A deck or covered porch should be where you spend your evenings — not another maintenance headache. JB’s Contracting & Maintenance designs and builds outdoor living spaces across Marianna, Jackson County, and Northwest Florida that are framed right, anchored right, and built to handle Florida sun, rain, and wind.

Covered porch with metal roofing and timber posts.

Outdoor Living Services We Offer

Custom decks — pressure-treated wood or low-maintenance composite
Covered porches and porch roofs tied into your existing structure
Screen rooms — bug-free outdoor living, year round
Deck repair and re-decking over sound existing frames
Fencing — privacy, farm, and decorative
Steps, railings, and accessibility ramps

Built for Florida Weather — Not Just for the Photos

The difference between a deck that lasts five years and one that lasts twenty-five is what you can’t see: proper footings, correct joist sizing and spacing, flashing where the ledger meets the house, and hardware rated for outdoor exposure. That’s where we don’t cut corners.

JB’s is a veteran-owned, state-licensed building contractor (RB29003726). Decks, porch roofs, and screen rooms are built to the 2023 Florida Building Code — including the wind requirements that matter in Jackson County — and we pull the permits and handle inspections where they’re required.

Outdoor living is a year-round thing in Northwest Florida — which means your deck, porch, or screen room works harder here than almost anywhere else. We help you pick the right materials for how you’ll actually use the space: pressure-treated pine when budget leads, composite decking when low maintenance wins, and screened enclosures when the mosquitoes vote.

Already have a deck with a solid frame but rough boards? We inspect the framing first — if the structure is sound, re-decking with new boards and railings can save you real money over a full rebuild. Either way, you get a written scope and a firm estimate before we start.

JB’s builds decks, porches, screen rooms, and fencing in Marianna, Greenwood, Malone, Grand Ridge, Sneads, Cottondale, Alford, Graceville, Chipley, Bonifay, and surrounding Jackson and Holmes County communities. Call 850-363-3111 for a written estimate.

Steps and covered entries

Wood entry steps with landing and handrails — Wood entry steps with a landing and handrails.

Steps beneath a covered entry — Wood steps leading to a covered entry.

A covered porch taking shape

Posts and roof framing remain visible at this stage of the work.

Covered porch and siding during construction — Covered porch with exposed posts and roof framing during construction.

Screened porch and entry details

The porch view shows work during the finishing stage. The stair view highlights the steps and handrails.

Screened porch with siding and entry steps — Screened porch with siding and wood entry steps during finishing.

Wood entry stairs with handrails — Wood entry stairs and handrails beside exterior siding.

Custom deck and access details

Painted custom deck walkway beside exterior siding — A custom deck walkway built by JB.

Painted ramp and lattice landing on a custom deck — Ramp and lattice landing as part of a custom deck built by JB.

A dock rebuild

Wood walkway and railings on a rebuilt dock — A dock rebuilt by JB, showing the walkway and railings.

Wood decking and railing detail on a rebuilt dock — A closer view of the decking and railings on the same dock rebuild.

Dock walkway and supports during rehabilitation — Dock rehabilitation by JB, shown in progress.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Jackson County, FL?

Usually, yes — decks attached to the house, elevated decks, and any porch roof or screen room require a permit and inspections under the 2023 Florida Building Code. We pull the permits and schedule the inspections as part of the job, so the finished space is legal, insurable, and ready if you ever sell the house.

Should I build with wood or composite decking?

Pressure-treated wood costs less up front and can be stained any color — but it wants cleaning and re-sealing every couple of years. Composite costs more on day one and then mostly leaves you alone. We build both, and we’ll give you straight numbers on each so you can decide what fits how you use the space.

My deck boards are rough, but the frame feels solid. Do I need a whole new deck?

Maybe not. We inspect the framing, footings, and ledger connection first. If the structure is sound, re-decking — new boards and railings on the existing frame — can save you significant money. If the frame is done, we’ll tell you that straight, too.

Can you add a roof or screen enclosure over my existing deck or patio?

Yes. Porch roofs and screen rooms are some of our most-requested projects. The key is tying the new roof into your existing structure correctly — flashing, load paths, and wind rating all matter — and that’s licensed building contractor work, which is exactly what we do.

Exterior entry details

Exterior entry steps with siding and doors — Exterior entry steps, siding and doors.

Deck Builder & Outdoor Living Contractor in Marianna, FL