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Ground-Level Decks for Easy, Open Outdoor Living
Not every deck needs a staircase. Ground-level and floating decks sit just above the lawn and give you a wide, open platform for seating, fire pits and dining without the height or the rails.
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Ground-Level & Floating Decks, Done Right
A floating deck is a low platform that is not attached to the house, which makes it a great fit for a yard with a flat spot, a patio you want to cover or a place to put a fire pit and chairs. With a low profile and no railings, it keeps views open.
We build them with proper footings or blocks, level framing and drainage in mind, and in wood, composite or PVC. They are a fast way to add outdoor living space to a new yard.
Music City Deck & Fence brings ground-level & floating decks to homes and businesses in Nashville and across 14 Middle Tennessee cities.
Options & Details
What Goes Into Ground-Level & Floating Decks
The pieces that make this service what it is. Mix and match to fit your project.
Ground-Level or Raised Deck?
Side by side
Ground-Level Deck
- Open, wide and low
- Often no railings needed
- Fast to add to a flat yard
- Not attached to the house
Ask us to walk through both options for your home and your budget, then decide with confidence.
Side by side
Raised Deck
- Level with your door
- Works on sloped lots
- Space underneath
- Railings and stairs required
Ask us to walk through both options for your home and your budget, then decide with confidence.
No attachment needed
Freestanding Frames
A freestanding frame sits on footings or blocks away from the house, so there is no ledger to flash.
- Footings
- Blocks
- Level frames
- Easy access
- Durability
- Low Upkeep
- Comfort
- Style
- Wow Factor
Keep the view
Open and Railing-Free
Under a certain height, many decks do not need a rail, which leaves the yard feeling wide open.
- No rails
- Benches
- Planters
- Low steps
- Durability
- Low Upkeep
- Comfort
- Style
- Wow Factor
Gather around
Fire Pit Spaces
A low deck with a fire pit or fire table is a favorite hangout. We plan spacing and materials with safety in mind.
- Fire pit zones
- Seating
- Clearances
- Heat-safe pads
- Durability
- Low Upkeep
- Comfort
- Style
- Wow Factor
Stay dry underneath
Drainage and Airflow
Good ground prep, gravel and airflow keep the framing dry and the deck solid for years.
- Gravel beds
- Weed barrier
- Airflow
- Slope away
- Durability
- Low Upkeep
- Comfort
- Style
- Wow Factor
Images are illustrative design renderings, not photos of completed projects. Every project is confirmed with Music City Deck & Fence before work begins, and permit, HOA and neighborhood requirements depend on your project and location. Figures in our tools are planning estimates only.
Why Customers Choose It
What Makes Ground-Level & Floating Decks Special
What Sets It Apart
- Low profile with open views
- Often needs no railings
- Does not attach to the house
- A great base for fire pits and furniture
Ideal For
- New homes with bare yards
- Yards with a flat spot to build on
- Anyone who wants a simple, open deck
Ground-Level & Floating Decks Profile
Average of the options above on a one-to-five scale. These are Music City Deck & Fence’s general, qualitative ratings to help you compare, not measurements.
- Durability
- Low Upkeep
- Comfort
- Style
- Wow Factor
Free Interactive Tool
Plan Your Deck Layout
Drag furniture onto a to-scale deck and see how much room you need.
Planning aids only, not engineering, code or permit advice. Nothing you enter is sent anywhere until you choose to send it to us.
Transformations
See the Difference
Drag the handle to compare before and after.
Make It Yours
Planned Around You
Open the Deck Layout Planner to try seating, a fire pit and a grill on a low deck to your size.
The Music City Deck & Fence Experience
How We Work
Tell Us About Your Yard
Call 615-357-7797 or send the form. We talk through your goals, your yard, your family and the look you have in mind.
Measure, Design and Estimate
We visit, measure, talk through materials and styles and give you a clear, free written estimate with options.
Plan and Prepare
We help with property lines, the 811 utility locate, neighborhood rules and the permit steps your project needs.
Build and Walk Through
Our crew builds to the plan, keeps the site tidy and walks the finished project with you before we call it done.
What is a floating deck?
A floating deck is a freestanding platform that is not attached to the house. It sits on footings or blocks and can be built at or near ground level.
Do ground-level decks need permits?
It depends on size, height and your city or county. We check the requirements for your address and help with the process.
Can I add a pergola later?
Often yes. If you think you might want shade later, we can plan the framing and footings so it is easy to add.
Do you serve my area?
Music City Deck & Fence serves 14 Middle Tennessee cities. Call 615-357-7797 or browse our service areas page to confirm your address.
Ready When You Are
Let’s Build the Yard You Have Been Picturing
Book your free estimate. Tell us about your project and we will contact you shortly, or call now and talk to a builder.
- Free estimates
- 14 Middle Tennessee cities
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Music City Deck & Fence, a division of Music City Builder Group, designs and builds decks, fences, railings and outdoor living spaces across Nashville and Middle Tennessee.
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