"Out here the ground is mostly rock with a little dirt on top. That changes the math. A big ground-level patio can cost less than a tall deck, because every footing on a deck means drilling into limestone. And if you've got a view to the west, we'll talk about shade before we talk about boards."
- Mark Toomey
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Learn moreInside city limits, Liberty Hill projects are permitted by the City of Liberty Hill under the 2021 IRC. In unincorporated Williamson County there is no county building permit, but structures near a floodplain need county floodplain review. We sort out which rules apply to your lot before we design.
Newer master-planned communities such as Santa Rita Ranch, Stonewall Ranch, Lariat and Butler Farms have HOA architectural review, typically covering size, materials, colors and setbacks. Many acreage properties and older homes have deed restrictions but no active committee. We read your restrictions, prepare any required submission, and wait for approval before we start.
Liberty Hill is Hill Country geology: limestone bedrock under a thin layer of rocky clay, often with rock right at the surface. Footings are drilled and anchored into rock. Low areas near creeks can hold deeper soil. The rock drains fast, so erosion around footings on sloped lots is a bigger concern than soil movement.
The challenge: A Liberty Hill mailing address does not mean you are inside city limits. Many homes sit in unincorporated Williamson County, where the rules are different.
How we handle it: We confirm your jurisdiction first. Inside the city, we permit through MyPermitNow. Outside it, there is no county building permit, but we check whether your lot is near a mapped 100-year floodplain that needs county floodplain review.
The challenge: Many Liberty Hill lots have limestone within inches of the surface, with ledges and outcrops across the yard.
How we handle it: We drill footings into rock rather than setting posts in shallow soil. On sloped rock lots we design levels that step with the grade so fewer tall posts are needed.
The challenge: Mature live oaks are common, and the City of Liberty Hill has a Heritage Tree Permit process.
How we handle it: We lay out decks and covers around the root zone of trees you want to keep and flag early if a design would need tree review.
"Our lot in Stonewall Ranch drops about 15 feet from the house to the back fence, and most contractors didn't know what to do with it. All Seasons designed a three-level deck that follows the hill down to a fire pit area. We can see all the way to Georgetown from the top level. It completely transformed how we use our backyard."
- David & Michelle P.
Stonewall Ranch · Three-Level Hillside Deck