Build a Strong, Functional Foundation for Outdoor Living
Custom Deck Builders in Dallas and Fort Worth
A deck earns its place by changing how much of the yard you actually use. Most backyards have a good spot that nobody sits in because the ground is uneven, the slope is wrong, or there is nowhere flat to put a table.
Clear Blue Pools & Backyards builds custom decks across Dallas, Fort Worth and the surrounding communities, designed around the pool, the patio and the way the space is used rather than as a structure standing on its own.
Made for Daily Living, Not Just Looks
A Custom Deck Is Not a Pool Deck
Worth clearing up first, because the same word covers two different things and people arrive here looking for either.
- A custom deck, on this page, is a built structure with a frame and a walking surface, either raised above the ground or sitting close to it. Timber or composite.
- A pool deck is the hard surface immediately around a pool, usually concrete, pavers or stone. If that is what you are after, it is covered on our pool decking page for new pools, and pool deck resurfacing if you have one that has seen better days.
The two often meet. A raised deck that steps down to a pool deck is a common and good arrangement, and it is worth designing as one thing rather than two.
Ground Level or Raised?
These are different builds with different costs, and the decision is usually made by the ground rather than by preference.
Ground level
Sits low, needs less structure underneath, and generally does not require guardrails. Cheaper and quicker. Best where the ground is reasonably flat already and where you want the deck to read as part of the yard rather than as a platform above it.
Raised
Structural posts, beams and framing, usually guardrails and steps, and often a permit. This is what you build when the ground falls away, when the deck comes off a door that sits well above grade, or when you want the space underneath. Costs more and it is the option that solves problems a patio cannot.
Materials, and What They Are Like to Own
At Clear Blue Pools And Backyards, we take a system-based approach to ensure everything works together.
Our services include:
- Pressure-treated pine. The standard structural material and the cheapest surface. It moves, it needs sealing periodically, and in this climate it will check and gray if it is left alone. Perfectly good if you are prepared to maintain it, and a poor choice if you are not.
- Cedar or hardwood. Better looking, more dimensionally stable, more expensive, and still a material that wants attention.
- Composite. Costs more up front and asks almost nothing of you afterwards, which is usually the actual decision. Worth knowing that composite gets noticeably hotter than timber in direct sun, which in a Texas July matters, and that boards vary considerably between brands.
The framing underneath is the part nobody asks about and the part that decides how long the deck lasts. Whatever the surface, the structure below it is doing the work.
Designing the Deck Around the Rest of the Yard
A deck that was designed on its own tends to look like it was added later, because it was. The things worth deciding at the same time:
At Clear Blue Pools And Backyards, we shape each layout to match your backyard and daily use.
- Where it meets the house, and whether the door it serves is the door people actually use.
- How it steps down to the pool or the patio, and whether that transition is a step, a landing or a change of material.
- Whether it carries an outdoor kitchen or seating, which changes the framing and the loading underneath it before anything is built.
- Shade. A deck in full sun in July is a deck nobody sits on, which is the same point made on every outdoor page and is truer here than most. A pergola or shade structure over part of it is usually the difference between a deck used twice a summer and one used every week.
- Lighting and power, which want to be run while the framing is open rather than afterwards.
- Where it meets planting and landscaping or hardscaping, because the edge is what makes it look designed.
The wider picture is on our outdoor living page, and if there is a pool involved it is usually cheaper to plan all of it together than to do it in stages.
Materials Built for Strength and Longevity
Decks are exposed to constant use, changing weather, and heavy loads, so material selection is key to long-term performance. The right choices ensure your deck remains stable, safe, and visually consistent over time.
At Clear Blue Pools And Backyards, we focus on materials that balance durability with a clean finish.
Our material selection includes:
- Pressure-treated wood and composite options for lasting performance
- Weather-resistant structural components for strength and stability
- Slip-resistant surfaces to improve safety underfoot
- Finishes designed to handle sun, moisture, and outdoor exposure
The result is a deck that stays strong, comfortable, and reliable through everyday use.
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What a Custom Deck Costs
Decks are priced by the square foot, and the two things that move the number most are height and material.
At Clear Blue Pools And Backyards, we keep every step organized and easy to follow.
Our process includes:
- Ground level, pressure-treated
- Ground level, composite
- Raised, including structure, guardrails and steps
- Additional framing where the deck will carry a kitchen, a hot tub or heavy seating
- Permits and inspection where required
Deck Builders Across Dallas and Fort Worth
Clear Blue Pools & Backyards builds custom decks throughout the Dallas and Fort Worth area, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Southlake, Keller, Frisco and Mansfield. The full list is on our service areas page.
Ground conditions vary considerably across the metroplex and they decide how a deck is founded, so this always starts with somebody standing in the yard.
Frequently Asked Questions