# Deck Builder Website Example: Cedar Ridge Decks

Cedar Ridge Decks is an invented deck building company, and this sample shows the website such a firm needs. Blueprint lines draw across a garden deck in the opening view, and then the page gives prices per square metre, a fair comparison of softwood, composite and hardwood, extras such as pergolas and steps, the build process and a design visit form.

Live sample: https://aiwebmaker.co/sample-websites/deck-builder-website-sample

People who search for a deck builder are usually months away from the build, so the website has to help them plan rather than rush them. The sample starts with three prices per square metre, because the first question every homeowner asks is what a deck will roughly cost. A note under the prices explains what is included and what is priced on the visit, such as railings, lighting and sloping ground. The material table that follows compares softwood, composite and hardwood on looks, upkeep, heat underfoot and lifespan without pushing one board. Planning help of this kind gives a visitor reasons to return and, in time, to book.

The second half of the page builds the trust that a large outdoor project needs. A five step process shows the design visit, drawings, the permit check, the build and the handover, and it says plainly that building rules vary by country and area. A gallery of six recent decks covers sloping gardens, pools and city courtyards, so most visitors find a garden like their own. A section on footings, joist spacing and stainless fixings explains the work that disappears under the boards. Example reviews and a short design visit form then turn that confidence into an enquiry.

## What is on this sample website?

| Page | What it is for | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Opening view | Decks designed around how you live outside | Book a design visit; See deck prices; Build time; Workmanship guarantee; Fixed quote |
| Deck prices | Deck prices to plan around | Treated softwood deck; Composite deck; Hardwood deck |
| Board comparison | Softwood, composite or hardwood? | Look; Yearly upkeep; Hot sun; Wet weather; Lifespan; Starting price |
| Extras | Pergolas, steps and the finishing touches | Pergolas; Steps and landings; Railings; Lighting; Benches and planters; Repairs |
| Build process | How a deck gets built | Design visit; Drawings and quote; Permits checked; The build; Handover |
| Recent decks | Recent decks | Six projects from steep slopes to city courtyards |
| Construction | What sits under the boards | Footings; Joist spacing; Stainless fixings; Air flow |
| Questions | Questions about building a deck | Permits; Composite or timber; Build time; Slopes and patios; Design visit cost; Payments |
| Design visit form | Book a design visit | Project; Rough size; Ground; Town; Name and phone; Details |

## What does a deck builder website need?

### Prices a homeowner can plan with

A deck is a large purchase, and most homeowners want a rough figure before they invite anyone round. Prices per square metre for each board type let a visitor multiply by the size of their own patio and judge the budget in a minute. The sample also states what the price covers, which avoids the shock of extras later. Railings, steps and sloping ground are named as items priced on the visit, so nothing feels hidden. Honest starting figures attract homeowners who are ready to spend, and they spare the builder visits that go nowhere.

### A fair guide to boards and materials

Choosing between softwood, composite and hardwood is the hardest decision in most deck projects. A side by side table lets the visitor weigh looks, upkeep, heat in the sun and expected life against price. When the builder admits that each board has a downside, the advice reads as expertise rather than a sales pitch. The same table saves the designer time on the visit, because the homeowner arrives with a preference already forming. A clear material guide therefore helps both the buyer and the business.

### Plain words about permits and rules

Homeowners often worry about whether a deck needs permission, and a website that ignores the question leaves them uneasy. Rules for decks differ between countries and even between neighbouring areas, depending on height, size and distance from a boundary. The sample says this openly and promises to check what applies before any work starts. It also places the permit check as a named step in the process, so it never comes as a surprise. Taking the paperwork off the homeowner's plate is a strong reason to choose one builder over another.

### Proof of the work under the boards

Two decks can look identical on handover day and age very differently, because the real difference lies in the frame. A short section on footings, joist spacing, fixings and air flow shows that the builder cares about what nobody sees. A gallery of finished projects then shows range, from a raised deck on a slope to a small city courtyard. Example reviews mention fair quotes, tidy crews and clever designs on awkward ground. Together these parts give a cautious homeowner enough evidence to book a design visit.

### A design visit form that asks the right questions

The last step for a homeowner is a short form, and every field on it should help the designer prepare. The sample asks what the visitor wants built, the rough size, the kind of ground and the town, followed by a name and a phone number. Those few answers tell the designer whether to pack a laser level, board samples or glass balustrade panels. On AI Web Maker the builder drafts the pages from a short description of the business, and a service business gets an enquiry form like this one on its site. A focused form turns interest into a booked visit while the idea of a new deck is still fresh.

## Guides to building a deck builder website

- [Deck Builder Website Cost and the Pages That Win Backyard Projects](https://aiwebmaker.co/blog/home-services/deck-builder-website-cost): The yearly cost of a deck builder website, with timber and composite compared, a project gallery, the build process, permits, price drivers and quote requests.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who made this deck builder sample?

Cedar Ridge Decks is not a real firm. Every line of its sample was written by hand by people on the AI Web Maker team, while the garden and deck photos came from the platform's image engine. Your own deck site would instead begin as a draft that the builder writes from the short description you give it.

### Should a deck builder put prices on the website?

Starting prices per square metre help homeowners judge whether a project fits their budget before they book a visit. Stating what the price includes, and what is quoted separately, keeps the figures honest.

### Can visitors book a design visit straight from the site?

Visitors fill in the enquiry form with their project, ground and town, and the builder calls back to agree a time. That suits deck work, because a designer needs a few details before a visit is worth making.

### How much does it cost to run a deck builder website?

Building the site and previewing it cost nothing. Hosting on AI Web Maker is $119 a year, or $19 a month, and the domain is paid separately at the price of the ending you choose.

Updated 4 November 2026 · AI Web Maker