Frequently Asked Questions

We have been serving the greater Denver area and surrounding communities since 1984. 

1. We will use subcontractors for any plumbing, gas lines, electrical work, masonry, and concrete.  Occasionally we will supplement our in house carpentry and landscape crews with a subcontracted crew.  This does not change anything for the homeowner.  We project manage the crew as if they are our in house crew and we still warranty the work.

Most of the time decks and permanent structures will require a permit.  Some municipalities will not require a permit if the structure is under a certain height and size.  Due to varying permit fees, the cost of the permit is not included in the estimate.  Colorado Deck and Landscape will do the leg work to acquire the permit. 

We offer a three-year warranty on our craftsmanship plus any manufacturer’s warranty.  We offer a one-year warranty on trees and shrubs provided they are properly irrigated. 

If your community has an HOA you will need approval to have any exterior work performed.  The homeowner is responsible for this, however we will provide any assistance you may need.

We install decks and landscaping year round.  Winter and spring are great times to get these projects done so your outdoor living space is ready to enjoy during the warm months.

The cost to build a deck varies from project to project.  Stairs and handrail tend to be the most expensive part of a deck per foot.  Smaller decks that have a lower square footage to handrail and stair ratio tend to be more expensive than decks that have a high square footage to handrail and stair ratio.  A platform deck with no handrail or stairs might be in the $65-$75 per square foot range.  An average size (300 square foot and under) deck with handrail and a full staircase might be in the $100-$105 per square foot range.  On higher square footage (over 300 square feet) decks with rail and stairs, the square foot price tends to start dropping.

Composite decking has taken over the market.  This is mainly due to composites being low to no maintenance.  Also, the budget friendly composite options are about the same price, or even cheaper, than wood.  Composite materials are not structurally rated, so we use wood or steel to frame the deck. Wood is used to build structures such as pergolas.  Wood decks are more forgiving to build.  The details on built-in items such as planter boxes and benches are much nicer and easier with wood.  However, the cost and the maintenance on wood decks is higher and this is typically a deterrent for a lot of people.