About Woodcraft Design & Build
Woodcraft Design & Build is a family-owned custom deck builder serving Southeast Michigan since 1984. Founded by Keith Hay and now owned by his daughter Jennifer Hay, with her brother Zac Hay also on the team, we’ve spent more than 40 years building outdoor living spaces that Michigan families enjoy for generations.
Our Story
Keith Hay founded Woodcraft Design & Build in 1984 with a simple philosophy: build outdoor spaces with the same care and craftsmanship you’d want for your own home. That philosophy carries forward today under Jennifer Hay’s ownership, alongside Zac Hay and a team of craftsmen who have dedicated their careers to deck and outdoor living construction.
What started as a small Howell, Michigan operation has grown into one of the most recognized custom deck builders in Southeast Michigan, with completed projects across Wayne, Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston, Macomb, and Genesee counties. We’ve installed thousands of decks, screened rooms, and three-season rooms, and we’re proud to count many of our clients as repeat customers and referral sources.
TrexPro Platinum Certified
Woodcraft Design & Build is a TrexPro Platinum certified contractor – the highest level of recognition Trex offers its installer network. This designation is awarded to approximately 5% of contractors nationally and reflects sustained excellence in installation quality, customer satisfaction, and warranty performance. We are among the top Trex deck installers in the United States.
While Trex is our primary composite decking material, we also install TimberTech and Deckorators composite systems, along with traditional pressure-treated wood and cedar for clients who prefer natural materials.
Licensed, Insured, and Bonded When Required
Woodcraft Design & Build holds Michigan Residential Builder License #2102204331, issued by the State of Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. We carry comprehensive insurance coverage through Hartland Insurance Agency, including $1 million in general liability and $1 million in umbrella coverage through Auto-Owners Insurance Company, plus workers compensation coverage through The Hartford. We can bond projects when required by general contractors or commercial scope, though most residential projects do not require it.
Our Services
We focus on what we do best: custom decks and screened outdoor living spaces. Our deck projects typically range from $20,000 to $45,000 and include composite, wood, curved, and multi-level designs. Our screened rooms and three-season rooms typically range from $65,000 to $100,000 and are usually built in combination with a new deck.
We also offer GoliathTech helical pier foundations as a franchisee – an alternative to traditional concrete footings that requires no excavation, can be installed year-round including winter, and protects existing landscaping during installation.
How We Work
Every Woodcraft Design & Build project starts with a free estimate. We respond to quote requests by the next business day. We handle all permitting and HOA approvals, source materials, and complete the build with our own crews – no subcontracting out the work to whoever is available that week. Financing is available for qualified projects.
Our composite materials carry manufacturer warranties of 25 to 50 years depending on the product line, and we stand behind our workmanship with an 18-month guarantee. When something needs attention after the fact, we come back and take care of it.
Serving Southeast Michigan
We serve homeowners across Southeast Michigan, with dedicated service area expertise in Brighton, Howell, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Northville, Novi, Livonia, Canton, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, Farmington, Southfield, Belleville, and surrounding communities. If you’re in Southeast Michigan and considering a deck or screened room project, we’d like to talk.
