Contractor for Jamaica Plain
Local Contractor
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
Jamaica Plain Porch Building Project
JP Porch Posts & Railings
Completed Three Decker Porch In Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain Porch Construction
We installed 4" wide railings 2 1/2 inch balusters and 8"x8" laminated western red cedar porch posts
Jamaica Plain Porch Construction
Completed Three Decker Porch In Jamaica Plain
Jamaica Plain Porch Construction
The owner had to rebuild this porch due to a City of Boston Building Violation
Completed Three Decker Porch In Jamaica Plain
Completed Three Decker Porch In Jamaica Plain
Completed Three Decker Porch In Jamaica Plain
Here is a view of the porch in its entirety
Jamaica Plain Posts & Railings
Completed Three Decker Porch In Jamaica Plain
Completed Three Decker Porch In Jamaica Plain
This is another view of the porch posts railings and mahogany decking looking from the east side of the porch to the west.
Custom Porch Builder in Jamaica Plain
Custom Porch and Deck Building
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:
Front Porches for Three-Deckers
- Structural rebuilds, column replacement, code upgrades, and historically appropriate details that match the original architecture
Farmers Porches
- Full-width porches that enhance curb appeal while creating usable outdoor living space
Wraparound Porches
- Designed to complement larger JP homes while maintaining architectural balance
Porch Repair & Restoration
- We replace rotted framing, failing decking, unsafe railings, and aging columns while preserving the character of your home
Jamaica Plain Porch Construction
Old Porch Had A Failed Slab on Stone Foundation
Old Porch Had A Failed Slab on Stone Foundation
Old Porch Had A Failed Slab on Stone Foundation
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.
Finding Placement of Bigfoot Footings
Old Porch Had A Failed Slab on Stone Foundation
Old Porch Had A Failed Slab on Stone Foundation
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
Grade Beam Form Set
Old Porch Had A Failed Slab on Stone Foundation
Three Decker Framing Begins
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
Three Decker Framing Begins
Old Porch Had A Failed Slab on Stone Foundation
Three Decker Framing Begins
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.
First Floor Completed
Porch Railings Installed
Porch Railings Installed
Porch posts locked in, 2"x10" Framing and pressure treated decking installed
Porch Railings Installed
Porch Railings Installed
Porch Railings Installed
2"x4" Deck Fence style Baluster system with a 2"x6" railing cap. We install custom architectural railings to commercial pipe railings
Before Porch
Porch Railings Installed
Before Porch
This porch was not a candidate for repair
After Porch
Porch Railings Installed
Before Porch
Another Jamaica Plain Porch
Understanding Jamaica Plain Homes & Permits
Jamaica Plain Experienced
Jamaica Plain has a wide mix of historic homes, multi-family properties, and tightly spaced lots. Building a porch here requires:
- Knowledge of Boston permitting
- Structural code compliance
- Proper footings and load calculations
- Respect for neighborhood aesthetics
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
Jamaica Plain Porch Post, Railing & Deck Replacement
Porch Post on Lathe
Porch Posts Replicated For Jamaica Plain Deck at New England Wood Turners
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