Outdoor living spaces built for Houston

A Houston backyard is usable for most of the year if it has shade, airflow and a place to cook. We plan covers, kitchens and pools together so the structure, drainage, gas and electrical all work as one design.

  • Patio covers tied into your roofline
  • Outdoor kitchens with gas, power and venting
  • Pools planned with the rest of the yard
Covered outdoor living area with a stained wood ceiling, fans and lounge seating beside a pool

Plan the yard once

The cover, the kitchen and the pool share the same yard, the same drainage and often the same gas and electrical runs. Planning them together avoids digging up a new patio to run a gas line next year, or finding the pool equipment where the kitchen should go.

We also look at the rules that shape outdoor projects in Greater Houston: HOA and deed-restriction limits, setbacks and easements, impervious-cover limits and city permits for structures, gas and electrical.

When to start

Demand for patio covers and outdoor kitchens peaks in spring. Projects that start planning in winter are usually permitted and built before summer heat, and before contractors’ spring schedules fill up.

Outdoor living: common questions

Still unsure? Ask us directly and we will answer in plain terms.

Do I need HOA approval for a patio cover or outdoor kitchen?
In most Houston-area subdivisions, yes. HOAs typically review structures, materials and setbacks before work starts. We prepare and submit the application.
Do outdoor projects need city permits?
Most covered structures, gas lines and new electrical circuits do. Requirements vary by city and county; we confirm them for your address.
Can you build a cover, kitchen and pool as one project?
Yes, and it is usually the most efficient way to do it, because utilities, drainage and access are planned once.

Planning an outdoor living project?

Send a few details and we will follow up to schedule a site visit. You get a written, itemized estimate before any work starts.

  • Written, itemized estimate
  • Permits and approvals handled for you
  • One point of contact from start to finish

Request an estimate

Tell us what you are planning. We follow up to schedule a site visit.

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