Deck Installation in Woodland Acres, Knoxville
Riverview Decks handles deck installation across Woodland Acres and the surrounding Knox County area.
Woodland Acres is a quiet, established neighborhood on the west side of Knoxville. Tree-lined streets, a mix of families and long-term residents, homes built mostly between the 1940s and 1990s.
It is the kind of neighborhood where a well-built deck fits naturally into the rear yard and gets used year-round. The lots here are not oversized, but they have enough room to do something meaningful with the space behind the house.
Riverview Decks has installed decks across Knox County for over 21 years. We assess the property, design around what the site requires, and build it to a structural standard that holds up.
Deck Installation Process on a Woodland Acres Property
Our top-notch services have set a new standard in the deck installation industry, offering unmatched quality and care. Check out the benefits we offer:
Site assessment before design
We walk the property before anything is quoted. Lot grade, soil conditions, the home’s structural tie-in points, drainage around the foundation, and how the deck will relate to the rear yard all factor into what gets built and how.
Footings
Every footing is dug to below Tennessee’s frost depth. Knox County Development Services inspects footings before framing begins on permitted projects. On properties where soil conditions call for it, we install helical steel piers rather than poured concrete, the same system Danny Galicki noted in his review.
Framing
Premium pressure-treated lumber above standard residential grade. Joist tape on every horizontal member. The ledger is bolted to the house with engineered structural hardware and sealed with a waterproof membrane at the connection point.
Decking surface
TimberTech AZEK and Deckorators Venture on most Woodland Acres installations. Both carry 25 to 30-year manufacturer warranties on fade and stain, with no staining or sealing required. Boards are secured with hidden clips underneath, no exposed fastener heads on the surface.
Railing
Posts bolted through the framing, not surface-mounted. Westbury aluminum railing on most projects. Tennessee code requires guardrails on decks more than 30 inches above grade. Every railing we install meets that requirement and passes the Knox County inspection.
- $1.5M contractor's license
- Double lifetime workmanship warranty
- NADRA member
- Deckorators Certified Elite
- Google Guaranteed
- Financing available
Configurations We Build
- Ground-level platforms suit the flatter rear yards common in Woodland Acres. Straightforward to permit and the most cost-effective configuration per square foot.
- Elevated decks for homes where the back door exits above grade. More structural work, better sightlines from the finished deck.
- Covered structures and screen houses for homeowners who want to extend how long into the evening and how far into the shoulder seasons a deck gets used. Covered builds, like Debbie Reed's screen house, require separate permit documentation and structural load calculations. We handle both.
- Pergolas as a standalone shade structure or integrated with the deck design.
If you’re comparing installation against building something new from scratch, our deck building page covers custom design and full construction. If an existing deck needs work first, deck repair covers that path.
200+
Decks Replaced
+21
Years of Experience
5-Year
Workmanship Warranty
What Woodland Acres Homeowners Say
Michael Moye
Nate and his guys do top tier work. If you’re looking for quality and great communication then Riverview Decks is your last stop.
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Ryan Walden
Nate and his team at Riverview did an absolutely amazing job on my deck reconstruction.
He and the team helped visualize and design a gorgeous new deck. It’s now the centerpiece for tailgating and gatherings.
I could not have envisioned anything more ! Great work
The Costs in 2026
| Configuration | Size | Installed Cost Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground-level composite | 12x12 ft | $14,000 – $18,000 | Stairs and aluminum railing included |
| Elevated composite | 16x16 ft | $20,000 – $28,000 | Varies by height and footing requirement |
| Multi-level composite | 20x16 ft + tier | $30,000 – $44,000 | Varies by grade and span |
| Covered composite deck | 16x16 ft | $34,000 – $54,000 | Varies by roof structure and tie-in |
| Cedar deck | 12x12 ft | $14,000 – $16,000 | Concealed fasteners, periodic maintenance required |
All quotes are written and itemized before any work starts. Materials, labor, permit fees, and warranty are listed as separate line items. The number we give is the number you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit for deck installation in Knox County?
Yes. Knox County requires a permit for all residential deck construction. We handle the full submission to Knox County Development Services, schedule all required inspections, and include the permit fee in your written estimate.
How long does installation take?
Most standard installs complete in three days on site. Covered and multi-level builds run up to a week. Full timeline from first call to finished deck is typically two to four weeks accounting for permit turnaround and material lead times.
What are helical piers and when do you use them?
Helical piers are steel screws driven mechanically into the ground rather than poured concrete footings. They perform better than poured concrete on soil that moves seasonally or where ground conditions make standard footings less reliable. We specify them based on what the site assessment shows.
Can you add a screen house or covered section to a new deck?
Yes. Covered structures and screen rooms are built as part of the same project. They require separate permit documentation and structural load calculations, which we manage. See Debbie Reed’s review above for a real example of what that looks like in practice.
Nate Burket
Let's Take a Look at Your Property
(865) 801-4545 | Mon–Sun, 7am–9pm 620 N Campbell Station Rd #32, Knoxville, TN 37934
Serving Woodland Acres, West Knoxville, Farragut, Hardin Valley, and the surrounding Knox County area. Riverview Decks holds a $1.5M Tennessee contractor’s license and carries double insurance coverage on all projects.
Permits through Knox County Development Services. Deck safety standards per the International Residential Code. Industry guidelines by NADRA.