What is the process for building a deck?

The deck construction process includes an initial consultation, design planning, obtaining necessary permits, material selection, construction, and final inspection. This ensures that every step is carefully managed and meets all required standards.

What maintenance is required for composite decks compared to wood decks?

Composite decks require less maintenance than wood decks. They typically need periodic cleaning with soap and water, whereas wood decks may require regular staining, sealing, and checks for splinters or rot.

Do you offer services for existing deck upgrades and renovations?

Yes, we specialize in both new deck builds and upgrading or renovating existing decks to improve their safety, functionality, and appearance.

What steps are involved in the deck building process?

The deck construction process includes an initial consultation, design planning, obtaining necessary city permits, material selection, construction, and final inspection. We guide you through each step to ensure a smooth experience.

Do you offer any warranties on your decking materials or workmanship?

Yes, we provide warranties on both the materials we use and our workmanship. Specific details can be discussed during the consultation to give you peace of mind regarding your investment.

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Deck Builders in Columbia, MO. A Backyard Worth Coming Home To.

From the older lots around East Campus and Old Southwest to the newer builds out toward Thornbrook and Old Hawthorne, we design and build decks that fit local homes and local weather. Planning a brand-new outdoor space, or worried the deck you already have is no longer safe? Either way, we handle the permits and inspections so you do not have to.

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Not Sure Your Deck Is Still Safe to Stand On?

Wobbly railings, soft boards, and rusted fasteners are easy to ignore until someone leans on the wrong spot. Freeze-thaw winters and humid summers wear a deck from the inside out, and the structural parts you can’t see are usually the first to go. Before grilling season or a big gathering, let us take a look. Free inspection, honest answer on whether it needs a repair, a board swap, or a full rebuild.

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The Reality

Your Backyard Should Earn Its Keep. A Tired Deck Just Gets Avoided.

Homes around here were practically built for outdoor living, from quiet evenings off a Grasslands patio to weekends near Stephens Lake and the MKT Trail. But our backyards are not easy on a deck. Plenty of lots slope or sit on clay-heavy soil that shifts and heaves footings through the freeze-thaw cycle.

Older neighborhoods near campus come with mature oaks that drop shade and moisture and speed up rot. Then summer arrives humid and bright, drying and graying board after board. A deck that was the heart of the home slowly turns into the thing you step around. Whether you are starting from a bare yard or eyeing a structure that has clearly aged out, the questions are the same: is it safe, will we actually use it, and how many weekends a year is it going to cost me?

A deck that wobbles or bounces, with a railing nobody fully trusts
Splintered, cracked, or graying boards that catch bare feet
The yearly Missouri ritual of sanding, staining, and sealing
A layout that fights a sloped or tree-shaded lot
The repair-or-replace question you keep putting off because you cannot tell which one you truly need

You Should Not Have to Guess Whether It’s Safe

The parts of a deck that fail first are the parts you never see: the ledger board where the deck attaches to the house, the fasteners, and the framing underneath. On the clay soil around here, footings are the next thing we check. That is exactly where our free inspection starts.

“I just want a deck that’s safe, that we’ll actually use, and that we’re not out there refinishing every single summer.”

That is what we hear from homeowners more than anything, and it is a fair thing to want. So that is where we begin. We walk the deck or the yard with you, tell you plainly what we see, lay out your real options including the honest cost of each, and let you decide. No pressure, no upsell on work you do not need.

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Certifications aren’t trophies we hang on the wall. They’re promises from manufacturers that we install their products the right way, every time. And they back those promises with warranties that only certified contractors can offer.

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Preferred contractor status for Owens Corning roofing systems and factory-backed warranties.

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Authorized installer for composite slate and shake roofing designed for long-term performance.

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Certified installer for stone-coated steel roofing built for hail, wind, and fire resistance.

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Deck Services

New Build or Tired Deck, We Handle the Whole Thing

Whether you’re starting from an empty backyard or working with a deck that’s seen better days, here’s how we help.

New Deck Design & Build

We start with how you actually want to use the space, then design and build a deck that fits your lot, your home, and your budget. Permits and inspections included. (

Deck Replacement

When an old deck is past saving, we tear out the existing structure and rebuild it right, from footings to railing, in the material that makes the most sense for you.

Deck Repair & Restoration

Soft boards, a wobbly rail, a loose ledger, or sun-worn decking. Sometimes a targeted repair buys you years, and we will tell you honestly when that beats a full rebuild.

Deck Inspection & Safety Checks

A free, no-pressure look at the parts that fail first: the ledger connection, fasteners, framing, and footings on our shifting clay soil. You get a straight answer on whether your deck is safe as-is.

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Decking Materials

Composite or Wood, Matched to Your Home

Both work well here. The choice comes down to how much weekend upkeep you want to trade for a lower starting price, and how your specific lot and home style read. Treated lumber is the budget-friendly starting point, cedar is the natural-looking middle ground, and composite is the low-maintenance long game. We will weigh them against your budget on-site.

Composite Decking

apped composite shrugs off the fading, staining, and splintering that our humidity drives into wood. No sanding, no staining, just an occasional wash. More up front, far less work over its life, and color that holds.

Wood Decking

Pressure-treated pine and cedar bring natural warmth and a lower starting price, easy to stain to match an older home. Wood asks for regular sealing to handle our freeze-thaw and summer sun.

Composite brands we install

TimberTech

Capped polymer and composite boards engineered to resist fading, staining, and scratching, with a realistic hardwood look and long manufacturer warranties. The most durable, lowest-upkeep surface we offer.

Fiberon

Capped composite that pairs a natural wood-grain look with solid stain and fade resistance, often at a friendlier price point, built with a high share of recycled material.

How We Work

Clear Steps, No Guesswork, Permits Handled for You

We have built and rebuilt a lot of decks across Mid-Missouri. You will know what is happening at every step, and we deal with the permit paperwork so you never have to.

Design & Inspection

We look at your yard or your existing deck, talk through how you want to use the space, and check the structure and footings that matter on your lot. Free, no obligation.

Recommendation & Quote

You get a clear plan, a material recommendation that fits your budget, and a written quote with no surprises buried in it.

Permitting & Build

We pull the permit, build to local code, and schedule the inspection. Our crew follows the plan to the letter, footings to railing.

Walkthrough & Follow-Up

We walk the finished deck with you, make sure it is right, and stand behind our workmanship. If something needs attention later, you call us directly.

Our Work

See What We’ve Built

Real Mid-Missouri decks, built and photographed by our own crews. Not stock photos.

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Common Questions

Straight Answers to the Deck Questions We Hear Most

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Columbia?

In most cases, yes. The City of Columbia requires a permit and inspection for most decks, with the specifics depending on the deck’s size and height. A permit means the structure that holds people up actually gets inspected, which is a good thing. The better news: you do not have to navigate any of it. We pull the permit, build to local code, and schedule the inspection as part of the job.

How do our climate and soil affect my deck?

Humid summers and freeze-thaw winters are hard on wood, and a lot of lots around here sit on clay-heavy soil that shifts and can heave poorly set footings. That is why we size and set footings for local conditions and, on shaded lots in older neighborhoods, plan for the extra moisture and debris that speed up rot. It also nudges many homeowners toward composite for the lower upkeep.

Composite or wood for my deck?

Neither wins outright. Wood costs less up front and looks naturally warm against an older home, but our humidity and sun mean regular sealing. Composite costs more to install and then mostly leaves you alone. If you would rather spend summer weekends on the deck than maintaining it, composite usually earns back the difference.

Should I repair my old deck or replace it?

Age and where the damage lives decide it. Surface wear, a few soft boards, or a loose railing can often be repaired. But when the framing, footings, or the ledger connection to your house are compromised, repairing is just spending money twice. Our free inspection gives you a straight answer.

Does a new deck add value to my home?

Outdoor living space is a genuine selling point in the local market, and a well-built deck typically returns a healthy share of its cost at resale. Composite tends to show better years later because it does not gray and splinter the way neglected wood can.

How much maintenance will my deck really need?

It comes straight down to material. Wood wants cleaning plus sealing or staining on a regular cycle to fight Missouri humidity and sun. Composite asks for little more than an occasional wash.

What happens if something’s wrong after the deck is built?

You call us. We have been in Mid-Missouri since 2010 and we are not going anywhere. Our workmanship warranty covers our installation, and your material warranty covers the boards. If something is not right, we come back and make it right.

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Ready to Get More Out of Your Backyard?

Whether you are dreaming up a brand-new outdoor space or you just want to know whether the deck you have is still safe, give your local crew a call. Free inspection, honest answers, and a plan that fits your budget. No pressure, no runaround.

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