Spotlight Featured
Spotlight Featured
November 2025
There’s no substitute for hard work. In 1985, my friend’s father gave me a shot at working for his company, building houses.
Over time, I learned just about everything there was about the construction business, and I loved every minute of it.
The more I learned, the more I wanted to learn. It motivated me to go to college. I earned my first degree in building construction from Bessemer State and my second degree in CAD from Walker State.
The idea of making something out of nothing has never gotten old. I knew I could never work in an office or sit still long enough to fiddle with a computer all day. Being outside and building stuff with my hands is all I ever wanted.
For 15 years, I kept my head down, working just about as much as I could and taking all the overtime the boss would give me. My plan was to save my pennies and open my own business one day.
In 2001, I was finally ready. I had a beat-up truck, every tool you could imagine, and the promise I made to myself to never have to work for anyone else again.
The best advice I got from anyone growing up came from my family. They said “if you wanna do it, do it” and “if you want it bad enough, you’ll figure it out.”
They were right. I did want it badly enough, and I did figure it out. For the past 25 years, we’ve been serving Birmingham with hard work and real results. My guess is that we’re doing something right because people tell their friends and neighbors about us.
And we haven’t slowed down one bit, but we did change our focus. These days, it’s all about the backyard and family. That’s why we’re dialed in on decks and fences.
If you’re thinking your backyard would be better with a new deck and upgraded fence your probably right. Now the only question is, what are you waiting for?
Sincerely,

Scott Carter
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Deck & Fences
Installation
Maintenance
Design
Upgrade
Deck & Fences
Fiberon
Trex
TimberTech
YellaWood
MoistureShield
Ameristar
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DFW
birminghamdeckandfence.com
205-406-6687
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