Custom Deck Building in San Diego, Designed Around the Way You Live Outdoors
Turn an unused, weathered, or awkward backyard into outdoor space you actually use. First Choice Home Builders designs and builds custom decks throughout San Diego, and completes the space around them, including pergolas, pavers, retaining walls, artificial turf, and landscaping.
With your free 3D design and outdoor living consultation, you can explore the deck layout, materials, railings, stairs, and overall flow before construction begins.
- Free Deck Design Consultation
- Licensed, Bonded, and Insured Contractors
- Decks, Pergolas, Pavers, and Full Backyards
- Detailed 3D Design Before Construction
- Permit Handling and Structural Planning
- 5-Star Customer Reviews ★★★★★
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Why San Diego Homeowners Choose First Choice for Decks
A deck is a structural project before it is a design project. Footings, framing, spans, railings, stairs, and drainage all have to be right, and in San Diego they have to clear permitting and inspection. Our design-build approach handles the structure and the finishes as one coordinated project.
From the first backyard walkthrough to the final inspection, our team helps you understand what is happening, what decisions are needed, and how the deck connects to the rest of your outdoor space.
Design-Build Coordination
One team coordinates design, structural planning, material selections, permitting, and construction. This keeps the deck, hardscape, and landscaping on one plan instead of split between separate trades.
Free 3D Deck Design Preview
See how your deck could look before construction begins. Your detailed 3D design helps you evaluate the layout, decking material, railing style, stairs, lighting, and how the deck meets both the house and the yard.
Virtual or In-Person Consultation
Start the process in the way that works best for you. We can review your backyard through a virtual walkthrough or schedule an in-person visit to evaluate grade, drainage, and site access.
Built to Code and Permitted Properly
Decks involve footings, framing, spans, railing heights, and attachment details that have to meet code. We plan the structure and coordinate the applicable permits and inspections.
One Plan for the Whole Backyard
Instead of treating the deck as a standalone project, we can extend the same plan to pergolas, pavers, retaining walls, turf, and landscaping so the finished yard works as one space.
Complete Outdoor Living, Built Around Your Deck
Most backyards need more than one trade. We design and build the surrounding elements as part of the same project, so grading, drainage, materials, and finishes line up instead of being solved one contractor at a time.
Pergolas and Shade Structures
Freestanding or attached pergolas that make a deck usable in afternoon sun, planned together with the deck framing and footings.
Pavers and Hardscape
Paver patios, walkways, and steps that connect the deck to the rest of the yard, installed over a properly prepared and compacted base.
Retaining Walls
Engineered retaining walls that hold grade, create usable flat area on a sloped lot, and help manage drainage around the structure.
Artificial Turf
Low-maintenance turf installed over a prepared and drained base. A practical option for pets, play areas, and slopes that are difficult to keep green.
Landscaping
Planting, grading, and finish work that completes the yard around the deck and hardscape so the whole space reads as one project.
Full Backyard Remodels
One coordinated plan covering the deck, shade, hardscape, walls, turf, and planting, delivered as a single project on one schedule.
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Licensed & Trusted Local Business
First Choice Home Builders is a local, licensed contractor providing professional deck building, outdoor living, and design-build services throughout San Diego and nearby communities.
- Business Name: First Choice Home Builders Inc.
- Business Address: 10620 Treena Street, San Diego, CA 92131
- CA Licensed Contractor #1139661
Deck Building and Outdoor Living Across San Diego
We help homeowners throughout San Diego turn unused and outdated backyards into decks and outdoor spaces designed for the way they live today.
Areas We Serve: La Jolla, Point Loma, Ocean Beach, Hillcrest, Little Italy, North Park, Normal Heights, Carmel Valley, South Park, Kensington, Coronado, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, and surrounding San Diego communities.
Custom Decks and Backyards Made Simple
Ready to stop looking at a backyard you do not use? We will help you plan a deck and outdoor space that fits your lot, your budget, and the way you actually spend time outside.
From the initial walkthrough and 3D design to material selections, permitting, construction, inspections, and the final walkthrough, every phase is carefully planned and clearly communicated.
Your Deck Project, Planned Step by Step
From your first consultation to the final walkthrough, our process is designed to keep your deck and backyard project organized, understandable, and moving forward.
Schedule Your Free Consultation
Begin with a free deck and outdoor living consultation. Choose a virtual or in-person appointment based on what works best for your schedule.
Share Your Goals for the Backyard
Tell us how you want to use the space. We will discuss seating and dining areas, shade, privacy, access from the house, materials, budget considerations, and how you want the finished yard to feel.
Walk the Site With a Specialist
We evaluate your lot, grade, drainage, access, and existing structures to identify what the deck design has to work around and where the practical opportunities are.
Preview Your 3D Deck Design
Review your proposed layout before construction begins. Your 3D presentation helps you visualize decking material, railings, stairs, shade structures, lighting, and how the deck connects to the yard.
Finalize the Plan and Permits
Once the design direction feels right, we coordinate material selections, project scope, structural details, permitting requirements, construction phases, and the anticipated schedule.
Build Your Outdoor Space
Our team completes the approved build with coordinated construction, permit management, quality control, site organization, and regular project communication through the final walkthrough.
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First Choice Home Builders helps San Diego homeowners turn unused backyards into decks and outdoor spaces through thoughtful design, organized project management, and professional construction.
Read what local homeowners say about their project experience, our communication, and the quality of their finished outdoor spaces.
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Deck and Backyard Questions? We Have Answers.
Our design-build team is here to answer your questions about planning, designing, permitting, and building a deck in San Diego.
The cost depends on the size of the deck, its height above grade, the decking material, railing type, stairs, site access, grading, and whether the footings and framing require engineering. A ground-level deck costs less than an elevated deck with structural footings and stairs. A consultation is needed to prepare a realistic project estimate.
Permits are commonly required, particularly for decks raised above a certain height, decks attached to the house, and any work involving structural framing, footings, or electrical. Low freestanding platforms may be treated differently. We review the proposed scope and coordinate the applicable permitting process.
The timeline depends on the size of the deck, structural complexity, material availability, permitting, and site conditions. Many residential decks are completed within a few weeks of on-site construction once design and permitting are finished. You will receive a project-specific schedule before construction begins.
We build with pressure-treated lumber, redwood, hardwood, and composite decking. Composite costs more upfront and requires less maintenance, while natural wood costs less and needs periodic cleaning, sealing, or staining. The right choice depends on sun exposure, budget, and how much upkeep you want.
Yes. Sloped lots are common in San Diego and are handled with engineered footings, elevated framing, stairs, and in some cases retaining walls to create usable flat area. Site conditions and structural feasibility are evaluated before the design is finalized.
Yes. Pergolas and shade structures are planned together with the deck so the framing, footings, and attachment points are designed to carry them from the start.
Yes. We also build pergolas, paver patios and walkways, retaining walls, artificial turf, and landscaping, and we can deliver the entire backyard as one coordinated project on a single schedule.
No. We do not design or build swimming pools. Our outdoor work covers decks, pergolas, pavers and hardscape, retaining walls, artificial turf, landscaping, and full backyard remodels.
Yes. We provide a detailed 3D design so you can review the proposed layout, materials, railings, stairs, and overall appearance before construction begins.
Financing availability and terms may vary. Contact First Choice Home Builders to ask about the financing options currently available for your project.
Call (619) 648-3254 or complete the consultation form. We will learn about your backyard, how you want to use it, your preferred materials, and your project expectations before discussing the next steps.
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