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Deck Design & Build · Metro Atlanta · Gwinnett County

Designed
with Care.
Built to Last.

Most contractors show up and start building. We start by designing — sitting with you, understanding your vision, and crafting a plan before a single board is cut.

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— Our Philosophy
Most decks are built.
Ours are designed.

Design comes first — before materials, before pricing, before a single board is ordered. We believe outdoor spaces should feel intentional, not improvised. Every project gets a real design process, not just a rough sketch and a handshake.

Every deck service.
One design team.

We specialize in decks — deeply. From material selection and structural design to lighting and railings, every detail is considered before we break ground.

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Custom Deck Design

Every project starts here. We design your deck around your home's architecture, your lifestyle, and your budget — then present a clear plan before construction begins.

IncludesSite assessment · Layout planning · Material guidance · 3D visualization · Detailed quote
02 —

Composite Decks

Low-maintenance, high-end composite decking that looks beautiful year after year. No staining, no splintering — just a deck that holds up to Georgia weather.

MaterialsTimberTech · Fiberon · Azek · Deckorators · Pressure-treated framing
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Trex Decking

The industry's most trusted composite brand, installed by a crew that knows it inside out. Trex's full line — from Transcend to Select — matched to your space and budget.

CollectionsTrex Transcend · Trex Select · Trex Enhance · Trex Hideaway fasteners · Trex Signature railings
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Covered Decks

Extend your outdoor season with a fully covered deck. We design and build integrated roof structures — pergola-style or fully roofed — that feel like a natural extension of your home.

OptionsAttached pergola covers · Solid roof decks · Louvered systems · Screen enclosures · Ceiling fans & lighting
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Railings & Balusters

Railings define the finished look of a deck. We install cable, glass, aluminum, and vinyl systems that are code-compliant, durable, and architecturally intentional.

TypesCable railings · Glass panels · Aluminum balusters · Vinyl railings · Wood railings · Trex Signature
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Deck Lighting

Designed into the deck from the start, not added on as an afterthought. Low-voltage LED lighting that sets the mood, improves safety, and highlights the craftsmanship.

PlacementPost cap lights · Stair riser lights · In-deck step lighting · String light integration · Railing lighting
07 —

Outdoor Structures

Pergolas, gazebos, and shade structures designed to complement your deck and expand your outdoor living area. Built from the same materials and with the same attention to detail as every deck we design.

StructuresFreestanding pergolas · Attached pergolas · Shade sails & canopies · Gazebos · Outdoor kitchens & bars

You'll know exactly
what to expect.

Seven clear steps from first call to final walkthrough. No surprises, no guesswork — just a process built around you.

01

Initial Contact

We start the conversation — however you reach out.

  • Phone, text, web, or social inquiry
  • Learn your vision and project goals
  • Answer your initial questions
  • Gather project details
  • Schedule an on-site consultation
02

On-Site Consultation

We meet in person — because every project is custom.

  • Walk the property together
  • Understand the space and how you live in it
  • Discuss ideas, functionality, and style
  • Talk through materials and budget
  • Take measurements and photos
03

Design & Planning

This is where we separate ourselves from basic contractors.

  • Create concepts and layouts
  • Design the structure around your home
  • Focus on aesthetics, flow, and function
  • Help choose materials and finishes
  • Review Trex and composite options
  • Revise until it's right
04

Estimate & Project Review

Clear numbers before construction starts — no surprises.

  • Detailed written estimate
  • Full scope of work review
  • Material options and pricing breakdown
  • Project timeline discussion
  • Every question answered
05

Approval & Scheduling

Once approved, everything is set in motion.

  • Deposit collected
  • Materials ordered
  • Project timeline locked in
  • Permits and HOA process begins
  • You're updated throughout
06

Build Phase

Construction begins with full focus on craft.

  • Structural quality and craftsmanship
  • Clean job site throughout
  • Clear communication at every stage
  • Attention to fit, finish, and detail
  • You're informed start to finish
07

Final Walkthrough & Completion

The job isn't done until you're completely satisfied.

  • Walk the completed project together
  • Final details and punch list completed
  • Site fully cleaned
  • You review the finished space
  • Custom, intentional, built to last

The work
speaks for itself.

Real projects, real clients. We design in 3D before we build — so you see exactly what you're getting before a single board is cut.

Real projects.
Real clients.

We design it.
We build it.

Aries Outdoor Living is a design-build deck company — not just a construction crew. David and his team sit with you, design your project from scratch, and build it exactly as planned.

That distinction matters. Most contractors take your rough idea and start building. We take your vision and turn it into a real design — layout, materials, lighting, railings — before a single nail is driven. You know exactly what you're getting.

Based in Lilburn, GA and serving Gwinnett County and Metro Atlanta, Aries has built a reputation on repeat clients, realtor referrals, and homeowners who trusted us with tight timelines and watched us deliver. Every project gets David's personal attention, start to finish.

— Why Homeowners Choose Us
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Tell us about
your project.

No commitment, no pressure. David personally follows up within one business day.

D
David Serrano
Owner & Lead Designer, Aries Outdoor Living
Personally responds to every inquiry
Free on-site consultation — no obligation
Response within one business day
3D design before a single board is cut
Fixed-price estimate — no surprise invoices
Aries Outdoor Living  ·  548 Southwind Dr NW, Lilburn, GA 30047