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Updated: May 26, 2026
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1020 Horsetrail Way, Wake Forest, NC, 27587
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Backyard Gurus
Backyard Gurus is here to make your ideas for an outdoor space into a reality. We're dedicated to building decks and fences for homeowners in Wake Forest, NC. We offer services like deck construction while providing friendly, compassionate customer service. Connect with us today to discuss which features you want to add to your property. We offer free estimates.
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Their BuildZoom score of 0 does not rank in the top 50% of North Carolina contractors.
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Backyard Gurus Contact Information
Phone Number: (919) 612-1445
Address: 1020 Horsetrail Way, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Backyard Gurus Wake Forest
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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15 projects
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2024 |
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9 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Backyard Gurus has worked on at least
25.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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4 projects
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New Constructions |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Backyard Gurus mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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9 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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12 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $24,818. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
New deck: all decking on open deck and box stairs will be fiberon sanctuary selection.the jacksons have decided to go with chia as the color. all deck fascia andkick plates will be fiberon composite fascia. all decking and fascia will bescrewed down using hidden fasteners and plugs. fascia and kickplates will be awhite pvc. total square footage of decking to be installed is 209 square... see more
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
I-24-389
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exist sfd: new wood deck at raer 451 sqft***no trades***
Valuation:
$19,000
Permit #:
RABS-118434-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
$198
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exist sfd: 14x16 wood deck w stairs & 4x4 landing***no trades***
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
RABS-116621-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
$205
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demo: all demolish and haul away of existing open deck structure. all decking boards handrails joists band boards stairs ledger boards posts and lattice will all be removed completely. new open deck: backyard gurus will be building a completely new p/t deck. all lumber will be pressure treated southern yellow pine. this is pertaining only to the foundation of the deck. the substructur... see more
Valuation:
$87,000
Permit #:
ASP-113804-2023
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exist sfd: 2 wood decks at rear***no trades***amended 2/16/2024 to remove post bases not required by app m 2018 ncrc***
Valuation:
$87,000
Permit #:
RABS-113554-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
$485
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exist sfd: convert exist detached accessory building to new adu***all trades*** all walls will be completed. this includes new insulation to code new sheet rock hung mudded taped sanded and finished. ceilings will be included as well. all sheetrock will be painted white. sheetrock will continue to the floor to hide brick. all walls will include insulation to nc dwelling code. trim wil... see more
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
RABS-113994-2023
Status:
issued
Fee:
$279
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
All demolish and haul away of existing deck handrails and stairs. existing deck square footage is 451 square feet. the footprint of the deck will not change. certain substructure differences will occur but overall footprint will stay the same. dumpster will be on site during demolish and haul away. none of the existing structure will remain including the ledger board. new rubber membr... see more
Valuation:
$19,000
Permit #:
ASP-119184-2024
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish of existing deck. to building a new open deck. total square footage of deck will be 350 square feet. concrete footers built to engineered specifications. all wood will be syp pt lumber ledger board bolted and anchored to home with 5/8’s carriage bolts or engineered specific attachment 2x10 double band boards simpson brackets for joists instead of ledger cut. total square foot... see more
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
BLDR-056740-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
All demolish and haul away of existing deck handrails and stairs. existing deck square footage is 120 square feet. dumpster will be on site during demolish and haul away. none of the existing structure will remain including the ledger board. new rubber membrane flashing will be installed and bolted to the home to code. new bolts and ledger board will be installed. backyard gurus will ... see more
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
SFR-116881-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
All demolish and haul away of existing deck handrails and stairs. existing deck square footage is 120 square feet. dumpster will be on site during demolish and haul away. none of the existing structure will remain including the ledger board. new rubber membrane flashing will be installed and bolted to the home to code. new bolts and ledger board will be installed. backyard gurus will ... see more
Valuation:
$12,000
Permit #:
ASP-116861-2024
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Galloway - lot 50 - single family dwelling - to building a new open deck. to be building out of large wood to match the existing on the home. 6x6 support posts 2x8 joists 2x10 rim joists 5x4 severe weather pressure treated decking boards. all boards on this project will be screwed down in place. the total square footage of the new deck is approximately 376 square feet and will be buil... see more
Valuation:
$16,523
Permit #:
ASP-081436-2022
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Accessory structure application for wastewater
2023-12-07
Removal of existing deck. total removal will be 458 sq ft. backyard gurus building new pressure treated deck. sizing of deck is 15 ft by 19 ft for a total of 295 sq ft
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
ASP-113808-2023
Status:
approved
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Exist sfd: new wood deck 15-5x19***no trades***
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
RABS-113558-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
$159
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Lot 2 lewis landing sub ph1 tear out existing stairs building a new pressure treated open deck.*** no trade***
Valuation:
$10,200
Permit #:
RABS-096966-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
$309
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
17 x15 addition sunroom.there will be electrical and minisplit installation for hvac
Valuation:
$35,407
Permit #:
ELR-028902-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
17 x15 addition sunroom.there will be electrical and minisplit installation for hvac
Valuation:
$35,407
Permit #:
MECHR-028903-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
17 x15 addition sunroom.there will be electrical and minisplit installation for hvac
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
SC-030225-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
17 x15 addition sunroom.there will be electrical and minisplit installation for hvac - proposed 126 sf deck. ** revision : reduce deck to 4'6 x 10'10 platform/deck **
Valuation:
$36,858
Permit #:
BLDR-021153-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
16x16 screen porch wih 8x16 open deck with electrical ceiling fan
Valuation:
$39,000
Permit #:
ELR-042373-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
16x16 screen porch wih 8x16 open deck with electrical ceiling fan
Valuation:
$39,000
Permit #:
BLDR-042056-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Backyard Gurus License info
License Not Verified
| License # | L.100220 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Limited Residential |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2024. Check the current license status of Backyard Gurus with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors
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Inactive License
| License # | 100220 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Residential |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- According to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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30
Permits
- Building permit records show that Backyard Gurus has worked on 30 permitted projects.
Complete deck resurface and rails, encapsulated the ceiling on gazebo along with install of new roof. The showed up when they said they would, they were very nice to be around, the work is very good quality. I would hire them again!