that put real stress on fences and outdoor structures. The clay soils under many Redlands properties are particularly relevant for decks: footings that were not sized for the local soil conditions will shift over time, and that movement transfers into the deck frame above. Building correctly in Redlands requires knowing both the historical character of the homes and the ground conditions underneath them.
Our crew works throughout Redlands regularly, and we understand the local conditions that affect deck and fence work here. The city has a well-developed historic preservation program administered by the City of Redlands Historic Preservation Division, and homeowners with properties in designated historic districts need to be aware of what that means for exterior modifications. We are familiar with the building permit process through the City of Redlands Building and Safety Division, and we handle permits as part of the project.
Redlands neighborhoods vary considerably from one part of the city to another. The blocks near Kimberly Crest and the downtown historic district have the largest concentration of Victorian and early Craftsman homes, many on bigger lots with mature trees and older concrete driveways. The neighborhoods to the north and east - including newer subdivisions built in the 1980s and 1990s - have more standard stucco ranch homes that are more straightforward to work on but still deal with the same clay soil and wind conditions as the older parts of town. The University of Redlands sits near the center of the city and is a useful geographic reference point for most local addresses.
We also serve the communities neighboring Redlands, including Loma Linda to the west and Highland to the northwest. If your property is near the city line, we are likely already working in your area.
Contact us by phone or through the online form and we will get back to you within one business day. The first call covers what you are thinking about building and whether the project needs a site visit to estimate properly.
We visit your Redlands property, assess the yard and any existing structures, and walk you through material and design options. For older homes, we pay attention to the foundation and framing condition before quoting anything. You receive a written estimate with a fixed price - no ranges, no surprises at invoice time.
We submit the permit application to the City of Redlands and coordinate the inspection schedule. Permit review in Redlands typically takes two to four weeks - we keep you updated and lock in your construction start date once the permit is approved.
Construction on most Redlands deck and fence projects takes one to two weeks on-site. When the work is done, we walk through everything with you before we close out the job - if anything does not match what we agreed to, we fix it before we leave.
We serve Redlands and the surrounding Inland Empire. One-business-day replies, written estimates, no pressure.
Redlands is a mid-sized city of roughly 73,000 people in San Bernardino County, sitting at about 1,300 feet elevation along the I-10 corridor. It was founded in the 1880s during the Southern California citrus boom and grew quickly in the early 1900s, leaving behind one of the largest collections of Victorian and Craftsman homes in the Inland Empire. The city has an active historic preservation program to protect that architectural heritage, and neighborhoods near the downtown historic district and around the iconic Kimberly Crest House and Gardens are particularly well-preserved.
The housing stock in Redlands spans a wider age range than most Inland Empire cities - from pre-1900 Victorians near downtown to 1990s stucco subdivisions on the north and east sides. Most units are owner-occupied single-family homes, and residents tend to invest in upkeep and improvements. The University of Redlands, in operation since 1907, sits near the city center and contributes to a stable, long-term residential population. Neighboring Loma Linda to the west shares the same I-10 corridor and similar housing conditions, while Highland to the northwest sits just above San Bernardino along the foothills.
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