DOCK-GRADE CONSTRUCTION FOR INLAND PROPERTIES

How We Build

The same steel-and-concrete construction used for waterfront docks — built for your backyard.

Elevated concrete deck on steel pipe pilings overlooking Hill Country terrain

Primary Service

Elevated Concrete Decks

Our concrete decks are not flatwork poured on grade. They are fully elevated structures built on steel pipe pilings — the same pilings we drive into lake beds and riverbanks for waterfront docks through our sister company, Waterfront Unlimited.

How it works: Steel pipe pilings are set into the ground. A structural steel beam framework is erected on the pilings. Reinforced concrete is poured over the framework, creating a permanent elevated slab. The result is a patio that can be raised from a few feet to 12+ feet above grade — ideal for hillside properties, sloped lots, and any terrain where a traditional slab-on-grade patio isn’t feasible.

Finish options: Stamped concrete, acid stain, exposed aggregate, smooth trowel, or standard broom finish. Every surface is sealed and cured for long-term performance.

Hill Country limestone retaining wall using gravity-stacked quarry blocks

Secondary Service

Limestone Retaining Walls

Hill Country limestone retaining walls using large quarry blocks — gravity-stacked with no mortar required. These walls use the natural weight and interlock of oversized limestone blocks to retain earth, manage drainage, and define property boundaries.

Applications: Terracing hillside properties, stabilizing driveways and ranch entrances, creating level building pads, managing erosion on sloped lots, and defining property boundaries on ranch estates.

Material: Authentic Texas Hill Country quarry blocks sourced from local limestone quarries. The natural variation in color and texture gives each wall a character that fits the local landscape.

The Construction Method

Every elevated concrete deck follows the same structural sequence we use for waterfront docks.

1. Steel Pipe Pilings

5.5-inch steel pipe pilings are driven or set into the ground at proper spacing. On a dock, these go into the lake bed. On your property, they go into the soil. Same pipe, same method.

2. Steel Beam Framework

C-channel steel beams (3-inch, 4-inch, and 12-inch) are welded to the pilings, creating the structural framework. This is the skeleton that supports the concrete slab above.

3. Rebar & Concrete Pour

Reinforcing steel (rebar) is placed across the framework, and concrete is poured and finished to your chosen surface treatment. The slab cures to create a permanent, monolithic surface.

4. Railings & Features

Steel or cable railings, integrated LED lighting, built-in planters, ADA-compliant ramp access, and any custom features are installed to complete the structure.

Additional Capabilities

Because we control the full structural system, we can integrate features that traditional deck builders cannot.

Multi-level deck and terrace systems
Integrated LED lighting (surface and under-rail)
Designed drainage systems

ADA-compliant ramp access
Built-in planters, seating, and fire features
Ranch stock tanks (excavation and construction)

Not Sure Which Service Fits Your Property?

Schedule a free site consultation. We’ll assess your terrain, discuss design options, and recommend the right approach — whether that’s an elevated deck, a retaining wall, or both working together.

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