A custom deck starts with how you want to live outside. Maybe that is a spot for the grill right off the kitchen, a wide platform for a dining table, or a raised deck off a second-story slider with stairs down to the yard. We look at your doors, windows, sun exposure, views, and slope, then sketch a layout that fits the house rather than fighting it.
Structure matters as much as looks. In central Ohio that means footings below the frost line, framing sized for the span and the load, a ledger connection that is flashed and fastened correctly, and a plan for the water that comes off the roof and through the boards. From there you choose composite or wood decking and the railings and stairs that suit your style.
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A custom deck is right for homeowners who want more than a basic rectangle: a deck that steps down a slope, wraps a corner, connects a walk-out basement to the main floor, or leaves room for a hot tub or a future roof. It also suits anyone replacing a tired deck who wants to rethink the size and layout instead of copying the old one.
Every project is quoted on its own details. These are the things that move the number most, and we walk through each one with you on the estimate.
More square footage, angles, and curves mean more material and more labor to frame and finish.
Raised and second-story decks need taller posts, heavier beams, more stairs, and full railings.
Composite and PVC boards cost more up front than pressure-treated pine, with cedar in between.
Long railing runs, metal or cable systems, and multiple stair flights add noticeably to the total.
Steep slopes, tight access, tree roots, and old deck removal all affect labor and equipment.
Lighting, built-ins, roof-ready framing, permits, and HOA or design review requirements add time and cost.
A short call is the quickest way to get going. Tell us about your deck project, and we’ll talk through options, what affects the cost, and next steps. Free, with no obligation.
Call now (614) 555-0104Yes, but it has to be planned from the start. A filled hot tub is far heavier than people on a deck, so the framing and footings under it are designed for that load. Some homeowners set the tub on a separate pad and build the deck around it instead. We'll talk through both approaches.
These are common in the Columbus suburbs. A raised deck needs tall, well-braced posts, solid footings, and safe stairs. Many homeowners also want the space underneath to be usable or dry, which can be handled with under-deck drainage or a patio below. Ask about it during your free estimate.
Most permit offices want a plan that shows the deck size, footing layout, framing, and how the deck attaches to the house. We help put that together and work through any HOA or design review package your neighborhood requires, so you are not stuck figuring it out alone.
On a sloped yard or a house with a high back door, splitting the deck into two levels can make it feel more natural, cut down on tall posts, and create separate spaces for cooking and sitting. It adds stairs and framing, so it costs more than one flat platform of the same size.
Available across the Columbus area. Homeowners ask about it often in Westerville, Worthington, Upper Arlington, Powell, Lewis Center and New Albany. Pick your town for local details, or see all service areas.
Low-upkeep composite and PVC decking that skips the yearly staining and sealing.
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See details →Fix soft boards, loose railings, sinking posts, and failing ledgers before they get worse.
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See details →New or replacement railings and stairs in wood, composite, aluminum, or cable.
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