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Higher Ground has been building outdoor living spaces across Lake Norman since 2022. Here's a selection of our work — tap through each project to see more photos of that build.

Curved composite deck edge on a lakefront, black aluminum railing following the arc out over open water

Long composite walkway deck running the length of a lake seawall, black aluminum fence on one side and a dock on the other

Waterfront deck with built-in composite bench seating wrapping two sides, shaded by a mature hardwood

Composite waterfront walkway curving along the shoreline past a wood pier at dusk

Rear elevation of a white lakefront home with stacked covered porches, black metal railings, and a built-in grill station on the lower patio

Cable-railed pool terrace overlooking the lake, with a covered boat dock and pier beyond

White lakefront home with wraparound covered porches on two levels, pool deck, and lawn running down to the water

Aerial of the same home showing the curved pool deck, spa, and a circular fire-pit seating area set into the lawn

Overhead view of a composite deck with an outdoor sectional, coffee table, and grill against a green-roofed house

Elevated composite deck with black aluminum railing and French doors, edged by a newly planted shrub bed

Composite deck with a black horizontal privacy screen, L-shaped outdoor sectional, and storage bench

Aerial of the deck showing black railing, privacy screen, and the stair down to the yard

Ground-level view of the seating area, black slat privacy screen, and closed patio umbrella

Rear of a tan single-story home with a new composite deck, black aluminum railing, and dark board skirting

Corner view of the composite deck showing black railing, matching stair rail, and dark horizontal skirting

Close-up of warm-toned composite deck boards with a wicker sofa and cushions behind

Detail of composite decking meeting a travertine patio, with dark-stained stair treads and riser lighting

Brick home with an elevated deck, black aluminum railing, dark horizontal skirting, and a full-run stair to the yard

Composite deck with black aluminum railing overlooking a lake cove and boat slips

Low-angle detail of composite deck boards with a contrasting dark border board and black railing

Small backyard deck with white railing posts, black balusters, a patio table, and an open umbrella

Overhead view of the square deck showing white posts, black balusters, dining set, and stairs down to the lawn

Two-story home with a screened porch above and a white-columned covered patio below, joined by a deck stair

Composite deck with white post sleeves and black aluminum balusters outside a screened porch

Composite deck landing with white railing posts, black balusters, and a stair down to the yard

Looking down a composite stair with alternating light and dark treads, white posts, and black balusters

Stained tongue-and-groove porch ceiling with a large black ceiling fan and recessed lighting

Freshly built pressure-treated wood deck, boards still wet, laid in a diagonal pattern with wood railing

Pressure-treated wood deck built around an above-ground pool, with a wood rail and black balusters

Gray composite deck with white horizontal skirting and a covered hot tub, backing onto fall woods

Wide gray composite deck with broad cascading steps, white columns, and a covered seating area

Close detail of mitered picture-frame border boards meeting at a corner on gray composite decking

Gray composite deck boards with a mitered picture-frame border detail

Gray composite decking with a contrasting darker inlay board running diagonally across the field

Gray composite deck with cable railing, a covered hot tub, and patio chairs facing autumn woods

Warm brown composite deck with black aluminum railing, patio chairs, and a fire bowl on a stone base

Weathered-gray composite deck boards running up to the house wall, with black railing and a dining set

Compact composite deck with black aluminum railing, dark skirting, and steps down to the yard

Gravel fire-pit lounge with modular outdoor sofas and planters set around a linear gas fire table

Herringbone paver walkway curving across a lawn, lit by in-ground landscape lights at dusk

Close view of the herringbone paver field and border course, path lighting glowing at dusk

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