Taylor offers a unique blend of small-town Texas charm and proximity to the Austin metro. With a historic downtown, established neighborhoods, and new development driven by major employers, Taylor homeowners appreciate quality craftsmanship. Our outdoor living projects here range from traditional wood decks and gazebos that complement historic homes to modern composite structures for new construction.
"Taylor's got older homes downtown and new development on the edges. Different approach for each. The historic houses need something that fits - wood, traditional style. Newer builds, we usually go composite. Samsung brought a lot of growth out here, so we're doing more work in Taylor than we used to."
- Peter Toomey, Founder
A failing deck isn't a cosmetic problem, it's a safety problem. Most deck collapses trace back to two failure points: the ledger connection pulling away from the house, and rotted posts or footings giving way under load. Both hide from view until they let go, usually when the deck is full of people. In Central Texas, our expansive clay soil heaves footings seasonally and our brutal sun cooks fasteners and flashing. A deck that was built fine in 2005 may not be fine today. An inspection costs you a phone call; ignoring the wobble can cost a lot more.
We tell you whether your deck is worth repairing before we quote anything. If replacement is the smarter spend, we say so and show you why - rot you can probe, connections you can see moving. No scare tactics, no invented urgency.
Since 1984 we've built, repaired, and torn out thousands of Central Texas decks. We know exactly where decks fail here: ledger flashing, post bases, stair stringers, and footings in clay soil. We check the failure points other contractors walk right past.
Old decks were often built to codes that no longer exist - 2x2 railings, notched posts, nailed ledgers. When we repair, we bring the repaired sections up to today's standards, so your deck is genuinely safer, not just prettier.
Repair work is where some contractors love to 'discover' problems mid-job. Not us. After we open things up and assess, your quote is your price, in writing. We've been estimating this work long enough to get it right the first time.
The challenge: Taylor's historic downtown has preservation guidelines that affect outdoor structure designs.
How we handle it: We design structures that complement historic architecture while using modern, durable materials. We understand preservation requirements and create designs that honor the character of older homes.
The challenge: Many Taylor homes are older with unique structural considerations.
How we handle it: We assess each older home individually, checking for proper attachment points and ensuring new structures work with existing construction. Our 40 years of experience includes plenty of older homes.
The challenge: Some Taylor properties are on larger rural lots with unique access and utility situations.
How we handle it: We serve rural Taylor properties just like in-town lots. We assess site access, utility locations, and any special requirements before construction begins.