A Deck Should Fit Your Home. Not the Other Way Around.
A great deck is not pulled from a catalog — it is drawn for your exact home, yard, view and the way you actually live outside. That is why every custom deck design we do starts with your space and your vision, not a stock template.
And a design is only worth building if you can see it first. Detailed layouts, 3D renderings, real material samples and permit-ready plans are what separate a deck you love from one you settle for. With 15+ years and an in-house design team, we design every deck to fit your property — and hand you plans ready to build.
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Deck Materials We Design With
Every design starts with the right material. Each has its own look, upkeep and best use — here's how they compare.
| Material | Look | Durability | Maintenance | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure-Treated Wood | Classic, paintable | Good | High (seal yearly) | Budget |
| Redwood / Cedar | Warm, natural grain | Very good | Medium | Standard |
| Composite (Trex / TimberTech) | Wood-look, many colors | Excellent | Very low | Standard |
| PVC (Azek) | Modern, uniform | Excellent | Lowest | Premium |
| IPE Hardwood | Rich, dense, luxe | Outstanding | Medium (oil) | Premium |
Lowest maintenance: composite & PVC resist weather, UV and moisture with almost no upkeep. Warmest, most natural feel: redwood or IPE. We'll match the material to your budget and how much maintenance you want to do.
How We Design Your Deck
Four clear steps, one accountable team. It starts with a call.
Consultation & Site Visit
We visit your home, take measurements, and learn how you want to use the space, your style and your budget — with no obligation.
Concept & Material Selection
We develop your custom layout and help you choose decking, railings and finishes that fit your home and view.
3D Design & Revisions
We turn the concept into photorealistic 3D renderings so you can see your deck, then refine the design until it is exactly right.
Final Plans & Handoff to Build
You get permit-ready construction drawings — and when you build with us, your design fee is credited toward the project.
How Much Does Custom Deck Design Cost?
Straight answer: most custom deck design runs about $500–$2,500, and the fee is usually credited toward your build. Here's the honest breakdown.
Layout, material selection and a single 3D rendering for a straightforward deck.
Detailed plans, multiple 3D renderings and revisions, permit-ready drawings.
Multi-level and hillside decks, complex sites and full construction documents.
| Cost factor | What drives it |
|---|---|
| Size & Complexity | Square footage, multi-level layouts and custom detailing to draw. |
| 3D Renderings | Number of photorealistic views and rounds of revisions you want. |
| Site & Slope | Hillside, view lots and tricky grades that need more design work. |
| Engineering | Structural plans and engineering for elevated or complex decks. |
| Permit Drawings | Permit-ready construction documents prepared for the city. |
Certified Installer & Trusted Partners
Factory-certified for the industry's leading decking brands — so you get the full manufacturer warranty on top of ours.
Recent Decks We've Installed
What Homeowners Say
“Their design ideas helped us create an amazing 30-foot deck. The crew was professional, communicative and always on time.”
“Finished in a week and the price was fair and honest. The composite deck looks better than we imagined.”
“From estimate to final walkthrough they handled everything, including permits. Stunning result and zero stress.”
Custom Deck Design Questions, Answered
What does custom deck design include?+
Custom design includes a site visit, a layout shaped to your home and yard, material and railing selection, 3D renderings so you can see the finished deck before building, and permit-ready construction drawings.
Do you provide 3D deck designs?+
Yes. We create realistic 3D renderings of your custom deck so you can walk through the layout, materials, colors and railings and make changes before a single board is cut.
How much does custom deck design cost?+
Custom deck design typically runs about $500 to $2,500 depending on size, complexity and how many renderings and revisions you want. When we build your deck, the design fee is usually credited toward the project.
Is the design fee credited toward the build?+
Yes. If you move forward with us on construction, we credit your design fee toward the build in most cases — so the design essentially pays for itself.
How long does the design process take?+
Most custom deck designs take about one to three weeks from the first site visit to final plans, including time for 3D renderings and your revisions.
Can you design around my view, slope or existing home style?+
Absolutely. That is the point of custom design. We work with your view, grade, sun exposure and architecture to design a deck that fits your property instead of forcing a stock plan onto it.
Custom Deck Design Across San Diego County
We serve 100+ ZIP codes from the coast to East County. Find your neighborhood below.
Coastal
Central & South Bay
Ready to Design Your Deck? Let's Talk.
Tell us about your home and your vision and we'll get you a free design consultation. See your deck in 3D before you ever build it.
Call (619) 901-2887