Loomis, CA & Surrounding Areas
(916) 316-2642
Our Story

Nearly 40 Years.
One Family. One Standard.

Chip Paynter started swinging a hammer at 18. He became a firefighter, raised four kids in Loomis, and today his sons work alongside him on every build. This is the story of how — and why — we do what we do.

Chip Paynter surveying a job site in Loomis, CA
1993
Licensed GC Since
Firefighter · Paramedic · Builder
Meet Chip Paynter

Started as a Union Framer.
Never Stopped Building.

Chip picked up a hammer at 18 as a union framer in San Francisco. That's not weekend-warrior work — union standards meant every joint, every measurement, every detail was done to commercial grade or not at all. That foundation never left him.

He earned his California General Contractor license in 1993 and spent the next 28 years simultaneously running a crew and serving as a firefighter and paramedic. Two careers. Same philosophy in both: do it right the first time, or people get hurt.

When he retired from the fire department in 2025, he didn't slow down. He went full-time on the thing he'd been building his entire adult life — a construction company good enough to hand off to his sons.

Licensed since 1993 — over 33 years as a CA General Contractor
Nearly 40 years of hands-on trade experience starting as a union framer
You deal directly with the owner
No salespeople. No project managers relaying messages. Chip answers, Chip builds.
He lives here
Chip and Deanna have been in Loomis for nearly 30 years. He'll drive past your house for the rest of his life.
"We build every deck like it's going on our own house — because we're going to be seeing you around town for the next thirty years."
Chip Paynter, Owner — Paynter Construction, Inc.
~40
Years in the Trade
Started as a union framer at 18
33+
Years Licensed in CA
GC License since 1993
28
Years of Public Service
Firefighter & paramedic — retired 2025
Lic.
#847457
Licensed, bonded & fully insured
The Team Behind Every Build

Not a Nameless Corporation.
A Family Business.

When the Paynter crew shows up at your house, these are the real people on your property. Every person named below has a stake in this company's reputation.

Chip Paynter — Owner
Owner & Builder

Chip Paynter

Founder · Licensed GC · Retired Firefighter

Nearly 40 years in the trade. Licensed GC since 1993. Former firefighter and paramedic for 28 years. Still on every job site.

Jake Paynter — Operations Manager
Operations Manager

Jake Paynter

Marine Corps Veteran · Former Law Enforcement

Marine Corps veteran. Served 8 years in law enforcement before joining the family business full-time. Runs the crew when Chip is off-site.

Josh Paynter — Crew
Project Crew

Josh Paynter

Chip's Son · Recent College Grad

Chip's younger son. Recently graduated and now working full-time alongside his brother and father. The next generation of this company.

Deanna Paynter — Office Manager
Office & Administration

Deanna Paynter

Chip's Wife · Office Manager

Keeps the business running behind the scenes. Handles scheduling, communication, and everything that makes the front-office side of Paynter Construction run smoothly.

Built to Last — Built to Pass On

Chip didn't just build a business to pay the bills. He built it deliberately, over 30-plus years, with a specific goal: hand it to his sons when the time comes. That means every job, every customer, and every referral is an investment in a company that Jake and Josh will carry forward. When a business is being built for the next generation, the owners care differently. That's the Paynter difference.

The Crew in Action

"Everybody Just Goes to Work."

A homeowner in his seventies watched the Paynter crew tear out a 1,000 square-foot deck in six hours. His words to Chip afterward:

"Everybody just goes to work. Nobody even talks. You all put headsets on, smile at each other about every 40 minutes, somebody's grabbing water."

— Homeowner, Loomis, CA

That kind of efficiency doesn't come from luck. It comes from a family that has been building together for years — the same team, the same system, the same standards, every single job.

Paynter crew at work — all three members focused
The Paynter crew and the job-site dog
The team (+ the mascot)
Installing composite decking
Precision composite install
Awning frame going up
Timber frame going up
Chip measuring lumber
Every cut measured twice
Two workers laying decking boards
Board by board, done right
Team member with job site dog
Good energy, every site
Awning detail connection
Every joint, every detail
Overhead view of deck build
Overhead view of progress

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Why We Build Decks

Not a Fallback — A Deliberate Choice

Paynter Construction used to build homes. Full houses. And Chip was good at it. But after years of juggling subcontractors, schedules, and a firefighter's shift work, he noticed something: the profit per hour on decks and outdoor structures was consistently higher — and the work was something his whole family could do together, exceptionally well.

So he made a deliberate choice to specialize. That means when you hire Paynter, you're not getting a "we do everything" contractor who happens to build decks. You're getting a team that has built more outdoor structures than they can count, with a process refined over decades.

And because they do this work alongside every home they come across, they also handle dry rot, ledger board issues, and structural problems — not paper over them. They find the problems and fix them before building on top.

"He was easy to communicate with and his team was courteous — they always left the construction site clean and ready for the next day."

Bryan & Jen Grannes
Loomis, CA · Deck + Renovation
What Goes Into Every Build

Materials That Outlast the Warranty

Most homeowners don't know to ask about substructure materials or hardware grade — but they're what determine whether a deck looks great in two years or twenty. Here's what goes into every Paynter project.

Pressure-Treated Douglas Fir Substructure

The frame you never see is the most important part. We use PT Douglas Fir — not cheaper alternatives — because it holds up in California's wet winters and dry summers for decades without compromising.

All-Galvanized Hardware Throughout

Hardware is usually the first thing to fail on an outdoor structure. We use all-galvanized fasteners and connectors, which resist corrosion for the life of the build.

TimberTech Certified Installation

As a certified TimberTech installer, we meet the manufacturer's exact specifications — which means your composite decking warranty stays valid and your boards behave the way they're designed to.

Built to Code — Every Time

All work is performed to California building code and industry standards. When you sell your home, there are no surprises in the inspection. Everything is done the right way, not the fast way.

Finished composite deck with metal railings — Paynter Construction
Credentials & Certifications

Fully Verified. Fully Protected.

CA GC License
#847457 · Since 1993
Bonded & Insured
Fully covered on every job
TimberTech Certified
Manufacturer-standard installs
Home Depot Pro
PRO Referral network member
Placer County Preferred
Tiny Home Contractor
Ready to Build?

Come to the Door.
We'll Take It From There.

We come to your home, hear your vision, and give you a fair price — no games, no gimmicks, no pressure. You'll talk to Chip directly, not a call center.

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