Coastal Built Outdoors designs and builds custom decks for homeowners from North Myrtle Beach to Wilmington. Whether you're picturing a simple platform deck off the back door or a multi-level deck with built-in seating, stairs, and lighting, we build every deck around how you actually plan to use the space. We work in both traditional wood decking and composite decking, so you can choose the material that fits your budget, your maintenance preference, and how long you want the deck to last. As a local deck builder serving the entire Grand Strand and Cape Fear coast, we understand the specific challenges coastal properties bring — from salt air exposure to flood zone requirements — and design accordingly from day one.
Many coastal properties fall under impervious surface restrictions, limiting how much of your lot can be covered in solid, non-draining material like concrete or standard pavers. Permeable pavers solve this — they're engineered to let water drain through the surface and into the ground below, which means the square footage often counts differently than traditional hardscape under local regulations. That can translate into more usable patio, walkway, or driveway space than you'd otherwise be allowed. Permeable pavers also help reduce stormwater runoff and pooling, a real issue on flat coastal lots. If you're not sure whether your property has impervious surface limits, it's worth asking us before finalizing any hardscape plans.
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An outdoor kitchen turns your patio or deck into the space where everyone naturally ends up — built-in grills, counter space, storage, and seating designed around how you actually cook and entertain outside. We build outdoor kitchens using materials suited to coastal humidity and salt air, so cabinetry, countertops, and fixtures hold up instead of corroding or breaking down within a season or two, which is a common problem with outdoor kitchens not built specifically for coastal exposure.
A patio or deck without any shade structure often only gets used during a narrow window of the day. A custom pergola or covered living space changes that — blocking harsh midday sun, standing up to coastal wind and rain, and giving your outdoor space the architectural definition that makes it feel like a true room rather than an open slab.
If you own waterfront property, your dock decking takes more abuse than almost any other structure on your property — constant water exposure, sun, and salt accelerate wear on traditional wood decking fast. We replace and repair dock decking using materials built to handle that exposure long-term, restoring both the safety and appearance of your dock.
If your existing deck structure is still sound but the wood surface has faded, splintered, or become high-maintenance, deck resurfacing lets you convert to composite decking without a full rebuild. This keeps your existing frame and support structure while eliminating the ongoing sanding, staining, and sealing wood decking requires — often at a lower cost than starting from scratch.
If you've owned a wood deck at the coast, you already know the problem: sun, salt air, and humidity fade, warp, and splinter wood far faster here than inland. As certified composite decking installers, we build decks using leading composite decking brands that hold their color, resist moisture damage, and never require sanding, staining, or sealing. Composite decking costs more upfront than wood decking, but the lifetime cost is often lower once you factor in the maintenance wood decking demands year after year. If you're comparing composite decking vs. wood decking for a coastal property, we're happy to walk through the real differences during a free consultation.
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An open-air porch adds covered outdoor living space without the full enclosure of a screened room — a shaded spot to sit with your coffee, catch the breeze, and stay out of direct sun. We build custom porches designed to match your home's architecture, whether that's a simple covered entry or a full wraparound porch built for daily use.
A custom firepit gives your backyard a natural gathering point, especially on cooler coastal evenings when the breeze off the water picks up. We build both gas and wood-burning firepits, integrated directly into your patio or hardscape design, sized and sited to meet local fire code requirements.
Sloped or uneven lots are common throughout the coastal Carolinas, and a properly engineered retaining wall solves multiple problems at once — preventing erosion, managing grade changes, and creating flat, usable space where there wasn't any before. We build both functional and decorative retaining walls designed to handle coastal drainage patterns, not just hold back soil.
Pool decking has different demands than a standard patio — it needs to stay cool underfoot, resist slipping when wet, and hold up to constant splash and chemical exposure. We design and install pool decking in both paver and composite options chosen specifically for pool environments, balancing safety, comfort, and style.
Cable railing, glass railing, and composite railing systems add a modern, open feel to decks, porches, and elevated structures without blocking the view you built the space to enjoy in the first place. Custom railings are also a common upgrade for homeowners resurfacing an older deck who want a more current look.
A paver patio is one of the most versatile additions you can make to a backyard — a dedicated space for dining, lounging, or entertaining that holds up far better than poured concrete over time. We design custom paver patios for properties throughout North Myrtle Beach, Little River, Calabash, Sunset Beach, Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, and Wilmington, working around your property's grading, drainage, and how the space connects to your home. Paver patios can be built in a wide range of patterns, colors, and paver styles, and unlike poured concrete, individual pavers can be repaired or replaced without redoing the entire surface.
A screened porch or screened enclosure keeps bugs, pollen, and light rain out while keeping your view completely open — a popular addition for coastal homes where mosquitoes and no-see-ums can make an open patio hard to enjoy in the evening. Screened enclosures extend how many months out of the year your outdoor space actually gets used, not just the handful of bug-free, weather-perfect days.
For a larger, more architectural centerpiece than a firepit offers, a custom outdoor fireplace anchors an outdoor living space the way an indoor fireplace anchors a living room. Built from stone, brick, or stucco to match your home's exterior, an outdoor fireplace works well as the focal point of a covered patio or larger entertaining area.
Privacy fencing, pool fencing, and decorative fencing built to complement your patio, deck, or outdoor living space as a complete package — not an afterthought added by a separate contractor. We use fencing materials suited to coastal conditions, so your fence holds up to the same sun and salt exposure your deck or patio does.
A custom outdoor shower is one of the most-requested additions for beach-access and pool-adjacent coastal properties — a practical way to rinse off sand, saltwater, or chlorine before heading inside. We build outdoor showers that integrate cleanly into your existing patio, deck, or landscape design.
Many coastal homes are built on pilings or elevated foundations due to flood zone requirements, which creates unique structural demands for decking and stairs that standard ground-level construction doesn't face. We build decking and stair systems specifically engineered for elevated coastal homes, addressing both the structural and code requirements that come with building at height.
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