Deck Builder in Tampa, FL
A licensed Tampa deck builder for new wood and composite decks, screened enclosures, pool decks, and code-compliant rescues of jobs another contractor walked off. Florida-rated framing, written warranty.
Licensed Florida Contractor
CRC 1330291 since 2005. Permitted for the structural, framing, and code work a real build requires.
20+ Years in Tampa Bay
Hundreds of builds since 2005. Recent Tarpon Springs second-story rescue featured below.
Written Workmanship Warranty
Every project comes with a written warranty. Florida puts outdoor structures through a lot. We back what we build.
Florida puts a deck through a lot. UV bakes the boards every day, humidity swells the joints, salt air corrodes fasteners, and hurricane season tests the framing. A builder who designs for the climate — Florida-rated lumber, stainless or coated hardware, proper drainage, code-compliant structure — gives you a deck that holds up for decades, not seasons. Logan Steege has been building across Tampa Bay since 2005.
Three things every Florida deck has to survive.
If your builder is not designing around these three, the structure will fail early. Florida is harder on outdoor work than most homeowners realize.
UV that splits the boards
The Florida sun bakes boards 10+ hours a day. Lower-grade material cracks and silvers fast. We spec UV-rated composite or properly sealed pressure-treated pine and orient the boards to minimize surface heat.
Humidity that warps the joints
Daily humidity swings make every joint a freeze-thaw cycle. We build with double joists at high-stress points, hidden fasteners that allow movement, and stainless or coated hardware that does not corrode through.
Hurricanes that test the framing
The framing has to ride out 100+ mph wind. We build to Florida code with hurricane straps, proper ledger flashing, deeper footings, and railings rated for the load. No shortcuts on the structure.
What we build, repair, and finish.
From a single-board replacement to a full custom build and screen enclosure. Every job is handled in-house.
New wood deck construction
Pressure-treated pine framing, Florida-rated lumber, stainless or coated hardware. Built to last in the Bay's weather.
New composite construction
Trex, TimberTech, AZEK and similar capped composite or PVC boards. Hidden fasteners, low maintenance, Florida-rated for UV and heat.
Repair & board replacement
Board swap, joist sister, ledger repair, fastener replacement. We assess the structure first and tell you what the work actually needs.
Screened-in enclosures
Aluminum framing, fiberglass screen, kickplates, code-compliant doors. The most-requested Bay-area outdoor add-on.
Pool decks & resurfacing
Cool-deck overlay, paver replacement, composite pool surrounds. Slip-rated and heat-rated for Florida swim seasons.
Patios, pergolas & outdoor structures
Paver patios, custom pergolas, screen porches, outdoor kitchens. Anchoring a real outdoor living space.
Four Florida-rated materials, compared.
The right material depends on budget, maintenance, and how long you want to live with it. Here is the honest comparison.
The affordable choice. Strong and Florida-rated when sealed, but needs annual cleaning and sealing or it silvers and splits.
- Lifespan15–25 yrs
- MaintenanceAnnual seal
- Heat retentionMedium
Our default recommendation. Capped composite handles UV, humidity, and salt without rot or fading. Hidden fasteners, low maintenance, 25-year warranties.
- Lifespan25–30 yrs
- MaintenanceSoap & water
- Heat retentionMedium-high
Synthetic, lighter, cooler-walking than most composites. Premium option for pool surrounds and waterfront builds where weight and heat matter.
- Lifespan30+ yrs
- MaintenanceSoap & water
- Heat retentionLower
Beautiful and dense. Holds up to Florida humidity better than pine, but needs UV oiling every 1–2 years to keep its color. The premium look.
- Lifespan40+ yrs
- MaintenanceOil 1–2 yrs
- Heat retentionMedium
More detail: What materials do Tampa contractors recommend for outdoor decks?
Every deck is quoted individually.
Send us the size, material, and location. We send back an itemized written quote within 24 business hours.
Why we quote every job.
Your build is not the same as your neighbor's. Site access, framing condition, ground level, and which Florida code chapter applies all swing the price. We walk the site and quote off what is actually in front of us.
Most homeowners hear back within 24 business hours with a recommended material, scope of work, permit plan, and written total that does not change unless the scope changes.
Request Your QuoteCost ballpark.
- Repair & refinish (200 sq ft)~$1,500–$5,000
- New PT (200 sq ft)~$5,000–$8,000
- New composite (300 sq ft)~$12,000–$21,000
- Custom build w/ screen~$20,000–$40,000+
Estimates only, not a quote or guarantee. Final price depends on size, material, structure condition, code requirements, and permits. Every project is priced individually.
Full breakdown: Tampa deck builder cost guide
Five straightforward steps.
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Step 01
Free site visit
Logan walks the location, takes measurements, and confirms ground, slope, and access constraints.
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Step 02
Material & design
We pick the right Florida-rated material together — PT, composite, PVC, or hardwood — and design around how you actually use the space.
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Step 03
Permits & order
We pull permits with the city or county, order materials, and lock in a start date once everything is in hand.
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Step 04
Build phase
Demo (if needed), footings, framing, decking, railings, finish. Daily clean-up, daily updates. Inspections coordinated with Logan.
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Step 05
Walk-through & warranty
Final inspection, walk-through with you, punch list addressed on the spot, written workmanship warranty signed.
Jill & Tony's Tarpon Springs deck rescue.
A second-story deck and staircase project the original contractor walked off — completed with framing corrections, custom code-compliant staircase, and a full landing rebuild.
Picking up where the last contractor left off.
Jill and Tony were left with an unfinished 10' x 15' second-story deck after their original contractor disappeared mid-project. The upstairs sliding glass door opened onto an incomplete structure with no staircase, no railings, and no safe access to the exterior.
- Demo of the improperly built 3' x 3' landing
- Framing corrections on the existing deck structure
- Custom second-story staircase designed and built to code
- Landing rebuilt from the ground up with proper framing
- Code-compliant railing, baluster spacing, and load testing
Other recent builds across the Bay.
A few more examples — custom staircase, Trex composite porch, and a wood deck stain and refresh.
Stained second-story staircase
Custom-built and finished stair run completing a previously abandoned upstairs deck.
Trex composite porch build
New composite porch with hidden fasteners, white column wraps, and a low-maintenance Trex deck surface.
Wood deck staining & refinish
Full clean, sand, and re-stain of a pressure-treated wood deck — extending the life and restoring the color.
Twenty years of Tampa Bay builds, one phone number.
I'm Logan Steege, the owner of Jack O' Trades. I have held a Florida Certified Residential Contractor license (CRC 1330291) since 2005, and I have built hundreds of outdoor structures across the Bay. I personally walk every site, quote every job, and oversee the build. The in-house team I have built handles the construction behind me.
What separates a good build from one that fails in five years is what the homeowner does not see — the joist hangers, the ledger flashing, the hurricane straps, the footings. We do not cut those. That is why our warranty actually means something.
If you are researching a licensed builder you can trust, call me with the questions. (813) 679-5657.
Four reasons people call Logan back.
Florida-climate built
Every build is spec'd for UV, humidity, salt air, and hurricane wind. Joists, hardware, finish — all rated for the Bay.
Licensed for permits
FL CRC 1330291 since 2005. We pull every permit and coordinate every inspection. Most local handymen cannot.
Itemized written quotes
Real numbers in writing — materials, labor, permits, contingency, all separated. No surprises.
Written warranty
Every project is backed by a written workmanship warranty. Something not right? We come back.
Where we build.
Based at 1344 W La Salle St. Recent Tarpon Springs rescue noted above — we travel the full Bay.
- Tampa
- South Tampa
- Tarpon Springs
- Palm Harbor
- Dunedin
- Clearwater
- Safety Harbor
- Oldsmar
- Wesley Chapel
- Lutz
- Land O' Lakes
- Odessa
- Town 'N Country
- Temple Terrace
- Brandon
- Riverview
Don't see your town? Call (813) 679-5657. We cover most of greater Tampa Bay including Gibsonton, Citrus Park, and Carrollwood.
Straight answers from a licensed contractor.
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Request A Quote
Tell us about your project. We will help you make the right decision.
We reach out within 24 business hours via phone or text to schedule a site visit.
Ready for a deck built for Florida?
Free written quote from a licensed contractor. Usually back to you in 24 business hours.
Last updated: June 2, 2026 · Reviewed by Logan Steege, Owner & Licensed Contractor