Lockhart is a city of about 15,000 people in Caldwell County.
What the Ground Is Like in Lockhart
Lockhart is the county seat of Caldwell County and is known as the Barbecue Capital of Texas.
Lockhart sits on Blackland Prairie clay. This dark soil swells when it rains and shrinks and cracks in a dry summer.
That matters because the ground under a deck, porch or pergola decides how long it stays level. We look at your soil and slope during the estimate and build for what we find.
Decks, Patios, Porches and Pergolas in Lockhart
One crew plans and builds the whole outdoor space, so the deck, the cover and the steps line up.
- Decks in wood or composite
- Patios and covered patios
- Front and back porches
- Patio enclosures and screened porches
- Pergolas, attached or freestanding
Clay moves, so deck, porch and pergola footings go deeper here. That keeps posts from heaving and keeps the frame square.
Shade and Covered Patios in Lockhart
Shade is what makes a backyard usable in a Central Texas summer.
- Covered patios and patio covers that tie into your roof or stand on their own posts
- Pergolas for filtered shade over a deck or patio
- Patio enclosures and screened porches to keep the bugs out
Flat prairie lots get full sun most of the day, so shade structures and screened patios are popular. Clay that moves means footings go deeper.
Permits and HOA Rules in Lockhart
For Lockhart, start with the city's own page, Lockhart building permit rules.
Rules change from city to city. Raised decks, decks attached to the house and roofed structures are the jobs that most often need a permit. If your home is in a neighborhood with an HOA, the design may also need HOA approval. We check what Lockhart and your HOA need before we set a start date.
Getting an Estimate in Lockhart
Lockhart is close to our shop. We come out, measure, look at the ground and give you a written estimate at no cost.
Call 24/7 Phone (737) 315-4184 or use the form below. We are open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Nearby Towns We Serve
We also work in Uhland, Martindale, Luling, Kyle, San Marcos, Buda.
Map of Lockhart, TX
Common Questions
Do you work in Lockhart?
Yes. Lockhart is inside our 60 mile service area. Estimates are free.
Can you build a deck and a pergola at the same time in Lockhart?
Yes. One crew plans the footings, the deck and the pergola together.
Do you build screened porches in Lockhart?
Yes. We build screened porches, screen rooms and enclosed patios.