Decks, covered and built to last.
Decks built together with a patio cover or pergola, plus ground-level, multi-level and pool-side decks, stairs and railings.
Everyone sees the boards. What decides whether a deck still feels solid in fifteen years is the part nobody sees — the footings, the framing and how water gets away from both.
That's especially true here. North Texas clay swells when it's wet and shrinks when it dries, and a deck sitting on it moves with it unless it's built not to.
What we build
Decks with covers & pergolas
A deck and the cover or pergola over it, built as one structure so the posts, footings and framing line up.
New decks
Ground-level, raised and multi-level decks designed around how you'll actually use the yard.
Docks & pool decks
Decking where water is part of the picture, built to handle it. One client's full dock rebuild is reviewed below.
Stairs & railings
The details people touch — stairs, handrails and railings that feel as good as they look.
Composite & cedar
Composite boards for low upkeep, or cedar for the look and feel of real wood, chosen for how the deck gets used.
Rebuilds & restaining
Tired decks stripped back, repaired or rebuilt on sound structure, then sealed and stained.
What we pay attention to
Footings and framing. Sized for the load and the soil, so the surface stays flat and the deck doesn't bounce or settle.
Water. Clearance, spacing and slope so rain drains and the framing dries out instead of rotting quietly underneath.
The material. Pressure-treated, cedar or composite each have a place. The choice comes down to look, budget and how much upkeep you're willing to do — worth deciding with the full picture in front of you.
Rebuild or repair. Sometimes existing supports are sound and only the surface needs replacing. On one dock rebuild, the old decking came off and new decking, stairs and railings went onto the existing steel supports.
What they said afterward.
…They removed the old, weathered dock, worked with the existing steel supports, rebuilt the decking and stairs, added new railings, and finished everything with stain. … The finished dock looks great, feels solid, and is a huge improvement from where we started.…
Good to know.
Composite or wood — which is better?
Neither, universally. Wood — especially cedar — looks and feels natural and costs less up front, but needs staining and sealing. Composite costs more and won't need refinishing, though it can run hot in direct sun. It comes down to how you'll use the deck and how much maintenance you want.
Can you repair or restain my existing deck instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. If the framing is sound, replacing damaged boards, rebuilding stairs or railings and restaining can give a deck years more life for much less than a full rebuild. We'll tell you honestly which it needs.
Do decks need a permit?
Many DFW cities require one, especially for raised decks or decks attached to the house. Requirements vary by city. We'll confirm what applies to your address and pull the permit.
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Start with a conversation.
Send a few photos and a rough idea. We'll talk through options and give you a free estimate.