Meet Deck Masters 

Proudly Serving Central Ohio since 1986

It’s Time to Bring Your Outdoor Living Space to Life

Outdoor living should be just as enjoyable to plan as it is to live in. That belief has guided our work for decades and continues to shape how we work with our clients to design and build their dream outdoor spaces. 

  • Deck Masters' custom wooden deck after a fresh rain. It’s Time to Bring Your Outdoor Living Space to Life with Deck Masters!

    “I could not have been more impressed with the entire Deck Masters team. From the initial estimate completed onsite by Mike to Greg and the crew doing the work.”

    —Michael Clark

  • A new multi-level custom wooden deck. Deck Masters builds mostly Delaware County. We primarily serve eight cities and their surrounding areas, including Dublin, Powell, Lewis Center, Westerville, New Albany, Delaware, Galena, and Sunbury.

    “We are getting towards the end of our new deck. Mike was great getting a design and cost. Very informative and much better to work with than the other company we had bid on the project. The gentleman that did the tear-out of the old was the hardest working guy I've ever seen, and he was also one of the most friendly! The crew came in last week to begin, and all of them are great. Friendly, hard working, etc. Very good communication about finer details of steps, fencing, etc. If you need a deck, look no further!”

    —Gary Wallberg

Quality Craftsmanship is Our Standard

Design-Build Expertise

Your outdoor living space is designed and built by the same team. We think through how a space will look and how it will be used before breaking ground.

Icon of a ruler with the letters 'DM' in the center. Design-Build Expertise with Deck Masters. Your outdoor living space is designed and built by the same team. We think through how a space will look and how it will be used before breaking ground.
Outline of a hammer on a dark background. A Crew That Cares. At Deck Masters, our full-time, W-2 craftsmen are skilled, hardworking, and proud of what they build. We invest in our people because great work comes from teams who feel supported.

Owner Oversight, Everytime

From the initial design conversation to the final walkthrough, your project is overseen by owner, Mike Fresch, who treats your home like his own.

Simple white L-shaped ruler icon on a dark background. Owner Oversight, Everytime with Deck Masters. From the initial design conversation to the final walkthrough, your project is overseen by owner, Mike Fresch, who treats your home like his own.

A Crew That Cares

Our full-time, W-2 craftsmen are skilled, hardworking, and proud of what they build. We invest in our people because great work comes from teams who feel respected and supported.

Clear Communication

We’ve been doing this long enough to know that steady communication makes the whole process easier.

Line drawing of a rounded, slightly irregular shape on a dark background. Clear Communication is Essential at Deck Masters. We’ve been doing this long enough to know that steady communication makes the whole process easier.

The Deck Masters Behind the Builds

Mike Fresch, Owner and President - Joined Deck Masters in 1999 and has been building ever since. Over the course of his career, he’s designed and overseen nearly 2,000 decks and porches, learning firsthand what homeowners truly value.

Mike Fresch

Mike joined Deck Masters in 1999 and has been building ever since. Over the course of his career, he’s designed and overseen nearly 2,000 decks and porches, learning firsthand what homeowners truly value.

What Mike loves most is the moment when an idea becomes real: when a vague vision turns into a finished space that families actually use and love. He’s deeply invested in balancing form and function through beautiful design, so outdoor living spaces look good and live well.

Owner | operator
A small wooden gazebo with a shingled roof on a pond. Luxurious, Handcrafted Cedar Gazebos For Central Ohio Homeowners, crafted by Deck Masters in Central Ohio.

John Stark

Deck Masters was founded in 1986 by John Stark, a craftsman at heart who believed in doing things the right way, even when it took longer. John built the company on pride in workmanship, respect for homeowners, and a deep appreciation for the trade.

He still jokes that he’ll be buried with a set of post hole diggers; a fitting symbol for someone who built his life, and this business, from the ground up.

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In-House Craftsmen Crew

Deck Masters is proud to employ a full-time team of skilled craftsmen who take their work personally. Many of our team members have spent their careers in construction, refining their craft and passing knowledge from one project to the next.

We’re tidy. We’re efficient. We care about the details. And we understand that inviting a construction team onto your property requires trust: something we never take lightly.


Materials Change. Craftsmanship Shouldn’t.

Decking has evolved, and we’ve evolved with it. While wood will always have our hearts, we work confidently with composite, metal, glass, cable, stone, tile, and more. We guide you through material options honestly so your investment makes sense for your lifestyle and your budget.

A multi-level house with a combination of red and gray exterior walls, illuminated from inside, surrounded by tall trees, with a wooden deck featuring stunning outdoor lighting. Crafted by Deck Masters - Built with expertise since 1986.

Turning Your Dreams Into Reality Since 1986

At the end of the day, Deck Masters is about people. Your home. Your time. Your trust. We take pride in turning before pictures into after pictures. Welcome to the Deck Masters Family.

We’re glad you’re here.

A backyard deck with stairs leading up to a white house with large windows and a glass door. The deck has a wooden surface and black metal railings on both sides. There is outdoor furniture and potted plants on the deck, with shaded trees nearby.