Northeast San Antonio
Decks, patios, and pergolas in Universal City, TX.
Close-knit neighborhoods near Randolph AFB. We do a lot of standard-footprint deck and patio builds plus pergola additions for shade.
Timeless Sunsets builds custom decks, patios, and pergolas in Universal City, TX, where outdoor structures are permitted through the City of Universal City Development Services. We're a family-owned Bexar County outdoor-living contractor working out of San Antonio, 20 minutes from home base, and we handle design, permitting, framing, and finish work in-house — no subcontracted crews. Every Universal City build is quoted in writing before you sign anything and carries a written workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer warranties.
Licensed & insured · Free on-site consultation · Last updated: August 2026
Licensed & Insured
Licensed and insured San Antonio contractor.
15+ Years Local
San Antonio outdoor-living experts.
Built for Texas
Materials chosen for heat, humidity & sun.
Workmanship Warranty
Backed in writing on every build.
Permits
Do you need a permit for a deck or patio cover in Universal City?
Yes, in most cases. Permits are issued by the City of Universal City Development Services. Universal City reviews and permits all construction inside the city, across both its Bexar and Guadalupe County portions. Home-improvement work needs a city permit and inspection, and homeowners can pull permits for qualifying smaller projects.
We pull the permit and handle the submittal as part of the build, so you're not the one standing in line. Source: Universal City building and inspections.
Building in Universal City
What makes building a deck or patio in Universal City different?
Universal City has a big military-family population stationed at Randolph AFB. We work with PCS timelines — quick turnarounds on permitting and tight build windows so families can enjoy the yard before the next move.
Lot sizes are modest, so we design deck-patio-pergola combinations that maximize usable space without dominating the yard. Composite decks and cedar pergolas are the most-requested combination here.
Neighborhoods served
Universal City subdivisions where we’ve built.
If your neighborhood isn’t listed, give us a call — we’re probably still in the area.
- Olympia Hills
- Northampton
- Forest Crest
- Universal City North
- Encino Village
What we build here
Popular outdoor living projects in Universal City.
Custom Decks
Multi-level cedar, pressure-treated, and ipe decks engineered for Hill Country slopes.
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Patios
Stamped concrete, flagstone, and travertine patios that handle Texas heat.
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Pergolas & Trellises
Cedar, steel, and louvered pergolas — shade you can dial in.
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Composite Decking
TimberTech and Trex decking with 25-year warranties.
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Why Universal City hires us
A local crew, not a national chain.
- Crews based out of San Antonio — on-site in Universal City within an hour, every day of the build.
- We know the Bexar County permitting office and most of the architectural review committees in Universal City.
- Every build is quoted in writing before you sign anything.
- Daily cleanup is non-negotiable. We don’t leave nails or scraps in your yard between work days.
- In-house design, in-house framing, in-house finish work. No subbing the build out and disappearing.
- Workmanship warranty in writing on every build, layered on top of all manufacturer warranties.
FAQ
Questions from Universal City homeowners.
Do you charge extra to build in Universal City?
No — pricing is based on scope and materials, not city. Universal City is a core service area, 20 minutes from home base, so we don't mark up for distance.Do I need a permit for a deck or patio cover in Universal City?
Yes, in most cases. Permits are issued by the City of Universal City Development Services. Universal City reviews and permits all construction inside the city, across both its Bexar and Guadalupe County portions. Home-improvement work needs a city permit and inspection, and homeowners can pull permits for qualifying smaller projects. We pull the permit as part of the build.How long does a typical project take in Universal City?
Ground-level decks and patios under 400 square feet usually finish in 2 to 3 weeks. Pergolas, gazebos, and multi-level decks run 3 to 8 weeks depending on scope. Permitting and HOA approval typically add 1 to 3 weeks on the front end.Do you offer a warranty on work in Universal City?
Yes. You get our workmanship warranty in writing on every Universal City build, plus full manufacturer warranties on composite decking, louvered roof systems, and major appliances.
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210-945-8463Nearby service areas
Other cities we serve near Universal City.
I-35 Corridor
Schertz
A core service area. Lots of newer construction with HOA approval requirements we know well, plus established neighborhoods with big mature trees to design around.
I-35 Corridor · East San Antonio
Cibolo
Family neighborhoods east of San Antonio. Lots of starter outdoor-living projects — first deck, first pergola — plus growing demand for stamped patios and gazebos.
I-35 / Loop 1604
Selma
Suburban builds in the IH-35 / Loop 1604 area. Standard deck, patio, and pergola projects with quick turnaround.
Northeast San Antonio
Garden Ridge
Wooded acreage lots between San Antonio and New Braunfels. Gazebos, pergolas, and large multi-level decks fit the lot sizes here.