A deck should make your backyard feel finished. It should be somewhere your family actually wants to spend a Saturday. We've been building decks across the greater Austin area for years, and we've learned that the best ones come from getting the basics right: good materials, careful framing, real craftsmanship, and honest pricing.
Decks we build in Austin
- Pressure-treated pine decks: the workhorse. Affordable, durable, and great for big footprints. Lasts 15 to 20 years in Austin's climate.
- Western Red Cedar decks: warmer color, naturally rot-resistant, no chemicals. Our most popular upgrade.
- Composite and PVC decking: Trex, TimberTech, and similar. Lowest maintenance, longest lifespan, premium look.
- Multi-level decks, wraparound porches, and elevated decks: Hill Country slopes are no problem.
- Built-in benches, planters, lighting, and pergola integrations: built right into the framing, not bolted on after.
- Stairs, landings, and railings: code-compliant, comfortable rise and run, pickets done right.
What a deck costs in Austin
Most contractors will tell you "it depends." It does, but that is not an answer you can plan around. Here is where our Austin deck builds actually land, installed:
Installed, including framing, fasteners, and labor. Height, railings, stairs, and site access move the number, which is why we measure before quoting. See the full cost breakdown →
Where we build decks around Austin
We build decks for homeowners across Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Leander, Georgetown, Lakeway, Buda, Kyle, and Dripping Springs, and the rest of Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties.
Have a backyard in mind? Use the Design Builder to pick a style, material, and finish. We'll come measure for free and write you a real, line-itemed quote. Call or text anytime every time.
Design my deck →How a JB deck project goes
- You design or call. Use the on-site Design Builder to sketch what you want, or just call us at (512) 587-3914. Call or text John anytime.
- Free on-site walk-through. John comes out, measures, asks the right questions, and writes a line-itemed quote. No pressure, no obligation.
- We pull the permits. Most Austin decks need one. We handle it.
- Build day. Crew shows up on time. John texts daily progress photos.
- Walkthrough & warranty. We finish, clean up, walk every detail with you, and back it in writing.
Full deck cost breakdown for Austin
We wrote a full pricing breakdown for Austin decks: pressure-treated vs. cedar vs. composite, what really moves the price, and what to ask any contractor before signing. Read the 2026 Austin deck cost guide →
See recent decks
Our backyard, hill-country, and wraparound deck builds across greater Austin. Browse the project gallery →
Austin deck questions, answered
How much does a new deck cost in Austin?
Pressure-treated decks in Austin typically start around $30 to $45 per square foot installed, cedar runs $50 to $75 per square foot, and composite materials run $60 to $100 per square foot. Final pricing depends on height, railings, stairs, site access, and whether you want built-ins like benches, planters, or lighting. We measure the space and hand you a line-itemed quote so you can see exactly what each piece costs.
How long does it take to build a deck in Austin?
Most residential decks take 1 to 3 weeks of build time once permits are pulled. Smaller pressure-treated decks can wrap in under a week. Larger multi-level cedar or composite builds with built-in lighting or benches take longer. You get a firm timeline at the estimate, and John texts daily progress photos while the crew is on site.
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Austin?
In most cases, yes. The City of Austin generally requires a permit for any deck attached to a home or higher than 30 inches off the ground. We handle the permit process as part of every project we build, including the HOA architectural review submission when your neighborhood requires one.
What's the best decking material for Austin's climate?
For Austin's heat, sun, and occasional storms, the three best choices are pressure-treated pine (most affordable, 15 to 20 year lifespan), Western Red Cedar (warmest look, naturally rot-resistant, 20 to 30 years with upkeep), and composite or PVC (lowest maintenance, 25 to 50 years, no staining). Cedar is our most popular upgrade. Composite makes the most sense if you never want to re-stain.
Ready to start? Free quote, call or text anytime. Call (512) 587-3914 or design your project online.
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