SERVING SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
Decks in Southlake, TX
As a TrexPro partner, The Collective Outdoors builds composite and wood decks for Southlake homes, from raised decks off a back door to low platforms that step out into the yard. We draw them, permit them and build them with our own team.
TrexPro composite decking built for Texas sun
Wood is beautiful on day one. After a few North Texas summers, it can gray, split and start asking for stain every year. Composite boards resist fading and splintering and need far less upkeep, which is why most of our Southlake clients choose them.
As a TrexPro partner, we pay close attention to the Trex installation details that matter, like board gapping, hidden fasteners and framing spans. We also build in cedar and other woods when a client wants that look, and we will lay out both options honestly so you can pick what fits how you live.
Level outdoor space where the lot steps down
Some Southlake lots fall away from the back of the house. Pouring a patio there can mean a lot of fill dirt and tall retaining walls. A deck solves the same problem with less earthwork, creating a level surface right at the door threshold.
Raised decks
Built off a second-story door or a high back entry, with stairs down to the yard and railings sized to code.
Ground-level platforms
Low decks that extend the floor of the house outward. A good choice over uneven ground or roots you want to protect.
Multi-level decks
Two or more tiers that follow the slope, each with its own purpose, such as dining near the house and lounging a few steps down.
If the drop is gentle, a short stone retaining wall plus a patio may be the better route. We will show you both in renderings before you decide.
Cooking, shade and furniture on the deck
A deck becomes a real outdoor room once you add shade, a place to cook and good furniture. We plan all three at the same time. Framing gets reinforced where a heavy grill island or a kamado cooker will sit, and post locations are coordinated with any cover overhead.
Before the boards go down, you can size seating to the deck in our Fort Worth showroom, which stocks Sunbrella fabrics and furniture from Ledge Lounger and POLYWOOD. Want cooking on the deck? Look at our outdoor kitchens for Southlake homes. Need shade above it? A pergola over the deck mounts right to the framing.
Drawings for Southlake HOA review and permits
If your neighborhood has an HOA, plan on architectural review for a new deck. We prepare drawings that show height, setbacks, railing style and board color, so the package is complete when you turn it in. We also check City of Southlake permit requirements for your specific project.
Before we build, you get a flat plan plus a 3D model of the deck, viewed from your kitchen window and from out in the yard. Framing, electrical and finish work are handled with trade partners we have relied on for more than 15 years. Read about our process from consultation to walkthrough.
Southlake deck questions
Will my Southlake HOA need to review a new deck?
Most likely, if you live in an HOA neighborhood. Our drawings cover height, setbacks and materials, and we check what the city requires for your project too.
Composite or wood: which lasts longer here?
Composite generally holds up better in Texas sun with far less maintenance. Wood can last a long time too, but it needs regular sealing or staining. We build with both.
Can a deck support an outdoor kitchen?
Yes, when it is designed for it. We add framing and footings under the kitchen footprint and plan utilities before the decking goes on.
Design a deck for your Southlake home
Tell us where the back door sits and how far the yard drops. We will lay out options and show you a 3D view before anything is ordered. Browse all Southlake outdoor living services too.
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621 South Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76104
Monday to Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM
Saturday by appointment
Sunday closed