
North Richland Hills Fence & Deck builds custom decks, fences, pergolas, and covered patios for homeowners across the DFW area. Free estimates. Fully insured.
North Richland Hills Fence & Deck builds custom decks, fences, pergolas, and covered patios for homeowners across the DFW area. Free estimates. Fully insured.

North Richland Hills Fence & Deck is a locally owned deck builder company serving North Richland Hills and surrounding Tarrant County communities. We offer 16 services - from custom deck design and composite installation to vinyl fencing, pergolas, and outdoor kitchens - so you get one contractor for your entire backyard project. Every job is permitted, inspected, and built to last through North Texas heat and clay-soil conditions.

No backyard living space? A custom-designed deck gives your family a real outdoor room built around how you actually use your yard.
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Tired of re-staining every summer? Composite decking holds up to North Texas heat without the annual maintenance burden.
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Trex composite boards are backed by a 25-year warranty and stay looking good through years of Texas sun and spring storms.
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Pressure-treated wood is a proven, cost-effective choice for a deck that handles North Texas summers and lasting decades with basic care.
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Cedar's natural oils resist rot and insects, making it a beautiful low-maintenance wood option for outdoor living spaces.
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Soft spots, wobbly railings, or shifting boards? We diagnose and fix structural problems before they become safety issues.
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North Texas UV exposure dries out unprotected wood fast - a proper seal now prevents cracking and splintering for years.
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A pool without a solid surrounding deck is an accident waiting to happen - we build slip-resistant, attractive pool surrounds.
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Vinyl fencing holds its color and shape for years without painting, rot, or rust - ideal for the Texas climate.
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A wood privacy fence gives your backyard a defined space and blocks unwanted sightlines from neighbors and the street.
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Enjoy the mild North Texas evenings without mosquitoes - a screened enclosure extends your outdoor season significantly.
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Texas summer sun is intense - a covered deck or patio cover keeps the space usable even on the hottest afternoons.
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A pergola adds structure and shade to your backyard while still letting in natural light and airflow.
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Bring the cooking outside with a deck built to support a grill station, counters, and outdoor kitchen equipment.
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A multi-level deck turns a sloped or large yard into a series of connected outdoor spaces - each with its own purpose.
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Once your deck surface is more than 30 inches off the ground, railings are code-required - and they shape the whole finished look.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or contact form. We ask a few quick questions about your project - size, timeline, what you want to use the space for - so we arrive at your home ready to give you real answers, not a vague ballpark. We respond within 1 business day.
We come to your home, measure the space, and walk through your options in person. You leave with a written estimate that covers materials, dimensions, and total cost - no vague ranges. If you have an HOA, we help you prepare the approval package at this stage.
We pull the permit, schedule the city inspection, and build your project. When the work is done, we walk through everything together and make sure you know how to care for what we built. The job is not finished until you are satisfied.
We carry general liability and workers compensation coverage on every project. You can request current certificate of insurance before signing anything - we expect that question and have the documentation ready.
We have been building decks and fences in North Richland Hills and surrounding Tarrant County cities since 2019. We know the local clay soil, city permit process, and HOA approval requirements that affect every job here.
We come to your home, measure the space, and give you a written estimate before any commitment is made. The estimate covers materials, labor, and permit fees - no vague ranges, no surprise invoices at the end.
Every project we build is permitted and inspected through the City of North Richland Hills. An unpermitted deck can block a home sale - we make sure yours is clean on paper for as long as you own the property.
Questions before you commit? Call us at (817) 479-5107 or send a message.
"We had the deck done in early April before the heat hit. The crew finished in three days, pulled the permit themselves, and the city inspection passed on the first visit. The composite boards we picked stay cool enough that my kids walk on it barefoot all summer."
James R., North Richland Hills - Composite deck installation
"My old wood deck had a soft spot near the stairs that turned out to be a rotten joist. They replaced the framing, re-decked the whole surface, and resealed it. They found the problem and fixed it properly instead of just patching over it."
Maria T., Hurst - Deck repair and replacement
"We got a cedar pergola and a new privacy fence done in the same project. They handled both the city permit and my HOA submission. The pergola framing is solid - no bounce, no wobble. Looks exactly like what we discussed at the estimate."
David K., Keller - Pergola installation
We respond to every submission within 1 business day. There is no obligation and no pressure - just a straightforward conversation about your project. After you submit, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site estimate at your home.
(817) 479-5107North Richland Hills Fence & Deck is based in North Richland Hills and serves 12 cities across the DFW area, including Haltom City, Keller, and Fort Worth. We schedule free on-site estimates throughout our service area, often within the same week you reach out.
Composite decking resists UV fading and does not need annual staining or sealing, making it more durable long-term in this climate. Pressure-treated wood costs less upfront but requires a sealant every two to three years to prevent cracking in the Texas heat and humidity cycle.
The City of North Richland Hills requires a building permit and inspection for new deck construction. The inspection protects you - a city official verifies the structure is safe before your family uses it. Learn more at the City of North Richland Hills Building Inspections page.
North Richland Hills averages over 230 sunny days per year, and summer temperatures regularly exceed 100 degrees. Unsealed wood decks here can crack and splinter faster than in cooler climates. Applying a quality sealant within the first year - and every two to three years after - is the single most effective way to extend deck life.
Tarrant County's expansive clay soil swells when wet and shrinks when dry - a cycle that repeats every year. Footings not set deep enough in concrete will gradually shift with this movement. The North American Deck and Railing Association outlines how proper footing depth and placement prevents structural failure.
Cosmetic issues like surface fading or minor cracks can often be addressed with cleaning, staining, and spot replacement. Structural problems - soft spots, shifting posts, wobbling railings, or a deck that bounces underfoot - usually mean the framing is compromised and require a full evaluation before any work continues.
Every spring, North Texas homeowners discover storm damage or decide to start outdoor projects after the last cold snap - all at the same time. Deck builders in the Metroplex tend to book up quickly from March through June. Reaching out in late fall or winter typically means faster scheduling and better contractor availability.
North Richland Hills Fence & Deck is a fully insured deck and fence contractor based in North Richland Hills, TX, serving 12 cities across the DFW Metroplex since 2019. We carry general liability and workers compensation insurance on every job, and every project we build is permitted and inspected through the applicable city building department.
We have built custom decks, composite installations, pergolas, fences, and outdoor living structures for homeowners across Tarrant County. Our work covers 16 services and spans both new construction and repair projects - from a simple deck railing replacement to a multi-level deck with an outdoor kitchen.
Want to learn more about how we work? Read about our company or contact us to schedule a free estimate.
If the structural framing - posts, beams, or joists - is compromised by rot or soil movement, repairs become a Band-Aid over a structural problem. A contractor evaluation helps you decide: surface-only issues favor repair, but foundation and framing failures favor replacement.
An unpermitted deck can delay or kill a home sale during the buyer's inspection process. You may be required to tear it down or bring it into compliance at your own expense. The permit process in North Richland Hills is straightforward - a good contractor handles it for you.
For wood decks, make sure sealant is applied before winter to prevent moisture from penetrating cracks. For composite decks, no special prep is needed. Either way, clear standing water and check that the deck surface drains properly before temperatures drop.
The American Wood Protection Association publishes standards for pressure-treated lumber that apply directly to deck framing in residential construction - worth reviewing if you want to understand what your contractor should be using. Ready to talk through your project? Call us at (817) 479-5107.
North Richland Hills is a suburban city of about 70,000 residents in Tarrant County, sitting between Fort Worth and Hurst along the northeast edge of the Metroplex. It is an almost entirely residential community with a homeownership rate around 65 to 70 percent - homeowners here are invested in their properties and expect contractors who know the area. You can find more about the city at the City of North Richland Hills official website.
Most of the housing stock in North Richland Hills was built between the 1960s and 1990s, giving the city a lot of older backyards that are ready for updated outdoor living spaces. Residents of neighborhoods near NRH2O Family Water Park and Iron Horse Golf Course tend to have larger yards and are frequent customers for deck and pergola projects. The city parks system covers more than 50 parks and an extensive trail network, which reflects the outdoor culture that runs through this community.
North Richland Hills is also home to the expansive clay soil that runs throughout Tarrant County - soil that swells and shrinks with every wet and dry cycle. Every deck we build here accounts for that ground movement from the footing design up, because a deck that does not start with the right foundation will show it within a few seasons. Whether you are near the Loop 820 corridor, in the neighborhoods off Boulevard 26, or in the newer sections on the city's eastern edge, we know the conditions that shape outdoor construction in this city.
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North Richland Hills Fence & Deck
7317 Riviera Dr
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
(817) 479-5107projects@northrichlandhillsfenceanddeck.comAlways open, 24/7.
Call North Richland Hills Fence & Deck today for a free on-site estimate - we serve North Richland Hills and 11 surrounding DFW cities.