Leander has grown faster than almost anywhere in Texas, and most of its homes are young. That is good news for the house and a mixed bag for the backyard: the builder fence is starting to lean, the patio is a bare slab in full sun, and the trees are years from giving any shade. That is most of what Leander homeowners call us about.
What we build in Leander
- Decks and covered decks in Leander: pressure-treated, cedar and composite, ground-level on flat lots and elevated on the slopes out west. Learn more about decks →
- Cedar privacy fences in Leander: replacing builder-grade pine with cedar on deeper posts, in side-by-side, board-on-board, shadowbox and horizontal styles. Learn more about fences →
- Pergolas and patio covers in Leander: the fastest way to make a new-build backyard usable in July. Learn more about patio covers →
- Roof replacement and storm damage in Leander: shingle and metal, with photos documented for your insurance adjuster. Learn more about roofing →
- Siding in Leander: fiber cement replacement and repair. Learn more about siding →
- Concrete patios and retaining walls in Leander: extending the builder slab, walkways, and walls for sloped lots. Learn more about hardscape →
What projects cost in Leander
| Project | Typical range, installed |
|---|---|
| Ground-level pressure-treated deck | $7,500 to $14,000 |
| Pressure-treated deck with railing and stairs | $10,500 to $26,000 |
| Cedar privacy fence | $32 to $48 per linear foot |
| Freestanding cedar pergola | $8,500 to $13,000 |
| Attached patio cover, open top | $10,500 to $16,000 |
| Solid-roof patio cover | $14,500 to $22,000 |
| Broom-finish concrete patio | $8 to $15 per square foot |
| Fiber cement siding, installed | $10 to $16 per square foot |
| Roof replacement, architectural shingle | $11,000 to $18,000 |
2026 installed pricing. Full breakdowns in our deck, fence and pergola cost guides.
Two kinds of ground in one city
Leander sits right where the Hill Country starts, and the ground changes depending on which side of town you are on.
West Leander, out toward Crystal Falls and Travisso, is sloped, with limestone often close to the surface. Footings get drilled into rock rather than dug, and a backyard that falls away from the house usually means an elevated deck. Once a deck is more than 30 inches off the ground it needs code guardrail, which is worth knowing before you fall in love with a design.
East Leander is flatter, with more clay in the soil. Clay swells when it is wet and shrinks in a drought, so posts need to go deep enough to sit below that movement. It is the most common reason a fence starts leaning or a gate stops latching after a couple of years.
Either way, we look at the lot before we price it, so the footing work is in the estimate rather than a surprise on day one.
New-build backyards: shade first
On a lot with no mature trees, a deck or patio in full afternoon sun gets very little use from June to September. On a lot like that, a patio cover or a pergola is usually the better first project, and a deck or extended patio can follow. If you do want composite decking, go with a lighter color, because dark boards get too hot to walk on barefoot in summer.
Builder fences are hitting replacement age
A lot of Leander homes came with a basic pine fence. Many of those are now old enough that the posts are rotting at the ground line and whole sections are starting to lean. If it is only a few posts, a repair can buy years. If most of the line is going, replacing it with cedar on deeper posts costs less over the life of the fence than repairing it section by section.
Permits and HOA review in Leander
The City of Leander permits structures inside the city limits, and homes outside the city fall under Williamson or Travis County. We check which rules apply to your address before we quote.
Most Leander subdivisions have architectural review for fences, decks, pergolas and exterior color changes, and review commonly takes two to four weeks. We prepare and submit the packet the day you sign, so approval runs alongside permitting. Our guide to HOA approval explains what goes in it.
Leander neighborhoods we serve
We build across Crystal Falls, Travisso, Mason Hills, Bryson, Palmera Ridge, Summerlyn, Benbrook Ranch, Larkspur and the rest of Leander, and next door in Cedar Park, where we also build decks and pergolas and patio covers.
Ready for a free quote in Leander? Call or text John at (512) 587-3914, or send a photo of the space. That is plenty to start.
Get my free Leander quote →Leander questions, answered
How much does a deck cost in Leander, TX?
A pressure-treated deck in Leander typically runs $10,500 to $26,000 installed with railing and stairs, and a ground-level build on a flat lot starts around $7,500. Sloped lots in west Leander often need an elevated deck, and anything more than 30 inches above grade needs code guardrail, which adds cost.
Is it harder to build on the rocky lots in west Leander?
It changes the method more than the result. Out toward Crystal Falls and Travisso, limestone often sits close to the surface, so footings are drilled into rock rather than dug, and that takes the right equipment. We look at the lot before quoting so the footing cost is in the estimate, not a surprise on day one.
Do I need a permit for a deck or patio cover in Leander?
Usually yes for a solid-roof patio cover or a deck more than 30 inches above grade. Inside the city limits that goes through the City of Leander, and homes outside the city fall under Williamson or Travis County. We check which rules apply to your address, pull the permit, and prepare the HOA packet as part of the job.
Should I replace my builder-grade fence in Leander?
Often, yes, once it starts leaning. Many newer Leander homes came with a basic pine fence that is now hitting the age where posts rot at the ground line. If only a few posts are gone, a repair can buy years. If most of the line is leaning, a cedar replacement on deeper posts is the better money.
Do you handle Leander HOA approvals?
Yes. Most Leander subdivisions run architectural review on fences, decks, pergolas and exterior color changes. We prepare the full packet with a site plan, materials and stain color, submit it with your signature, and start once the approval letter is in hand.
Do you serve all of Leander?
Yes. We work across Leander, including Crystal Falls, Travisso, Mason Hills, Bryson, Palmera Ridge, Summerlyn, Benbrook Ranch and Larkspur, and on into Cedar Park and Liberty Hill.