A family-owned, licensed and insured deck builder, Wymore Decks & Outdoor Living builds custom decks, gates, porches, and outdoor living spaces for Bellevue’s 42-inch frost line, loess soils, and tornado-prone climate, serving Sarpy County from our Omaha shop about 15 to 20 minutes away.
Bellevue is the largest city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, covered by ZIP codes 68005, 68123, and 68147. Neighborhoods include Blackhawk, Hidden Hills, Golden Hills, Heartland Hills, Sunrise, Fontenelle Hills, Forest Hills, Avery Heights, Avery Hills, Castle Ridge, Deer Crossing, Eden Heights, and Fox Ridge Estates, plus Bellevue Boulevard West, Southwest Bellevue, and Northwest Bellevue. Our Omaha shop sits about 11 to 13 miles north, roughly a 15 to 20 minute drive via US-75.
We build residential decks in Bellevue from design through permit and construction, including design consultation, 3D deck models, foundation installation, framing, full construction, permit acquisition, and wheelchair ramps. Deck styles include platform, raised, multi-level, freestanding, rooftop, pool and spa, curved, cantilevered, screened, and covered decks, with privacy screens available. Skirting options include solid wood panels, horizontal or vertical boards, stone or brick skirting, faux stone panels, and composite skirting. We also handle deck inspections, resurfacing, and additions.
Wood decking includes cedar, Douglas fir, and exotic hardwoods. Composite and PVC decking come from Trex, Fiberon, TimberTech by Azek, and Deckorators. Framing uses wood, steel, aluminum, composite, and pressure-treated LVL, with materials from Fortress Building Products, Owens Corning, TimberTech Aluminum, and pressure-treated Yellawood. We offer helical piers, diamond piers, and traditional concrete footings.
For elevated decks, underdeck systems include panel-based, gutter-and-channel, snap-in, custom fabricated, Haven, and Inside Out systems, with customization for outdoor living rooms, storage solutions, and entertainment hubs. Deck coverings include solid shingle roofs and pergolas.
We install deck railings in composite, glass, aluminum, steel, and cable, with privacy screens and privacy walls available, using brands Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators, Fiberon, Muzata, Viewrail, Barrette Outdoor Living, IG Railing, and Westbury. Deck lighting covers design consultation, installation, wiring and electrical work, lighting automation, and step lights, with In-Lite, Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators, and Westbury fixtures.
We build pergolas and cabanas in cedar, Douglas fir, PVC, fiberglass, composite, steel, and aluminum. Styles include the Azenco R-Blade bioclimatic louvered pergola, the Azenco R-Shade fixed roof pergola, attached, freestanding, gable, arched, custom, classic, and motorized, fixed, or manual louvered pergolas, plus the Azenco K-Bana manual louvered cabana with fixed or sliding louvered privacy walls. Azenco and Apollo are our pergola and cabana brands. Gazebos come in wood, PVC, fiberglass, composite, and metal, in Victorian, traditional, modern, Asian-inspired, and custom styles.
We design and build sunrooms, covered porches, screened-in porches, and porch enclosure systems in PVC, fiberglass, composite, steel, and aluminum, with helical pier or diamond pier foundations. Enclosure brands include EZ-Screen, SCREENEZE, Progressive MagnaTrack, Sun Control, Slide Clear, Hideaway, and Apollo.
We build attached, covered, open, and multilevel patios in concrete, stamped concrete, brick, stone, natural stone, flagstone, composite, PVC, aluminum, and LVP/LVT, with custom patio covers in wood, aluminum, vinyl, solid roof covers, and classic or louvered pergolas. Privacy screen work covers screen walls, privacy panels, aluminum-framed systems, and standalone screens in composite, PVC, cedar, and Owens Corning lumber.
We add pavilions, firepits and fireplaces, outdoor kitchens, outdoor bars, gazebos, canopies, built-in benches and corner benches, outdoor storage boxes, deck boxes, planters, and planter boxes to any project.
We provide gate consultation and design, site assessment, fabrication or procurement, installation, automation, safety features, customization, and permitting assistance. Residential gate styles include swing, slide, cantilever, pedestrian, decorative, and retractable gates. Gate operators cover slide, swing, barrier, overhead, and vertical lift systems, with keypad entry and remote control access systems, using LiftMaster, Chamberlain, and Apollo Gate Operators.
We build residential gravity retaining walls in stone for landscaping, erosion control, slope stabilization, and patio applications.
The City of Bellevue Permits & Inspections Office, at 1510 Wall Street, issues deck permits for properties inside city limits and within Bellevue’s two-mile extra-territorial zoning jurisdiction. Sarpy County handles permits only outside that jurisdiction. Plan for roughly two weeks for a straightforward residential application, with a regional minimum of 10 business days for review. Setbacks depend on the property’s zoning district under Chapter 31 of the Bellevue Code of Ordinances, and properties near the Missouri River or Papillion Creek may fall under 100-year floodplain review. Bellevue has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code, which applies to any deck lighting or electrical work.
Sarpy County enforces a 42-inch frost line under Resolution 2016-449, and many local contractors dig to 48 inches for a safety margin. Sarpy County soils are dominated by well-drained silty loess on uplands, with sandy soils in valleys and poorly drained alluvial soils near the Missouri River. These moisture-holding clay and silt soils generate large frost-heave forces, which is why footings must clear the frost line rather than rely on the 12-inch general minimum.
Bellevue’s humid continental climate brings hot, humid summers in the mid-80s, freezing snowy winters, and frequent freeze-thaw cycles, with about 29 inches of snow and 32 inches of rain annually. The area sits in a high tornado-risk zone, averaging two tornadoes per year within 30 miles, and severe thunderstorms regularly bring 60-plus mph gusts and hail up to 2 inches. UV-intense summers and repeated freeze-thaw are the biggest long-term stressors on deck finishes and fasteners, which is why composite and steel-framed builds hold up best here.
Active HOAs in Bellevue include Blackhawk Homeowners Association, Hidden Hills HOA, Golden Hills HOA, Heartland Hills HOA, and Sunrise Homeowners Association. Each sets its own architectural rules through its CC&Rs and Architectural Review Committee, typically requiring review of materials, color, height, and footprint before construction. As a general Nebraska industry standard, HOA architectural review takes 30 to 45 days from submission to decision.
We build decks, porches, and outdoor living spaces throughout Bellevue, including Blackhawk, Hidden Hills, Golden Hills, Heartland Hills, Sunrise, Fontenelle Hills, Forest Hills, Avery Heights, Avery Hills, Castle Ridge, Deer Crossing, Eden Heights, Fox Ridge Estates, and the Bellevue Boulevard West, Southwest, and Northwest areas, serving Sarpy County from our Omaha shop.
We start with a free estimate and design consultation, including 3D deck models, then confirm zoning setbacks, floodplain status, and any HOA review for the parcel. Our crew handles permit acquisition with the City of Bellevue, sizes footings to clear the 42-inch frost line, and completes foundation work, framing, decking, fencing, gates, railing, lighting, and any porch, pergola, patio, or outdoor living scope, finishing with a walkthrough.
The City of Bellevue Permits & Inspections Office issues permits inside city limits and the two-mile extra-territorial zone. Sarpy County handles permits outside that area.
Sarpy County’s official frost line is 42 inches, and many contractors dig to 48 inches for a safety margin against frost heave in the local loess and clay soils.
Yes. Tornado risk, hail, freeze-thaw cycles, and intense summer UV push us toward composite decking and steel framing for long-term durability.
Your first step is a free estimate. Call (402) 290-3715 to talk with our team about your deck, gate, porch, or outdoor living project.
