Decks & Outdoor Living
If you can dream it, we can build it.
Your backyard should be the room you actually live in. Wraparound, multi-tier, freestanding, and pool decks built with Timbertech and Trex — engineered for Upstate humidity, freeze-thaw, and 25-year warranties that aren't fine print.
25-Year Manufacturer Warranty · Timbertech & Trex Pro
wraparound · multi-tier · pool surround · screened · $20K–$40K+ luxury builds
Decks & Outdoor Living · Lake Hartwell, GA
Why decks & outdoor living works the way it does in Lake Hartwell
About Lake Hartwell, GA. Lake Hartwell is a 56,000-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir straddling the Georgia–South Carolina line, formed by the damming of the Savannah, Tugaloo, and Seneca rivers. The Hart County, Georgia side draws a steady stream of Atlanta-based second-home buyers and retirees who want lake access at a lower entry price than Lake Keowee, with somewhat looser community fabric and more variety in build budgets.
What it means for decks & outdoor living. Shoreline construction here is governed by USACE Lake Hartwell shoreline management — dock permits, vegetation rules, and shoreline-use classifications run through the Corps, not a utility, which is a meaningful operational difference from Lake Keowee. Hart County, GA permitting applies on the Georgia side, and projects often involve crossing state lines for materials, trades, and inspections, so contractor licensing and scheduling realities differ from a pure SC-side build. Common work: custom lake homes on cove lots, dock-aligned outdoor-living upgrades, and full renovations of older 70s–90s lake cottages being repositioned for current-generation use.
Areas we build decks & outdoor living in
What We Do
The Backyard You Actually Live In
Upstate humidity and freeze-thaw eats wood decks alive. Composite and PVC capstock from Timbertech and Trex — backed by 25-year manufacturer warranties — give you a deck you don't re-stain, don't watch warp, and don't replace in seven years. Multi-tier wraparound, pool surround with slip-rated capstock, freestanding garden retreats — we design for how you'll actually use it, not just the floor plan above.
- Wraparound · multi-tier · pool surround · freestanding · screened — every configuration
- Timbertech & Trex Pro premium materials with 25-year manufacturer warranties
- Hidden fasteners · slip-rated pool capstock · integrated lighting and built-in seating
- Typical builds $20K–$40K+ — luxury features and pool surrounds at the higher end
Transparent Pricing
What Affects the Price
Every job is different. Here's what we look at when we put together your estimate — so there are no surprises on job day.
Total square footage and number of levels
Material tier: composite (Timbertech / Trex) vs. premium PVC capstock
Railing selection — cable, glass, aluminum, or matched composite
Footing depth and structural complexity for elevated or pool decks
Integrated features: built-in seating, lighting, planters, screen rooms
Site access — sloped lots and tight rear access add labor time
We don't quote over the phone. Every estimate is done on-site because that's the only way to give you a number you can count on. No ballparks, no surprises.
Our Process
How We Approach
Decks & Outdoor Living
Design for the Way You'll Use It
Hosting 30 people? Pool surround that won't get slick after a storm? Sunset-facing wraparound off the primary suite? We design level breaks, traffic flow, and capstock color around how the deck will actually live — not just the floor plan above it.
Premium Materials, Locked In
Timbertech and Trex composite or PVC capstock — we pre-order based on supplier lead times so your job doesn't sit half-framed waiting for color. Hidden fasteners, hot-dipped joists where code requires, and railings selected to your sightlines.
Build, Inspect, Walk It With You
Footings to spec. Framing inspected before decking goes down. Final walkthrough where you actually use the space — sit at the table, walk the railing, test the lighting. We don't pack up until you're standing on a deck you'd put on a postcard.
Common Questions
Decks & Outdoor Living FAQ
Answer
Wraparound decks (multi-sided, covering more than one face of the home), multi-tier or multi-level decks with stairs between levels, freestanding decks for gardens or pool overlooks, and pool decks engineered with luxury features like slip-rated capstock and integrated heat.
Outcomes
What success looks like for decks & outdoor living in Lake Hartwell
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