Outdoor Living
Custom Deck Builder — Alvarado & DFW
Cedar, pressure-treated and composite decks with cable, horizontal or picket railing — engineered framing, hidden fasteners and a surface that stays splinter-free.
A deck is a structure, not a surface. What determines whether yours is still solid in fifteen years is the framing underneath: footing depth, beam sizing, joist spacing, ledger flashing and the hardware tying it all together.
We build decks on properly sized footings with joist spacing tightened for the decking material, ledgers flashed and lagged into structure rather than into siding, and joist tape over every framing member so water cannot sit on the wood where the boards meet it. Then we finish it with the railing system that fits how you actually use the space.
At a glance
| Materials | Western red cedar, pressure-treated pine, or composite decking |
|---|---|
| Railing systems | Tensioned stainless cable, horizontal, picket, metal balusters |
| Framing | Sized footings, flashed ledgers, joist tape over every framing member |
| Configurations | Ground-level, elevated, multi-level, wrap-around, pool decks |
| Typical build time | About a week for a straightforward ground-level deck |
| Permits | Pulled and inspected where your city requires it |
Not sure which option fits? That is what the on-site measure is for. We walk the property, show you samples and tell you honestly which material earns its cost on your job — and which does not. Call 682-456-8200 or request an estimate.
What We Build
Options, materials and how we detail them
Cable railing keeps the view open
Stainless cable railing is the single best upgrade on a deck with something worth looking at — a pasture, a pool, a tree line. Horizontal runs of tensioned stainless in wood or metal posts give you a code-compliant barrier that visually disappears.
Cable has to be tensioned correctly and the end posts have to resist that tension, so we build corner and terminal posts to carry the load. Done properly the cables stay taut; done badly they sag within a season.
- Tensioned stainless cable systems
- Reinforced terminal and corner posts
- Code-compliant spacing and height
- Wood or powder-coated metal posts
Covered decks and poolside platforms
A deck that sits under an existing roofline or a new cover is usable in July, which in North Texas is the difference between a deck you enjoy and one you look at. We tie into the existing structure, match the horizontal railing detail through the space, and specify decking that stays cool enough to walk on barefoot.
Around pools we detail the framing for splash and drainage and keep fasteners well above the waterline where corrosion starts.
- Tied into existing rooflines
- Cool-surface decking options
- Drainage and splash detailing
- Corrosion-resistant hardware
Deck and pergola as one structure
When a pergola is planned with the deck rather than added later, the posts can carry straight through the deck framing into their own footings. That gives you a stiffer, better-looking structure with no bolt-on brackets, and it costs less than building the two separately.
We stain the deck and the pergola together so the colour matches and cures at the same rate — a small thing that makes the finished space look designed.
- Pergola posts on dedicated footings
- No bolt-on brackets or add-on look
- Single stain across both structures
- Planned and priced as one project
Multi-level and wrap-around decks
Where the ground falls away or the house has multiple exits, a single flat platform rarely works. Stepped and wrap-around decks let you follow the grade, separate cooking from seating, and create a route around the house that does not involve walking through wet grass.
We lay these out on site with you, staking the footprint before anything is dug so you can stand in the space and see how it will feel.
- Staked on site before we dig
- Stepped levels that follow grade
- Separate cooking and seating zones
- Integrated stairs and landings
The Standard
Why this job holds up
Engineered framing
Footings, beams and joist spacing sized for the span and the decking — not a generic spec applied to every job.
Flashed and taped
Ledgers flashed into structure and joist tape over every framing member so water never sits on the wood.
Material choice
Cedar, pressure-treated pine or composite, with an honest comparison of cost, maintenance and lifespan.
Hidden fasteners
Clean surfaces with no exposed screw heads to back out, rust or catch a bare foot.
Where We Work
Custom Decks across the DFW metroplex
We build this service in every city below. Pick yours for local permit notes, common HOA requirements and nearby projects.
Questions
What homeowners ask us about this
What does a custom deck cost in the DFW area?
Most residential decks land somewhere between $45 and $95 per square foot installed. Material (pressure-treated versus cedar versus composite), height above grade, railing system, stairs and any covered structure move the number substantially. We quote from a measured plan, not a rate card.
Wood or composite decking?
Composite costs more up front and effectively eliminates staining and sealing — a good trade if you do not want annual maintenance. Cedar and pressure-treated cost less, look and feel warmer underfoot, and need re-sealing every couple of years. We will price both so you can compare honestly.
Do I need a permit to build a deck?
It depends on your city and on the deck height, size and whether it is attached to the house. Alvarado, Burleson, Mansfield and Midlothian each handle it differently. We determine what your address requires and pull the permit as part of the job.
How long does a deck take to build?
A straightforward ground-level deck is usually about a week. Elevated decks, multi-level layouts, stairs, cable railing and attached pergolas or covers extend that. You get a scheduled window in writing before we start.
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