Deck builder in Highlands Ranch, CO

Yes. The Highlands Ranch Community Association requires Architectural Review Committee approval for deck replacements, not just new builds. The submittal must include a site plan, structural dimensions, material and color specs, and railing details. If your home is in a sub-association, you may also need a second approval from that sub-association's architectural committee before Douglas County will issue a building permit.

Much of Highlands Ranch sits on clay-rich soil with a high shrink-swell potential. When footings are not set deep enough to clear both the frost line and the active clay layer, the soil's seasonal expansion and contraction pushes the deck structure up and sideways over time. Footings set to the correct depth, typically 42 inches or deeper on many Highlands Ranch sites, eliminate that movement.

The HRCA Residential Improvement Guidelines specify approved fence materials, heights, and styles, and all new fence construction requires committee approval before work begins. Wrought iron up to six feet is a commonly referenced standard, but specific requirements vary by neighborhood and sub-association. We review the applicable guidelines for your specific address before designing any fence project.

Yes. We build pergolas and patio enclosures throughout Highlands Ranch, including Backcountry, Firelight, Westridge, and Timberline. Any solid patio cover or pergola requires HRCA Architectural Review Committee approval before construction, and we handle the submittal documentation as part of the project.