Solid Ground is a woman-owned outdoor living company that designs and installs composite decks over galvanized steel framing for homeowners in Ballwin, Des Peres, Chesterfield, and the greater St. Louis County area. Composite boards handle the weather up top; steel handles the physics underneath, so the whole deck moves on the same 25- to 50-year timeline.
Why Ballwin Homeowners Pick Composite Over Wood
Wood has a romance to it. Composite has a calendar. A cedar or pressure-treated deck typically needs sealing every year, board replacement by year four, and a complete rebuild around year eight to ten. Composite flips that math:
- Humid Missouri summers don’t cause splintering, checking, or cupping
- No yearly sanding, sealing, or staining; a hose and mild soap for handle cleaning
- Colors hold true through freeze-thaw cycles and direct sun
- Hidden fastener systems give a clean, nail-free surface
- Premium lines read like exotic hardwood, not plastic
The Composite Brands We Install
As a Deckorators Premier Deck Builder, we carry five composite lines. Here’s how each one differs.
Deckorators
Mineral-based composite (MBC) that runs cooler underfoot and spans wider than traditional PVC or wood-plastic boards. Available in the Voyage, Vault, and Trailhead lines.
- Strong structural rating for raised or multi-level decks
- Deckorators-backed limited lifetime warranty on premium lines
- Wide color palette from driftwood grays to warm browns
EvaLast
Bamboo-polymer composite with a hardwood look and a real sustainability story. The I-Series profile reduces board weight without sacrificing strength.
- Variegated grain patterns that read warm and organic
- Strong performance against fading and mildew
Armadillo
Solid-core composite at a sensible price point. A reliable, no-drama board that holds up well in Missouri’s wet springs and dry falls.
- Strong dent resistance and low water absorption
- Mid-range pricing with premium performance
TimberTech
A premium PVC-capped composite known for color accuracy and near-zero maintenance. See our TimberTech page for details.
- PVC cap shrugs off stains from food, grease, and pool chemicals
- Industry-leading fade and stain warranty
- Strong resale value and reputation in St. Louis
Envision
Capped composite with a refined wood grain at a practical price, for homeowners who want premium looks without top-tier pricing.
- Realistic grain texture and natural color variation
- Strong fade and stain resistance under the Missouri sun
What’s Standard on Every Solid Ground Build
Every composite deck installation in Ballwin, MO is built to the same high standards, with quality materials and expert craftsmanship included from the start.
- Steel framing from New Castle Steel with a 50+ year structural warranty; no wood joists under our composite
- CAMO Wedge Metal hidden fasteners on the deck surface, paired with Starborn color-match screws and plugs for visible trim
- Picture frame reveal on the deck surface and every stair tread.
- Two-step fascia reveal for a polished edge line.
- Regal Ideas aluminum, cable, or glass railing to match the build.
- Permits and HOA packets for the City of Ballwin and active subdivisions in the 63011 and 63021 zip codes.
The Process
- Phone call (free). We will call back within 24 hours to discuss your project. Usually 15 minutes.
- On-site consultation (free). Yard walk, measurements, material samples, and budget ranges.
- Design phase (paid). AutoCAD drawings, material specs, line-item proposal. The fee is credited toward the project if you build with us.
- Permits and materials. We pull permits and order boards once you approve the design.
- Build and walkthrough. Our crew builds and cleans the site daily, and walks you through warranty registration at the end.
Why Homeowners in Ballwin Hire Solid Ground
- 500+ decks installed across St. Louis County
- 20+ years of deck-building experience
- NADRA 2025 Deck Competition Winner and Deck Specialist of the Year 2023 and 2026
- BBB Accredited, NADRA member, Deckorators Elite Platinum partner
- Woman-owned and veteran-owned
- 5-star Google rating
Let’s Walk Your Backyard
Picture your summer a year from now: morning coffee on boards that look like hardwood, no sealer, no stain, no weekend lost to a belt sander. That’s the kind of deck we build in Ballwin, and it starts with a conversation.
Bring your Pinterest boards, your rough sketches, and the crooked measurements you took last weekend. We’ll give you honest pricing and a straight answer on what the yard can support.
Book a time below. The consultation is free, the coffee is on you.