Deck Builder
Highlands Ranch, CO
Built for Colorado
Because your backyard deserves nothing less than the best. Family-owned, family-run, and building HOA-approved outdoor spaces across Highlands Ranch since 1993 — that's Deck Doctor Inc.
- ✓Custom deck design & build — any level, any layout
- ✓Composite & low-maintenance decking
- ✓Pergolas & covered structures
- ✓Paver patios, walkways & hardscaping
- ✓Outdoor kitchens, fire features & lighting
- ✓Deck repair, refinishing & railings
Build Now, Pay Over Time
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We Build for Master-Planned Communities and the Douglas County Climate
Highlands Ranch is one of Colorado's largest master-planned communities — roughly 5,920 feet, tens of thousands of homes, and design standards that govern almost every backyard in it. Building here means getting two things right at once: a deck engineered for Front Range weather, and a submittal that clears review the first time.
HRCA Design Review
Nearly every Highlands Ranch property falls under the Highlands Ranch Community Association, which reviews materials, colors, height, and placement before you build. We prepare the drawings and submittal package so it clears review without a round of revisions.
Expansive Clay Soils
Douglas County sits on soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry. Footings that aren't sized and set correctly move with the ground — which is how a level deck develops a slope. We set below frost line and spec for the soil, not the minimum.
Open Lots, Full Sun, Real Hail
Newer Highlands Ranch neighborhoods have young trees and wide exposure, so decks take direct sun most of the day — and the Front Range hail belt runs right through here. We spec UV-stable, impact-tolerant surfaces that don't chalk out in five years.
Douglas County Permits
Highlands Ranch is unincorporated — there's no city permit office, so permits go through the Douglas County Building Division. We know that process, pull the permit, and coordinate the footing and final inspections for you.
Full composite deck with covered entryways, engineered footings, and low-maintenance surfaces — the same approach we bring to Highlands Ranch backyards.
Built for Highlands Ranch's Design Standards
Highlands Ranch sits at roughly 5,920 feet in Douglas County, and it's one of the most tightly governed residential communities in the state. Most of it was built between the 1980s and the 2000s, which means a lot of original builder-grade decks are now hitting the end of their service life at the same time. Replacing one here isn't just a construction question — it's a design-review question too.
Because Highlands Ranch is unincorporated, there's no city building department. Permits go through the Douglas County Building Division, and separately, the Highlands Ranch Community Association reviews exterior improvements against community design standards. Those are two different approvals on two different timelines, and running them in sequence instead of in parallel is what turns a spring project into an August one.
That's the part we handle. We prepare the drawings, material specs, and color selections for HRCA review, pull the county permit, and coordinate the footing and final inspections. On the build side, our Zero Maintenance stone-and-composite package is popular here for a specific reason: open lots mean full-day sun, the hail belt runs straight through Douglas County, and homeowners who've already refinished one wood deck usually don't want to do it again.
What Do You Want To Build?
Tell us what you've got in mind and we'll show you how we do it — from a brand-new custom deck to a full backyard transformation. 32 years, one local crew, no upsells.
Custom Deck Design & Build
Multi-level, walkout, or wraparound — designed around your lot and how your family actually uses the backyard, and drawn to clear HRCA review the first time.
✦ Most RequestedComposite & PVC Decking
Trex, Deckorators, TimberTech, and Azek. Virtually maintenance-free and fire-resistant — built for full-sun Front Range lots and hail season. Authorized dealer for all major brands.
✦ Smart InvestmentPergolas & Covered Decks
Shade for west-facing Highlands Ranch backyards that bake all afternoon, engineered for real snow load in winter. Custom structures that make the deck usable year-round.
✦ Year-Round UsePaver Patios & Hardscaping
Natural stone, pavers, walkways, steps, and retaining walls built for Douglas County's expansive clay — properly based so they don't heave or crack.
✦ Built for the SoilOutdoor Kitchens & Fire Features
Built-in kitchens, fire pits, and integrated lighting that turn the backyard into a second living room — the entertaining space most Highlands Ranch floor plans are missing.
✦ Full TransformationRepair & Restoration
Rotted boards, wobbly railings, structural fixes, ledger re-connections, and stair rebuilds — common on original builder decks now 20 to 40 years old.
⚠️ Don't WaitRefinishing & Staining
Power wash, sand, and apply a UV-rated finish to bring a tired, grey deck back to life. On a full-sun Highlands Ranch lot, plan on that cycle every 1–2 years.
✓ Schedule SoonWood-to-Composite Upgrade
Done with the annual refinishing grind? We convert your wood deck to virtually maintenance-free composite — same footprint, way less upkeep, HRCA submittal included.
✦ Popular UpgradeEverything Your Outdoor Space Needs — One Contractor
From a full custom deck build to a single rotted board. We're the deck builder, outdoor living contractor, and deck repair specialist Highlands Ranch homeowners trust.
Custom Deck Design & Build
Multi-level and walkout decks designed around your lot, your sun exposure, and HRCA design standards — then built to last decades.
Explore custom decks →Composite Decking Highlands Ranch
Trex, Deckorators, TimberTech, and Azek — authorized dealer for all major composite brands. Low maintenance, fire-resistant, and built for full-sun lots.
Explore composite →Pergola Builder Highlands Ranch
Custom pergolas and covered deck structures designed for Colorado weather — shade for west-facing yards, engineered snow load tolerance for winter.
Explore pergolas →Outdoor Living Contractor Highlands Ranch
Complete outdoor living design & build — patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, retaining walls, and hardscaping. One contractor, complete transformation.
Explore outdoor living →Deck Railing Highlands Ranch CO
Cable, aluminum, powder-coated steel, wood, and glass railing options that meet Douglas County building code and HRCA design standards.
Explore railings →Deck Repair & Restoration
Structural repairs, board replacement, ledger re-connection, stair rebuilds, and full restoration. We fix dangerous decks fast.
Explore deck repair →We Build Things Nobody Else Will
Standard decks are great. But some backyards — and some families — demand something a lot more interesting. This is honestly some of our favorite work.
We've been building custom outdoor features that go way beyond planks and railings for years. If you've got a vision for something unique, chances are we've either built something like it before or we can engineer it from the ground up. Climbing walls integrated into the deck structure, slides off the second level, fireman poles for the kids (and honestly, the adults), living walls packed with plants, climbing ropes — whatever makes your backyard feel like something you actually want to spend time in.
Climbing Walls
Hand-holds and panels integrated right into the deck structure — engineered for real loads, not decoration.
Deck Slides
Slides off a second-level deck or landing, anchored and graded so the run-out lands exactly where it should.
Fireman Poles
A fast way down from an elevated deck — properly footed, smooth-finished, and fun for every age.
Climbing Ropes
Knotted ropes and cargo-style netting rigged to framing that's sized for the pull, not just the look.
Living Walls
Vertical planted panels built into railings or privacy walls, with the drainage and structure to actually last.
Anything You Dream Up
Bring us the idea nobody else will touch. If it can be engineered and permitted safely, we'll figure out how to build it.
The Zero Maintenance Deck Package — Ask Us About It
Premium stone decking. Steel frame. Aluminum railing. Limited lifetime warranties across the whole deck. This is as close to a maintenance-free deck as currently exists — and Deck Doctor Inc is the one building it in Highlands Ranch.
Simple Process, Zero Runaround
We don't subcontract to strangers. Brandon and the crew show up, do the work, and you only pay for labor when the job is 100% done. That's been our policy since day one.
Call or Schedule
Give us a call or fill out our quick form. Same-week response for emergencies.
Free On-Site Walkthrough
We come to Highlands Ranch, look at your space top to bottom, and talk through your options and a straight, honest plan.
We Get to Work
Our crew arrives on time, works clean, and handles the Douglas County permit and HRCA submittal.
You Approve, Then Pay
You don't pay for labor until the job is done and you're satisfied. That's how we've operated since 1993.
What Colorado Homeowners Are Saying
Deck Doctor is a wonderful company that I will use again! Brandon is a general contractor with experience in many types of outdoor construction. His crew were ideal — respectful, hard-working, very knowledgeable, cleaned up behind themselves. The project was well priced and done in a timely manner.
Had the pergola built last December, could not be happier. Took me quite a while to write a review but 10 stars all around. The team they have is amazing! Would definitely recommend!
Brandon and his team are amazing! They do what they say, when they say, and the quality of work is top-notch. My deck needed a complete overhaul due to rotting wood. His crew showed up early and cleaned up thoroughly every single day. Highly recommend!
One of the best experiences I have had with a contractor. Brandon walked me through the options and was honest and straightforward. Everything he said would happen, happened and on time. The final product is perfect!
What Does a Colorado Outdoor Project Actually Cost?
Every project is different — site conditions, grade, HRCA requirements, and materials all affect price. Here's what typical full-scope projects look like for Highlands Ranch homes. Written estimate after your free walkthrough, always.
Custom Deck Build + Railing
A new custom deck in composite (Trex or Deckorators) or wood, with steel or wood framing and code-compliant railing. The most common build for Highlands Ranch homes.
Deck + Covered Pergola + Railing
Composite or wood deck with a custom covered pergola and cable or aluminum railing. The go-to for west-facing Highlands Ranch backyards that need afternoon shade.
Full Outdoor Living Build-Out
Multi-level deck, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, hardscaping, retaining walls, and lighting. We handle the HRCA submittal, county permits, and everything in between.
Deck Repair & Restoration
Structural fixes, rotted board replacement, railing repair, refinishing, or post-storm damage. Same-week inspection for urgent safety situations — we'll tell you honestly what needs to happen.
Some Deck Problems Can't Wait Until Spring
- !Boards are cracked or broken — someone could step through at any moment
- !Railings are loose or wobbly — especially dangerous with kids or elderly guests
- !Visible rotting wood — structural failure can happen at any time, especially after a Colorado winter
- !Deck is pulling away from the house — extremely dangerous, stop using it immediately
- !Post bases are soft or decayed at ground contact — the whole structure could shift or collapse
Same-Week Emergency Inspections Available
Your family's safety is worth one phone call. We'll get out to Highlands Ranch fast and tell you exactly what needs to happen — no pressure, no BS.
Call 303-781-DECK NowKnow Someone Who Needs Anything for Their Backyard?
Send friends, family, or neighbors our way for anything they need in their backyard — a deck, a pergola, a patio, repairs, you name it. When the person you refer completes a project of $20,000 or more, we'll put $250 in your pocket. It's our way of saying thank you for spreading the word about Deck Doctor Inc in your community.
OUTDOOR LIVING · EST. 1993
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Let Us Bring Your Outdoor Vision To Life
Contact Deck Doctor Inc today for your free, no-obligation estimate. We'll come to your Highlands Ranch property, walk the space, and give you a straight answer on what's possible and what it'll cost. No pressure — just 32 years of honest craftsmanship.