Deck or Patio: Which Fits Your Lot?
The answer usually comes down to the ground and the back door. If your door sits several steps above the yard, a deck brings the living space up to floor level. If the yard is fairly flat and close to the door height, a patio on grade is often simpler and costs less per square foot. Sloped yards may benefit from both: a deck at the house that steps down to a patio below.
Our Construction Process, Step by Step
- Site visit: we measure, check drainage and talk through how you want to use the space.
- Design and proposal: you receive a layout, material options and a written, itemized price.
- Scheduling and permits: we order materials and handle any permits required.
- Site prep: excavation, footings for a deck or compacted base for a patio.
- Build: framing and decking, or paver and concrete installation.
- Finish and walkthrough: railings, steps, cleanup and a final review together.
Materials We Use
For decks, we build with treated lumber framing and offer pressure-treated pine, cedar or capped composite boards on top. Railings come in wood, composite, aluminum or cable. For patios, we install concrete pavers, stamped or broom-finished concrete and natural stone. Our composite and wood decking page compares the main deck options in detail.
Why a Good Deck or Patio Matters Here
Central Mississippi gives you a long outdoor season, but also heat, humidity and heavy spring rain. A well-built space with proper drainage, ventilation and shade becomes an extra room for much of the year instead of a surface that bakes in July. You can see more of our nearby work on our Sharon and Gluckstadt custom deck page or explore our exterior services in Sharon.
Common Questions
How long does it take to build a deck or patio?
Many standard decks and patios are completed within a couple of weeks once work starts. Larger or multi-level projects, roofs and add-ons take longer. We put the expected timeline in writing.
What does a custom deck or patio cost?
Cost depends on size, height, materials, railings and site work. The quickest way to an accurate number is a free on-site estimate, which we itemize so you can adjust the plan.
Can I customize the design?
Absolutely. Shape, size, levels, materials, colors, railings, lighting and built-ins are all up to you. We help you balance looks, budget and upkeep.
Do you build pergolas or fire pits too?
Yes. Many Sharon projects include a pergola for shade or a fire pit on the patio, and we plan them alongside the main structure.