Ace Deck Builders builds, repairs and replaces wood and composite decks across Austin, and every job starts with a written, photo-documented inspection. We’re a veteran-owned TrexPro contractor working here since 2008, so you’ll know what your deck needs before you see a quote.
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If you’re comparing deck builders in Austin, start with what each one checks before pricing the job. Soft boards and loose railings are easy to see. The ledger, joists, posts and footings underneath are what decide whether your deck can be repaired, should be replaced, or needs a fresh build. That’s why our first visit is an inspection, not a sales pitch. Request an on-site estimate and you’ll get written findings with photos before any number is discussed.
We install Trex, TimberTech and cedar decks, plus Fiberon composite on request and pressure-treated pine. Most inspections are booked the same week, and every finished project is backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty.
A new deck has to work with the property as it is. Before we draw anything, our crew looks at how the house meets the yard, where the existing patio sits, how the ground slopes and how people move between the back door and the lawn. Then we show you the plan in 3D, so the layout, stairs and railings are settled on screen instead of on site. Here’s how our custom deck design process runs, from the first sketch through framing and final railings.
Most repair calls start with something visible: a soft board, a wobbly rail, a stair that flexes. We look past that to the framing, because replacing boards won’t fix a problem in the structure holding them up. If the framing’s sound, targeted repairs often make sense. If it isn’t, we’ll say so plainly. Our inspection-first deck repair covers rotted boards, loose railings, failing stairs and structural fixes.
Every inspection ends with a written report and photos of what we found at the ledger, joists, posts, railings and stairs, along with our recommendation. It’s useful even if you don’t hire us, and it’s a smart step before buying or selling a home. Here’s what’s included in a photo-documented deck inspection.
When the ledger, joists or supports have deteriorated too far, we remove the old deck and rebuild with code-compliant framing, new railings and the decking you pick. You’ll see the inspection findings behind that recommendation, so the decision isn’t a guess.
Central Austin’s older neighborhoods are full of decks that have been repaired, extended or reworked over the decades. On those homes, our crew starts with how the deck is attached to the house. We want to see the ledger and its flashing, then the joists, posts and footings, especially where earlier repairs changed the original build. Worn boards are obvious. The connection underneath tells us whether repair is a sensible option.
We also set the scope before anything comes apart. Replacing surface boards is a different job from rebuilding framing or changing a deck’s footprint. When the work needs permits and inspections, we coordinate them through trusted permit partners and schedule the job so the structure can be checked before it’s covered. On historic properties, we confirm whether review applies before changing the deck. The city’s permit and inspection requirements are published by the City of Austin Development Services Department.
Each Central neighborhood adds its own details:
We also work throughout North Loop, Clarksville, Old West Austin, Bouldin Creek, Windsor Park, East Austin and Cherrywood, and west toward Zilker, Barton Creek, West Lake Hills and Rollingwood.
We’re a veteran-owned company that’s been building decks in Central Texas since 2008, with more than 200 completed projects behind us. Our crew brings the same approach to every job: inspect first, explain what we found, then recommend the work that actually fixes the problem. Homeowners notice that honesty, and it shows up again and again in our five-star Google reviews.
We’re fully insured, and every project carries a 1-year workmanship warranty. Permits are coordinated through trusted partners, so the paperwork moves alongside the build. We install Trex decking to the manufacturer’s standards. Learn more about Ace Deck Builders and the services we offer across Central Texas.
Our Austin work runs from the Central neighborhoods out to Circle C, Oak Hill, Steiner Ranch, River Place and Jester Estates. We also build across the wider Central Texas area, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Lakeway, Georgetown, Leander, Buda and Liberty Hill.
Call (512) 566-7519 or book online, and in most cases we’ll set up a visit the same week. You’ll get written findings and photos, a clear repair-or-replace recommendation and a quote based on what’s actually there. Our office is open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
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Ask what they inspect before they quote. A good contractor checks the ledger, flashing, joists, posts and footings, then explains what they found in writing. Confirm they’re fully insured, ask about the workmanship warranty and find out how permits are handled. We provide a written, photo-documented inspection, carry full insurance, coordinate permits through trusted partners and back our work with a 1-year workmanship warranty.
It depends on the structure, not the surface. If boards are worn but the framing, ledger and supports are sound, targeted repairs usually make sense. If joists, the ledger connection or footings have deteriorated, the work may need to go further. Our inspection shows you which situation you’re in, and when it’s the second one, we’ll walk you through a complete deck replacement plan.
It depends on the scope of the work. Replacing surface boards is a different job from rebuilding framing or changing a deck’s footprint, and the City of Austin sets which work needs a permit and inspection. When a permit is needed, we coordinate it through trusted permit partners and schedule the job so inspectors can see the structure before it’s covered.
We’re a TrexPro contractor and install Trex Transcend, Enhance and Select boards, along with TimberTech composite and PVC. Fiberon composite is available on request. For wood decks, we build with cedar and pressure-treated pine. We’ll walk you through how each option handles Austin sun, foot traffic and upkeep before you decide, so the boards fit how you’ll use the deck.
Most inspections are scheduled within the same week. We’ll check the ledger, joists, posts, railings and stairs, photograph what we find and give you a written report with our recommendation. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM and Saturday from 9 AM to 4 PM, so you can book a visit by phone or online.
Yes. For new decks and larger remodels, we create 3D renderings and detailed plans so you can see the layout, stairs, railings and materials before anything is ordered. It’s much easier to adjust a design on screen than on site, and it gives you a clear picture of how the deck will sit against your house and yard.
Yes. Decks on older Central Austin homes, like those in Hyde Park, Tarrytown and Travis Heights, have often been repaired or changed over the years, so we start with the house connection and the supports underneath. Where historic review may apply, we check before changing the deck, and we plan access around trees, narrow side yards and existing landscaping.
