# Custom deck builder in San Antonio

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A 16x30 basic wood deck with handrails in San Antonio starts at $6,500, labor and materials included. Built in 3 to 6 weeks after permits clear; larger and composite decks are quoted fixed-price, line by line, after a free in-home consult. The written quote arrives within 3 to 5 business days. Serving San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin.

## Starting price

A 16x30 basic wood deck with handrails in San Antonio starts at $6,500, labor and materials included. Size: 16 ft by 30 ft (480 sq ft). Bigger, raised or composite deck? You get a fixed price in writing within 3 to 5 business days.

## Options

- **Composite**: Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon. Soap-and-water upkeep.
- **Cedar**: Warm natural wood, sealed once a year.
- **Multi-level**: Engineered for sloped Hill Country lots.
- **Pool deck**: Slip-resistant, cooler light boards.

## Which board fits your yard

| Option | Lifespan | Upkeep | Heat | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon) | 25 to 50 yr | Soap and water | Pick light, capped colors | Up to 50 yr from the maker |
| Western red cedar (Natural wood) | 15 to 25 yr | Annual seal | Cooler underfoot | Lifetime supplier decay warranty |
| Ipe hardwood (Tropical hardwood) | 30 to 50 yr | Annual oil | Warm in full sun |  |
| Pressure-treated pine (Framing-grade lumber) | 10 to 15 yr | Annual seal | Cooler underfoot |  |

## Every deck includes

- Free in-home consult: Samples laid on your lawn
- Fixed-price quote: In writing, 3 to 5 business days
- Permits pulled: We meet the inspector
- HOA package: Drawn, submitted, followed up
- Written schedule: Build calendar at signing
- Maker warranties: Registered in your name

## At a glance

- Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon composite, plus cedar and ipe.
- 3 to 6 week build time once permits clear.
- Pass-through manufacturer warranties registered in your name.
- Heat-rated composite materials for Texas summers.
- HOA submissions and city permits handled for you.

## Questions and answers

### Does Klema Builders build custom decks in San Antonio?

Klema Builders is a custom deck builder serving San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin. The team designs and installs composite (Trex, TimberTech, Fiberon), cedar, and ipe decks. A 400 sq ft composite deck is built in 3 to 6 weeks after permits clear. Every project includes engineered framing, HOA submissions, city permits, a fixed-price quote line by line after a free in-home consult, and pass-through manufacturer warranties registered in your name at the walk-through.

### How much does a custom deck cost in San Antonio?

A 16x30 basic wood deck with handrails in San Antonio starts at $6,500, labor and materials included. That is a 16 ft by 30 ft (480 sq ft) deck in economy-grade wood with no upgrades (no composite boards, lighting, multi-level framing or built-ins), with handrails, built and installed. The final number depends on the decking material, the height above the ground, stairs, railing style, permits and HOA review. Every job gets a written fixed-price quote, line by line, within 3 to 5 business days after a free in-home consult.

### Do I need a permit for a deck in San Antonio?

Most decks over 30 inches above grade or attached to the house require a City of San Antonio permit. We pull every permit on your behalf as a line item in the quote, including HOA submissions and inspections.

### How long does the build take from quote to walk-through?

Composite or cedar decks take 3 to 6 weeks from signed contract to walk-through once permits clear. Multi-level decks or pool decks run 6 to 10 weeks. We provide a written schedule in your design package, with regular progress updates during the build.

### Composite, cedar, or ipe: which decking should I choose?

We bring physical material samples to every consultation, then lay them on your lawn at the same angle as the proposed deck. Color reads differently in Hill Country light than it does in a showroom. The right choice depends on your shade pattern, foot traffic, pool proximity, and the look of your home. Composite decking is the right answer for most homeowners who want the upkeep budget close to zero. Cedar still wins where heritage and warmth matter more than long-term cost. Ipe and aluminum sit at the top of the price range for owners who want the longest lifespan.

### What composite brands do you install?

We build with Trex, TimberTech, and Fiberon composite decking. We carry physical samples to every consultation so you can compare color, heat absorption, and texture in your own backyard light.

### Will a composite deck get too hot in Texas summers?

Dark first-generation composite can get hot in direct August sun. Lighter colors and modern capped boards run cooler, and on pool decks and sun-exposed decks we specify from the lighter, capped lines and compare samples in your own sun before you commit.

### How are your decks built for Texas heat, hail, and dry summers?

Surface temperature, UV stability, and structural shrinkage are the three Texas-specific failure points we engineer around. We compare board colors in your own sun at the consult, choose heat-rated capped composites, and use stainless or coated fasteners that survive Hill Country humidity swings. On framing, we specify pressure-treated southern yellow pine joists with proper ventilation, doubled rim joists at stair landings, and ledger flashing that prevents the slow rot that starts where the deck meets the house.

### Do you build multi-level and pool decks?

Yes. Most Hill Country backyards benefit from at least two levels: a platform off the back door for the dining table and lounge seating, stepping down to a larger entertaining tier with seating and a fire feature. We engineer the stairs, lighting, and railing heights to current IRC code in every jurisdiction we serve. Pool decks require slip-resistant surfaces, generous coping detail, and engineered transitions. We pair pool decks with composite or cool-touch decking, integrated drains, and under-deck lighting that doubles as low-glare safety lighting after sundown.

### Do you handle HOA approvals?

Yes, every time. We prepare the architectural review package, the site plans, and the material specs. We submit on your behalf and respond to any board comments. The process is included in the quote.

### How long do HOA review and city permits take for a deck?

Our office prepares your architectural review package, including site plans, material specs, and a written narrative that explains the project in the language your HOA expects. Architectural review in master-planned communities such as Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, Cibolo, and Fair Oaks Ranch typically takes 2 to 4 weeks. We do the chasing. On the city side, we pull all required deck and electrical permits, coordinate inspections, and meet the inspector at the site so you do not have to. City plan review typically takes 1 to 3 weeks. Final certificates of occupancy or completion are part of the closeout package.

### Can you add lighting and screens to a deck?

Yes. Integrated low-voltage step lighting, post-cap lights, and under-rail accent strips push usable hours from sunset to bedtime. We map out the lighting layout during your consultation so every fixture lines up with how you actually live on the deck after dark. Motorized screen systems from MagnaTrack and Phantom drop on a schedule or with the tap of a button, transforming a covered deck into a mosquito-proof family room for the eight months Texans actually want to be outside.

### What manufacturer warranties come with the materials you install?

Manufacturer warranties on composite decking pass through to you on day one: Trex up to 50 years, TimberTech up to 50, Fiberon up to 30. Cedar carries a lifetime decay warranty from the supplier when the wood is maintained. We register every manufacturer warranty in your name at the walk-through, with the paperwork handed to you on the spot and a digital copy emailed to you so nothing gets lost. We send annual reminders for sealing schedules so wood decks reach their full lifespan.

### Can you build on a sloped Hill Country lot?

Yes. Multi-level decks on caliche, limestone, and clay soils are our specialty. We engineer the pier depth and beam spans for your specific lot, with stamped drawings if your jurisdiction requires them.

### Where does Klema Builders build decks?

Klema Builders is a San Antonio deck builder for custom decks, composite decks, cedar decks, and deck repairs, alongside pergolas, patio covers, and paver patios across San Antonio, Boerne, New Braunfels, Helotes, Bulverde, Stone Oak, Alamo Heights, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin. Every project includes a free in-home design consult, a fixed-price quote line by line, HOA submissions and permits handled for you, and manufacturer warranties registered in your name at handoff.

Every Klema Builders project comes with pass-through manufacturer warranties (Trex up to 50 years, TimberTech up to 50, Fiberon up to 30, Azenco up to 25) registered in the homeowner's name at the walk-through.

## Cities

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## Contact

- Phone: (210) 974-1420 (Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM)
- Email: hello@klemabuilders.com
- Based in: San Antonio, TX
- Service area: San Antonio, the Texas Hill Country and the I-35 corridor to Austin
- Free in-home consult, fixed-price quote line by line within 3 to 5 business days.
- Get a quote: https://klemabuilders.com/get-quote