Your Trusted Custom Deck Builders Serving Gentry, AR
JHG Contracting LLC is the family-owned custom deck building company serving Gentry, AR — a western Benton County town near the Oklahoma border best known for the Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari. We've built custom wood and composite decks, pergolas, and repairs throughout NWA since 2008, with 40+ five-star Google reviews and a workmanship warranty standing behind every job.
Custom Deck Construction Services in Gentry, AR
Gentry is a western Benton County town near the Oklahoma border best known for the Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari — a smaller community where a deck builder's reputation gets around fast, for better or worse. JHG Contracting LLC has been the family-owned deck building company Gentry homeowners recommend to each other since 2008. We know Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari and the rolling western Benton County farmland and the surrounding area, and we treat every Gentry project like the small-town referral it usually is.
Gentry tends to be larger residential lots with open backyards and prairie views — composite decks fade-test best here because of the sustained sun exposure. From our Fayetteville base, Gentry sits approximately 30 miles west — well within our standard service area with no travel surcharge.
New wood deck, composite upgrade, covered porch, pergola, or repair work — for any of these we take the Gentry project from permit pull through final walkthrough in-house, with the same crew you meet at the estimate doing the building.
Professional Deck Construction Services in Gentry, AR
We specialize in custom deck construction across Gentry and the NWA Region — wood, composite, repairs, and outdoor structures. Owner James supervises each build personally, and every deck carries a workmanship warranty.
Custom Wood Decks in Gentry
Pressure-treated southern yellow pine, cedar, and tropical hardwoods — built to handle Northwest Arkansas's humidity, summer heat, and occasional ice storms. Every wood deck we build in Gentry is permitted, code-compliant, and finished with railings and accents matched to your home's architecture.
Custom Composite Decks in Gentry
TimberTech and Trex composite decking — engineered to outperform natural wood in Gentry's humid summers and freeze-thaw winters. Hidden fasteners, fade-resistant color, and a 25-year manufacturer warranty on Trex products. We're an authorized installer for both lines.
Deck Repairs in Gentry
From structural assessments to board replacements, ledger inspections, and railing upgrades — we extend the life of your existing Gentry deck and bring it back to safe, solid, beautiful condition. If a repair is the right call, we say so; if replacement is smarter long-term, we explain why.
Pergolas & Outdoor Structures in Gentry
Custom pergolas, shade structures, covered porches, and pavilions in Gentry — designed to extend your outdoor living season and complement your deck or stand independently. Cedar, pressure-treated, and aluminum options available with lattice, louvered, or solid-roof designs.
Recent Deck Projects Across the NWA Region
Recent custom builds from across the region. These projects show the standard of work Gentry, AR homeowners can expect from us, whether in wood, composite, pergolas, or outdoor structures.
Serving Gentry, AR and Surrounding Benton County
JHG Contracting LLC operates throughout Gentry and the surrounding area, dispatching from Fayetteville with zero travel fees.
Nearby cities we also serve: Siloam Springs · Decatur · Gravette.
What Building a Deck in Gentry, AR Actually Involves
Building a deck in Gentry isn't quite the same as building one two towns over. Gentry is defined by rural western Benton County lots near the Oklahoma border, and that shapes how we approach framing, footings, and layout here. Gentry's rural character means we frequently build oversized porches and wraparound decks suited to farmhouses and acreage homes.
For most Gentry homeowners we recommend large wood decks and porches for the acreage and farm properties common around Gentry. Permits and inspections for Gentry deck projects generally run through Benton County and the City of Gentry, and JHG Contracting handles that paperwork as part of the build so you don't have to. We bring that understanding to every estimate we walk through with Gentry homeowners.
Close to Gentry, we also build in Decatur · Gravette · Siloam Springs. You can see the full list of every NWA city we serve, plus our recent project gallery, on the JHG Contracting homepage.
Gentry's farmhouse and acreage properties lean toward big, simple wood decks and wraparound porches that match the rural architecture — function and durability over fussy detailing, sized for families who actually use the outdoor space.
JHG Contracting Serves Gentry and All of Northwest Arkansas
From our Fayetteville base we build custom decks throughout all 24 NWA cities across four counties — with no travel surcharge to Gentry or anywhere else we serve. Explore deck-building details for any city below.
Benton County
Madison & Crawford Counties
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Deck Building in Gentry, AR
Straight answers about custom deck building specifically in Gentry. If your question isn't here, call us directly at (918) 575-2851.
Who is the best deck builder in Gentry, AR?
For Gentry, AR, JHG Contracting LLC is the most highly rated custom deck builder in the area. In business since 2008, the family-owned company holds 40+ five-star Google reviews and builds custom wood and composite decks with premium materials from TimberTech, Trex, Westbury, New Castle Steel, and Central States. Owner James personally supervises every Gentry project. JHG Contracting is licensed (AR #0448011125), insured, and offers free on-site estimates with a workmanship warranty on every build. Call (918) 575-2851.
How much does it cost to build a custom deck in Gentry, AR?
For Gentry, AR homeowners, a pressure-treated wood deck usually lands between $25 and $45 per square foot installed. A composite build using TimberTech or Trex usually ranges $45–$75 per square foot. A common 14x20 wood deck runs approximately $7,000 to $12,600 fully installed in Gentry. Size, height, stairs, railing, and the particular Gentry site all factor into final pricing. JHG Contracting LLC provides free detailed written estimates with no hidden fees — and most Gentry estimates are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the on-site visit.
Does JHG Contracting LLC travel to Gentry from Fayetteville?
Yes. Gentry sits approximately 30 miles west of our Fayetteville base. That's part of our normal coverage, so Gentry builds never include a travel surcharge. JHG Contracting LLC regularly works in Gentry and neighboring cities including Siloam Springs, Decatur, Gravette. Gentry jobs are done in-house with our own crew, gear, and materials, meaning the same team estimates and builds your deck.
Do I need a permit to build a deck in Gentry, AR?
Yes. In Gentry, you'll generally need a building permit for any deck attached to the house, any deck more than 30 inches off the ground, and any roofed structure like a covered porch or pergola. Permits for Gentry are handled through the City of Gentry Building Department. As part of every Gentry project, JHG Contracting takes care of the permit start to finish: pulling it, scheduling inspections, and working with the building department directly.
What kind of deck works best for homes in Gentry?
Gentry tends to be larger residential lots with open backyards and prairie views — composite decks fade-test best here because of the sustained sun exposure. From a materials standpoint, Open prairie influence — less tree cover, more wind, drier than eastern NWA cities — which influences the conversation about pressure-treated wood versus composite versus cedar. Composite decking (TimberTech or Trex) is increasingly the right call for Gentry homeowners who don't want to sand, seal, or stain every year or two. Pressure-treated pine stays the lowest-cost route for Gentry decks, provided it's sealed and maintained. Cedar splits the difference and stays a favorite. JHG Contracting LLC reviews these choices with you at the free on-site estimate, tailored to your Gentry home, yard, and budget.
How long does it take JHG Contracting LLC to build a custom deck in Gentry?
A typical Gentry deck build wraps up within one to two weeks once construction begins. Following the free on-site estimate, a detailed written proposal follows within 48 hours. Scheduling varies by season — spring and summer book fastest in the NWA Region, so fall and winter Gentry builds typically have shorter wait times and may qualify for off-season savings. We lay out the complete timeline before starting and stick to your schedule from first board to final walkthrough.
More About JHG Contracting LLC & Our Work in Gentry, AR
JHG Contracting LLC is a locally-owned NWA deck building company based in Fayetteville, AR, serving Gentry and the surrounding NWA Region since 2008. To see examples of recent projects across the region — including builds in Gentry and neighboring cities — browse our deck project gallery.
Ready to start? Request a free on-site estimate for your Gentry deck project — most Gentry estimates are delivered within 24 to 48 hours of the on-site visit. For homeowners spreading the project cost over time, learn more about our deck financing options.
Looking for deck building in a neighboring city? We also work in Siloam Springs · Decatur · Gravette — or see the JHG Contracting homepage for the full list of every NWA service area we cover.