Custom Deck Design in Fargo ND — Built Around Your Yard, Your Home, Your Life
Serving Fargo, Moorhead, and Surrounding Areas
A deck that actually works for you starts with a design that fits your space — not a template pulled from a catalog.
ABOUT OUR CUSTOM DECK DESIGN SERVICES
Most decks in Fargo look the same because most deck builders work from the same handful of standard plans. LT Outdoor Living designs every deck from scratch — around your yard’s shape, your home’s entry points, the way your family uses outdoor space, and the Fargo-Moorhead climate conditions that determine what materials and footings will actually hold up. You see the full design in 3D before a single board is ordered. Call (320) 699-0611 and let’s start with a conversation about what you actually want.
When You Need Custom Deck Design
Custom design makes sense any time your yard or situation doesn’t fit a standard rectangle. Odd lot shapes, sloped yards, multiple door entries, existing landscaping to work around, a hot tub or pool to integrate — these all require a design that starts from your specific conditions. It also makes sense when you have a clear vision for how you want the space to feel and function — dedicated zones for grilling, dining, and lounging, built-in seating along the perimeter, lighting planned into the structure from the start. If you’ve been looking at generic deck photos and thinking “none of these are quite right,” custom design is why.
Our Custom Deck Design Process
We start with a site visit to measure your yard, note your home’s entry points and exterior style, and talk through how you want the deck to work for you. We ask questions about how many people you typically entertain, whether you grill, whether you want shade, and what your maintenance tolerance is. That conversation shapes the design. We take everything back and put together a full 3D rendering of the proposed deck — layout, materials, railings, stairs, and any features. You review it, give us feedback, and we refine until it’s right. Once you approve, we move into permitting and scheduling. Nothing gets built until you’ve seen exactly what you’re getting.
Custom Deck Design Cost in Fargo
The design process is built into our project estimates — we don’t charge separately for the 3D design when you build with us. Final project cost depends on the size and complexity of the deck, the materials selected, and what features are included. A larger multi-level deck with custom railings and lighting costs more than a straightforward single-level build, but we’ll give you a clear written breakdown before any work starts. We can also show you how different material choices affect the total so you can make an informed call on where to invest.
Why Choose LT Outdoor Living
We’re local to Fargo-Moorhead and we build decks here year after year — we know the soil conditions, the climate, and what design choices hold up versus what looks good on paper but fails after a few winters. LT Outdoor Living is licensed and insured in both North Dakota and Minnesota. Every project gets a personalized 3D design preview, and Luke is involved from the first conversation through the final walkthrough. You won’t get handed off to a salesperson and then a separate crew — the same people who design your deck build it.
Ready to get started? Call (320) 699-0611 or request a free estimate online
Call (320) 699-0611 to start your custom deck design, or submit your project details online and we’ll follow up quickly. To see all the deck services we offer alongside custom design, visit our deck services page.
Let's Design Your Deck
Call us and we’ll schedule a site visit, talk through your ideas, and put together a 3D design at no charge when you build with us.
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