Custom Porches & Patios
for Colorado Living
Covered front porches, screened outdoor rooms, and paver patios designed for Colorado’s four seasons — built on frost-protected foundations by the same family-owned crew since 1993. That’s Deck Doctor Inc.
- ✓Custom porch design & construction
- ✓Covered & screened-in porches
- ✓Paver, stone & concrete patios
- ✓Porch repair & flooring upgrades
- ✓Roofs, pergola covers & enclosures
- ✓Drainage, grading & lighting integration
Build Now, Pay Over Time
Deck Doctor Inc partners with Hearth to offer flexible monthly payment options for your project — including 0% promotional options for qualified homeowners. See your personalized options in about 60 seconds, with no impact to your credit score.
Built for Freeze-Thaw, Clay, and Sun — Not Just for Looks
A patio poured on unprepared Front Range clay will crack and heave within a few winters, and a porch on shallow footings will shift with the soil. Colorado is one of the hardest climates in the country on outdoor living spaces — so we engineer for it from the ground down.
100+ Freeze-Thaw Cycles Per Year
Ground moisture freezes, expands, and lifts anything sitting on a weak base. Our patios sit on excavated, compacted structural base, and our porch footings go below frost depth.
Expansive Clay Soils
Much of the Front Range sits on clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. We build frost-protected foundations and grade every project to move water away from your home.
Intense High-Altitude UV
UV rises roughly 10% for every 1,000 feet of elevation. We spec finishes and materials that hold their color in the Colorado sun instead of fading in two seasons.
Permits & HOA Handled
A covered porch is a structural addition in every jurisdiction we build in. We confirm your jurisdiction, pull the right permit, and prepare HOA submittals where required.
Paver patio and hot tub surround set on an excavated, compacted base with polymeric-sand joints — built flat and staying flat through Front Range winters.
Porch & Patio Design and Construction Across Colorado
A porch and a patio solve the same problem — more usable outdoor living space — in two different ways. A porch is attached to the house, covered by a roof, usually raised and railed, and feels like an extension of your home; with a ceiling fan, screens, or glass walls it’s comfortable three of Colorado’s four seasons. A patio sits at ground level, open to the sky, built from pavers, natural stone, or concrete — the flexible option for outdoor dining, fire pits, and entertaining. Deck Doctor Inc designs and builds both, and we’ll tell you honestly which fits your home and budget.
On the porch side, we handle custom design and construction, covered and screened-in porches, roof and pergola-style covers, railing and enclosure work, and flooring replacement. On the patio side, material choice drives both look and price: poured concrete costs the least but cracks as one big slab; concrete pavers can be lifted and re-set individually if the ground ever moves; natural stone is the premium tier — every piece unique, priced accordingly. We walk through the honest trade-offs on our stone, tile & paver page.
Every porch we build starts with footings below frost depth, and every patio with excavation and a compacted structural base — invisible on day one, and the entire reason the project still looks right in year fifteen. We handle drainage and grading so water runs away from your foundation, and manage the permit and HOA paperwork across 20+ Colorado jurisdictions.
Who is this for? Homeowners who want outdoor space that works more of the year — a covered front porch on a Denver bungalow, or a walkout patio with a fire feature behind a Highlands Ranch two-story. A porch or patio also pairs naturally with an outdoor kitchen or a full custom design-build, and our post on seamless indoor-outdoor living shows how these spaces tie into the home itself.
What Do You Need?
Tell us what you have in mind — from a screened porch to a full patio entertaining space. 32 years, one local crew, no upsells.
Covered Front or Back Porch
A roofed porch on frost-protected footings — shade in summer, shelter in shoulder seasons, curb appeal all year.
✦ Most RequestedScreened-In Porch
All the fresh air, none of the bugs. Screens — or glass for three-season comfort — on a new or existing porch.
✦ Colorado EveningsPaver Patio
Excavated, compacted base, precise laying, polymeric-sand joints. A patio that stays flat through freeze-thaw.
✦ Most Popular PatioPatio Cover or Pergola
Shade and structure over a new or existing patio — open pergolas to full roofed covers, engineered for snow load.
✦ Year-Round UsePatio + Kitchen or Fire Feature
Turn the patio into the destination: built-in grill, counters, fire pit, and lighting in one coordinated build.
✦ Full TransformationPorch Repair & Restoration
Rotting boards, settling posts, sagging roof lines, loose railings — fixed so it doesn’t fail again next winter.
⚠️ Don’t WaitPairs Well With These Services
The services Colorado homeowners most often combine with a porch or patio — one contractor, one coordinated build.
Stone, Tile & Pavers
Natural stone, porcelain tile, and paver patios, walkways, and steps that handle freeze-thaw without heaving or cracking.
Explore stone & pavers →Custom Deck Design & Build
Multi-level mountain masterpieces to simple elevated decks — designed around your terrain, views, and HOA requirements, then built to last decades.
Explore custom decks →Pergolas, Gazebos & Pavilions
Custom shade structures designed for Colorado weather — shade in summer, engineered snow-load tolerance for winter, year-round outdoor living.
Explore pergolas & gazebos →Outdoor Kitchens & Fire Features
Built-in grills, counters, fire pits, and full outdoor kitchens that turn the backyard into a second living room with mountain views.
Explore outdoor kitchens →Outdoor LED Lighting
Energy-efficient, low-voltage LED lighting for decks, stairs, pergolas, and landscapes — safety, ambiance, and curb appeal after dark.
Explore outdoor lighting →Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls that tame Colorado slopes — proper drainage, real footings, and materials that stand up to expansive clay soils.
Explore retaining walls →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 you, look at your space top to bottom, and talk through your options and a straight, honest plan.
We Get to Work
Our crew handles excavation, footings, framing, and finish work — on time, clean site, with permits and HOA documentation handled for you.
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 Porch or Patio Actually Cost?
Every project is different — site conditions, access, HOA requirements, and materials all affect price. Here’s what typical projects look like. Written estimate after your free walkthrough, always.
Paver Patio
A custom paver patio on an excavated, compacted base with polymeric-sand joints and drainage graded away from the house.
Front Porch Rebuild
New footings, framing, flooring, railing, and roof tie-in — a rebuild that transforms the front of the house.
Covered Porch / Outdoor Room
A fully covered or screened porch built as a true outdoor room — roof, fans, lighting, and three-season comfort.
Patio + Kitchen / Fire Combo
The full entertaining package: patio, built-in kitchen or fire feature, and integrated lighting in one project.
Some Porch & Patio Problems Can’t Wait
- !Porch posts leaning or settling — the roof load above them is shifting
- !Rotting porch floor boards or stair treads — someone could step through
- !Loose porch railings — especially dangerous with kids or elderly guests
- !Patio slabs heaving or cracking into trip hazards after winter
- !Water pooling against the foundation instead of draining away from it
Same-Week Emergency Inspections Available
Your family’s safety is worth one phone call. We’ll get out to you 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
Proudly Serving Colorado’s Front Range & Mountain Communities
From Golden to Vail, Deck Doctor Inc designs, builds, repairs, and restores premium outdoor living spaces across Colorado.
Denver Metro & Plains
Foothills & Mountains
Questions About Porches & Patios
Straight answers about what to expect when working with us — no marketing fluff.
Let Us Bring Your Outdoor Vision To Life
Contact Deck Doctor Inc today for your free, no-obligation porch or patio estimate. We’ll walk your property, talk through covered, screened, and open-air options, and give you a straight answer on cost. No pressure — just 32 years of honest craftsmanship.