Harrisburg & the Sioux Empire
Deck builders for Sioux Falls who start below the frost line
Owner-led deck builds and replacements across the Sioux Empire from a licensed, insured contractor rated 5.0 across 19 Google reviews.
- 5.0 · 19 Google reviews
- Licensed & insured
- BBB rating A
Most deck failures in this part of South Dakota start below the boards. Footings that stop above the frost line heave a little every winter, and enough freeze-thaw cycles will rack the frame, loosen railings, and pull stairs away from the house. Add hard sun on the walking surface and snow sitting on the framing for months, and a deck that wasn't built for this climate ages fast. Whether you're looking at an older deck that's gone soft or planning a new one entirely, the questions are the same: repair or replace, wood or composite, and who's going to build it right.
All three get answered in that order, and the last one is settled by the first two. What a deck is made of matters less than what it stands on, so footings, frame, and the connection to the house get decided before anyone opens a decking catalogue. Jace looks at what is already there and tells you which of the two jobs you actually have.
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Pick a time for your estimateBuilt for freeze-thaw from the footings up
A deck in Lincoln or Minnehaha County lives through hard freezes, spring thaw, prairie wind, and months of snow load, so the structure matters more than the surface. We pour footings below the frost line so the frame doesn't heave and rack each winter, size beams and joists for real snow load rather than fair-weather spans, and flash the ledger properly so water never sits against the house. Hardware is rated for exterior use and the railing is framed to take a real lean. None of that shows in the photos, but it's the difference between a deck that stays square and one that fights you every spring.
Composite or wood: the honest tradeoffs
Composite decking holds its color, doesn't splinter, and skips the staining cycle, which matters when the maintenance window between snowmelt and the first freeze is short. It costs more up front, runs hotter in full sun, and needs tighter joist spacing to stay stiff. Wood costs less to install and can be sanded and refinished, but in a freeze-thaw climate it moves: boards check, fasteners back out, and the finish needs regular attention to keep moisture from getting in. Neither is the wrong answer. We walk through how you'll use the deck and how much upkeep you actually want, then price both if it's close.
Repair, replace, and the rest of the backyard
If the frame and footings are sound, deck repair is usually the right call: new boards, tightened or replaced railings, rebuilt stairs. If footings have heaved, the ledger has rot behind it, or the frame has gone soft, replacement stops you from putting new material on a failing structure, and we'll tell you which one you're looking at during the walkthrough. Because we're a general contractor and not just a deck crew, the same project can fold in the concrete, the plans, and whatever else the backyard needs.
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Elevated cedar deck with a lattice-top pergola, black metal balusters, and a stair run down to the patio.
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In their words
Nineteen reviews. Every one of them five stars.
Highly recommend Hols & Co. if you are looking for someone to build your deck. The whole team was excellent to work with. They were professional, respectful and communicative. They were very efficient when they were on site and kept out property clean while they worked. Solid craftmanship and the finished product is exactly what we were envisioning. We would definitely hire this crew again for future projects.
Our new cedar deck, built by Hols and Co, is fantastic! We were consistently impressed by their professionalism and great communication from start to finish. They listened to our needs, offered helpful suggestions, and kept us updated regularly. The quality of the construction is excellent. We highly recommend them to anyone wanting a beautiful, well-built deck.
The team was great. The quality of work is fantastic. I saw their ad on social media and took a chance and contacted them. So glad I did! Wanted my back deck replaced and they did a beautiful job. Even worked Saturday because the wood for the deck didn't show up on time. Looking forward to having them back for my next project!
FAQ
Fair questions, straight answers.
Should I repair my deck or replace it?
It depends on the structure, not the surface. Worn boards, wobbly railings, and tired stairs can be repaired if the frame and footings underneath are sound. Heaved footings, rot at the ledger where the deck meets the house, or a soft frame mean replacement, because new decking on a failing structure doesn't last. Jace looks at both during the in-person walkthrough, and the written estimate spells out which path the price covers.
Is composite decking worth it in a freeze-thaw climate?
Often, yes, if the maintenance tradeoff fits how you live. Composite doesn't need staining or sealing, which matters when the window for that work between snowmelt and the first freeze is short, and it won't check or splinter through moisture and frost cycles. Wood costs less up front and can be refinished, but it needs steady upkeep here. Either way we build the structure the same: footings below the frost line and framing sized for snow load.
What areas do you serve for deck building?
We build and replace decks in Harrisburg, Sioux Falls, Tea, Brandon, Lennox, Canton, and Worthing, plus rural Lincoln and Minnehaha counties. We handle the permit for whichever jurisdiction the property sits in. The building season here is short, so it's worth calling before you want the deck done; a walkthrough and written estimate can happen well ahead of the build slot. Call or text (605) 679-5223. For larger builds we travel farther — projects as far out as Pierre are on the table when the scope justifies the trip.
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