Composite Decking in Houston, TX
Strong Landscaping designs and builds new composite decks that give Houston homeowners a real outdoor room without the yearly upkeep of wood. We install Trex and other quality composite decking on a frame built for our clay soil and Gulf weather. With 20+ years and 500+ projects across the Houston area, we handle the permits and the build so your deck stands strong for decades.
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A wood deck in Houston means sanding, staining, and swapping splintered boards year after year. A new composite deck skips all of that. The boards will not rot, splinter, or feed termites, so you get a low-maintenance space you actually enjoy, built around how you cook, host, and relax outside. If your current deck is worn but sound, ask us about deck repair and staining instead.
- 500+ Projects Completed
- 20+ Years Experience
- 4.6/5 Average Rating
Outdoor Structures Services
Deck Repair & Staining
Have an existing wood deck? We repair boards, refasten, sand, and re-stain to restore it against Houston weather.
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Patio Covers
Add a solid, attached roof over your deck to keep it dry and cool through Houston sun and rain.
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Pergolas
Shade your deck with an open-beam or louvered pergola that keeps airflow while cutting the Houston sun.
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Outdoor Lighting
Add step, rail, and post lighting so your deck stays safe and inviting long after sunset.
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How We Build a Composite Deck in Houston
01 Consultation & Site Evaluation
We start on your property with a free consultation. We talk through how you want to use the deck, then check grade, drainage, soil, and where the sun and shade fall, since those conditions shape the frame and the board choice here in Houston.
02 Custom Design & Board Selection
We draw the deck in-house: shape, levels, stairs, railing, and any built-in seating. Then we help you pick the composite line, color, and finish, from Trex to other capped composite brands, so the look and the heat performance both fit your yard.
03 Materials & Clear Proposal
We spec the composite boards, hidden fasteners, railing, and the treated or steel framing under it all, then present a clear, itemized proposal. You know exactly what your deck includes and what it costs before anyone breaks ground.
04 Permitted Build & Framing
We pull the City of Houston permits where the deck needs them, set footings and piers deep enough for our clay soil, and frame a level, solid substructure. Then we fasten the composite boards with hidden clips for a clean, screw-free surface.
05 Final Walkthrough & Care
We walk the finished deck with you, check the railings and stairs, and clean up the site. Then we show you the easy care your composite deck needs, which is really just an occasional rinse, so it looks right for years in the Houston sun.
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What Sets Our Composite Decks Apart
A composite deck is only as good as the frame under it. Plenty of crews focus on the pretty boards and skimp on the substructure. We build the frame like it matters, with footings sized for our clay soil and framing rated for moisture, then top it with quality composite decking. With 20+ years in Houston and 500+ projects done, we build decks that stay level and low-maintenance for the long haul.
Houston Outdoor Living
No Rot, No Splinters, No Termites
Quality composite decking will not rot, splinter, or feed termites the way wood does in our Gulf humidity, so your deck stays smooth and safe underfoot for years with almost no upkeep.
A Frame Built for Clay Soil
We set footings and piers deep enough to hold on Houston clay, and frame with treated or steel members that shrug off moisture, so your deck does not sag, shift, or bounce over time.
Boards Chosen for Texas Sun
We steer you toward capped composite lines and colors that resist fading and run cooler in full sun, and we can pair the deck with shade so it stays comfortable through a Houston July.
Composite Decks Built for How Houston Lives Outside
Wood decks have a hard life in Houston. Long, humid summers, heavy Gulf downpours, and intense UV break down boards and finishes fast, and termites do the rest. A new composite deck changes that. The boards will not rot or splinter, termites leave them alone, and you never sand or re-stain them. That is why so many Houston homeowners switch to composite or Trex decking when it is time for a new deck.
The frame under the deck matters just as much as the boards. Our expansive clay soil moves with the seasons, so we set footings and piers to the right depth and frame with treated or steel members that handle moisture. That keeps the deck level and solid, with no bounce or sag. On the surface, we use hidden fasteners for a clean, screw-free look, and we can add stairs, railing, built-in seating, and lighting to make it a real outdoor room.
Because Houston has no zoning but often requires permits, we pull the City of Houston permits your deck needs and build to code, so it is safe, insurable, and ready to pass inspection. Where your neighborhood has an HOA or deed restrictions, we help you get the plans approved first. The result is a low-maintenance deck that looks custom and keeps adding value and living space to your home for decades.
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across Local Communities
Strong Landscaping provides premium landscaping and outdoor living services throughout surrounding neighborhoods and service areas, delivering tailored outdoor solutions designed for each property and environment.
- Downtown Houston
- East Downtown (EaDo)
- West University Place
- Montrose
- Rice Military
- The Heights
- Near Northside
- Garden Oaks & Oak Forest
- River Oaks
- Memorial
- Braeswood Place
- Texas Medical Center
- Greenway Plaza
- Spring Branch
- Galleria
- Westchase
- Energy Corridor
- Upper Kirby
- Bellaire
Outdoor Transformations Designed To Last
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a composite deck cost in Houston?
Composite deck cost depends on the size, the height off the ground, the railing style, and which composite brand you pick. A small ground-level deck costs far less than a large raised deck with stairs, built-in seating, and premium capped boards. Composite costs more up front than pressure-treated wood, but you save on years of staining, sanding, and board swaps. We give a free on-site consultation and an itemized quote before any work starts, so after 20+ years and 500+ Houston projects you get an honest number that fits your yard.
Is composite decking better than wood in Houston humidity?
For most Houston yards, yes. Our Gulf humidity, heat, and heavy rain are hard on wood: it warps, splinters, grows mildew, and can attract termites. Quality composite boards will not rot and termites do not eat them, so they hold up much better in our climate. You also skip the yearly sanding and re-staining that a wood deck needs here. Wood can still make sense on a tight budget, and we will tell you honestly which fits your plans and how you use the space.
Does composite decking get too hot in Texas sun?
Any decking gets warm in direct Houston sun, and composite is no different, but the boards you choose and the shade you add make a real difference. Lighter colors and modern capped composite lines run cooler than dark boards in full sun. We often pair a deck with a pergola, patio cover, or shade sail so it stays comfortable in July, and we can point you to cooler board options during design. Barefoot comfort is part of how we plan the layout.
How long does composite decking last?
Good capped composite decking is built to last decades, and most quality brands like Trex back it with long warranties, often 25 years or more on fade and stain. The frame underneath matters just as much, so we build the substructure with proper footings and treated or steel framing that handles our clay soil and moisture. Because composite will not rot or splinter, the deck keeps looking right with just a rinse, long after a wood deck would need major repair.
Can you install composite decking over my existing deck?
Sometimes, but only if the frame under your old deck is sound. Composite boards are only as good as the structure they sit on, so we inspect the joists, beams, and footings first. If the framing is solid, we can re-board it in composite. If the substructure is rotted, undersized, or shifting on the clay soil, we rebuild it so your new deck is safe and level. We give you a straight answer after we look, not before.
Do I need a permit to build a new deck in Houston?
In many cases, yes. Houston has no zoning, but the city often requires a permit for a new deck once it passes a certain height or attaches to the house, and any added electrical for lights or fans needs its own permit. If you are in a master-planned community, your HOA or deed restrictions may also require plan approval. We handle the City of Houston permits and inspections for you, so your deck is safe, insurable, and built to code.
