Deck Builder
Vail, CO
Built for Real Snow
The heaviest snow load we build for, and the strictest review to go with it. Family-owned, family-run, and building mountain outdoor living in Vail 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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8,150 Feet and a Design Review Board
Vail combines the heaviest snow load we design for with one of the most demanding design review processes in Colorado, inside a build season that closes early. Every one of those three facts changes how a project gets planned.
Snow Load That Governs Design
Vail snow load is the highest we build to. It isn't a detail — it sets joist depth, spacing, and beam size before anything else is decided. Framing built to a Front Range assumption does not belong at this elevation.
Town of Vail Design Review
The Town of Vail Design Review Board evaluates exterior work closely, and standards are high. Submittals need to be right the first time because the calendar doesn't forgive a resubmission. We prepare the package to their standard.
A Short Build Season
Ground conditions and weather compress the Vail construction window hard. A project approved in spring builds; one approved in September usually waits. We start approvals early specifically to protect the season.
Wildfire and Snowmelt Detail
Vail sits in wildland-urban interface territory, and many properties run snowmelt systems. Both change material selection and how the deck edge and understructure get detailed.
Engineered footings, low-maintenance surfaces, and covered structure — the same approach we bring to Vail backyards.
Built for Vail's Snow and Standards
At 8,150 feet in Eagle County, Vail asks more of a deck than anywhere else we work. Snow load is the governing design input — not a consideration, the starting point. It determines joist depth, joist spacing, and beam sizing before material selection is even on the table.
The second factor is review. The Town of Vail Design Review Board evaluates exterior work against genuinely high standards, and the process is unforgiving of an incomplete submittal. In a place where the build season is already short, a resubmission can cost you the year. We prepare packages to the Town's standard and file early on purpose.
Third is the calendar itself. The Vail construction window is compressed by weather and ground conditions, so sequencing matters more than it does anywhere on the Front Range. We start design review and permitting as early as possible, and we're honest at the estimate about whether a project realistically builds this season or next.
Every Service, Built for Vail
Each one available in Vail, engineered for Colorado's heaviest snow load and detailed for Design Review.
Everything Your Outdoor Space Needs — One Contractor
Full-service outdoor living for Vail properties — engineered for the snow load, detailed for the review board, and scheduled around a short season.
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 Vail
Trex, Deckorators, TimberTech, and Azek — authorized dealer for all major composite brands. Low maintenance, fire-resistant, altitude-tested.
Explore composite →Pergola Builder Vail
Custom pergolas and covered deck structures designed for Colorado weather — shade in summer, engineered snow load tolerance for winter.
Explore pergolas →Outdoor Living Contractor Vail
Complete outdoor living design & build — patios, outdoor kitchens, fire pits, retaining walls, and hardscaping. One contractor, complete transformation.
Explore outdoor living →Deck Railing Vail 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 Vail, 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?
Vail pricing reflects three things the Front Range doesn't have: snow-load framing, design review, and a compressed season. Here's what typical projects look like.
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 Vail 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 Vail'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
We'll get to Vail and tell you exactly what needs to happen — no pressure, no BS.
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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 Vail to Vail, Deck Doctor Inc designs, builds, repairs, and restores premium outdoor living spaces across Colorado.
Denver Metro & Front Range
Questions About Decks in Vail
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 Vail 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.