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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Four Highlands Ranch Addresses, Four Different Builds
Highlands Ranch is one of Colorado's largest master-planned communities — roughly 5,920 feet, tens of thousands of homes, and design standards governing 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 property here 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 neighborhoods here have young trees and wide exposure, so decks take direct sun most of the day — and the Front Range hail belt runs right through. 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.
Engineered footings, low-maintenance surfaces, and covered structure — 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 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. Two approvals, two 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 drawings, material specs, and color selections for HRCA review, pull the county permit, and coordinate inspections. On the build side, our low-maintenance packages are 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.
Every Service, Built for Highlands Ranch
Each one available across Highlands Ranch, with the HRCA submittal and Douglas County permit handled.
Everything Your Outdoor Space Needs — One Contractor
From a single rotted board to a full HRCA-approved rebuild. We're the deck builder and outdoor living contractor Highlands Ranch homeowners call.
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 →Composite Decking Highlands Ranch
Trex, Deckorators, TimberTech, and Azek — authorized dealer for all major composite brands. Low maintenance, fire-resistant, altitude-tested.
Explore composite →Pergola Builder Highlands Ranch
Custom pergolas and covered deck structures designed for Colorado weather — shade in summer, 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. Mountain-view-friendly designs that meet local building code and HOA requirements.
Explore railings →Deck Repair & Restoration
Structural repairs, board replacement, ledger re-connection, stair rebuilds, and full deck restoration. We fix dangerous decks fast.
Explore deck repair →Simple Process, Zero Runaround
Straightforward from the first call to the final walkthrough. You get a written scope, a schedule and one point of contact — and the labor balance isn't due until the work in that scope is finished.
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 permits and HOA documentation if needed.
Walkthrough & Final Payment
We walk the finished work with you against the agreed scope. Once everything in your contract is complete, the labor balance is due — 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?
Site conditions, HRCA requirements, and materials all move the number. Here's what typical full-scope projects look like for Highlands Ranch homes.
Custom Deck Build + Railing
A new custom deck in composite (Trex or Deckorators) or wood, with steel or wood framing and view-friendly railing. The most common build for Highlands Ranch homes.
Deck + Covered Pergola + Railing
Composite or wood deck with a custom covered pergola and view-friendly cable or aluminum railing. Perfect for taking advantage of Highlands Ranch's mountain views year-round.
Full Outdoor Living Build-Out
Multi-level deck, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, hardscaping, retaining walls, and lighting. We handle the HOA submittal, permits, and everything in between.
Deck Repair & Restoration
Structural fixes, rotted board replacement, railing repair, refinishing, or post-winter 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
Proudly Serving Colorado’s Front Range & Mountain Communities
From Highlands Ranch to Vail, Deck Doctor Inc designs, builds, repairs, and restores premium outdoor living spaces across Colorado.
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Questions About Decks in Highlands Ranch
Straight answers about what to expect — no marketing fluff.
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.