BigDecks OG · Signature 4×12 · Austin, Texas

The original
BigDecks.

Our signature 4×12 board arrangement gives the deck its generous scale and distinctive rhythm. Real wood, long continuous lines, and a backyard built around the way you live.

Start with the OG 4×12 in our deck pricing tool.

★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 19 reviews
A broad wood deck connecting dark garden buildings, with a lounge area and mature trees
BigDecks / Big boards. Long lines.
01 / The BigDecks signature

The OG 4×12
deck

The big-board arrangement at the heart of BigDecks. Douglas fir or Western red cedar.

02 / Your daily escape

Outdoor
bathing

Sauna, cold plunge, shower, and the landscape around them.

03 / The setting around it

Landscape
& stonework

Selective planting, limestone, pathways, and steel edging. Designed and built together.

Broad wood decking with exposed board ends and long continuous lines beside a warmly lit garden building
The BigDecks character / Generous boards, visible grain, considered details

Our flagship deck

The OG 4×12.
Unmistakably BigDecks.

This is the board arrangement that defines us: substantial 4×12 timber, laid in long, continuous runs with exposed steel nail heads. A strong rhythm across the deck. A bold edge you can see. Real wood you feel underfoot.

4×12 profile
The substantial board that gives BigDecks its scale.
Long, continuous lines
A deliberate arrangement that carries your eye through the space.
Fir or cedar
Choose Douglas fir or Western red cedar for the OG profile.

Selected work · Greater Austin

See yourself
out here.

A place for slow mornings, long dinners, and a little time to yourself. Start with the way you want to live.

A lounge chair and coffee table on a sunny wood deck beside the home
Room for everyday life

Your morning coffee
has a new address.

Natural wood underfoot. An easy step from the house. A reason to stay a little longer.

A wood patio and lawn enclosed by a tall wood fence beneath a mature shade tree
One connected backyard

Bring the whole
yard together.

Decking, shade, privacy, and the ground around them—planned as one space.

More of our workFive more project views
A wood deck wrapping around a rectangular pool in a landscaped backyard
Poolside, in real wood
A screened porch and gravel backyard beneath mature trees
A sheltered place to settle in
Backyard putting green beside a rounded dining patio under a tree
Room to play. Room to gather.
Lounge seating and a sun umbrella on a wood deck beside the home
A backyard living room
Wood soaking tub and outdoor shower beside a deck and horizontal privacy screen
Outdoor bathing, down to the details
Barrel sauna beside a wood deck, stone landscape, and dark garden building
Outdoor bathing / Built into the setting

Outdoor bathing by BigDecks

A little escape.
Every day.

A sauna, a cold plunge, a place to rinse. We help you choose the equipment and plan the deck, privacy, drainage, and landscape around it.

Saunas · Cold plunges · Hot tubs
Outdoor showers · Stone & landscape

Plan your bathing space →

Every setup is quoted for its equipment, site, and installation.

Browse the equipment collection ↓
Aerial view of wood decking, a curved seating wall, gravel, stone pavers, and sculptural planting
Deck, planting & paths / Considered together

Landscape & stonework

From deck
to garden.

A few well-placed plants. Limestone underfoot. A clear path from one part of the yard to the next.

Selective planting
A West Texas plant palette, chosen for your site.
Limestone
Pavers, blocks, and steps that give the space shape.
Pathways
Thoughtful connections through the backyard.
Steel edging
Clean lines around planting and paths.

Developed through Design Assist, then built by BigDecks. We work through the planting, materials, and layout with you before construction.

Plan your outdoor space →

Behind the finished work

Good work shows.
Even before it’s done.

From the project archive: details being shaped and the crew bringing them together. This is the work behind the finished photographs.

Notched wood components with chisels and a tape measure during construction
At the workbenchNotched components, hand tools, and the details taking shape.
Two crew members positioning and checking a beam during outdoor construction
On siteThe crew positioning and checking the overhead framing.

What that means for you

Know what’s happening.
See the care going in.

A clear written scope, photo updates as the project takes shape, and a walkthrough at handoff.

How your project comes together →

5.0 on Google · 19 reviews

What Austin homeowners say.

★★★★★

"Eduardo and Bernardo worked their magic, turning my outdoor space into something straight out of a design magazine. The Douglas fir is stunning and the craftsmanship is impeccable. If you want a deck that feels like an experience, not just a structure, these are the guys to call."

Noah M. · Austin
★★★★★

"From start to finish the team delivered outstanding work and transformed our outdoor space beyond our expectations. They resurfaced our deck with beautiful Douglas fir and built a stunning awning and pergola, with incredible attention to detail."

Justin C. · Austin
★★★★★

"John, Gifford, Bernardo and Armando are a fantastic team. Their guidance and excellent design eye resulted in a beautiful backyard."

Kristie T. · Dripping Springs
★★★★★

"I reached out and within 2 days John was at my house giving me a quote. 10 days later the project was completed and I was happy as a clam. Quick, honest, reasonably priced and professional. I cannot recommend them enough."

Nick P. · Austin
★★★★★

"Big Decks used quality materials and provided the most incredible patio space for our wellness community. The team was kind and hard working even on the long, hot days. Now that I have experienced Big Decks, I will never need anyone else."

Katherine S. · Austin
★★★★★

"Obsessed with my new deck. Looks so clean and modern. The team is amazing, super efficient with a high attention to detail. Would hire again for any project."

Devon F. · Austin

Read all 19 reviews on Google →

Let’s make it yours

Good projects start
with a conversation.

Tell us what you have in mind. We’ll help you find the right scope, materials, and next step.

Looking for a straightforward pine deck? Meet Standard →

Our process

A clear path from idea to backyard.

Make your request

Tell us what you're building. Send photos, sizes, or just an idea.

Site visit

We come out, take measurements, and talk through wood, finish, and layout.

Design Assist, when the project calls for it

Landscape and stonework are developed through Design Assist, along with projects that need a site plan or several components. See the layout in 3D and work through planting, materials, and details with us before BigDecks builds it. This paid design service is credited toward your build when you move forward.

Quote and schedule

A clear, written scope and price. Approve it and we lock your install dates.

Install and handoff

We build on schedule, keep the site clean, and close with a full walkthrough.

What to expect

How we work.

On-time scheduling

We work hard to hit every date we set, and most of the time we do. Weather is the one thing we cannot control, and a long stretch of it can move a timeline. When that happens we tell you early and keep the schedule honest.

Clean job sites

Work areas stay organized and controlled. No lingering chaos.

Clear written scope

Every install begins with a written scope so expectations stay aligned start to finish.

Photo-documented progress

Each phase is documented, so you always see what's happening and when.

Final walkthrough

We close every install with a structured walkthrough and formal handoff.

Also from BigDecks

Standard Decks

A straightforward pressure-treated pine deck for everyday use.
Popular sizes from $4,600.

See sizes, pricing & finish options

Straightforward pine.
Practical sizes.

A real place for the grill, the chairs, and the people you want around. Standard Decks keeps it straightforward: pressure-treated pine, practical sizes, and options you choose.

The Standard specification

  • Pressure-treated pine structure and decking
  • Ring-shank nail construction
  • Unfinished by default
  • Finish available separately, à la carte
  • Built to code. Installed by BigDecks.

A simple start

12 × 12

144 sq ft · ground level

Room for the grill and a few chairs. Make more of a small backyard.

From $4,600
Ask about this size →

Room to gather

12 × 16

192 sq ft · ground level

Space for outdoor dining and a comfortable place to settle in.

From $6,100
Ask about this size →

Ready to host

16 × 20

320 sq ft · ground level

A dining area and a lounge area, with room to move between them.

From $10,200
Ask about this size →
Explore woods, board profiles & optional finishes

Pick your wood. Pick your finish.

Materials & finishes.

Start with the signature OG 4×12 in Douglas fir or Western red cedar. Explore the other real-wood profiles and finishes to find the right expression for your project.

BigDecks · Real wood

The full range.

Solid wood decking, finished in Cutek Extreme. Our OG profile is a 4x12, run long and continuous with exposed steel nail heads. The same look comes in fir or cedar.

Douglas Fir OG4x12 profile. Long continuous boards, exposed steel nail heads.
Douglas Fir2x10 profile. The architectural look at less scale.
Western Red Cedar OG4x12 profile. Lighter tone, lighter weight.
Western Red Cedar2x10 profile. Warm, reddish, soft underfoot.
Ipe5/4x6 dense tropical hardwood. Naturally dark, extremely durable.
Thermally modifiedThermo ash or spruce. Heat-treated for rot resistance, deep even brown.
BigDecks Standard · Pressure-treated pine

Pine first. Finish optional.

Standard Decks uses pressure-treated pine for the structure and surface, with ring-shank nail construction. It comes unfinished. Choose an optional heavy-body finish separately; the color is matched to a physical sample before application.

Rustic Cedar
Ginger Brown
Butternut
Harvest Gold
Chocolate
Wenge
Mink
Bistre Tan
Fawn
Colonial Beige
Monterey Gray
Steely Sea
Timberline
Forest

Tiles are our standard colors. Custom colors mixed to your selection. Final match is made to a physical sample before we finish.

Board profiles, drawn to scale.

End cross-sections at their dressed dimensions. The OG is the 4x12, the big board the whole look is built on.

1x65½ × ¾ in2x65½ × 1½ in2x87¼ × 1½ in2x109¼ × 1½ in4x12 OG11¼ × 3½ in
Explore fencing, metalwork & landscape services

What we build

Backyards built to be lived in.

Decking, privacy, shade, and landscape can all be part of the same plan. We define the scope and price before work starts.

Custom Decks

Real-wood decks in Douglas fir, Western red cedar, ipe, or thermally modified wood. Built right, properly sloped to drain, finished in penetrating Cutek Extreme oil. An optional color finish is available for pressure-treated builds.

Outdoor Bathing

Saunas, cold plunges, hot tubs, and copper outdoor showers, built into the deck. We size the whole ritual to your footprint and set it on engineered drainage with easy service access.

Wood & Steel Fencing

Privacy screens, boundary fencing, and ornamental walls that anchor the landscape. Functional, clean, and built to complement the deck and the rest of the yard.

Welding & Metalwork

Strength meets style. Precision metalwork from structural framing to sleek custom accents and gates. It is the detail that gives every BigDecks project its edge.

Carpentry

Craftsmanship with backbone. From custom decks to fine detailing, traditional skill meets modern design. Structures that feel solid, look sharp, and stand the test of time. Every cut counts.

Landscape & stonework

Selective West Texas planting, limestone pavers, blocks and steps, pathways, and steel edging. Developed through Design Assist as part of your outdoor space, then built by BigDecks.

Browse saunas, plunges, showers & landscape materials

The full lineup

Outdoor bathing, end to end.

Saunas, cold plunges, hot tubs, showers, and the ground around them. We spec the unit, then design and build it into the deck. Prices are manufacturer list and exclude shipping and install.

Orca Sauna

Orca Sauna

By quote

Cedar-shake cabin, seats 2 to 4. HUUM Cliff 6 kW electric, hand-built in the USA by Harbor Saunas.

ThermaSol Vue Cabin

ThermaSol Vue Cabin

$72,959

Panoramic-glass cabin, seats up to 4. 9 kW electric, delivered fully assembled.

Iglucraft Single Iglusauna

Iglucraft Single Iglusauna

From $19,900

Wood-fired pod, spruce shingles, seats 4. Fully assembled.

Iglucraft Double Iglusauna

Iglucraft Double Iglusauna

From $25,900

Two-room pod with changing room, seats 4 to 6. Fully assembled.

SaunaLife G11

SaunaLife G11

$14,990

Garden Series suite kit with changing room, seats up to 8.

SaunaLife CL12GCP

SaunaLife CL12GCP

$10,990

Cube Luxury suite kit, glass front, seats up to 8.

SaunaLife EE8G

SaunaLife EE8G

$7,190

Glass-front barrel kit, Ergo Elegance series, seats up to 6.

Mande MW20 ThermoWood

Mande MW20 ThermoWood

From $8,999

ThermoWood square cabin, seats 5 to 6. Electric or wood-fired, delivery and assembly included.

Custom

Custom

By quote

Drawn from a blank sheet for your site. Form, wood, heater, and glazing all open.

SaunaLife S1NC

SaunaLife S1NC

$5,340

One-person immersion tub, combination chiller and heater, natural finish.

SaunaLife S2NC

SaunaLife S2NC

$7,120

Two-person immersion tub, combination chiller and heater, natural finish.

SaunaLife S2BC

SaunaLife S2BC

$7,320

Two-person immersion tub, combination chiller and heater, black finish.

Icetubs IceBath

Icetubs IceBath

From $11,495

Thermowood and stainless cold-therapy bath. Chilled immersion, built-in filtration.

Iglucraft Wood-Burning

Iglucraft Wood-Burning

$14,900

Wood-fired, spruce shingles, seats up to 5. Fully assembled.

SaunaLife S6N

SaunaLife S6N

$6,690

Soak Series wood-burning tub, natural finish, seats up to 7.

SaunaLife S6B

SaunaLife S6B

$6,990

Soak Series wood-burning tub, black finish, seats up to 7.

Mande MWT4

Mande MWT4

From $5,490

Wood-fired, fiberglass insert, seats 4. Delivery and install included.

Orca Cold

Orca Cold

$1,380

Copper and brass, cold-water rinse. The most compact format.

Orca Standard

Orca Standard

$1,630

Copper and brass, hot-and-cold mixer. The everyday riser height.

Orca Extended

Orca Extended

$1,830

Copper and brass, hot and cold on a taller extended riser.

Cream limestone pavers

Cream limestone pavers

Per project

Cut Texas limestone, sawn or chopped, set on a screenings base. Warm cream that ages soft.

Limestone screenings

Limestone screenings

Per project

Crushed fines that compact into a firm, permeable base under pavers and paths.

Pea gravel

Pea gravel

Per project

Smooth rounded gravel for loose drainage and informal paths. Good in the splash zone.

Decomposed granite

Decomposed granite

Per project

Crushed granite fines, natural or stabilized. A firm path surface in warm tan.

Irregular limestone

Irregular limestone

Per project

Natural slabs for stepping paths and patio insets. Reads handmade.

Boulders

Boulders

Per project

Accent stone for edges, grade changes, and drainage runs.

Heavy-duty steel edging

Heavy-duty steel edging

Per project

Heavy-gauge raw steel that holds gravel and DG lines crisp. Patinas rust-brown.

Manufacturer list pricing, shown for reference. Final pricing is set per project and includes delivery, install, and the deck and stonework we build around it.

Free quote

Let's build your backyard.

Free quotes. Clear pricing. Built to last. Tell us what you're dreaming up, or call or text us at (737) 378-4363.

We reach out within one business day.
A written scope and clear price before any work starts.
Serving Greater Austin and surrounding areas.

Get your free quote

A few quick details and we'll take it from there.

A few common questions

Good to know.

Our signature OG 4×12 comes in Douglas fir or Western red cedar, arranged in long, continuous runs with exposed steel nail heads. We also build with other real-wood profiles, ipe, and thermally modified wood. Standard Decks uses pressure-treated pine and comes unfinished, with a finish available separately.

Yes. We build the full outdoor bathing setup: saunas, cold plunges, hot tubs, and copper outdoor showers, plus the landscape around them. We spec the units from makers like Orca, SaunaLife, Iglucraft, and Icetubs, then design the deck and drainage around them so it reads as one piece.

Per project, with one clear written quote before any work starts. After a site visit we put the full scope, materials, and price in writing. No work begins until you approve it.

For straightforward builds, no. Projects with a site plan or multiple components use Design Assist, a paid 3D design and plan. You can see the layout and work through the decisions before construction. The fee is credited toward your build when you move forward.

Most projects run a few weeks from the day we break ground, depending on size, materials, and scope. You get a defined timeline before we start, and we run installs on schedule.

Maintenance depends on your wood and chosen finish. We explain the care plan at handoff. Standard Decks comes unfinished by default; if you purchase a finish, its care requirements are included in that plan.

At your request, we manage permits and inspections for you. Otherwise, clients handle permits directly — and we tell you exactly what your project needs either way.

Ready to build your backyard?

Real wood. Size matters. Free quotes, clear pricing, built to last. Tell us what you're dreaming up.

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