The idea of a multi-level deck has gained a lot of popularity in Toronto, where outdoor space is valuable in the busy city center. Imagine having your oasis where entertaining, dining, and relaxing can all be done in your own space. Our expertise is in building these stunning structures that convert typical spaces into multi-story outdoor features.
Does your backyard look disconnected from your home? Is there a little corner, or a slope? A multi-level deck redefines your land, instead of only complementing it. We maximize flow, privacy, and sightlines while constructing separate spaces for dining, relaxing, and greenery by stepping down or up with the terrain. Every design is specially designed for your landscape, complete with city-permitted engineering that gives the impression that it has always been there.
In Toronto, flat backyards are the exception, not the rule. Whether you’re on a sloped lot, a tiered property, or a compact yard with elevation changes, a multi-level deck turns challenges into opportunities. We don’t just stack platforms, we design intentional transitions that connect your home to the land, create private zones for dining or quiet mornings, and meet Ontario’s structural and safety standards without sacrificing beauty.
Choosing a multi-level deck contractor in Toronto means a team that knows more than just installing wood and fasteners. Every deck contractor should know how to navigate tight lots, heritage overlays, ravine protections, and the city’s strict rules. But not every contractor in this city knows how to build a safe, permitted deck between levels or in a sloped backyard. A team that can handle structural drawings, coordinate with the Toronto Building Dept., and design decks customized for your home.
We’ve built several multi-level decks across Toronto’s most challenging neighbourhoods, from High Park to Scarborough. We use not only frost-resistant framing, code-compliant stairs, we equip building materials that survive the GTA’s freeze-thaw cycles without warping or splitting. We don’t subcontract any part of your deck project. Every cut, every ledger board, every handrail is installed by our licensed crew, backed by a five-year labour warrant.
Yes, especially in narrow or deep lots common in Toronto neighbourhoods like Leslieville or Etobicoke. Multi-level designs actually maximize small spaces by creating vertical zones instead of spreading out. A lower lounge area, mid-level dining platform, and upper sun deck can all fit within a 20’ x 30’ footprint without overwhelming the yard.
We design each level with a subtle 1/8″ per foot slope away from the house and toward open gaps or hidden scuppers—never toward lower platforms. This prevents water from cascading down onto seating or storage areas. In covered multi-level decks, we also integrate roof runoff into downspouts that bypass lower tiers entirely.
Yes, if any platform is 300 mm (12 inches) or more above ground. Ontario Building Code requires guardrails at least 900 mm high for platforms under 1.8 m, and 1070 mm for higher ones, with no gaps wider than 100 mm. We ensure every elevated tier meets these specs, even if it’s just a single step up from the main level.
Absolutely, but it requires reinforced framing. Hot tubs can weigh over 5,000 lbs when full, so we install extra joists and footings beneath that zone during the initial build. Fire pits or tables are easier, but we still use non-combustible decking (like PVC or mineral-core composite) within 18 inches of the flame source.
On average, 15–30% more, depending on height changes, stairs, and railing complexity. A basic 200 sq ft single-level deck might start around $22,000, while a two-tier version with stairs and lighting typically begins near $28,000. We include all structural upgrades, permits, and clean-up in the price we give, no surprise line items.