Outdoor spaces you will actually use.

Many outdoor projects go wrong in the handoffs. A designer draws something beautiful, a concrete crew pours a slab that does not fit it, and a separate builder tries to make the structure work. With design and build, one team plans the layout, the materials and the budget together, then builds it. You have one point of contact, one timeline and one team that stands behind the finished result.

Before talking about materials, we talk about daily life. Do you host large groups or have quiet dinners? Do you want a cooking area, a fire feature, a pergola or a covered patio? How much sun does the space get, and where do you want shade? We look at the grade of your yard, where water drains, where utilities run and how the space connects to your doors and your landscaping. A good plan answers those questions first, then picks the finishes.

Outdoor living projects often combine several elements: patio covers and pergolas for shade and structure, outdoor kitchens with built-in grills and counters, fire pits and fireplaces for cool evenings, stamped or decorative concrete patios as the foundation, and retaining walls, steps and walkways that tie the space into the yard. Each piece affects the others. The slab has to be thick and level enough for an outdoor kitchen, structures need proper footings, and a fire feature needs the right clearances.

Memphis summers are hot and humid, storms can be heavy, and clay soil holds water. Outdoor spaces here need to handle all of it. That means drainage planned into the grade so water moves away from your house and the patio, surfaces that stay comfortable and slip-resistant in the heat, materials that resist fading and staining, and structures built to stand up to wind and rain. Shade matters more than most people expect, since a patio that is too hot at midday simply does not get used.

We start with a free quote and a visit to your property to hear what you want and look at the site. We then develop a plan for the layout, materials and budget, and walk through it with you before work starts. Our crew builds the space, starting with grading and the concrete foundation and then the structures and finishes. At the end we walk the finished project with you to make sure everything is how you pictured it.

Some outdoor structures need permits, and some neighborhoods have approval rules for covered patios, fences or fire features. Check your local requirements and any HOA rules early, and we will talk through what applies to your project at the site visit. Many homeowners also build in phases: the concrete patio first, then the cover, then the kitchen. Planning the whole space up front, even if you build it over time, avoids tearing out finished work later.

The finish you choose sets the character of the space. Stamped concrete can mimic flagstone, slate or brick, color can be matched to your home’s exterior, and borders, bands and inlays add detail without adding much complexity. Structures can echo your home’s style through the posts, beams, columns and stone or brick veneers you pick. Lighting, outlets and gas or water lines are easiest to plan before the slab is poured, which is another reason to design the whole space before building any of it.

A well-built outdoor space does not need constant attention, but a little care goes a long way. Sealing concrete every few years protects color and resists stains. Wiping spills from outdoor kitchen counters, keeping drains clear and sweeping debris off the slab prevent most problems. We will walk you through care for each material at the final walkthrough, so you know what to do and when.

We design and build outdoor spaces in Memphis, Germantown, Collierville, Bartlett, Cordova, Olive Branch and Southaven. See recent work in the project gallery, or tell us about your yard and we will call you back within 24 hours. You can also see all of the cities we serve.