Decks & Patios
Outdoor living built for real use — wood and composite.
Decks, patios, and outdoor spaces designed for cookouts, kids, and Michigan summers — with hardware and footings that last.
Overview
A deck looks simple — until the first time you feel one bounce, see the ledger pulling away from the house, or watch a railing wobble under someone's weight. Decks carry real loads and live outside through every freeze and thaw, so the parts that keep them safe and solid are the parts you can't see: the footings, the ledger connection, and the fasteners.
We build decks and patios to last and to feel rock-solid underfoot. Footings go below the frost line so winter heave can't lift your deck. The ledger is flashed and bolted to the house correctly — the single most important safety detail and the one most commonly botched. And on composite decks we use stainless or coated hardware that won't corrode and streak your boards.
From a simple platform off the back door to a multi-level outdoor living space with railings, lighting, and a pergola, you get a structure built for cookouts, kids, and decades of Michigan summers — not just for the listing photos.
What's included
- Wood & composite decksPressure-treated, cedar, and low-maintenance composite decks built on footings below frost line.
- Patios & paver coordinationGround-level patios and paver spaces, coordinated with our concrete crew for a unified yard.
- RailingsWood, aluminum, and cable railing systems installed to code height and rock-solid.
- Stairs & landingsSafe, code-compliant stairs and landings with consistent rise and run.
- Pergolas & shade structuresPergolas, covered areas, and shade structures to make the space usable all summer.
- Lighting & finishing touchesPost-cap and step lighting, skirting, and trim details that finish the build.
What we handle
Residential & commercial
Decks & elevated spaces
Raised outdoor living built solid, safe, and ready for years of use.
- Single and multi-level decks
- Pressure-treated and cedar decks
- Composite and capped-composite decks
- Deck rebuilds and re-decking
- Railings, stairs, and landings
- Pergolas and covered sections
Patios & ground-level living
At-grade outdoor spaces that connect the yard to the house.
- Concrete and stamped patios
- Paver patio coordination
- Fire-pit and seating areas
- Outdoor kitchen and grill pads
- Walkways connecting spaces
- Lighting and shade integration
Why T1
What sets our work apart
Footings below frost line
Non-negotiable in our climate. Proper footings keep your deck from heaving and shifting every winter.
The ledger done right
We flash and bolt the ledger to your house correctly — the #1 deck safety detail and the one most often done wrong.
Hardware that lasts
Stainless and coated fasteners on composite builds so connections stay tight and your boards stay clean.
Honest material advice
We'll walk you through the real 10-year cost of wood vs composite — not just the sticker price — so you pick what fits your life.
Materials & quality
Built with the right stuff
Capped composite decking
Low-maintenance boards that resist fading, staining, and splintering — no annual sanding or staining.
Pressure-treated framing
Ground-rated treated lumber for the structure underneath, where rot resistance matters most.
Stainless & coated fasteners
Corrosion-resistant hardware that won't rust, loosen, or streak your decking over time.
Aluminum & cable railings
Durable, low-maintenance railing options that keep sightlines open and meet code.
Our process
Consultation
Layout, height, railing code, and material preferences.
Quote
Footings, framing, decking, and rail — detailed estimate.
Build
Proper footings below frost line. Stainless fasteners on composites.
Walkthrough
Railing height, drainage, and board spacing verified together.
Past work
Honest pricing
Composite decks often run $45–$75 per sq ft installed. Wood runs lower — we'll quote both if you want options.
Backed in writing
Our deck and patio builds are backed by a written workmanship warranty, alongside the manufacturer warranties that come with composite decking and railing systems. If our work isn't right, we fix it.