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5 Best Deck Builders in Denver, CO (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 5 deck builders in Denver, CO. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 5 because only 5 met them. The list was last reviewed on November 11, 2026.

The best deck builders in Denver, CO are Verified Builders, Faros Construction Services, Harvester Landscapes, Colorado Sunroom And Window Distributors and System Pavers. Verified Builders and Faros build and rebuild wood and composite decks with their own crews, Harvester designs decks as part of full landscape projects, Colorado Sunroom puts patio covers and louvered roofs over decks, and System Pavers installs Trex composite decks alongside pavers and turf. All five have offices inside Denver city limits and at least 4.5 stars from 50 or more Google reviews.

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The Ranking

Our top 5 deck builders in Denver

A deck in Denver has to deal with more than snow. The city sits at 5,280 feet, so the sun is strong enough to gray cedar and fade dark boards within a few summers, and spring and fall bring freeze-thaw swings that can run from a hard freeze to the 60s in the same week. Hail is common from May through August. Much of the metro also sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which can lift or drop a footing that was not set deep enough. Pressure-treated lumber is still the usual choice for framing and for budget decks, and cedar and redwood remain popular for their look, though both need sealing every year or two at this altitude. Many owners now pick composite or PVC boards from Trex, TimberTech or similar brands for the walking surface because they do not need staining. Dark composite gets hot in direct sun, and composite usually needs closer joist spacing than wood, so the framing plan should match the boards you choose. Footings are where Denver decks succeed or fail. They need to sit below the frost line, and on clay soil a good builder will talk about pier depth and drainage before talking about railings. Where a deck attaches to the house, the ledger should be bolted, not nailed, and flashed so water stays out of the wall. Under the residential code used in Denver, decks more than 30 inches above grade need guards at least 36 inches tall, with openings small enough that a 4 inch sphere cannot pass through. Denver Community Planning and Development handles residential building permits and inspections, and raised decks, decks attached to the house and covered decks generally need one. Ask your builder to confirm the permit for your plan, file it and schedule the inspections. Before anyone digs a footing, Colorado law requires a locate request to Colorado 811 at least three business days ahead so buried gas, power and water lines are marked. Neighborhoods with homeowner associations, including many newer areas such as Central Park and Green Valley Ranch, often require design approval for decks and pergolas before work starts. Colorado has no state licence for general contractors or deck builders. Denver licenses contractors through Community Planning and Development, and a licensed contractor is needed to pull most permits in the city. Before you sign, ask for the contractor's City and County of Denver licence number and look it up, ask for a certificate of insurance, and get the decking brand, footing depth, permit plan and warranty in writing.

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  1. 01

    Best for deck rebuilds and Trex decks

    Verified Builders

    5.0(72 Google reviews)
    Best forDeck rebuilds and Trex decks with one point of contact
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Verified Builders has 5.0 stars from 72 Google reviews, a dedicated deck service and a licence number and insurance amount printed on its website.

    What we like

    • Tears out and replaces rotting decks, per its deck page
    • Trex, PVC, ipe, cedar and redwood options
    • Reviewer says the crew finished a deck a week early

    Things to consider

    • It is a remodeler first, and deck reviews are few next to bathroom work.

    Services

    • Design-build
    • Whole-home renovation
    Key details
    Best for
    Deck rebuilds and Trex decks with one point of contact
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    1660 Lafayette St unit 4
    Credentials
    Contractor licence number published on website
  2. 02

    Best for custom decks built for Denver clay and frost

    Faros Construction Services

    4.9(261 Google reviews)
    Best forCustom wood and composite decks managed by the owner
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyOne-year workmanship warranty on all projects, five years on roofs, per the company website.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Faros Construction Services has 4.9 stars from 261 Google reviews and an owner who checks footings and ledger flashing on its deck jobs.

    What we like

    • Owner Ricardo Alfaro checks footings and ledgers on site
    • In-house crews and line-item quotes
    • Bilingual service in English and Spanish

    Things to consider

    • The website does not print a licence number and its phone differs from Google.

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    • Basement remodeling
    • Home additions
    • Whole-home renovation
    • Permitting and inspections
    Key details
    Best for
    Custom wood and composite decks managed by the owner
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    3660 W 1st Ave
    Warranty
    One-year workmanship warranty on all projects, five years on roofs, per the company website.
    Credentials
    Licensed, bonded and insured in Colorado
  3. 03

    Best for a deck designed with the whole yard

    Harvester Landscapes

    4.9(134 Google reviews)
    Best forDecks planned as part of a full landscape redesign
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Harvester Landscapes has 4.9 stars from 134 Google reviews and designs decks together with patios, planting and lighting.

    What we like

    • Composite, hardwood, cedar and steel deck options
    • Co-founder with more than 15 years in landscape design
    • Named design and field team on its website

    Things to consider

    • Most reviews describe xeriscape and yard projects rather than decks.
    Key details
    Best for
    Decks planned as part of a full landscape redesign
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    1001 Bannock St #311
  4. 04

    Best for patio covers and louvered roofs over a deck

    Colorado Sunroom And Window Distributors

    4.6(87 Google reviews)
    Best forPatio covers, louvered roofs and enclosures over an existing deck
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    Colorado Sunroom And Window Distributors has 4.6 stars from 87 Google reviews and decades of covers, enclosures and sunrooms built by in-house crews.

    What we like

    • Louvered roofs, Renaissance and Solara patio covers
    • Full-scale showroom on S Jason St
    • Owner has built sunrooms in Denver since the mid 1970s

    Things to consider

    • It builds covers more than decks, and one buyer waited nine months to start.
    Key details
    Best for
    Patio covers, louvered roofs and enclosures over an existing deck
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    641 S Jason St
    Credentials
    Exclusive Four Seasons Sunrooms dealer in Denver
  5. 05

    Best for composite decks paired with pavers and turf

    System Pavers

    4.8(619 Google reviews)
    Best forComposite decks built together with paver patios and turf
    In business34 years
    Warranty10-year limited workmanship warranty on turf and decking, 25 years on most paver installs, 2 years on pergolas, lighting and walls; transferable to a new owner who notifies the company within 30 days of closing.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    System Pavers has 4.8 stars from 619 Google reviews and a 10-year workmanship warranty on the Trex and MoistureShield decks it installs.

    What we like

    • 10-year transferable workmanship warranty on decking
    • Largest review count on this list at 619
    • Free in-home design visit with same-day estimate

    Things to consider

    • Decking is a side line, and most reviews describe paver patios and turf.
    Key details
    Best for
    Composite decks built together with paver patios and turf
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    10500 E 54th Ave, Unit J
    Years in business
    34 years
    Warranty
    10-year limited workmanship warranty on turf and decking, 25 years on most paver installs, 2 years on pergolas, lighting and walls; transferable to a new owner who notifies the company within 30 days of closing.
    Financing
    Available

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Compare the top deck builders in Denver

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 5 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Verified BuildersDeck rebuilds and Trex decks with one point of contactDesign-build, Whole-home renovationDenver5.0(72)Not listedView
02Faros Construction ServicesCustom wood and composite decks managed by the ownerKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Basement remodelingDenver4.9(261)Not listedView
03Harvester LandscapesDecks planned as part of a full landscape redesignDenver4.9(134)Not listedView
04Colorado Sunroom And Window DistributorsPatio covers, louvered roofs and enclosures over an existing deckDenver4.6(87)Not listedView
05System PaversComposite decks built together with paver patios and turfDenver4.8(619)Not listedView

Coverage

Decks companies serving Denver and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Colorado and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Denver

Service coverage across Denver. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best deck builders in Denver

We searched Google Maps for deck builders in Denver on November 11, 2026, using the queries deck builder in Denver, CO, deck contractor Denver and composite deck pergola construction Denver, plus deck repair, deck installation, deck builders, custom decks, porch builder, pergola builder, patio cover contractor, outdoor living contractor, landscape design and build, roof deck and map searches across central, south, west and northeast Denver. Google Places text search was over its daily quota, so candidates and their order come from DataForSEO Google Maps snapshots captured on November 11, 2026, merged in query order, and ratings, hours and reviews come from Google Place Details the same day. We kept companies with a 4.5 rating or better, at least 50 reviews, an operating Google listing, a working website that lists deck building, deck covers or pergolas, and a real logo. Every office address was checked against City and County of Denver parcel records for city limits and property class, and we dropped home addresses, condo units, coworking and mailbox offices, suburban offices and listings with no street address. Colorado Sunroom And Window Distributors builds patio covers, louvered roofs and enclosures over decks rather than deck framing, and it is included on that basis. The list follows the Google Maps order of that snapshot. No company paid to be included.

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Hiring

How to choose a deck builder in Denver

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

Decks companies in Denver FAQs

Do I need a permit to build a deck in Denver?

Usually, yes. Denver Community Planning and Development issues residential building permits, and raised decks, decks attached to the house and covered decks generally need one, followed by inspections. Ask your contractor to confirm the permit for your plan, file it and schedule the inspections, and check your HOA rules as well.

Does a deck builder need a license in Denver?

Colorado has no state licence for general contractors or deck builders, but the City and County of Denver licenses contractors through Community Planning and Development, and a licensed contractor is needed to pull most permits. Ask for the Denver licence number and a certificate of insurance before you sign.

Do I need to call 811 before building a deck in Denver?

Yes. Colorado law requires a locate request to Colorado 811 at least three business days before digging, and deck footings count. The utilities then mark buried gas, electric and water lines. Most deck builders file the request themselves, so ask yours to confirm it was done before footing holes are dug.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
November 2026
Last reviewed
November 2026
Companies evaluated
5

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