Decks & Pergolas
Decks and Pergolas in Columbus, Ohio
We build cedar, composite, and hardwood decks and custom pergolas across Central Ohio, including Trex, TimberTech, and Deckorators systems. We build both wood and composite, so you get an honest recommendation for your house and budget instead of a default product.
What we build
- Composite decks in Trex, TimberTech, and Deckorators systems
- Cedar and hardwood decks
- Custom and louvered pergolas
- Covered structures, privacy walls, and screens
- Railings, stairs, lighting, and built-in seating
- Multi-level decks and deck-to-patio combinations
What drives the cost
Two decks with the same footprint can land far apart on price. What actually moves the number:
- Material: cedar, composite lines, and hardwoods all price differently
- Height and structure: an elevated deck needs more framing and stairs
- Railings, which surprise people as a share of the budget
- Built-ins: benches, planters, lighting, privacy walls
- A pergola or roof structure above the deck
- Site access and old-deck teardown
What a custom pergola costs in Central Ohio
Typical timeline
Most decks and pergolas move from design to done inside a season once permits are in hand. The calendar fills front to back: spring slots are claimed in winter. Fall builds are a quiet advantage, ready for the first warm weekend of spring.
Materials
Composite has earned its place in Ohio: no staining, consistent color, and strong warranties from Trex, TimberTech, and Deckorators. Cedar still wins on natural feel and upfront cost, and it asks for maintenance in return. We walk you through the honest tradeoffs, the same advice we give on-site.
Permits and inspections
Attached decks and most elevated decks need permits and inspections around Central Ohio, and structural details like footers, ledger attachment, and railing heights are exactly what inspectors look at. Our structural detail passes inspection the first time, and we handle the paperwork.
How it works
Consultation, design, build, enjoy. We meet at your home to talk vision, budget, and timeline. You get a custom 3D design and a detailed material proposal. Expert craftsmen build on a structured timeline, and we finish with a final walkthrough and full cleanup.
Where we work
Our base is on the west side of Columbus, and we serve everything within about 50 minutes of it, roughly a 40 mile range across Central Ohio. That covers Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Powell, New Albany, Worthington, Hilliard, Gahanna, Bexley, Grandview Heights, Lewis Center, and Clintonville, plus Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Pickerington, Canal Winchester, Groveport, Blacklick, Pataskala, Granville, Newark, Johnstown, Delaware, Galena, Sunbury, Shawnee Hills, Plain City, Marysville, London, West Jefferson, Lancaster, and Circleville. If you are close but not on the list, call, the answer is probably yes.
Common questions
Composite or cedar, which should I pick?
We build both, so no horse in the race. Composite wins on maintenance and lifetime cost, cedar on upfront price and natural feel. Sun exposure, use, and budget decide it. We show you samples and the math.
Do you build louvered pergolas?
Yes. Fixed cedar pergolas, modern louvered systems that close against rain, and covered structures are all in our recent work.
Can you replace or rebuild an existing deck?
Yes. Sometimes the framing is worth saving and sometimes it is not; we tell you which honestly after looking underneath.
Do decks need permits in Columbus?
Usually yes, especially attached or elevated decks, and rules vary by municipality. We identify the requirements and build them into the plan.
How long does a deck take to build?
Once design and permits are done, most builds run days to a few weeks depending on size and features, not months. The waiting is mostly up front, which is why early planning wins.
Keep reading
2026 Central Ohio cost guide · Composite vs. cedar · Pergola cost guide · Deck or patio for value? · Deck and pergola gallery