
Boston Deck and Porch isn't just another service area to us — it’s home. Growing up in Hyde Park, Jamaica Plain, Roslindale, and West Roxbury with friends and family right here in JP, we understand the character, architecture, and pride that define this neighborhood.
At Boston Deck & Porch, we specialize in building and restoring porches in Jamaica Plain — from classic triple-decker front porches to custom farmers porches and screened-in spaces designed for modern living.
If you’re looking for a porch contractor in Jamaica Plain who understands both the craftsmanship and the community, you’re in the right place.
Porches are part of Jamaica Plain’s identity. From Centre Street to Moss Hill, to Walk Hill and Forest Hills front porches are where neighbors talk, families gather, and homes make their first impression.
Boston Deck and Porch Services is a trusted Boston porch contractor serving Jamaica Plain and surrounding neighborhoods.
We also build decks and porches in nearby towns including Brookline, West Roxbury, Roslindale, Hyde Park, and Dorchester

We installed 4" wide railings 2 1/2 inch balusters and 8"x8" laminated western red cedar porch posts

The owner had to rebuild this porch due to a City of Boston Building Violation

Here is a view of the porch in its entirety

This is another view of the porch posts railings and mahogany decking looking from the east side of the porch to the west.
Porches are part of Jamaica Plain’s identity. From Centre Street to Moss Hill, front porches are where neighbors talk, families gather, and homes make their first impression.
We design and build:

Porches are part of Jamaica Plain’s identity. From Centre Street to Moss Hill, front porches are where neighbors talk, families gather, and homes make their first impression. .
Structural rebuilds, column replacement, code upgrades, and historically appropriate details that match the original architecture.
Full-width porches that enhance curb appeal while creating usable outdoor living space.
Designed to complement larger JP homes while maintaining architectural balance.
Enjoy fresh air without the bugs — perfect for spring, summer, and early fall in Boston.
We replace rotted framing, failing decking, unsafe railings, and aging columns while preserving the character of your home.

Once the old porch was demoed and excavation done we had to cut the porch slab back to remove the old stone footings without collapsing the rest of the existing slab.

This is the placement of footings to locate where to rebar #5 stock 16" into irregular Roxbury Pudding Stone which by luck was at a 4' depth. Additional 2' tubes @ 14" Diameter to be placed on top of all 3 footing bases

One the footings were poured we back fill, tamp soil and form a grade beam to tie the footings the slab and gradebeam all together with rebar

Porch post brackets are set into the foundation so that the porch posts will be plumb all the way up to the existing porch roof.

Porch posts locked in, 2"x10" Framing and pressure treated decking installed

2"x4" Deck Fence style Baluster system with a 2"x6" railing cap. We install custom architectural railings to commercial pipe railings

This porch was not a candidate for repair

Another Jamaica Plain Porch
Jamaica Plain has a wide mix of historic homes, multi-family properties, and tightly spaced lots. Building a porch here requires:
We handle the permitting process with the City of Boston and build to meet or exceed Massachusetts building codes.
Boston Deck and Porch Corrects City of Boston Code Violations


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We create durable outdoor spaces built to withstand New England weather.
We’re not a national chain. We’re local builders who understand Boston homes.
Homeowners in Jamaica Plain often discover our work while researching established porch and deck builders with a strong presence across Boston and surrounding neighborhoods.
A well-built porch doesn’t just add square footage — it adds value, beauty, and function.
If you’re planning a new porch in Jamaica Plain or need to replace an aging structure, we’d be happy to walk the property with you and discuss options.
Schedule your Jamaica Plain porch consultation today.
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