Custom Deck Construction in Austin, TX
Thrive Landscape and Design builds custom, permit-ready decks for Austin homeowners on sloped Hill Country lots, around mature live oaks, and over walkout grade changes. Every deck is engineered to your property, your view, and the Texas climate.
A custom deck is not a kit. It is a structure designed around your lot, your home, and the way you actually want to live outside. Austin properties rarely sit flat, and most have at least one mature tree, a walkout basement, a lake view, or a slope that a standard rectangle cannot handle. Thrive Landscape and Design builds decks that step with the grade, wrap around live oaks, frame Hill Country views, and tie cleanly into your existing siding, trim, and roofline. From the first site survey to the final punch list, you work with a crew that handles permits, engineering, material selection, and craftsmanship in-house.
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- 500+ Projects Completed
- 19+ Years Experience
- 5/5 Average Rating
Full-Service Deck Construction
Wood Deck Installation
Cedar, ipe, and Brazilian hardwood decks built for Texas heat and Hill Country weather.
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Composite Deck Installation
Capped polymer and capped PVC decking designed for low maintenance and lasting color.
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Multi-Level Deck Construction
Tiered decks that step with sloped Hill Country lots and frame lake or canyon views.
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All Deck Builder Services
Browse the full range of custom decks, wood and composite installs, and multi-level builds.
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Our Process
Site Survey
We walk the property with you, measure grade changes, map mature live oaks and their critical root zones, check sightlines to lake or canyon views, and note how the deck needs to tie into the existing siding, trim, and roofline. You leave the visit with a clear sense of what is possible on your lot.
Design & Permit
We draft plans and elevations, finalize material choices for Texas heat (Western Red Cedar, ipe, capped polymer, or capped PVC), and prepare the package the City of Austin Development Services Department needs for residential deck permitting. If your home is in an HOA neighborhood, we handle architectural review at the same time.
Build
Our crew drills pier-and-beam foundations into the caliche or limestone, sets posts to engineered heights, frames each level, and lays the decking. We protect live oak root zones during construction and step the structure to follow the slope rather than fight it.
Finish & Punch List
We install railings, stairs, built-in benches, planters, and any hot tub framing, then seal or finish the deck as the material requires. Before we wrap, we walk the deck with you, write down anything that needs adjusting, and finish every item on the punch list before final sign-off.
Custom Deck Builders
Travis, Luis and the crew did an amazing job on our front yard landscaping. Travis had a vision that we could've never come up with on our own. They were communicative, hard working and had incredible attention to detail. We were really impressed with our experience and will… Read more
We’ve been very impressed with Travis and his team at Thrive Landscaping. From the initial design consultation through revisions and installation, the entire process was smooth, thorough, and high quality. We needed an HOA-compliant design that improved drainage and reduced… Read more
Travis was very responsive on the pricing . Luis and the crew did an amazing job and fixed a lot of problems that the prior firm had created. Very pleasant group and seem to want to please clients.
Great people providing outstanding service. Our yard has never looked better. And best of all, they stand behind their work. If something needs attention after the job is finished, they’re right on it.
After interviewing several companies, we chose Thrive Landscape to create some hardscaping for our back yard. They installed stone paving for our patio and pool area, a gravel area for our fire ring, and a raised gravel pad for a greenhouse. Everything looks great! We had a good… Read more
Thrive replaced some dying plants in a white rock bed and left it clean and beautiful. You would never know they had been in the rock bed at all - no dirt, no disruption - they left it better than they found it!
Our neighbor a few houses down had Thrive do his property and we liked how it looked, so we decided to contact them to see what it would cost to do our house. Wanted to get rid of the sand burrs and decided to do stone, rock and mulch for the whole yard in front of the house. I… Read more
We have used Thrive landscape for several projects over the past two years. They have delivered outstanding service, careful attention to detail, and impeccable service and care after the project was complete. Travis Odom is outstanding, and his vision helped us transform our… Read more
We were very pleased with Thrive from the initial bid to the completion of the project. We had our front yard and backyard landscaped. Communication was excellent and when a couple issues occurred they were quickly resolved. The onsite crew was great to work with and were… Read more
Excellent service and advice. Knowledgeable, on time, communicative owner, and crew. This is the place you want to call for your landscaping needs! We are extremely satisfied with the outcome and will use the service again. Thank you Travis and crew.
I was really pleased with Thrive. Travis arrived exactly on time for the quote, had a great design, and was able to start quickly once the plans were approved by my HOA. The crew was polite and worked quickly. They left the whole worksite very neat, and my front yard now looks… Read more
Had grass that was dead, Travis and his team transformed my backyard in a few days!
I am a repeat customer of Travis's. He recently transformed my front yard. The design was perfect for what we wanted to accomplish and the crew did high quality work which included clean-up. I will keep coming back to him in the future.
Thrive is a very professional and excellent business - they did a wonderful job on my project and I couldn't be more pleased with the end results. Will definitely use them again!
I had an outstanding experience with Thrive. Quality, honesty, value and customer service were phenomenal! Exceeded my expectations!
Swapped out black stone that were killing my plants with mulch. Added a bunch of plants and sod. Also got my irrigation and stone walkway complete. I say it is all looking great.
I don't know where to begin. Travis and his team provided an amazing landscape design, strategy, and results on our backyard for my 50th birthday celebration. Travis was patient and very detailed with his quote and made sure he covered every detail with me. Once we decided to… Read more
I’ve done two projects with these guys to include a landscaping project where I added sod, metal planters, and plants. The second was a fence repair and both turned out great. They were fairly priced, scheduled quickly, executed on time, and worked through my lunch list at the… Read more
We chose Thrive Landscaping after a friend of ours used them for their own backyard and we could not be happier with our decision. Travis and team were incredibly professional, thorough and communicative the entire time. They added new grass, flowers, gravel and lights to our… Read more
Travis with Thrive Landscape & Design did an amazing job redesigning our backyard! They were hard-working, timely, responsive and appreciated their craftsmanship they put into the project. The space looks better than we imagined — highly recommend!
Wow! Travis and his team did an amazing job refreshing our back yard! They were professional, prompt, respectful and above all had an eye for detail! It was an absolute pleasure working with them to create our dream back yard! I highly recommend Thrive Landscape and DESIGN… Read more
Our project was the tear-out, re-design and rebuild of a fairly substantial deck. Great experience with Travis Odom and Thrive Landscape. Travis is congenial, professional and great to work with. The guys on site did excellent work. We’re very happy with the finished product and… Read more
Mr Travis Odom made an excellent, unique, and original cedar fence design that we ended up using.
Great design and construction for my landscaping project. Travis and his crew were very attentive and detailed. They also took on board our feedback and we’re very willing to evolve their designs.
Travis did a great job fixing the drainage along the side of my house! Was very responsive, timely, and reasonably priced. Would reach out to again for any future landscaping needs.
Travis was very responsive and did an excellent job designing our difficult yard. We LOVE the end result and can’t wait to do phase two. Can’t say enough how happy we are with the design!
Signs You Need A Custom Build
Custom Deck Construction in Austin
A standard rectangular deck works on a flat suburban lot. Most Austin properties are not that. If any of these describe your yard, a custom build is usually the right move.
Request A QuoteLakeway, Westlake, Steiner Ranch, and Lake Travis lots rarely sit flat. A custom deck steps with the grade on pier-and-beam foundations drilled into caliche or limestone instead of fighting the slope.
If a live oak sits where you want to sit, we wrap the deck around it. We map the critical root zone, set piers outside the roots, and frame a clean trunk opening so the tree keeps growing.
Elevated decks over walkout grade changes and lake-view lots in Lago Vista, Spicewood, and Lakeway need posts, railings, and sightlines designed around the view, not stamped from a template.
Why Choose Thrive Landscape and Design?
Built For Austin Lots
Every deck is engineered for the slope, soil, and trees on your property. We work in caliche and limestone every week, so we know how to anchor a deck that stays put.
Live Oak Preservation
We map critical root zones, place piers carefully, and frame around mature live oaks so the tree thrives and the deck looks built for it.
Permits & HOA Handled
We prepare and submit the drawings the City of Austin Development Services needs and take HOA architectural review off your plate.
Materials For Texas Heat
Western Red Cedar, ipe, capped polymer, and capped PVC, chosen for how each one handles Austin sun. Texas A&M Forest Service publishes the wood durability data we rely on.
Austin’s Go-To For Custom Deck Construction
We build custom decks across the greater Austin area, including Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties. Sloped Hill Country lots, lake-view properties, and homes with mature live oaks are our everyday work.
- Lakeway
- Westlake
- Steiner Ranch
- Lake Travis
- Lago Vista
- Spicewood
- Bee Cave
- Dripping Springs
- Cedar Park
- Round Rock
- Pflugerville
- & more
Dripping Springs Hill Country Xeriscape
Spicewood Front Xeriscape
Smithville Ranch
Lakeway Trellis & Patio
Fayetteville Garden District Style
Driftwood Garden Estate
Bastrop Lost-Pines Courtyard Design
Westlake Hills Modern Terrace
Round Rock Turf Checkered Garden
Steiner Ranch Outdoor Kitchen & Pool Retreat
Shoal Creek Terrace Revival
Bee Cave Backyard Under the Oaks
Riverplace Shaded Garden Escape
Frequently Asked Questions
Most Austin lots are not flat rectangles. Hill Country slopes, mature live oaks, walkout grade changes, and lake-view sightlines call for a deck designed around your property, not stamped from a template. A custom build lets us wrap around trees, follow the slope, frame your view, and tie cleanly into the existing siding and roofline.
In most cases, yes. The City of Austin Development Services Department typically requires a residential building permit when the deck is attached to the house or sits more than 30 inches above grade. We handle the permit drawings and submittals on your behalf and confirm requirements with Development Services before we break ground.
Yes. Wrapping a deck around a mature live oak is one of our specialties. We map the critical root zone (CRZ), use helical piers or hand-dug piers placed outside the root structure, leave a generous trunk opening for growth, and pick framing layouts that protect the canopy. Done right, the tree thrives and the deck looks like it was built around it on purpose.
For wood, Western Red Cedar handles Austin heat well and stays cooler underfoot than darker species. Ipe and other Brazilian hardwoods are extremely durable but run hotter and cost more. For composite, capped polymer and capped PVC boards resist fade and surface heat better than older composite formulas. See the Texas A&M Forest Service wood durability resources for more detail.
Most custom decks take four to eight weeks from signed contract to final punch list. Design and permit usually run two to three weeks, and the build itself typically takes two to four weeks depending on size, levels, and material lead times. We give you a written schedule before any digging starts.
Sloped lots in Lakeway, Westlake, Steiner Ranch, and Lake Travis are where custom builds pay off. We drill pier-and-beam foundations into the caliche and limestone, set posts to engineered heights, and frame the deck to step with the grade. That keeps the structure stable, code-compliant, and visually balanced against the hill. For industry standards we follow guidance from NADRA.
We design with HOA approval in mind. Many Austin-area neighborhoods require an architectural review before construction, especially in Steiner Ranch, River Place, Lost Creek, and similar communities. We prepare the elevation drawings, material specs, and color samples your HOA needs and adjust the plan if the committee requests changes.
Fill out the contact form on this page or call (512) 503-1935. We schedule a free on-site survey, walk the property with you, talk through materials and budget, then send a written, itemized quote. There is no charge for the visit and no pressure to sign on the spot.
