Serving Lakeville & the South Metro
Deck, Patio & Outdoor Living Builders in Lakeville, MN
Decked Out MN designs and builds custom decks, patios, pergolas, and screened porches for homeowners throughout Lakeville, MN. TrexPro Gold Certified. Licensed and insured. Financing available.
No pressure, no obligation, just an honest conversation about your project.
Building Outdoor Living Spaces for Lakeville Homeowners
Since 2014, our TrexPro Gold Certified team has brought the same premium materials and meticulous craftsmanship that built our reputation in Faribault and Northfield out across the Twin Cities South Metro, including Lakeville’s newer neighborhoods and established properties near Lake Marion. Whether you’re upgrading a builder-grade deck that came with your new construction home, adding a patio for everyday outdoor living, or planning a screened porch to actually use your backyard through Minnesota’s bug season, our crew designs spaces built for how your family actually lives, not just how a rendering looks.
2014
Year Founded
Gold
TrexPro Certification Tier
42"
Frost Footing Depth We Build To
4
Outdoor Living Services
Our Lakeville Services
Custom Deck Building
A deck is still the most requested project we build in Lakeville, and it’s usually the first thing homeowners want to replace or expand once they’ve lived in a house for a season or two. We handle everything from cedar deck construction to full deck replacement and repair, and every deck we build meets Minnesota’s structural requirements for this climate, including the 42-inch frost footings required for our frost zone. That matters more in Lakeville than in warmer climates: a deck built on shallow or undersized footings will heave and shift within a few winters, and it’s one of the most common problems we get called to fix on decks other contractors built.
Composite & Trex Deck Installation
Most Lakeville homeowners we work with want a deck that doesn’t need to be re-stained every other summer, which is why composite decking has become the default recommendation for this area. As a TrexPro Gold Certified Installer, we’re trained and certified on proper composite installation, structural spacing, and the manufacturer specifications that keep a Trex warranty valid. If you’re comparing composite to cedar for a Lakeville project, our team can walk you through the real cost and maintenance difference for your specific yard and budget.
Patios, Pergolas & Screened Porches
Decked Out MN is an outdoor living company first, and a deck builder second, which is why patios, pergolas, and screened porches make up a growing share of our Lakeville projects. A paver or concrete patio is often the right call for a lower, ground-level space or for connecting a deck to a fire pit or lawn area. A pergola adds shade and definition over an existing patio or deck without fully enclosing it. And a screened porch is, for a lot of Lakeville families, the single highest-use addition we build: it turns Minnesota’s short outdoor season into something you can actually enjoy every evening without swatting mosquitoes off the deck. We scope all three as part of one outdoor living plan rather than as disconnected add-ons, so the materials, sightlines, and grading work together.
Deck Railing & Deck Lighting
Railing and lighting are where a lot of the design decisions on a deck or patio actually happen. We install cable, glass, and traditional baluster railing systems to match your home’s style and meet Minnesota guard height and spacing codes, and we add post, stair, and accent lighting so the space stays usable well after the sun goes down, not just during a backyard barbecue.
Our Process
1
Consultation
We start by learning about your home, your property, and how your family actually wants to use the space.
2
Design
We develop a layout, material plan, and feature list suited to your home and budget.
3
Construction
Our crew builds your project with steady communication about progress and timeline.
4
Enjoy
You get a finished outdoor living space built for years of gatherings, quiet evenings, and everything in between.
Why Lakeville Homeowners Choose Decked Out MN
Lakeville has grown fast, and a lot of the decks that came standard with newer construction weren’t built with much thought beyond meeting minimum code. We hear the same thing from a lot of Lakeville clients: the deck that came with the house is fine, but it’s small, plain, or already showing wear a few years in. We treat a Lakeville project with the same standard we’ve built our name on in Faribault and Northfield: real design conversations, licensed and insured Minnesota crews, and materials chosen for how they’ll hold up here, not just how they look in a showroom.
Every deck, patio, pergola, and screened porch we build in Lakeville accounts for freeze-thaw cycles, frost heave, and the wide temperature swings that break down lower-quality materials fast. That means proper footing depth, hardware rated for exterior exposure, and material choices that won’t warp or crack after a few Minnesota winters. It’s a big part of why we’re TrexPro Gold Certified rather than just Trex-authorized: the certification requires proven installation practices for exactly this kind of climate.
What It’s Like to Work With Us
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Decked Out MN build patios and pergolas in Lakeville, or just decks?
We build all four: decks, patios, pergolas, and screened porches. We scope multi-feature projects, like a deck with a pergola over it, or a patio connected to a screened porch, as one coordinated plan rather than separate jobs.
How long does a deck, patio, or screened porch project take in Lakeville?
Timelines depend on the size, materials, and City of Lakeville permitting requirements for your specific project. [DEV NOTE: placeholder range removed, confirm a real timeline range with Matt before publish.] Your project manager will give you a specific timeline during the design phase.
Is Decked Out MN licensed and insured to work in Dakota County?
Yes. We’re fully licensed and insured to build in Lakeville and throughout Dakota County, and every project is built to current Minnesota residential code, including footing depth and guard rail requirements.
Do you offer financing for outdoor living projects in Lakeville?
Yes, we offer financing through Hearth Financial so you can start your project now and pay over time. Ask about financing options during your free consultation.
Ready to Talk About Your Lakeville Project?
Whether it’s a deck, patio, pergola, or screened porch, schedule a free consultation and we’ll walk your property with you. No pressure, no obligation, just an honest conversation about your project.
Prefer to call? Reach us at 507-323-0925. We’re open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
We also build throughout the South Metro, including Prior Lake, Savage, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Farmington, Credit River, and Elko New Market, along with our original service area around Faribault and Northfield.