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A small sample of projects from across Central Texas. Every one of these homeowners knows Steve personally.
The decks, patios, and outdoor kitchens where your family will gather for the next twenty years. Built right the first time, by a builder who's done this 1,100+ times.
A clear path from first conversation to the day your family is gathered on the new deck. No surprises. No vague timelines. No hidden costs.
We sit down on-site. You tell us how you want to use the space, who you're hosting, what matters most. We listen. No quote pressure, no upsell.
You get detailed drawings and a full investment breakdown before any work starts. Everything in writing. The number you see is the number you pay.
Steve runs the job. Same crew start to finish. We handle permits, HOA approvals, and inspections so you don't have to. On time, on budget.
Your space, ready to host. We stand behind every project with our workmanship guarantee. Twenty years from now, we'll still pick up the phone.
Custom outdoor living for Central Texas homeowners who want their backyard to be the place everyone wants to be.
Custom decks designed for the way you'll actually use them. Sunday dinners with the grandkids, morning coffee, big-table holidays. Built with materials that handle Texas heat and last decades.
Beautiful, durable patios that turn your backyard into an extension of your home. Hill Country limestone, flagstone, stamped concrete. We'll help you pick the right material for your space and your style.
Full outdoor kitchens for serious entertaining. Grills, smokers, prep counters, pizza ovens. Built so you're cooking with your guests, not stuck inside while they have the fun.
Shade structures that make your outdoor space usable in July. Cedar, steel, custom designs that complement your home's architecture and let you enjoy the yard year-round.
Covered outdoor rooms that feel like a natural part of the house. Seamless integration with your existing structure. Permitted, engineered, and built to code.
Fire pits, fencing, retaining walls, custom carpentry. If it's outdoor construction and it needs to be done right, we can build it. Just ask.
A small sample of projects from across Central Texas. Every one of these homeowners knows Steve personally.
Steve Carnes is a veteran and the owner of KDC Designs. He acquired the business in 2024 from founder Jim Kelton, who's now semi-retired but still involved on jobs, and kept the same crew that's been building these decks for years. New ownership, same builders, same standards.
When you hire KDC, you're not getting a sales rep, a project manager, or a subcontractor. You're getting Steve and a team of people who've been doing this together for a long time. When a design question comes up on-site, it gets answered by someone who's built a thousand of these.
That continuity is the whole point. Two decades of craft, the same hands doing the work, and an owner whose name is on every project. When Steve commits to building you something, he commits to building it right. On time, on budget. Built to last as long as you're in the home.
Steve doesn't disappear when the project does. Every KDC build is backed in writing, so you have peace of mind from day one.
Real Central Texas homeowners. Real projects. Verified Google reviews.
The questions most Central Texas homeowners ask before hiring KDC. If yours isn't here, just call.
KDC Designs builds throughout Austin and the surrounding Central Texas area, including Round Rock, Westlake, West Lake Hills, Lakeway, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, and Leander. If you're nearby and don't see your area listed, give us a call.
Yes. KDC Designs is proudly owned and operated by veteran Steve Carnes, who acquired the business from founder Jim Kelton in 2024. The same experienced crew that has been building decks across Central Texas for over two decades continues to build every project.
Every KDC project is backed by a 2-year workmanship warranty and a 5-year structural warranty. As a TimberTech Gold Dealer, KDC also offers the full extended manufacturer warranty on premium composite decking products, up to 50 years.
Yes. We handle all city permits, HOA approvals, and required inspections as part of every project. Homeowners don't need to navigate the paperwork themselves. That's part of the job.
Central Texas heat and weather are hard on outdoor materials. As a TimberTech Gold Dealer, we recommend TimberTech composite for low-maintenance longevity. We also offer pressure-treated lumber, cedar, ipe, and other premium options based on your design preferences and budget. Steve will walk you through the pros and cons of each during your consultation.
Timelines vary by scope, materials, and permitting. A typical custom deck takes 4 to 8 weeks from contract to completion. Larger projects with covers, outdoor kitchens, or roof extensions may take 8 to 12 weeks. You get a detailed timeline in writing before any work begins, and we hold to it.
Yes. KDC Designs is fully bonded and insured, and is a BBB Accredited business. Texas does not require a state contractor's license for residential outdoor construction.
Nothing. Initial consultations are free. Steve comes to your home, listens to your vision, and provides detailed drawings and an honest investment breakdown before you commit to anything. No pressure, no upsell.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation with Steve. He'll come out, listen to what you have in mind, and tell you honestly whether KDC is the right fit. No hard sell. No surprise fees. Just a conversation.