Houston Deck Builders, Framed for Humidity and Movement
A deck is the right answer where the ground falls away, where tree roots rule out excavation, or where a raised floor should meet an interior threshold. The frame, the flashing, and the fastening decide how long it lasts, not the boards.
Why Texan Landscape Group for Wood Decks
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The number on this page is the number we work to.
Texan Landscape Group publishes an investment range of $8,000 to $35,000, or roughly $35 to $65 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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Ledger flashing at the house wall is detailed and inspected as its own step.
A deck that rots takes the wall framing behind it with it.
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20+ years, 1,200+ completed Houston projects, and 396+ reviews across platforms.
Chris Gosselin, our founder, holds a Construction Management degree from the University of Arkansas, and he and his brother Tony were both born and raised in Spring Branch.
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One call afterwards.
No claims portal, no ticket number, and no subcontractor who has moved on.
What Houston Deck Builders Include in a Build
Every project has the same core scope, adapted to the specific property and program.
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Framing & Footings
Concrete footings, posts, beams, and joists laid out to the span the boards need, with ledger flashing where the frame meets the house.
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Decking Material
Cedar, pressure-treated pine, or hardwood chosen for the exposure and for how much upkeep you want to take on.
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Fastening & Detailing
Hidden fasteners or a consistent screw pattern, with picture-frame borders and mitred corners where the deck edge is seen.
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Stairs & Railings
Stair runs, treads, and railings built to code height and detailed to match the deck rather than fight it.
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Skirting & Storage
Skirting, lattice, or screening closing the underside, with access kept where equipment lives beneath it.
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Finish & Sealing
Sanded, stained, and sealed on completion, with a straight answer on what keeping it that way involves.
Our Wood Deck Construction Process in Houston
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Site Walk and Level Check
We walk the area, check the fall of the ground and the height of the interior threshold the deck should meet, and look at what is under the proposed footprint. Decks earn their place where the ground falls away or where tree roots rule out excavation.
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Framing and Footings
Concrete footings, posts, beams, and joists are laid out to the span the boards need, with ledger flashing where the frame meets the house. The flashing is the detail that keeps water out of the wall behind it.
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Decking Material and Fastening
Cedar, pressure-treated pine, or hardwood is chosen for the exposure and for how much upkeep you want. Hidden fasteners or a consistent screw pattern go down with picture-frame borders and mitred corners so no cut end is left showing.
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Stairs, Railings and Skirting
Stair runs, treads, and railings are built to code height and detailed to match the deck. Skirting, lattice, or screening closes the underside, with access kept where equipment lives beneath it.
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Sanding, Sealing and Handover
The deck is sanded, stained, and sealed on completion, and we give you a straight answer on what keeping it that way involves in this climate. Site is cleared and the work is walked with you.
Everything you see.
Everything you don’t.
What separates wood 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 framing & footings and decking material — decided before anything visible goes in, and impossible to correct afterwards without taking up what sits on top. Houston humidity finds every unflashed ledger and every un-gapped board, which is why the frame and the flashing decide a deck’s lifespan here rather than the decking material. 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 Wood 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
- Decking material — pressure-treated pine, cedar, or hardwood
- Framing, footings, and the ledger flashing into the house
- Stairs, railings, and how many levels the deck steps through
- Skirting, under-deck access, and the stain or sealer on completion
$8,000 – $35,000
Most projects of this type
- At the lower end
- A ground-level cedar or treated deck on straightforward footings, with a simple board layout.
- At the upper end
- A raised hardwood deck with stair runs, railings, picture-frame borders, hidden fasteners, and skirted storage beneath it.
A range, not a quote. Your figure depends on square footage, materials, how much grading and drainage the site needs, and equipment access.
Wood Deck Construction Across Houston and the Surrounding Area
Texan Landscape Group builds wood decks across Bellaire, West University Place, Southgate, Braeswood Place, Meyerland, the Museum District, Montrose, River Oaks, Tanglewood, Sugar Land and Missouri City, and throughout Harris and Fort Bend counties. Houston humidity finds every unflashed ledger and every un-gapped board, which is why the frame and the flashing decide a deck’s lifespan here rather than the decking material. That is a design decision on every project, not a note added at the end of one.
Ledger attachment, flashing, and guard height follow International Residential Code deck provisions, which is the standard Houston inspections are run against. 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 Wood Deck Construction
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Wood Deck Construction FAQs
What is included in the price of a wood deck?
Most wood decks run $8,000 to $35,000, or roughly $35 to $65 per square foot installed. Height off the ground, the decking species, stairs and railings, and whether the underside needs skirting are the main variables.
Cedar, pressure-treated pine, or hardwood?
Pressure-treated pine is the most economical and needs the most upkeep. Cedar is more stable, reads better, and still wants staining every couple of years here. Tropical hardwood lasts longest and costs most. In Houston humidity, whichever you choose, the fastening pattern and the gapping matter as much as the species.
How often does a deck need restaining in Houston?
Every one to three years for most stains, sooner on a fully exposed south or west elevation. Humidity and UV together are hard on a finish here. If that maintenance cycle is not appealing, capped composite is the honest alternative and we will say so.
Do I need a permit for a deck?
It depends on height, size, and whether it attaches to the house. Anything raised with stairs and guards generally does. We check for your address and handle the submittal and inspection where one applies.
Can you build a deck around a mature tree?
Often yes, and it is one of the best reasons to build a deck rather than a patio. A framed deck can span over a root plate that excavating for paving would destroy. We set the framing to keep clearance for trunk growth.
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