Father Nature Landscapes · Tacoma
Composite deck with black aluminum railings set into Pacific Northwest greenery, built by Father Nature Landscapes
Custom Decks — Since 2006

The last deck you'll put on your house.

Typical deck: $40K+ · 2-week build

001 — Custom decks

Built once. Built to last 50 years.

A Father Nature deck is a design-build project, not a lumber-yard kit. We size the footprint to the lot, the light, and how you actually use the back of the house, then build a structure meant to outlast the siding around it.

The spec is non-negotiable: synthetic composite or thermally modified wood only, never cedar, never treated lumber. Railings are aluminum systems or cable rail. That combination is why we call it the last deck you'll put on your house, not as a slogan but because the materials genuinely deliver a 50-year life with almost no upkeep.

Typical deck: a two-week build, $40,000 and up. We don't build 10x10 basic decks. This is for the homeowner who wants one beautiful, permanent structure instead of a series of repairs.

Chris Scheer, Outdoor Living Specialist
002 — How the build works

Design, build,
then walkthrough.

  1. I.

    Design + materials

    Deck footprint sized to the lot, the light, and how you use the back of the house. Composite or thermally modified wood specified by exposure and budget, and the rail system chosen for the view, the code, and the maintenance window.

  2. II.

    Build

    Foundation, framing, deck surface, railing, and integrated lighting if specified. The same crew on site every day, about two weeks for a typical deck, with the schedule confirmed at the kitchen table before the contract.

  3. III.

    Walkthrough + care plan

    A final walkthrough with the homeowner, then we hand off the care guide: what to do, what not to do, and what to expect after the first PNW winter. Most clients roll straight into a maintenance contract from here.

Is it a fit?

Built for the last deck, not the cheapest one.

Most of our decks run $40,000 and up: a complete structure with composite or thermally modified decking, an aluminum or cable rail, integrated lighting, and covered, heated space where it makes sense.

If you are after a quick cedar or pressure-treated deck at the lowest bid, you are probably not looking for what we do. But if you want one deck that outlasts the house and never needs sealing, that is exactly what we build.

005 — How it actually goes

What the build looks like
from your side.

Most of our buyers have been burned before — by a quick-quote contractor, a vague estimate, a crew that vanished. Here's what to expect, step by step.

  1. I.

    The first meeting

    Chris or Cameron shows up. It's not a sales pitch — it's both sides deciding whether the fit is right. Bring your questions. We'll bring ours. If it's a fit, we keep going. If not, you've lost nothing.

  2. II.

    See it before the shovel

    Your conceptual landscape design is a real plan — materials, layout, planting, lighting, and a clear cost estimate — worked out at the kitchen table before the first day of work. No lowball quotes that balloon later. You see the project, then decide.

  3. III.

    Real numbers, walked through line by line

    No off-the-hip estimates. We sit with you and explain what each line item buys and where the cost comes from. From there the work runs on time and materials — you pay for the actual hours on your property and the actual materials used, never a guess that balloons later. It's the fairest model for both sides.

  4. IV.

    Same crew, every week

    The same crew builds your project start to finish. Same names on site through the whole build. Changes aren't arguments — they're conversations, talked through and approved before anyone swings a tool.

  5. V.

    We don't disappear at the end

    Walkthrough, punch-out, follow-up. Many projects roll naturally into a maintenance contract because the team you've worked with for weeks is the same team you'll see next spring. Most of our clients come back for a second or third project.

Common questions

Custom Deck Builder, answered.

What decking materials do you use?

Synthetic composite or thermally modified wood only. We do not build with cedar or pressure-treated lumber, and railings are aluminum systems or cable rail. That spec is what delivers a 50-year deck with almost no maintenance, and it is the main reason our decks cost more up front and far less over their life.

What does a custom deck cost?

Most of our decks start around $40,000 and go up from there, depending on size, height, railing, and whether it is covered. We do not build 10x10 basic decks, so the number reflects a full, permanent structure rather than a quick add-on.

How long does a deck take to build?

A typical deck is about a two-week build with the same crew on site every day. We confirm the actual schedule at the kitchen table before the contract, once the design and materials are set.

Can you build a covered or multi-level deck?

Yes. We build multi-level decks, covered and heated sections for year-round use, and decks that tie into an outdoor kitchen, fire feature, or hot tub as one structure rather than separate add-ons.

Do you handle permits and railing code?

Yes. We manage the permitting a deck requires and build the railing and structure to current code, sized for the height and the view.

Begin

Start with a site walk.

Chris or Cameron walks the property with you, looks at the deck you're imagining, and together you decide whether the fit is right. Decks are 2026's growth area, and we have schedule for the right project.

Request a deck site walk