Deck Builders in Spring Branch
Floodwater and age both wear on a deck from underneath. We're deck builders in Spring Branch, and on a flood-tested deck we check the frame first. Near the Guadalupe, we set a new deck's posts back from the bank, where the ground stays firm.
Do you build and rebuild decks around Spring Branch?
Yes, we build and rebuild decks across Spring Branch, inside the city strip and out in the county. On a flood-tested deck, the work starts with what the water left behind. We clear the debris out from under the deck, then check each post, footing and joist, and replace any that are soft or have moved. New boards and railings go on once the frame is solid.
In the city strip or out in the county
First, find out which side of the city line you're on. The city is only a thin strip along US 281, Spring Branch Road, and FM 311. As a rough guide, if you're south of Rodeo Drive or north of SH 306, you're very likely outside its limits. The city itself doesn't issue building permits. Out in the unincorporated county, a new deck needs Comal County's floodplain development permit. That's how the county decides if your deck would be in the floodplain. So check the line before the design goes further.
From small fixes to rebuilds
We read a deck from the ground up, here and around New Braunfels, since the footings and posts tell us more than the boards do. A frame that came through sound can take resurfacing, and shaky stairs, loose framing or a soft patch call for a deck repair.
If the frame is past saving, we replace the deck, and where there's no deck yet, we build a new composite deck.
When the Guadalupe comes up
On a lot near the Guadalupe River, the river sets the plan. On July 16, 2026, the county ordered a mandatory evacuation for everything along the Guadalupe from the county line at Guadalupe River State Park down to FM 311. If your deck sat in that water, the posts, footings and joists come first, before anyone talks about boards. On a new deck near the river or a creek, we set the posts back from the bank, where the ground stays firm after rain. Before you call, walk that side of the yard after a good rain:
- Watch where the water runs on its way down to the creek.
- Pace off the distance from the bank to where you'd like the deck.
- Press on the ground near the bank and notice where it stays soft.
If your neighborhood has to sign off first
Some neighborhoods sign off before anything goes up. In Creekwood Ranches, the neighborhood's review committee has to approve any building or improvement before construction starts. That includes a new deck. So we finish the design first, and you bring it to the committee before we pick a start date.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check on my deck after a flood?
Start underneath, where the water hit first. Look for debris packed against the posts, footings that have shifted, and a dark water line on the joists. Up top, look for boards that cupped or lifted and a railing that wobbles. Any one of those means the frame needs a closer look before you pay for new boards.
Can I keep the old frame and just put new boards on?
Often, yes, as long as the frame is still sound. We make sure the posts stand straight, the footings haven't moved and the joists feel firm end to end. If it passes, it can take a new walking surface in wood or composite decking. If the joists are soft or the footings have moved, new boards would only cover up the problem.
Tell us what's on your lot now
Three details help us most. Tell us your road or neighborhood, how high water has come on your lot, and what's there now, from an old deck to bare ground. A photo from under the deck fills in the rest.
The quote itself won't cost you a thing.
Pick up the phone or use the form, and we'll call you back about the frame under your deck.