Plans That Fit Your Lot, Home, and Lifestyle

Custom Deck Design & Construction

Built Around Slope, Shade, Traffic & Code

Smart Design for Every Detail

A custom deck starts with the right questions: How will you use it? What does the yard allow? How much shade, storage, or seating do you need? We walk you through layout, stairs, railing, materials, and city permits—then build it from the ground up to fit.

Because No Two Yards—or Families—Are the Same

Why Custom Deck Design Matters

You don’t need a cookie-cutter deck. You need something that works with your home’s footprint and how you actually live. We design around slope, sun, furniture, stairs, and HOA or permit needs—so it all comes together cleanly, safely, and with real usability.

Layouts tailored to your yard and elevation

Decks for grilling, relaxing, or entertaining

Code-compliant designs and permit support

Custom cedar deck with stairs and grilling zone in Missouri yard

From Concept to Permit-Ready

We Handle the Design, the Drawings, and the Approvals

You bring the ideas—we’ll handle the structure, specs, and city submittals. Whether it’s a second-story platform, ground-level lounge, or wraparound rebuild, we’ll produce full plans that are buildable and approved fast. You’ll get a deck that’s safe, stylish, and 100% permitted.

Framed elevated deck with code-compliant support posts

Designed for Slope, Soil, and Stability

Engineered Layouts That Actually Last

A deck isn’t just boards—it’s footings, framing, and fastening that resist shifting soil and Midwest weather. We measure, design, and build for long-term performance from the start. No guesswork. Just clean lines, proper drainage, and structural integrity you can trust.

Materials That Fit Your Budget and Look

Choose What Works With Your Home

Trex, TimberTech, cedar, pressure-treated pine—we know how to match the right product to your goals. Some clients want low maintenance. Others want natural wood. We’ll walk you through every choice so the finish, color, and feel match your home and your lifestyle.

Trex deck with wrap stairs and seating zone on sloped backyard

What You Get with Our Custom Deck Builds

Tailored Layouts: Every deck plan is built for your home, yard, and use—not pulled from a catalog.

Full Permit Handling: We draw, submit, and manage your permits so your build moves forward without delays.

Material Guidance: Get expert help choosing between composite, cedar, or treated—based on real-world needs.

Durable Framing: ACQ-treated or steel framing ensures long-term performance and fewer repairs.

Function-First Design: We place stairs, railings, and zones exactly where they make sense—not just where they fit.

Don't worry, we can help!

Don’t Settle for a Pre-Fab Deck That Doesn’t Fit

Factory decks often ignore your yard’s slope, shade, or layout. Our custom builds use every inch wisely. We make sure your deck flows with your space, feels natural to use, and fits your daily life—so it doesn’t just look good, it works better.

Designs that maximize usable space

Railing, stairs, and zones placed with intent

Every inch customized to how you live

Built Safe, Level, and to Every Code

Decks That Pass Every Inspection

We design decks to meet or exceed IRC and local building codes. That means correct post depth, guardrail height, joist spacing, and fastening methods. From structural safety to clean finishes, your deck will be ready for city inspection—and everyday use.

Planning, Permits, Materials & More

What Homeowners Ask About Custom Decks

From layout planning to city inspections, most homeowners have similar concerns when it comes to custom decks. Below are the most common questions we answer before we ever pick up a tool.