Step 1
Set the height
We start with door thresholds, finished deck height, footing locations and the grade change below.
Decks in Central Ohio
Wood and composite decks for Central Ohio homes, with stairs and landings tied into the patio and yard.
House-to-yard transitions
Decks, stairs and landings
We design and build wood and composite decks for homes in Columbus and Central Ohio. A deck puts outdoor space right off the kitchen when the house sits high or the yard slopes away. The best ones feel like part of the house and step down cleanly to the patio, lawn or pool below.
Deck footings, stairs and landings
We plan the footings, framing, decking, railings and lighting together with the patio and planting below, so the deck and the yard are built as one project. In Central Ohio that also means planning for freeze and thaw, heavy clay soil and water under the deck.
The stairs and landings make the biggest difference day to day. They have to be comfortable to climb, meet code and come down where you actually want to go, whether that is the patio, the grill or the garden path.
How We Build It
Built from the footings up
A good deck starts with finished height, door access, stair placement and where you want to go from it. We normally keep the same crew on the build from the footings to the railings.
The proposal covers the deck size, materials, railings and stairs in writing before we start.
Step 2
Place stairs and landings
Stairs and landings meet code and connect cleanly to the house, patio and lawn.
Step 3
Frame, drain and walk it
Framing, attachment and drainage under the deck are planned together, and we walk the finished deck with you before the job is called done.
Decks
Deck Gallery
Decks, stairs and landings from Peabody projects across Central Ohio.
What We Plan For
- Wood vs. composite decking
- Footing depth, framing, and attachment to the house
- Stair placement, landing size, and rail requirements
- Relationship to patios, pools, doors, and grade
- Lighting, outlets, and under-deck drainage where appropriate
Wood and Composite Options
- Composite decking
- Cedar and pressure-treated lumber
- Aluminum, cable, composite, or wood railings
- Concrete footings and structural framing
- Low-voltage stair and rail lighting
Frequently Asked Questions
Deck or patio?
A deck works where the house sits high or the yard drops away, because it brings a level surface up to the door. A patio works where the ground is close to level. Many yards use both: a deck off the house and stairs down to a patio.
Can you add lighting to a deck?
Yes. Step lights, post lights and low-voltage lighting under the rail make stairs safe at night and are easiest to wire while the deck is being built.
Can a deck hold a hot tub?
Yes, with framing designed for the weight of a filled tub. Often a hot tub sits better on a patio at grade with the deck stepping down to it. We help you choose based on the yard.
Wood or composite decking?
Composite needs less upkeep and holds a consistent appearance. Wood has a natural feel and can be the right fit when the house or setting calls for it.
Can a deck connect to a patio or pool area?
Yes. The cleanest projects plan deck stairs, landings, patio edges, and pool access together so the transitions feel intentional.
Do decks need permits?
Usually, yes. Footings, attachment, railing height, stairs, and structural spans are governed by local code. We account for that during design.
Built Work
Decks in Finished Projects
Peabody projects in Central Ohio where this work is part of the whole landscape.
Central Ohio
Poolside Stone Terraces
A pool landscape with terraced natural limestone walls, broad stone steps, boulder edges, paver surfaces, deck transitions, and layered planting.
View Project
Worthington, OH
Wooded Deck & Pavilion
A wooded backyard in Worthington, Ohio with a raised deck, a covered pavilion, a stone terrace, garden beds, railings, and step transitions.
View ProjectRequest a deck consultation
Tell us how you would like to use the deck. We call back within 48 hours and can look at the house and yard with you.