Travis and Burnet Counties

Deck & Patio Builders in Spicewood, TX

Spicewood is an unincorporated community west of Lakeway along Highway 71, spread across western Travis County and eastern Burnet County between Lake Travis and the Pedernales River. Lots here run from lakefront hillsides to multi-acre Hill Country tracts, most on limestone and many on septic. With no city in charge, your county, your HOA and your deed restrictions set the rules. We build decks, covered patios, pergolas, gazebos and outdoor kitchens across Spicewood.

"Spicewood is a lot of land and a lot of rock. People move out here for space and views, so the projects tend to be bigger: a big deck off the back, a gazebo out in the yard, an outdoor kitchen. On a septic lot we find the drain field first. It decides where everything else can go."

- Peter Toomey, Founder

Building Since
1984
Typical Range
$22,000 to $65,000
Population
Unincorporated

Spicewood Neighborhoods We Serve

Barton Creek LakesideThe Reserve at Lake TravisWest Cypress HillsPaleface RanchSpicewood TrailsLakecliffSpicewood BeachWindermere Oaks

ZIP codes: 78669

What We Build in Spicewood

Custom Decks in Spicewood

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Deck Repair & Replacement in Spicewood

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Covered Patios in Spicewood

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Sunrooms & Screened Porches in Spicewood

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Pergolas in Spicewood

Elegant Shade & Architectural Beauty

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Custom Railings in Spicewood

Safety, Style & Code Compliance

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Outdoor Kitchens in Spicewood

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Custom Built Gazebos in Spicewood

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Building a Deck or Patio in Spicewood: What to Know

Permits in Spicewood

Spicewood is unincorporated, so no city building permit applies. Your county (Travis or Burnet) and any HOA or deed restrictions govern the project, and county floodplain and septic (OSSF) rules can apply. We confirm the requirements for your lot before we design.

HOA approval

Gated and master-planned communities such as Barton Creek Lakeside, The Reserve at Lake Travis, West Cypress Hills and Paleface Ranch have architectural review and design standards. Acreage outside those communities often carries recorded deed restrictions. With no city review, these rules carry more weight, and we read them before we design.

Soil and footings

Spicewood is Hill Country limestone with thin, rocky soil and frequent outcrops, and lots near Lake Travis and the Pedernales can be steep. Footings are drilled into rock. Septic drain fields and slopes both limit where structures go, so we map the site first. On river and lakefront lots, we also check how runoff moves across the site so a new structure does not send water where it causes erosion.

Weather and materials

  • Open hilltops and lakefront lots catch strong wind; anchor shade structures for it.
  • Full afternoon sun on west-facing views makes a covered section worth planning.
  • Rocky ground sheds water quickly, which can erode around footings on slopes.
  • Spring hail calls for metal or insulated roof panels.

Tips from our crew

  • Pull your septic permit or as-built drawing before the estimate. It shows where the drain field runs.
  • Check your tax statement to see which county you are in.
  • On a lakefront or river lot, check the flood map before choosing a spot for a gazebo or kitchen.
  • Schedule oak trimming for July through January. Oak wilt spreads most easily through fresh cuts from February through June.

Spicewood-Specific Considerations

No City Permit, Other Rules

The challenge: Spicewood is unincorporated, so there is no city building permit. That does not mean anything goes: county floodplain and septic (OSSF) rules, HOA review and deed restrictions can all apply.

How we handle it: We confirm your county, check floodplain and septic constraints, and read your HOA rules and deed restrictions before we design.

Septic Systems

The challenge: Many Spicewood homes use on-site septic systems, and no structure can go over the tank or drain field.

How we handle it: We locate the tank and field from your records or on site and keep footings, roof runoff and structures clear of them.

Rock, Slope and Distance

The challenge: Lakefront and river lots are often steep limestone, and acreage sites may be a long way from the driveway.

How we handle it: We drill footings into rock, step designs with the slope, and plan material access to the build site before we quote.

FAQs for Spicewood Homeowners

Not from a city, because Spicewood is unincorporated. Your county and any HOA or deed restrictions govern it, and floodplain and septic (OSSF) rules can still apply. We confirm the requirements for your lot before we design.

It depends on the address. Spicewood spans western Travis County and eastern Burnet County. Your property tax statement or appraisal district record shows which county you are in, and we confirm it at the estimate.

Near it, not over it. We find the tank and drain field first and keep all footings, posts and roof drainage clear so the system keeps working and stays accessible for service.

Our published examples: a grill and sink island runs $15,000 to $25,000, an L-shaped kitchen $30,000 to $50,000, and a complete outdoor kitchen $50,000 to $85,000. Longer utility runs on acreage are priced in your fixed quote.

In communities like Barton Creek Lakeside, The Reserve at Lake Travis and West Cypress Hills, expect architectural review. On acreage without an HOA, recorded deed restrictions may still limit size or placement. We check both.

Yes. Our published examples run $15,000 to $25,000 for a 12 to 14 ft classic gazebo and $25,000 to $40,000 for a 14 to 16 ft premium gazebo. We plan a path and material access to the spot.

Yes. Our published range for a 400+ sq ft multi-level deck is $35,000 to $55,000, and for a 500+ sq ft composite pool deck $40,000 to $65,000. On rock, footing count drives cost, so layouts with fewer, well-placed footings save money.

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