Custom wood & composite decks, screened porches, and pergolas built to last in Florida's climate — designed, permitted, and installed by local Gainesville pros.
From custom composite decks to screened lanais, we design and build outdoor living spaces engineered for Gainesville's heat, humidity, and summer storms.
Beautiful pressure-treated and cedar decks custom-designed for your Gainesville backyard and built to Florida code.
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Low-maintenance composite decking that resists Gainesville humidity, never needs staining, and comes with up to 25-year warranties.
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Keep the mosquitoes and love bugs out. Screened enclosures let you enjoy your Gainesville deck year-round.
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Add shade and style with custom pergolas and covered decks engineered to Florida wind-load standards.
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Rotted boards, loose railings, sagging joists? We repair and restore aging Gainesville decks — or replace them entirely.
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Elevated, multi-level, and pool-surround decks designed to maximize your Gainesville outdoor living space.
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No paperwork headaches. We pull all City of Gainesville and Alachua County permits for you.
Free written estimates with no hidden fees and no high-pressure sales tactics.
A real Gainesville company backing every deck with workmanship you can count on.
We visit your Gainesville home, listen to your vision, and measure the space.
You get a detailed design and a transparent written estimate — free.
We handle permits and build your deck on schedule with quality materials.
We inspect together and make sure you love your new outdoor space.
A look at custom decks, porches, and outdoor living spaces we've built across the Gainesville area.
"They built us a gorgeous composite deck off our lanai and handled every permit. The crew was professional and finished a day early. Best contractor we've used in Gainesville."
"Our old wood deck was rotting and they replaced it with Trex. Looks incredible and the price was exactly what they quoted. Highly recommend to anyone in Alachua County."
"From the free estimate to the final walkthrough, everything was smooth. Our new screened porch is now our favorite room in the house. Thank you Gainesville Deck Builders!"
We build custom decks throughout Gainesville and the surrounding communities.
Answers to the most common questions Gainesville homeowners ask about deck building, permits, and materials.
Most deck builds in Gainesville range from $4,500 to $18,000 depending on size, materials, and elevation. Pressure-treated pine decks start lower, while composite decks like Trex cost more but require almost no maintenance in Florida's humid climate. We provide free written estimates so you know your exact price upfront.
Yes. Decks in the City of Gainesville and unincorporated Alachua County require a building permit, and attached or elevated decks typically need engineered plans. We handle the entire permitting process for you and pull all required permits as part of every build.
For Gainesville's heat, humidity, and afternoon storms, composite decking (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon) holds up best because it resists rot, mold, and warping. Pressure-treated pine is the budget-friendly option, and tropical hardwoods like ipe offer a premium look with more upkeep.
Most residential decks in the Gainesville area take 1 to 2 weeks of build time once permits are approved. Larger multi-level decks or projects with screened enclosures can take 3 to 4 weeks. We give you a firm timeline before we ever start.
Yes. Screened porches and lanais are extremely popular in Gainesville because they keep mosquitoes and love bugs out while letting you enjoy the outdoors year-round. We build screened enclosures over new or existing decks throughout Alachua County.
Absolutely. We repair rotted boards, failing joists, loose railings, and sun-damaged surfaces, and we also do full deck replacements. If your Gainesville deck is sagging, splintering, or pulling away from the house, we'll inspect it and give you honest repair-vs-replace options.
Yes. Gainesville Deck Builders is fully licensed and carries general liability and workers' compensation insurance. We build to current Florida Building Code wind-load requirements so your deck is safe and inspection-ready.
Yes, composite decking is one of our most-requested products in Gainesville. We install Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon composite decks that resist Florida humidity, never need staining, and come with manufacturer warranties up to 25 years.
Small ground-level decks under 200 square feet and below 30 inches in height often qualify for a simpler permit, but anything attached to the home or elevated usually requires engineered drawings in Alachua County. We confirm the exact requirements for your specific address before quoting.
Yes. Pergolas, gazebos, and covered roof structures are great for shade in the Gainesville sun. We design and build attached and freestanding covered decks engineered to Florida wind-load standards so they hold up to summer storms.
Yes, every estimate is 100% free with no obligation. We provide free on-site deck consultations throughout Gainesville, Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Archer, and the surrounding Alachua County communities.
We serve the greater Gainesville area including Alachua, Newberry, High Springs, Archer, Micanopy, Hawthorne, Jonesville, and the University of Florida neighborhoods. If you're within about 30 minutes of Gainesville, we can build your deck.
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