Travis County

Deck & Patio Builders in Bee Cave, TX

Bee Cave sits in the Hill Country west of Austin and is home to the Hill Country Galleria, with homes on limestone hills and many lots that slope toward a view. Several well-known communities around it, like Spanish Oaks, sit just outside city limits, so the rules for your lot depend on the exact address. We build decks, covered patios, pergolas, gazebos and outdoor kitchens in and around Bee Cave.

"Bee Cave jobs usually come down to material and detail. The homes are built with stone and heavy timber, so a thin aluminum cover looks out of place. Cedar beams or a standing seam roof match better. And on a sloped lot, we spend time on what the deck looks like from below, not just from the house."

- Peter Toomey, Founder

Building Since
1984
Typical Range
$35,000 to $85,000
Population
About 8,500

Bee Cave Neighborhoods We Serve

FalconheadFalconhead WestThe UplandsLaderaLake PointeHomesteadMadroneSpanish Oaks

ZIP codes: 78738

Building a Deck or Patio in Bee Cave: What to Know

Permits in Bee Cave

Bee Cave permits are issued by the City of Bee Cave, and review times vary with the project. Complex projects may require additional engineering documentation. We file the application and schedule each inspection.

HOA approval

Falconhead, Falconhead West, The Uplands, Ladera and Spanish Oaks all have architectural review with detailed standards for materials, colors and placement. Expect the committee to want drawings, elevations and material samples. We build a complete package and schedule around the committee meeting calendar.

Soil and footings

Bee Cave is Hill Country limestone with thin, rocky soil, and bare rock is common on slopes. Footings are drilled and anchored into rock, which gives a very stable base. Water runs off rock fast, so we plan drainage to keep it from undercutting footings on hillsides.

Weather and materials

  • West-facing view decks take hard afternoon sun; a covered section or shade sail helps.
  • Hilltop and canyon-edge lots see stronger wind gusts.
  • Limestone reflects heat, so ground-level patios on rock can run hotter than grass-covered yards.
  • Hail in spring favors standing seam metal or insulated panels.

Tips from our crew

  • Check your tax statement for the City of Bee Cave as a taxing unit. If it is not there, you are likely outside city limits.
  • Plan the gas line, electric and water for an outdoor kitchen before the patio cover goes up.
  • On a sloped lot, look at the deck design from the yard below too. Skirting or stone-clad posts can finish it off.
  • Cable or glass-style railings keep Hill Country views open from inside the house.

Bee Cave-Specific Considerations

Inside City Limits or Not

The challenge: Some neighborhoods with a Bee Cave address, including Spanish Oaks, sit outside city limits.

How we handle it: We confirm your jurisdiction before we design. Inside the city, the City of Bee Cave issues the permit. Outside it, we confirm what the county and your HOA require for your lot.

Matching Stone and Timber Homes

The challenge: Many Bee Cave homes use limestone, stucco and heavy timber details that a light, generic structure clashes with.

How we handle it: We match post and beam sizes to the house, use cedar beams or standing seam metal where it fits, and carry stone or trim colors into the design.

Slopes and Rock

The challenge: Hillside lots and shallow limestone are common.

How we handle it: Footings are drilled into rock, and on steep drops we design stepped levels and engineered posts, with engineered plans where the city requires them.

"We interviewed five contractors before choosing All Seasons. They were the only ones who understood what we wanted - not just a deck, but an outdoor room that felt like part of our home. The Ipe deck, the custom pergola, the outdoor kitchen - it's exactly what we envisioned. Our architect was impressed, and he's hard to impress."

- Michael & Catherine W.

Spanish Oaks · Complete Outdoor Living Space

FAQs for Bee Cave Homeowners

Inside city limits, the City of Bee Cave issues them. Some Bee Cave-address neighborhoods, like Spanish Oaks, sit outside city limits, where county rules and your HOA govern. We confirm which applies to your address before we design.

Usually cedar beams or a standing seam metal roof. Cedar beam covers run $45 to $70 per sq ft installed, and a 14x24 cedar beam patio is $28,000 to $38,000 in our pricing. Standing seam runs $55 to $85 per sq ft and matches metal-roofed homes.

Our published examples: an L-shaped kitchen with grill, sink, fridge and storage runs $30,000 to $50,000, and a complete kitchen with a full appliance suite $50,000 to $85,000. A 400+ sq ft covered patio with a full outdoor kitchen is $55,000 to $85,000.

Ipe if you want real wood with a 50+ year life, at $50 to $75 per sq ft installed. Capped composite at $35 to $55 per sq ft if you want to skip oiling. Both handle Texas sun well. We bring samples to the site so you can see them next to your stone.

Yes. We prepare drawings, elevations, material specs and colors for your committee and wait for approval before any work starts.

Yes, with the right flashing. Stone veneer and stucco both need the ledger or roof tie-in detailed so water cannot get behind them. On some homes, a freestanding cover set just off the wall is cleaner and avoids cutting into the veneer. We look at the wall before recommending either.

Our published examples: a 12x14 freestanding cedar pergola runs $14,000 to $22,000, and a 14x20 large cedar pergola $22,000 to $35,000. Western red cedar is $45 to $65 per sq ft installed and pairs well with limestone and stucco.

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