A Mill Creek Village Since 1824
Judge Samuel W. Dexter founded the 'Mill Creek Settlement' in 1824, damming the creek that year for a saw mill and later a grist mill; the village was platted and renamed Dexter in 1830.
Decks Near a 200-Year-Old Dammed Creek
A yard close to Mill Creek and its historic dam tends to have a higher water table and softer ground than a yard set back from the water, which matters when sizing footings and choosing where ledger attachment and drainage will route rainwater away from the house.
Deck Builder Project Paths in Dexter
Before You Request a Deck Builder Quote in Dexter
Mention the yard's distance from Mill Creek and whether standing water or soft ground has been an issue -- both affect footing design and placement.