An architect can take your concepts for your dream deck and turn them into visualizations so you can see what the deck will look like. Once you settle on the design you like best, the architect draws up blueprints that provide the contractor with elevations, heights, and features for the construction of the deck.

Services a Deck Designer Offers Work with the homeowner to develop deck plans. Draw up scale drawings, materials list and project budget. Create a project timeline.

In most cases a professional architect is not legally required to draw residential deck plans for permit. However, plans for large or complicated projects, such as a rooftop deck, may require the seal of a licensed architect or structural engineer.