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ABOUT NJ Decks and Outdoor Living

PROUDLY SERVING NORTHERN NEW JERSEY & ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY

Family-owned. 50+ years of craftsmanship.

We build throughout:
Bergen County • Sussex County • Passaic County • Morris County • Rockland County, NY

See What We’ve Built

Full outdoor transformations

Detailed custom decks

Outdoor living structures

Judy Verblaauw

Owner

street view of showroom

ABOUT OUR PROCESS

HOW WE WORK

Explain Your Dream
Talk Size
Let’s Think about Your Budget
Get Measurements + Photos
Explain Our Process

Consultation

Estimated Cost
Refine wants and needs
Design Agreement
Visit Showroom

Estimate

3D Design, if applicable
Material Selections
Project Audit
Send Proposal
Sign Proposal

Planning & Design

Architect
HandOff Meeting
Permit Process
JobTread
Scheduling

Project Prep

Materials Delivered
Town Inspections
Final Cleanup & Powerwash
Final Walkthrough
Warranty Registration
Project Survey &
Review Request

Build Your Dream

Step out & enjoy!
Invite Family & Friends
Have a BBQ
Brag to your neighbors
Sit back and relax

Enjoy Your Space

At NJ Decks and Outdoor Living, our process is simple and transparent. We start by understanding your goals, then translate your ideas into detailed architectural drawings. From there, our experienced team manages the build with careful attention to detail and clear, weekly communication. We finish every project with a final walk-through to ensure everything meets your expectations.

50+

Years Experience

OUR WHY

To impact our community by doing what we love.

Every outdoor living space we build is a chance to help a family enjoy their home more. That purpose drives the way we show up every day.

Why We Do What We Do

Your home deserves more than a contractor. It deserves a partner who understands what’s at stake.

Taking on an outdoor project can feel overwhelming. Between design decisions, permits, materials, and timelines, it’s easy to get stuck in the stress and uncertainty of it all. We’ve worked with HOAs, management companies, inspectors, and manufacturers. We’ve built in condo communities, townhouses, and single-family homes across the region. We understand the complexity of these projects and how to make the process feel simple and seamless for you.

What We Believe

You deserve more than a contractor. You deserve a trusted partner who keeps you informed, handles the heavy lifting, and delivers exactly what was promised.

When you choose us, you get:

  • Transparent pricing with no surprises
  • Clear communication from consultation to completion
  • Craftsmanship built to last, backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty
  • Weekly updates so you're never left wondering what’s next
  • A team that treats your home like their own
Experience You Can Trust

When you work with us, you get the confidence that comes from a company with deep roots and proven results.

  • Over 50 years in business
  • Family-owned and operated, now in its third generation
  • First builder in New Jersey to earn NADRA’s Master Deck Builder certification in 2012
  • Fully licensed and insured
  • Experts in permits, inspections, and building code
  • Always building above code to ensure long-term safety and peace of mind

We handle the details so you don’t have to.

ABOUT COMPANY

Experience You Can Trust

When you work with us, you get the confidence that comes from a company with deep roots and proven results.

  • Family-owned and operated, now in its third generation
  • Fully licensed and insured
  • Experts in permits, inspections, and building code
  • Always building above code to ensure long-term safety and peace of mind

We handle the details so you don’t have to.

NADRA’s MasterDeck Builder

In 2012, we were the first builder in New Jersey to earn this certification

Third-Generation Business Built Over 50 Years

Established in 1970, we are a third-generation, family-run company still guided by the values we started with.

Family Owned - Award Winning - for 50+ Years

OUR CORE VALUES

These aren’t just words, they are the standards we live and work by.

Trustworthy

Honest. Reliable. Ethical.

Customer Oriented

Puts the needs of the customer first and chooses language wisely

Attention to Detail

 Doing first-class work while keeping the schedule in mind. Details matter even if they are small.

Confident

 Positive attitude, while always striving to learn more.

Ready to Help

 Always willing to teach and learn from each other. Adaptable to many tasks.

Accountable

 Responsible for one’s own actions. Owning up to our mistakes.