If you have lived in Gardner for a few springs, you know the wind rips across open lots, hail shows up with little warning, and July can make a dark deck board too hot for bare feet. Fairway Exteriors is one of the deck builders in Gardner, KS homeowners call for a deck made for all of that. We specialize in composite decking and composite railing, and we start by learning the size, look, and small details you want. Then we build a structure that will outlive you in the home, done on time and on budget.
Jenny Brouillette
January 2026
Matt Ungashick
November 2025
Gardner grew from about 9,400 residents in 2000 to more than 26,000 today, and a big share of those homes went up during the building boom between 1995 and 2010. Most of them came with pressure-treated wood decks. With good care, that kind of deck lasts around 10 to 15 years, which means thousands of Gardner decks are past due.
Take a walk on yours and look for:
Just moved into a newer build in Prairie Trace, Symphony Farms, or another growing part of town? Your home may have come with a walkout door and a small landing, or no deck at all. We build from scratch just as often as we replace.
A deck in Gardner has to handle more than a deck in a sheltered, older neighborhood closer to the city. Here is what we plan for on every build.
This is what we build most. Capped composite boards skip the sanding, staining, and sealing, and a quality composite deck can last 25 to 50 years. We walk you through brands, colors, and hidden fastener systems so the surface stays clean with no screw heads showing.
Your railing is what you see from the kitchen window, so it deserves real attention. We install composite and metal railing systems that match your boards, meet the 36-inch guard height code, and keep the view to your backyard open.
We tear out the old wood, check the ledger and flashing where the deck meets your house, and fix any hidden rot before the new deck goes on. If your old footings do not meet today’s code, we replace them rather than build on a weak base.
Want to use your deck in the rain, the midday heat, or a light snow? A covered deck ties into your roofline so it looks like it was always part of the house, not bolted on later. We handle the added engineering and permit steps. Prefer shade without fully enclosing the space? A pergola works well over a seating area, a hot tub, or one section of your deck, and we build it to match your home and stand up to Gardner’s wind.
Prefer the look of real wood or working with a tighter budget? Cedar naturally resists rot, moisture, and insects, runs cooler underfoot, and needs cleaning and resealing every couple of years. Pressure-treated wood is the most affordable way to get a solid deck and lasts around 10 to 15 years with regular sealing. See all your material options on our Kansas City deck builder page.
We read the reviews people leave for deck contractors around Gardner. The same complaints come up again and again: slow bids, crews that never show, projects that drag on, and work that was not built to code. Here is how we do it differently.
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You reach out, and we come to look
We visit your Gardner home, measure the space, check your grade and walkout height, and note where the afternoon sun hits. Then we talk through how you want to use the deck and answer your questions. No pressure, no obligation.
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We design it and send a real quote
You get a design sized for your yard and your budget, with boards, railing, colors, and stairs chosen. Every line of the price is itemized, so nothing grows once work starts.
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We pull the permits
Once you approve the plan, we prepare the drawings for your HOA’s architectural committee and submit everything to the City of Gardner. We handle the code and inspection side for you.
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We build it
Our crew shows up on schedule, sets footings at least 36 inches deep, and keeps your yard protected. We clean up at the end of each day and build to the plan we agreed on.
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We walk it with you
When it is done, we go over the finished deck together, board by board. We make sure it is exactly what you signed up for before we call it complete.
You do not need to learn the code. That is our job. But it helps to know the basics before you talk to any deck builder.
No two backyards are the same, so we give you an exact, itemized number after we see your space. These are the things that move the price most:
We build decks all over Gardner, including Symphony Farms, Prairie Trace, Genesis Creek, Madison Reserve, Waverly Pointe, Copper Springs, Willow Springs, Pumpkin Ridge, St. Johns Trace, Aspen Creek, and homes around Gardner Lake and along Moonlight Road.
Live just up I-35? We also serve Olathe, and our deck contractors build throughout Overland Park, Leawood, and the rest of our service areas. Browse finished work in our project gallery.
In most cases, yes. The City of Gardner requires a building permit for decks, and only some small, low, freestanding decks are exempt. We handle the permit and inspections for you.
Johnson County deck guidelines call for piers at least 36 inches deep to get below the frost line. Shallow footings can heave in winter and leave your deck uneven.
It depends on size, height, board line, railing, and stairs, so local quotes vary a lot. We give you an itemized price after a free visit so you know exactly what you are paying for.
A quality composite deck can last 25 to 50 years with little more than soap and water cleaning. A pressure-treated wood deck usually lasts around 10 to 15 years with regular sealing.
Yes, especially darker colors in full sun. Lighter boards, heat-mitigating product lines, and a pergola or cover all make a big difference.
Most decks take about one to three weeks once construction starts. HOA approval and city permits can add a few weeks before we break ground.
Many Gardner subdivisions require written architectural approval before any deck work. We prepare the drawings and details your HOA asks for.
We build most of the year, as long as the ground is not frozen for footing work. Booking in winter or early spring gets your deck ready before cookout season.
Tell us how you want to spend time in your backyard, and we will design a deck around it, with a clear price and a finish date you can count on. Call (913) 850-7030 or book your free consultation. When you want a deck built right the first time, Fairway Exteriors is here as one of the most trusted deck builders in Gardner, KS.
