Houston Composite Deck Builders, Trex and Capped Board
Composite boards cost more than timber and give the time back: no splinters, no annual stain, and a colour that holds through Houston sun. They also move differently to wood, so the joist centres, gapping, and fastening have to be set for the product.
Why Texan Landscape Group for Trex & Composite Decks
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The number on this page is the number we work to.
Texan Landscape Group publishes an investment range of $12,000 to $45,000, or roughly $45 to $85 per square foot installed for this service before you call, rather than qualifying you on the phone first. Almost no Houston landscape contractor does.
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Joist centres are re-spaced to the board profile before any composite goes down.
Composite spans differently to timber, and a frame built for wood will telegraph every joist.
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Workmanship coverage and manufacturer registrations are written into the agreement you sign before work starts.
They are not produced afterwards, and the crew that installed the work is the crew that comes back.
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One call afterwards.
No claims portal, no ticket number, and no subcontractor who has moved on.
What a Trex and Composite Deck Build Involves
Every project has the same core scope, adapted to the specific property and program.
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Frame Preparation
A new frame built, or an existing one assessed and re-spaced, to the joist centres the board profile requires.
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Board Selection
Colour, grain, and capped composite line chosen, with the run direction and the seams laid out deliberately.
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Hidden Fastening
Clip systems and gapping set so the boards move with the heat without cupping or squeaking.
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Fascia & Borders
Matching fascia, picture-frame borders, and stair nosing so no cut end is left showing.
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Railings & Steps
Composite, aluminum, or cable railings and stair treads finished to the same standard as the deck field.
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Drainage & Under-Deck
Falls, ventilation, and under-deck drainage where the space below has to stay dry and usable.
Our Composite Deck Construction Process in Houston
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Site Walk and Frame Assessment
We walk the deck area and assess an existing frame or set out a new one. Composite is unforgiving of joist spacing built for timber, so this is the step that decides whether an existing frame can be reused.
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Frame Preparation
A new frame is built, or the existing one is re-spaced, to the joist centres the board profile requires. Getting this wrong is why composite decks cup and telegraph the framing beneath them.
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Board Selection and Layout
Colour, grain, and the capped composite line are chosen, with run direction and seam positions laid out deliberately rather than starting at whichever end is closest.
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Hidden Fastening and Borders
Clip systems and gapping are set so the boards move with the heat without cupping or squeaking. Matching fascia, picture-frame borders, and stair nosing mean no cut end is left showing.
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Railings, Drainage and Handover
Composite, aluminum, or cable railings and stair treads are finished to the same standard as the deck field. Falls, ventilation, and under-deck drainage go in where the space below has to stay dry and usable.
Everything you see.
Everything you don’t.
What separates composite deck construction that lasts from work that fails in two summers is the part you never look at again once it is finished. On this job that is frame preparation and board selection — decided before anything visible goes in, and impossible to correct afterwards without taking up what sits on top. Houston sun is what makes capped composite worth the premium: it holds colour where a stained timber deck on the same elevation needs redoing every other year. What you do see gets held to the same standard: the joint lines, the edges, and how the finished work meets the house.
How Much Does a Composite Deck Cost in Houston?
The range below is what work of this kind typically runs in Houston, so you can place yourself in it before you call. It is a starting point, not a quote — every project is scoped to the specific property, program, and material selections.
We confirm a clear investment range in the initial consultation and issue a detailed proposal after the design phase.
- Deck area, and how far above grade it sits
- Composite line and board profile — capped, grained, or premium colours
- Whether a new frame is built, or an existing one re-spaced to suit
- Railings, stairs, fascia, and stair nosing
- Under-deck drainage and ventilation where the space below is used
$12,000 – $45,000
Most projects of this type
- At the lower end
- A ground-level deck in an entry-level capped composite on a new frame, with matching fascia.
- At the upper end
- A large raised deck in a premium board, with picture-frame borders, cable or aluminum railings, stairs, and under-deck drainage.
A range, not a quote. Your figure depends on square footage, materials, how much grading and drainage the site needs, and equipment access.
Composite Deck Construction Across Houston and the Surrounding Area
Texan Landscape Group builds composite decks across Katy, Cypress, Jersey Village, The Woodlands, Magnolia, Spring Branch, Memorial, Hunters Creek Village, Piney Point Village, Bellaire and the Houston Heights, and throughout Harris County. Houston sun is what makes capped composite worth the premium: it holds colour where a stained timber deck on the same elevation needs redoing every other year. That is a design decision on every project, not a note added at the end of one.
Composite board span, gapping, and fastening are set by the manufacturer’s published installation instructions, and following them is what keeps the Trex limited warranty in force. Design and construction sit inside one in-house team, which is why the drawing and the finished work match. You can learn more about our crew, or see all of our Houston landscape services for the full scope we design and build.
What Houston Homeowners Say About Our Composite Deck Construction
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Composite Deck Construction FAQs
How much does a Trex or composite deck cost in Houston?
Most composite decks run $12,000 to $45,000, or roughly $45 to $85 per square foot installed. The board line chosen, the amount of railing and stair work, and whether an existing frame can be reused are the main variables.
Is composite worth the extra cost over wood?
It depends entirely on whether you will do the maintenance. Composite costs more up front and gives the time back: no splinters, no annual stain, and colour that holds through Houston sun. If a timber deck would sit unstained after year two, composite is cheaper over ten years.
Does composite decking get hot in the sun?
Yes, particularly in dark colours, and more so than light timber. Lighter board colours and a shaded elevation both help. If the deck sits in full west sun and will be walked barefoot, the colour choice is a comfort decision worth making deliberately.
Can composite go over my existing deck frame?
Only if the joist centres match what the board profile requires and the frame is sound. Composite spans differently to timber, so an older frame built at wider centres usually needs re-spacing. We assess before quoting.
Does composite decking fade?
Capped composite holds colour far better than uncapped board or stained timber, and carries a manufacturer warranty covering fade and stain. We register that warranty in your name at closeout.
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