Price ranges, build timelines, and the permit and HOA steps for the projects Austin homeowners ask us about most: decks, cedar privacy fences, pergolas and patio covers, concrete patios, Hardie siding, and roof replacement. Written by John, who builds them. New to the lingo? Start with our plain-English glossary. Just want the numbers? See every 2026 price range in one table.
How long to wait after install, the water test, the best Austin months, how often to recoat and what it costs.
When an existing pergola can take a roof, the roof options for Texas heat and hail, and what a roofed cover costs.
What the Class 4 hail rating means, what it costs in Austin, how the Texas insurance discount works, and when to skip it.
Six deck layouts that work in Austin, plus materials, railings, sizing and the details that make a deck feel finished.
What deck repairs cost in 2026, how to tell a repair from a rebuild, and the most common fixes on Austin decks.
What each costs on a typical Austin home, how long each lasts, hail, insurance discounts, HOA rules and our pick.
Fiber cement vs engineered wood in Austin: heat, water, hail, fire, warranties, cost and the siding we recommend.
Each brand's lines, composite vs PVC, how hot the boards get in Austin, installed cost by tier, and our pick.
What each one is, what it costs around Austin, and which one a Texas backyard really needs.
Leaning posts, sagging gates and storm damage: what each repair costs, what causes it, and when to replace instead.
How to read a quote, what to ask before you sign, and the warning signs worth walking away from.
Pricing by material and height, when you need an engineer, and the buried drainage detail that decides whether a wall lasts.
Real 2026 repair pricing, the honest test for when patching stops making sense, and the six things that rot siding here.
Real 2026 ranges, the honest difference between the two, and why we talk most Austin homeowners out of the sunroom.
Fall is the best build season here, winter is the most underrated, and spring gets chaotic the moment hail lands. Month by month, plus how far ahead to book.
A deck is a floor above the ground, a patio is a floor on it, a pergola is a roof over either. How slope, sun, and soil decide, with cost ranges for all three.
Real numbers for pool decks across concrete, pavers, travertine, and natural stone. What stays cool in Texas heat and what to spend on (vs. skip).
Real numbers across basic grill islands, mid-range kitchens, and premium covered builds. What's worth paying for, what to skip, and where quotes hide the expensive parts.
Real resale numbers on decks, pergolas, and outdoor living in the Austin market. Which materials hold value, what buyers care about, and when to build for max return.
Real 2026 numbers on new roofs in Austin. Architectural shingle, standing seam metal, and synthetic slate ranges, plus how insurance claims work.
Real numbers for concrete patios in Austin. Standard, stamped, and stained pricing, plus an honest concrete-vs-pavers-vs-flagstone breakdown.
Real per-foot pricing for cedar privacy fences. Side-by-side, board-on-board, horizontal, and shadow-box, plus gates, stains, and what really moves the price.
Real 2026 numbers for cedar pergolas and patio covers in greater Austin. Attached vs. freestanding, open-top vs. covered, plus itemized add-on pricing.
Real numbers on Hardie fiber cement siding in Austin. Lap, panel, shake, and trim pricing, plus an honest Hardie vs. vinyl vs. stucco vs. LP comparison.
How architectural review works, what your packet needs to include, real timelines, and how a local contractor handles the submission for you.
Real numbers, not "it depends." Pressure-treated, cedar, and composite ranges, what drives the price up, and where you can save without cutting corners.
Hail and high winds hit Austin every year. Here is exactly what to look for after a storm, when a repair is enough, and how to handle insurance without losing your mind.
Cedar vs pine, board-on-board vs horizontal, and why the posts matter more than the pickets.
These are the installed prices JB Contracting ATX is quoting across the Austin area in 2026: materials, labor, demo and cleanup included. Each row links to the full guide. Your number depends on size, access and materials, so John measures on site and writes a free line-itemed quote.
| Project | Typical installed price, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deck, pressure-treated pine | $30 to $45 per sq ft |
| Deck, cedar | $50 to $75 per sq ft |
| Deck, composite or PVC | $60 to $100 per sq ft |
| Deck repair | $1,800 to $7,000 |
| Cedar privacy fence, side-by-side | $32 to $48 per linear ft |
| Cedar privacy fence, board-on-board | $38 to $55 per linear ft |
| Horizontal cedar fence | $48 to $72 per linear ft |
| Fence repair, rebuild an 8 ft section | $400 to $900 |
| Freestanding cedar pergola, 12x12 | $8,500 to $13,000 |
| Attached open-top patio cover, 12x12 | $10,500 to $16,000 |
| Solid-roof patio cover with shingles, 12x12 | $14,500 to $22,000 |
| Screened porch, new roof and screens | $22,000 to $38,000 |
| Concrete patio, broom finish | $8 to $15 per sq ft |
| Concrete patio, stamped | $15 to $25 per sq ft |
| Retaining wall | $45 to $95 per face foot |
| Hardie fiber cement siding | $10 to $16 per sq ft |
| Siding repair | $450 to $2,800 |
| Roof replacement, architectural shingles, 2,000 sq ft home | $11,000 to $18,000 |
| Roof replacement, standing-seam metal, 2,000 sq ft home | $25,000 to $45,000 |
Skip the guesswork. Use the Design Builder to map out exactly what you want, then send it to John for a free, line-itemed quote.
