Austin Deck Builders for Homes and Businesses Since 2011
Austin Deck Builders – Design & Installation builds, repairs and looks after decks for Austin homes and businesses. We’ve been at it since 2011, with more than a thousand projects completed by our own crew, and every job starts with a site visit.
Call (512) 354-7633 or request a free deck estimate, and we’ll come out to look at the space before we talk numbers. We see the yard before we quote the deck, because the slope, the drainage, the trees and the wall it’ll attach to decide more about a build than any catalog does.
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Decks We Build Across Austin
Most of our work is new decks: backyard decks off the kitchen door, low floating decks on level ground, balconies and decks for above-ground pools. Our pool deck installation page covers framing that keeps water moving away from the pool, and our multi-level deck builders page shows how a deck can step down a sloped yard.
On a flat roof, a rooftop deck installation starts with the roof structure and how water drains. If you want real wood underfoot, our wood deck builder page compares cedar, pressure-treated pine and hardwood.
We also build for businesses. Real estate companies, restaurants and bars along the river have brought us in for decks that take steady foot traffic, outdoor seating and the occasional spilled drink.
Our Services
Deck Installation
New decks from the ground up: footings, framing, decking, stairs and railings. See every step of deck installation, from the site visit to the last railing.
Deck Design
Layout, levels, stairs and railings get worked out on site, around how you’ll use the deck and where the afternoon sun lands. Read how our deck design works.
Deck Replacement
When the framing is past saving, we take the old deck down, haul it off and build new on footings sized for today. See how deck replacement works.
Deck Repair and Restoration
Soft boards, loose railings, wobbly stairs and rotted posts get worse every season. Our deck repair crew fixes what’s failing and leaves what’s sound.
Deck Staining
Austin sun dries wood out fast. Cleaning, staining and sealing on a regular schedule keeps a wood deck from graying and cracking; read more about deck staining.
Deck Inspection
A walk-through of the footings, framing, ledger and railings, with a plain answer about what needs work now and what can wait. Book a deck inspection before a sale, a party or a repair decision.
Free Estimates
Every estimate starts with a site visit, so the number comes from your actual yard and your actual deck. Request yours online or by phone, Monday to Friday
Materials We Install
We build with Trex, TimberTech and Fiberon composite boards, and with ipe, cedar, pressure-treated pine, other hardwoods and modified wood. Composite holds its color and needs little more than a wash. Ipe gives you real wood that lasts for decades when it’s oiled on schedule.
Composite boards move with temperature, so on a cold-morning install we leave wider end gaps than we would in July.
What Austin Ground Asks of a Deck
East of I-35, a lot of Austin sits on clay that swells after a rain and shrinks in a dry spell. We set footings so the deck stays level through both. West of town it’s a different problem: rock sits a few inches down, so pier holes need the right bit, not a shovel.
Plenty of older Austin houses have brick veneer, and a deck can’t hang off brick. We attach to the framing behind it or build the deck to stand on its own posts.
Big oaks and pecans are protected in Austin, and their root zones limit where footings can go. We plan footing layouts around the City’s critical root zone guidance, and sometimes the best answer is a deck built around the tree.
Our posts sit on concrete, never in the dirt, because wood that touches Austin soil invites termites. It’s part of how we make a deck that’s built for every Austin season, from August heat to the occasional hard freeze.
Permits, Insurance and Warranty
Most decks in Austin need a building permit. The City’s permit exemption list only exempts a small deck that meets every condition: 200 square feet or less, no more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to the house, not used as an exit and outside a flood hazard area.
Swapping out deck boards doesn’t need a permit, but touching the rails, stairs or framing usually does. We coordinate permits through third-party permit partners, and our deck permit guide covers the paperwork.
We’re fully insured, and our work carries a 1-year craftsmanship warranty.
Why Austin Homeowners Hire Us
- Since 2011, with more than a thousand residential and commercial projects across Austin.
- Our own crew on every job. We don’t subcontract, so the people who look at your yard are the people who build your deck.
- Real work you can check. Every photo in our project gallery is one of our own jobs.
- Fully insured, with a 1-year craftsmanship warranty.
- We stay on after the build for inspections, repairs and staining. Read our company profile.
Where We Work in and Around Austin
West of MoPac, in Oak Hill, East Oak Hill, Maple Run, Barton Hills, Barton Creek and Spyglass-Barton’s Bluff, limestone sits a few inches down and many yards slope, so footings and stairs get planned around the rock. Next door, West Lake Hills has its own city rules, and we check them before we build.
East of I-35, in Govalle, Johnston Terrace, Cherrywood, East Cesar Chavez and Pleasant Valley, clay swells after a rain and shrinks in a dry spell, so footings go deep and every post sits on concrete. Out past the airport, Oak Ranch homes get decks that stand on their own footings, with sturdy steps up to the door.
To the south, from South Lamar and Galindo to Circle C Ranch, Tanglewood Forest, Bridges of Bear Creek and Onion Creek, we work on everything from 1950s ranch houses to newer builds. Some lots along the creeks sit in a flood hazard area, which changes the permit, so we check before we plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose a deck builder in Austin?
Start with a site visit, not a phone quote. A good builder looks at the slope, drainage, trees and how the deck attaches to your house before giving you a number. Ask who will actually do the work, whether they’re fully insured, how permits are handled and what the warranty covers.
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Austin?
Usually, yes. The City of Austin only exempts a deck that’s 200 square feet or less, no more than 30 inches above grade, not attached to the house, not used as an exit and outside a flood hazard area. Board-only repairs are exempt too. Most decks miss at least one condition, so we coordinate the permit through third-party permit partners.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. We come out, look at the yard and the house, and then give you a written estimate at no cost. We don’t quote a number before we’ve seen the site, because the ground, the height and the materials decide the price.
Do you build decks for businesses?
Yes. Real estate companies, restaurants and bars have hired us for decks that handle steady foot traffic and outdoor seating. Commercial decks come with their own permit and inspection steps, which we plan into the job from the first site visit. Our own crew builds them, the same as our residential work.
Can you fix my deck instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. If the framing and footings are sound, replacing boards, railings or a few rotted posts costs far less than a new deck. If the ledger is failing or rot has spread through the frame, replacement is the safer call, and an inspection gives you a straight answer.
Book a Free Site Visit
Tell us about your yard and what you want from the deck, and we’ll set up a time to come out. Call (512) 354-7633, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or use our contact page.