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New cedar deck behind a brick home

Patios and gazebos

shade, space and a place to sit

Covered patios, pergolas, gazebos and decks that turn the backyard into another room. Slabs are poured for Collin County clay and structures are tied into the house the right way.

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Clay-ready slabs
Reinforced on a compacted base
Cedar or steel
Framed to match the house
Permits pulled
HOA and city handled

What is included

Every trade. One team.

Outdoor structures are built like the house, with a foundation, framing, a roof and finishes.

Covered patio with a stone fireplace and outdoor seating
  • 01

    Concrete patios

    Broom, stamped or exposed-aggregate slabs on a compacted base with rebar and control joints for expansive soil.

  • 02

    Covered patios

    Roof extensions tied into the existing structure with matching shingles, a finished ceiling and fans.

  • 03

    Pergolas and gazebos

    Cedar or steel structures, open or roofed, sized for dining, a hot tub or a lounge area.

  • 04

    Decks and railings

    Cedar or composite decks with steel or treated framing, railings and stairs.

  • 05

    Screens and shade

    Motorized screens, ceiling fans and shade sails that keep summer afternoons usable.

  • 06

    Lighting and power

    Recessed and string lighting, outlets and TV wiring run by a licensed electrician.

Our ten-step process, condensed

From first meeting to walkthrough.

  1. New cedar deck behind a brick home

    Site visit and layout

    We measure the yard, check drainage and grade, and confirm where the structure can sit within setbacks and easements.

  2. Hands comparing stone and tile samples over a plan

    Design and selections

    Roof style, materials, finishes and lighting are chosen, and HOA and permit drawings are prepared.

  3. Framed walls and roof of a second-story addition

    Pour and frame

    The slab or footings cure, framing and roofing follow, and the city inspects at each required stage.

  4. Covered patio with a stone fireplace and outdoor seating

    Walkthrough and warranty

    We walk the finished space with you, test lights and fans, and put the warranty in writing.

Questions

Before you call.

Why do patio slabs crack in Collin County?
The clay soil here swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which moves anything sitting on it. We compact the base, use rebar rather than mesh and cut control joints so the movement is controlled.
Do I need a permit for a covered patio or gazebo?
Attached covers and most roofed structures do, and many cities also require a permit for a slab over a certain size. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections.
Cedar or steel for a pergola?
Cedar looks warmer and is easier to match to a house, steel spans farther and needs less upkeep. Both hold up in North Texas when they are finished and flashed correctly.
How long does a covered patio take?
Most are done in a few weeks once the permit is approved, with slab curing time and the roof tie-in being the longest stretches.
Covered outdoor kitchen with a grill and stone counters

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Start your patios project

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