Toensing Construction designs and builds custom decks, porches, and outdoor living spaces for Rhode Island homes. Precision carpentry, proper drainage, and finish work that holds up to New England weather.
Get a Free EstimateA deck or porch is one of the most-used spaces in a Rhode Island home. Toensing Construction builds exterior structures that are beautiful on day one and hold up for decades, paying careful attention to structural connections, water management, and the finish details that prevent long-term decay.
We work with homeowners to design the layout, select the right materials for the site, and build everything to a high standard of craftsmanship, from the footings up through the final coat of paint or stain.
Every deck and porch project is shaped by your home's architecture, your yard, and how you want to use the space. Here is the full range of work Toensing Construction handles.
Custom decks designed around your home's footprint, yard grade, and lifestyle. We handle everything from permit-ready plans through footings, framing, decking, and railings.
Aging decks that need new life. We assess the existing structure, replace any failed framing, and re-deck with your choice of material, with proper blocking and flashing throughout.
Porches built to extend your living space outdoors. Toensing Construction builds open and screened porch additions with proper roofing, columns, and trim to match your home's architecture.
Older Rhode Island homes often have porches with original character worth saving. We repair or replace rotted sections, rebuild railings, slope floors for drainage, and repaint to match.
Railings built to code with the style detail your home deserves. We work with wood, composite, and cable railing options, and can replicate historic baluster profiles for older homes.
Exterior stairs and landing platforms built level and solid, with proper slope for water runoff. Good drainage details are the foundation of a deck that does not rot from the inside out.
Client Stories
Toensing Construction did a fabulous job completing construction of our porch, cubbies in our mudroom and interior wood floors. Colby is a skilled craftsman. He cared about our project and made great suggestions to improve the final result. He kept a clean work space and communicated well throughout the project. Overall, a great job.
Elizabeth K. • Google Review
Colby is an absolute gem! His attention to detail and craftsmanship are top notch. In areas in which I thought he would repair rotten wood, he re-built entire sections with precision and beauty. He built new railings with beautiful insets. He sloped the flooring for rain runoff, and painted everything to match the existing colors of the house. The railings are now solid as a rock! I very highly recommend Colby for your projects.
Donna G. • Google Review
How It Works
A well-built deck or porch adds years of use to your home and adds real value to the property. We build them to last in Rhode Island's coastal climate, with the same carpentry standards we apply to every project.
We assess the site, discuss your vision for the space, and talk through size, materials, railing style, and any special features like built-in seating, stairs, or pergola overhead. We also review setback requirements and what permits will be needed.
Decks and porches in Rhode Island require building permits. We prepare and submit the permit application, including any required plans, and coordinate inspections throughout the project.
We set footings at the required frost depth and frame the structure with pressure-treated lumber. The framing is the foundation of everything that follows, and we build it to code with long-term durability in mind.
Decking boards, railings, balusters, trim, and any custom carpentry details are installed. The finish work is where the quality of craftsmanship shows, and we take the same care here that we bring to interior finish carpentry.
We pass all required inspections and walk through the completed structure with you before closing out. The finished deck or porch should be solid, safe, and exactly what you envisioned.
Common Questions
Yes. Any deck attached to the home or over a certain height requires a building permit in Rhode Island. Permit requirements vary slightly by municipality. We handle the permit application as part of the project so the work is done to code and fully documented.
We work with pressure-treated lumber, cedar, Ipe, and composite decking materials. Each has different characteristics in terms of cost, durability, maintenance, and appearance. We help you choose the right material based on your budget, how the deck will be used, and what looks appropriate on your home.
Most deck projects take 2 to 4 weeks once permits are approved, depending on size and complexity. Larger decks with multiple levels, built-in features, or attached pergolas take longer. We build a project schedule before starting so you have a clear picture of the timeline.
Yes. Many older decks have deteriorated framing, rotted ledger boards, or failing railings that need to be addressed. We assess the existing structure and give you an honest recommendation on whether repair or full replacement makes more sense, along with the cost and reasoning behind the recommendation.
Yes. Porch restoration and rebuilding on historic homes is work we approach with particular care. We match original baluster profiles, handrail details, and trim character so the rebuilt porch is consistent with the age and style of the house. If your home is in a historic district, we also help navigate any required approvals.
Contact Toensing Construction for a free estimate. We serve homeowners across Warren, Barrington, Bristol, and throughout Rhode Island.
Get a Free EstimateWe build custom decks, porches, and outdoor living spaces for homeowners throughout Rhode Island.